Which place is cheaper, Santiago or Nha Trang?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Nha Trang or Santiago?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Nha Trang and Santiago. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.
Where Should I go: Nha Trang or Santiago?
Nha Trang
For the relaxation of a small beach town, plus the energy of a young city, consider Nha Trang, Vietnam. As the most famous seaside town in Vietnam, Nha Trang is certainly livelier than many other beach resort towns. Visiting this part of Vietnam is not for the faint of heart. These people know the meaning of nightlife - and make the night last as long as they can.
Santiago
Santiago is the capital city of Chile. It is centrally located in the long and narrow country, making it a good jumping off point to explore everywhere else. It's convenient location means that you can go skiing in the Andes one day, and hang out at the beach the next.
Santiago has a cool semi-arid climate that is similar to Mediterranean climates. The summers, which are between November and March, are warm and dry. The temperatures climb to around 95 degrees Fahrenheit. The winters, between June and August, are humid with cold mornings. The daily highs are around 55 degrees Fahrenheit and the lows stay a few degrees above freezing. Rain is more common in the winter months and the dry season is between December and March.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Coach Bus Tours in Vietnam, The Best Adventure Tours to Vietnam, The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Chile, and The Best Luxury Tours to Chile.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayNha Trang $48Santiago $150
The average daily cost (per person) in Nha Trang is $48, while the average daily cost in Santiago is $150. These costs include accommodation (assuming double occupancy, so the traveler is sharing the room), food, transportation, and entertainment. While every person is different, these costs are an average of past travelers in each destination. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Nha Trang and Santiago in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personNha Trang $13Santiago $109
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomNha Trang $26Santiago $218
Compare Hotels in Nha Trang and Santiago
Looking for a hotel in Nha Trang or Santiago? Prices vary by location, date, season, and the level of luxury. See below for options and compare which is best for your budget and travel style.
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Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Nha Trang Hotel Prices and Santiago Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Nha Trang $13Santiago $5.41
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Nha Trang
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Nha Trang:
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Local Bus Ticket$0.11
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Taxi From Airport$14
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Nha Trang
Also for Nha Trang, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Nha Trang airport transfer : $9.00
- Cam Ranh Airport Transfer to Nha Trang City : $14
- Try find your better than us! Airport transfer service in Cam Ranh APT-HTL (CXR): $14
- Private Transfer: Nha Trang Train Station to/from Hotel in Nha Trang: $17
- Private Transfer: Nha Trang City Center to Cau Da/Vinpearl Port: $17
- Private Departure Transfer: Nha Trang City Hotels to Cam Ranh Airport: $19
- Nha Trang to Mia Resort - Private Transfer: $20
- Private Transfer: Cam Ranh Airport - Nha Trang outskirt: $20
- Nha Trang to The Anam Resort - Private Transfer: $20
- Private Transfer: Nha Trang Airport to/from City Center Hotels: $20
- Nha Trang to Swandor Resort - Private Transfer: $20
- Nha Trang to Golden Peak Resort - Private Transfer: $20
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Santiago
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Santiago:
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Metro Ride$1.13
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Santiago
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Santiago:
- Private Scenic Transfer to Mendoza.: $467
- Airport Transfer and Halfday City tour Santiago de Chile: $362
- Private Santiago Visit Haras de Pirque Winery & Transfer Hotel: $300
- Private Santiago, Visit Santa Rita Winery & Transfer to Hotel: $300
- Private Transfer: Trekking to El Yeso Reservoir & Waterfall: $299
- Private Transfer from Arturo Merino Benítez (SCL) Airport to Valparaíso: $299
- Transfer Santiago to Cruise Port in Valparaiso or San Antonio: $290
- Santiago de Chile : private transfer in SUV to Viña del mar or Valparaíso: $270
- Transfer Private hotel to Cruise ship in Puerto San Antonio or Valparaiso: $270
- Private Transfer to Sewell UNESCO Andes Town Tour with Lunch: $269
- from Santiago airport private arrival transfer to the Valparaiso pier: $251
- Santiago Airport (SCL) to Santo Domingo - Round-Trip Transfer: $239
Is it cheaper to fly into Nha Trang or Santiago?
Prices for flights to both Santiago and Nha Trang change regularly based on dates and travel demand. We suggest you find the best prices for your next trip on Kayak, because you can compare the cost of flights across multiple airlines for your prefered dates.
