Which place is cheaper, Santiago or Oxford?
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 Oxford or Santiago?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Oxford or Santiago, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Where Should I go: Oxford or Santiago?
Oxford
Oxford is a city in England best known as the home of the 12-century Oxford University, the oldest English-speaking university in the world. The city also features landmarks such as Christ Church, the Bodleian Library, and a number of world-class museums.
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 Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in United Kingdom, The Best Coach Bus Tours in United Kingdom, 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 dayOxford £160Santiago £112
The average daily cost (per person) in Oxford is £160, while the average daily cost in Santiago is £112. 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 Oxford and Santiago in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personOxford £72Santiago £81
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomOxford £144Santiago £162
Compare Hotels in Oxford and Santiago
Looking for a hotel in Oxford 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: Oxford Hotel Prices and Santiago Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Oxford £26Santiago £4.02
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Oxford
Also for Oxford, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Fareham to Southampton Airport (SOU) - Departure Private Transfer: $105
- Oxford to Heathrow Airport private transfers: $164
- Oxford to Birmingham Airport Private Transfer: $210
- Oxford City to London Heathrow Airport Private Transfer Service: $210
- Oxford To London Heathrow Airport (LHR ) - Departure Private Transfer: $221
- Oxford To Luton Airport Private Transfer: $240
- Gatwick Airport Transfer To & From London Hotel Meet & Greet: $245
- Portsmouth Port to Heathrow Airport Transfer: $255
- London and Oxford Private Transfer Service: $257
- Portsmouth Cruise Terminals to London Private Transfer: $273
- Oxford To Gatwick Airport Private Transfer: $280
- Oxford To Stansted Airport Private Transfer: $290
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£0.84
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Santiago
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Santiago:
- Transfer to Valparaiso Cruise Terminal with Winery & Town Tour: $109
- Transfer to Snowy Valley fullday for skiers : $49
- Transfer to San Antonio port with Valparaiso & Casablanca tour: $87
- Transfer from Valparaiso or San Antonio Port + Condor Watching Tour: $230
- Transfer from Valle Nevado, Farellones, Colorado or La Parva ski to Santiago: $83
- Transfer from Santiago To Valle Nevado, Farellones, Colorado or La Parva ski: $100
- Transfer from Santiago Airport to Santiago Centro Commune: $52
- Transfer Santiago-Viña del Mar / Viña del Mar-Santiago: $220
- Transfer Santiago-Valparaiso / Valparaiso-Santiago: $220
- Transfer Santiago to Cruise Port in Valparaiso or San Antonio: $290
- Transfer Santiago de Chile airport: $40
- Transfer Santiago Airport to the commune of Providencia: $56
Is it cheaper to fly into Oxford or Santiago?
Prices for flights to both Santiago and Oxford 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 dayOxford £71Santiago £17
Typical Food Prices in Santiago
Some typical examples of dining costs in Santiago are as follows:
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Empanada£1.40
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Hamburger£1.86
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Dinner£19
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
- Bali Hai Dinner & Show, Transport and Wine refill: $106
- Dinner Show in Bali Hai with Wine refill and transportation: $114
- Private Dinner & Chilean Folk Show with Transfers: $116
- Alyan Winery Sunset with Wine Tastings and Dinner: $117
- Private Market Tour and Traditional Chilean Cooking Class in a Local Home: $122
- San Cristobal Hill Night Tour with Dinner Show: $129
- Bali Hai Polynesian Dinner Show with Transfer: $130
- Private Night City Tour with San Cristobal Hill And Dinner Show: $181
- Santiago Chilean and Peruvian Cooking Class with a Local Carol: $184
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Oxford £19Santiago £35
Tours and Activities in Oxford
For Oxford, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Scavenger Hunt Adventure in Cheltenham by Operation City Quest: $11
- Oxford's Historic Pubs: A Self-Guided Walking Tour: $12
- 2 Hour Shared Family Walking Tour in Whitefield Moor: $14
- Junkyard Golf Tickets for 9 or 18 Holes: $15
- A Guide to the City of Dreaming Spires: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of Oxford: $15
- Oxford Audio Tour Dreaming Spires Oxford Audio Tour Adventure: $15
- City and Universities Express Tour & Audio Guide: $16
- River Thames Sightseeing Cruise: $18
- Haunted Amersham Ghost Guided Tour: $19
- Guided Sightseeing River Cruise: $20
- Historic Pubs & Taverns Guided Walking Tour: $21
- Unique Scavenger Hunt Experience in Crawley by Zombie Scavengers: $22
Tours and Activities in Santiago
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Santiago are as follows:
- 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 Viña Concha y Toro from Santiago: $120
- 4 Hour Santa Rita Winery All inclusive Tour for Wine Lover: $269
