Which place is cheaper, Santiago or Nice?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Nice or Santiago?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Nice and Santiago can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
Where Should I go: Nice or Santiago?
Nice
Nice, in the French Riviera, is one of the most popular destinations in France. It's located on the southeast coast along the Mediterranean Sea and is the second largest French city on the Mediterranean. It is an energetic city that attracts all types of vacationers from every age group and demographic. It's the 5th largest city in the country and is the capital of the Alpes Maritimes departement. The metropolitan area has a population of about 1 million.
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 10-Day Tours in France, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in France, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Chile, and The Best 2-Week Tours in Chile.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayNice €131Santiago €133
The average daily cost (per person) in Nice is €131, while the average daily cost in Santiago is €133. 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 Nice and Santiago in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personNice €59Santiago €103
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomNice €118Santiago €206
Compare Hotels in Nice and Santiago
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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: Nice Hotel Prices and Santiago Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Nice €25Santiago €5.09
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Nice
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Nice:
- Private Transfer: Nice City Center to Côte d'Azur Airport(NCE): $41
- Private Transfer from Nice City to Nice Airport: $43
- Private transfer from Nice city to Nice Airport: $44
- Arrival Transfer from Côte d'Azur Airport NCE to Nice City in Private Car: $44
- Monaco to Hercule Monte Carlo Port Departure Private Transfer: $46
- Nice hotels to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE) - Departure Private Transfer: $49
- Nice hotels to Villefranche Port - Departure Transfer: $49
- Nice hotels to Port de la Santé - Departure Private Transfer: $49
- Nice Intl Airport (NCE) to Port de la Santé- Arrrival Private Transfer: $49
- Nice Airport Transfer to/from Nice City: $49
- Villefranche Port to Nice Intl Airport (NCE) - Departure Transfer: $49
- Villefranche-sur-Mer - Port de la Santé to Nice hotels- Arrival Private Transfer: $49
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€1.06
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Santiago
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Santiago:
- Arturo Merino Benítez Intl Airport: Shared Transfer: $24
- Private Departure Transfer from Santiago- Santiago Airport (SCL): $27
- Private Transfer From The Hotel in Santiago City To the Airport: $29
- Departure Transfer - Hotel in Santiago to Santiago International Airport: $35
- Private Santiago Airport to Santiago Transfer: $35
- From Farellones Roundtrip Transfer: $35
- Arrival Transfer - Santiago International Airport to Hotel in Santiago: $35
- Valle Nevado Ski Day Trip with Hotel Transfers: $39
- Private Transfer between Santiago and the Airport: $51
- Airport transfer between Santiago city center and Arturo Merino Benítez Airport: $51
- Transfer Privado Entre Santiago Y El Aeropuerto: $52
- Transfer from Santiago Airport to Santiago Centro Commune: $52
Is it cheaper to fly into Nice or Santiago?
Prices for flights to both Santiago and Nice 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 dayNice €49Santiago €12
Typical Food Prices in Nice
Some typical examples of dining costs in Nice are as follows:
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Slushee€2.50
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Strawberries€4.00
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Loaf of Bread€3.20
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Nice
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Nice.
- Nice Small-Group Walking Food Tour with Local Specialties & Wine Tasting: $84
- Old Nice Food Tour - Do Eat Better Experience: $104
- Viator Exclusive: Local Cooking Class & Dinner with View of Nice: $107
- 3.5-Hour Original Old Town Food Tour: $108
- Food Tour + Wine Pairing Lunch with a local Sommelier: $134
- Half Day Afternoon Walking Food Tour with Dinner: $148
- Dinner in the vineyard French Riviera: $193
Typical Food Prices in Santiago
Some typical examples of dining costs in Santiago are as follows:
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Empanada€1.77
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Hamburger€2.35
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Dinner€24
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Santiago
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Santiago.
- Traditional Chilean Show with Dinner and Private Transportation in Santiago: $107
- Traditional Dinner Show in Santiago: $107
- Dinner Show in Bali Hai: $109
- Sunset at Alyan Family Wines Winery with Dinner: $116
- Private Market Tour and Traditional Chilean Cooking Class in a Local Home: $117
- Small-Group Night City Tour: San Cristobal Hill and Dinner Show: $120
- 4-Hour Private Night Tour with Dinner and Show: $150
- Private Dinner and Show with Transfers: $158
- Traditional Chilean Cooking Class with a Local in Her Santiago Countryside Home: $168
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Nice €12Santiago €44
Tours and Activities in Nice
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Nice are as follows:
- Vieux Nice : Discovery Stroll and Reading Walking Tour: $2.14
- Nice : Discovery Stroll and Reading Walking Tour: $2.14
- First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.23
- Beautiful Walking Tour of Secrets, Legends & Surprises: $3.28
- A Self-Guided Tour Of Nice The UNESCO Heritage City: $5.59
- City Exploration Game and Tour on your Phone: $6.45
- Ticket to Musée National du Sport: $6.46
- Nice Scavenger Hunt and Best Landmarks Self-Guided Tour: $6.57
- Monaco Scavenger Hunt and Best Landmarks Self-Guided Tour: $6.58
- Navigating A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $6.99
- Nice's Old Town Highlights: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $6.99
- City Exploration Game and Tour: $7.00
Tours and Activities in Santiago
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Santiago are as follows:
- Explore Santiago's Soul: Walking In-App Audio Tour: $5.00
- Explore Santiago's Soul: Walking In-App Audio Tour: $5.00
- Santiago Cathedral's Bell Tower Official Tour: $9.00
- La Paz from the Heights: Down hill Walking tour & Cable Cars: $12