Food
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Food Meals for one dayNha Trang $25Santiago $23
Typical Food Prices in Nha Trang
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Nha Trang:
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Casual Lunch (for Two)$5.31
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Nha Trang
For Nha Trang, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Nha Trang Private Authentic Sunset River Cruise for a nice dinner: $78
- Nha Trang Special Sunset River Cruise for sightseeing and nice dinner: $82
- Nha Trang Sunset Cocktails and Dinner Cruise: $90
- Nha Trang Sunset Cocktails and Dinner Cruise: $90
- Private Half-Day Cooking Class in Nha Trang with Pick Up: $97
- Nha Trang Sunset and Dinner on Cruise: $180
- Nha Trang Romantic dinner in a rice paddy field night tour: $231
Typical Food Prices in Santiago
Some typical examples of dining costs in Santiago are as follows:
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Empanada$1.88
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Hamburger$2.50
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Dinner$26
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Santiago
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Santiago.
- Legacy Family Tour Lunch or Dinner Pairing 4 Strokes: $40
- Best Street Food Tour With A Local Guide: $82
- 4-Hour Boozy Chilean Cooking Class in Santiago: $85
- 4-hour Boozy Chilean Cooking class in Santiago: $85
- Bali Hai Dinner & Show, Transport and Wine refill: $106
- Traditional Dinner Show in Santiago: $107
- Dinner Show in Bali Hai with Wine refill and transportation: $114
- Small-Group Tour: Night City Tour with Santa Lucia Hill and Dinner Show: $116
- Private Dinner & Chilean Folk Show with Transfers: $116
- Alyan Winery Sunset with Wine Tastings and Dinner: $117
- San Cristobal Hill Night Tour with Dinner Show: $129
- Bali Hai Polynesian Dinner Show with Transfer: $130
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Nha Trang $9.03Santiago $47
Typical Entertainment Prices in Nha Trang
For Nha Trang, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Po Ngar Cham Entrance (for Two)$1.21
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Two Rental Lounge Chairs on Beach$2.65
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Vinpearl Land Amusement Park$17
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Fairy Spring Waterfall Entrance$0.38
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Thap Ba Mud Bath$3.79
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Cyclo Tour of City (One Day)$9.48
Tours and Activities in Nha Trang
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Nha Trang.
- I Resort Nha Trang Mud Bath Experience: $7.65
- I-Resort Hot Springs and Spa Packages Ticket Nha Trang: $14
- Vietnam: Life Puppets Show for Đó Theatre Ticket: $15
- Nha Trang Island Hopping Tour Snorkeling and Floating Party : $23
- Private Car 4s / 7s in Nha Trang Airport or City tour: $25
- Nha Trang Snorkeling Tour-Vuongland Travel: $25
- Experience Nha Trang Stand-up Paddleboard Sunset Tour: $29
- Amazing Snorkeling at Mun Island ( Group Tour ): $29
- Nha Trang Street Food and Culture Tour By Scooter: $32
- Experience Island Hopping Tour, Snorkeling & Floating Party : $33
- Nha Trang Snorkeling Island Adventure with BBQ and Floating Bar: $35
- Exploring Nha Trang City Half Day Tour: $36
Tours and Activities in Santiago
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Santiago are as follows:
- Private Adventure at 4200 meters above sea level in the Chilean Andes Cerro Pintor: $300
- Private Half-Day Guided Tour of the City of Santiago.: $280
- Private Sightseeing City Tour in Valparaíso and Viña del Mar: $240
- "Tour Tradicional" Viña Cousiño Macul Oficial español: $26
- 1 Day Tour of Isla Negra Algarrobo and Viña Undurraga from Santiago: $112
- 1 Day Undurraga Vineyard Tour from Santiago : $85
- 6 Hour Tour of Culture, History and Flavors from Santiago: $75
- A Private Tour of Santiago with an Experienced Local Guide: $180
- A full Private Tour of Valparaiso from Santiago : $240
- A historical tour of Santiago, Chile: $18
- An Architect's Tour of Downtown Santiago: $55
- Andean Adventure: Cajón del Maipo & Santuario del Río Spa: $132
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayNha Trang $18Santiago $8.40
Sample the Local Flavors in Santiago
Also in Santiago, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Ludwig's Original Pub Crawl with VIP Club Entry: $34
- Viña del Mar, Valparaiso, with Wine Tasting: $60
- Undurraga Winery Tour with Entry and Wine Tasting: $63
- Santiago by Night: Funicular, Wine Tasting & Cueca Show: $69
- Undurraga Wine tour: $70
- Half Day Trip to Undurraga Vineyard from Santiago - Wine Tasting Included: $70
- Valparaiso Port and Viña del Mar with Casablanca Wine Tasting: $79
- Inca Lagoon and Vineyard Visit with Wine Tasting: $80
- Half Day Trip to Concha y Toro Vineyard from Santiago - Wine Tasting Included: $87
- Half Day Trip to Cousiño Macul Vineyard from Santiago - Wine Tasting Included: $87
- Maipo Valley Wine Tour with 4 vineyards from Santiago.: $89
- Kross Brewery Tour: A Craft Beer Tasting Experience: $93
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Nha Trang and Santiago, we can see that Santiago is more expensive. And not only is Nha Trang much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Nha Trang is in Asia and Santiago is in South America, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. So, traveling to Nha Trang would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Nha Trang and be able to afford a more luxurious travel style by staying in nicer hotels, eating at more expensive restaurants, taking tours, and experiencing more activities. The same level of travel in Santiago would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Santiago than you might in Nha Trang.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Nha Trang Expensive? and Is Santiago Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Nha Trang or Santiago?