- A Fabulous Walking tour by the Old Santiago of Chile -small group: $25
- 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
- Andean Horse Ride Yerba Loca Sanctuary - Private tour from Santiago: $240
- Andes Day Lagoon in Cajón del Maipo & Embalse el Yeso Private Tour: $200
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayOxford £21Santiago £6.24
Sample the Local Flavors in Oxford
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Oxford:
- Private Wine Tour of Margate: $130
- Chilterns Blue Line Wine Tour Explore Boutique Vineyards: $136
- Wine Tours of Kent Private group booking: $259
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
- 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
- Valparaiso Port and Viña del Mar with wine tasting in Casablanca: $79
- Inca Lagoon and Vineyard Visit with Wine Tasting: $80
- Half Day Trip to Cousiño Macul Vineyard from Santiago - Wine Tasting Included: $87
- Half Day Trip to Concha y Toro 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 Oxford and Santiago, we can see that Oxford is more expensive. And not only is Santiago much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Oxford is in Europe 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 Santiago would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Santiago 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 Oxford would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Oxford than you might in Santiago.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Oxford Expensive? and Is Santiago Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Oxford or Santiago?
Santiago has a larger population, and is about 30 times larger than the population of Oxford. When comparing the sizes of Oxford 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 Oxford 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 Oxford has summer in [NORTHERNSUMMERMONTH] and winter in [NORTHERNWINTERMONTH].
Should I visit Oxford or Santiago in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Oxford as well as Santiago. Many travelers come to Oxford for the small town charm and the family-friendly experiences.
In the summer, Oxford is cooler than Santiago. Typically, the summer temperatures in Oxford in July average around 17°C (63°F), and Santiago averages at about 21°C (70°F)in January.
Oxford usually gets more rain in July than Santiagoin January. Oxford gets 46 mm (1.8 in) of rain, while Santiago receives 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures July and JanuaryOxford 17°C (63°F)Santiago 21°C (70°F)
Should I visit Oxford or Santiago in the Autumn?
Both Santiago and Oxford are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. Many visitors come to Oxford in the autumn for the shopping scene, the small town atmosphere, and the natural beauty of the area.
In October, Oxford is generally cooler than Santiagoin April. Daily temperatures in Oxford average around 11°C (52°F), and Santiago fluctuates around 15°C (59°F).
In October, Oxford usually receives more rain than Santiagoin April. Oxford gets 58 mm (2.3 in) of rain, while Santiago receives 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures October and AprilOxford 11°C (52°F)Santiago 15°C (59°F)
Should I visit Oxford or Santiago in the Winter?
Both Santiago and Oxford during the winter are popular places to visit. Most visitors come to Oxford for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine during these months.
Oxford can be very cold during winter. Oxford is much colder than Santiago in the winter. The daily temperature in Oxford averages around 3°C (38°F) in January, and Santiago fluctuates around 9°C (48°F)in July.
Oxford usually gets less rain in January than Santiagoin July. Oxford gets 52 mm (2 in) of rain, while Santiago receives 80 mm (3.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures January and JulyOxford 3°C (38°F)Santiago 9°C (48°F)
Should I visit Oxford or Santiago in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Oxford and Santiago. The spring months attract visitors to Oxford because of the small town charm and the natural beauty.
In the spring, Oxford is much colder than Santiago. Typically, the spring temperatures in Oxford in April average around 9°C (48°F), and Santiago averages at about 15°C (59°F)in October.
In April, Oxford usually receives more rain than Santiagoin October. Oxford gets 45 mm (1.8 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 OctoberOxford 9°C (48°F)Santiago 15°C (59°F)
Typical Weather for Santiago and Oxford
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 3°C (38°F) | 52 mm (2 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Feb | 4°C (40°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Mar | 6°C (42°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Apr | 9°C (48°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| May | 12°C (53°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Jun | 15°C (59°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Jul | 17°C (63°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Aug | 17°C (62°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Sep | 14°C (58°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) |
| Oct | 11°C (52°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Nov | 7°C (45°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Dec | 5°C (40°F) | 57 mm (2.2 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
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