- Cable Car Admission Ticket: $15
- Cousiño Macul Official Winery Tour with Tasting: $23
- Skip the Line: Concha y Toro Traditional Tour Ticket: $25
- Walking tour through Santiago: $26
- From Valle Nevado and Farellones Small Group Tour: $29
- The Essentials City Tour & Optional Concha y Toro: $30
- Half Day tradicional city Tour: $30
- TOUR PANORAMICO VALLE NEVADO Y FARELLONES: $32
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayNice €17Santiago €7.90
Sample the Local Flavors in Nice
Also in Nice, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Nice Bar Crawl | Best Bars In 1 Night! VIP + FREE SHOTS: $6.03
- Pub Crawl Party with VIP Entry and Free Shots: $16
- Nice : International Party Pub / Bar Crawl Unlimited Ticket: $17
- International Party Bar and Pub Crawl in Nice: $17
- Pub Crawl Nice with Drinking Games and Optional Drink special: $22
- Riviera Bar Crawl Party with Free Shots and VIP Entry: $25
- Nice Walking Tour with Wine Tasting: $45
- New Year's Eve Pub Crawl with Shots and VIP Club Entry: $53
- New Year’s Eve Bar Crawl Nice France: $54
- Provence Organic Wine Tasting Half Day Tour from Nice: $66
- Wine Tasting: Tour de France in Nice City Centre: $74
- Half-Day Saint Paul de Vence and Wine Tasting Tour: $83
Sample the Local Flavors in Santiago
Also in Santiago, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Premium Wine Tour in Viña Cousiño Macul Spanish official: $37
- Concha y Toro Ticket and Tour with Wine Tasting: $50
- Undurraga Winery Tour with Entry and Wine Tasting: $50
- Undurraga Wine tour: $63
- Half Day Trip to Undurraga Vineyard from Santiago - Wine Tasting Included: $70
- Private Tour: Santa Rita Vineyard with Wine Tastings: $72
- From Concha y Toro Marqués Half-Day Wine Tasting: $89
- half day wine tour to concha y toro from Santiago seasonal offer: $95
- From Maipo Valley Wine Tour: $99
- Maipo Valley Wine Tour with 4 vineyards from Santiago.: $99
- Private Tour: Viña del Mar and Valparaíso Tour with Wine Tasting in Casablanca Valley: $143
- Premium Wine Tasting and Tour at Santa Rita with Transport: $145
When comparing the travel costs between Nice and Santiago, we can see that Santiago is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Even though Nice is in Europe and Santiago is in South America, both of these destinations have relatively similar prices of travel. Generally, the levels of luxury and expenses are the same for these cities even though they are geographically far apart.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Nice Expensive? and Is Santiago Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Nice or Santiago?
Santiago has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Nice. When comparing the sizes of Nice 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 Nice or Santiago?
Even though both destinations experience a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, they experience these seasons at different times of the year. Santiago is in the southern hemisphere and summer is in January and winter is in July, but Nice has summer in [NORTHERNSUMMERMONTH] and winter in [NORTHERNWINTERMONTH].
Should I visit Nice or Santiago in the Summer?
Both Santiago and Nice are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The beaches, snorkeling, and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Nice this time of year.
Nice is around the same temperature as Santiago in the summer. The daily temperature in Nice averages around 23°C (73°F) in July, and Santiago fluctuates around 21°C (70°F)in January.
In July, Nice usually receives more rain than Santiagoin January. Nice gets 16 mm (0.6 in) of rain, while Santiago receives 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures July and JanuaryNice 23°C (73°F)Santiago 21°C (70°F)
Should I visit Nice or Santiago in the Autumn?
Both Santiago and Nice during the autumn are popular places to visit. Many travelers come to Nice for the shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area.
In the autumn, Nice is a little warmer than Santiago. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Nice in October average around 17°C (63°F), and Santiago averages at about 15°C (59°F)in April.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Nice. Nice usually gets more rain in October than Santiagoin April. Nice gets 108 mm (4.3 in) of rain, while Santiago receives 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures October and AprilNice 17°C (63°F)Santiago 15°C (59°F)
Should I visit Nice or Santiago in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Nice and Santiago. Many visitors come to Nice in the winter for the shopping scene and the cuisine.
In January, Nice is generally around the same temperature as Santiagoin July. Daily temperatures in Nice average around 9°C (48°F), and Santiago fluctuates around 9°C (48°F).
In January, Nice usually receives around the same amount of rain as Santiagoin July. Nice gets 83 mm (3.3 in) of rain, while Santiago receives 80 mm (3.1 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures January and JulyNice 9°C (48°F)Santiago 9°C (48°F)
Should I visit Nice or Santiago in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Nice as well as Santiago. Most visitors come to Nice for the beaches and the natural beauty during these months.
Nice is cooler than Santiago in the spring. The daily temperature in Nice averages around 13°C (56°F) in April, and Santiago fluctuates around 15°C (59°F)in October.
Nice usually gets more rain in April than Santiagoin October. Nice gets 62 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Santiago receives 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures April and OctoberNice 13°C (56°F)Santiago 15°C (59°F)
Typical Weather for Santiago and Nice
| Nice | Santiago | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 9°C (48°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Feb | 9°C (49°F) | 76 mm (3 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Mar | 11°C (51°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Apr | 13°C (56°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| May | 16°C (62°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Jun | 20°C (68°F) | 36 mm (1.4 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Jul | 23°C (73°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Aug | 23°C (73°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Sep | 21°C (69°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) |
| Oct | 17°C (63°F) | 108 mm (4.3 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Nov | 12°C (54°F) | 104 mm (4.1 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Dec | 10°C (49°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
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