Santiago has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Nha Trang. When comparing the sizes of Nha Trang and Santiago, keep in mind that a larger population does not always imply the destination has more attractions or better activities. So, always research the type of place that you want to visit along with the activities and attractions that interest you.
When is the best time to visit Nha Trang or Santiago?
Santiago has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Nha Trang experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Nha Trang or Santiago in the Summer?
Both Santiago and Nha Trang during the summer are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Nha Trang because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
Nha Trang is a little warmer than Santiago in the summer. The daily temperature in Nha Trang averages around 28°C (82°F) in July, and Santiago fluctuates around 21°C (70°F)in January.
Nha Trang usually gets more rain in July than Santiagoin January. Nha Trang gets 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain, while Santiago receives 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain this time of the year. January to August is the dry season in Nha Trang. September to December is the rainy season in Nha Trang.
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Summer Average Temperatures July and JanuaryNha Trang 28°C (82°F)Santiago 21°C (70°F)
Should I visit Nha Trang or Santiago in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Nha Trang and Santiago. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Nha Trang year-round.
In the autumn, Nha Trang is much warmer than Santiago. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Nha Trang in October average around 26°C (79°F), and Santiago averages at about 15°C (59°F)in April.
Nha Trang gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In October, Nha Trang usually receives more rain than Santiagoin April. Nha Trang gets 240 mm (9.4 in) of rain, while Santiago receives 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain each month for the autumn. Also, September to December is the rainy season in Nha Trang.
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Autumn Average Temperatures October and AprilNha Trang 26°C (79°F)Santiago 15°C (59°F)
Should I visit Nha Trang or Santiago in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Nha Trang as well as Santiago. Nha Trang attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In January, Nha Trang is generally much warmer than Santiagoin July. Daily temperatures in Nha Trang average around 24°C (75°F), and Santiago fluctuates around 9°C (48°F).
Nha Trang usually gets less rain in January than Santiagoin July. Nha Trang gets 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Santiago receives 80 mm (3.1 in) of rain this time of the year. Also, January to August in Nha Trang is the dry season.
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Winter Average Temperatures January and JulyNha Trang 24°C (75°F)Santiago 9°C (48°F)
Should I visit Nha Trang or Santiago in the Spring?
Both Santiago and Nha Trang are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Nha Trang throughout the year.
Nha Trang is much warmer than Santiago in the spring. The daily temperature in Nha Trang averages around 26°C (79°F) in April, and Santiago fluctuates around 15°C (59°F)in October.
In April, Nha Trang usually receives more rain than Santiagoin October. Nha Trang gets 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Santiago receives 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures April and OctoberNha Trang 26°C (79°F)Santiago 15°C (59°F)
Typical Weather for Santiago and Nha Trang
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 24°C (75°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Feb | 24°C (75°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Mar | 25°C (77°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Apr | 26°C (79°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| May | 29°C (84°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Jun | 27°C (81°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Sep | 27°C (81°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) |
| Oct | 26°C (79°F) | 240 mm (9.4 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Nov | 25°C (77°F) | 240 mm (9.4 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Dec | 24°C (75°F) | 170 mm (6.7 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.