Which place is cheaper, Santiago or Palma de Mallorca?
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 Palma de Mallorca or Santiago?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Palma de Mallorca 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: Palma de Mallorca or Santiago?
Palma de Mallorca
Palma de Mallorca is a resort city and capital of the Spanish island, Mallorca, in the western Mediterranean. It is home to landmarks like Gothic cathedrals and medieval fortresses, but is also host to sandy beaches where the city meets the sea in a backdrop of surrounding mountains. Amidst the city itself you will find it easy to get lost in the charm of cobbled lanes, busy markets, boutiques, and historic courtyards.
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 Budget Tours to Spain, The Best Tours for Seniors to Spain, 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 dayPalma de Mallorca €171Santiago €138
The average daily cost (per person) in Palma de Mallorca is €171, while the average daily cost in Santiago is €138. 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 Palma de Mallorca and Santiago in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personPalma de Mallorca €69Santiago €101
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomPalma de Mallorca €138Santiago €202
Compare Hotels in Palma de Mallorca and Santiago
Looking for a hotel in Palma de Mallorca 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: Palma de Mallorca Hotel Prices and Santiago Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Palma de Mallorca €25Santiago €4.98
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Palma de Mallorca
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Palma de Mallorca are as follows:
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Taxi Ride€6.80
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Bus Ride€1.25
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Palma de Mallorca
Also for Palma de Mallorca, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Mallorca Beach Day: Easy Transfer with Snorkel & Umbrella GoBondi: $46
- Private Transfer from Palma de Mallorca city to Mallorca airport (PMI): $64
- Departure Private Transfers : Palma to Mallorca Airport PMI in Business Car: $81
- Pirates Adventure Show with transfer from North Area: $86
- Coasteering in South Mallorca with Transfers: $88
- North Mallorca Coasteering Tour with Transfers: $88
- Palma de Mallorca to Mallorca Airport (PMI) - Departure Private Transfer: $93
- Private Transfer from Palma de Mallorca Port to Palma de Mallorca: $94
- Transfer from Palma de Mallorca Port to Mallorca Airport (PMI): $94
- Private Transfer from Mallorca airport (PMI) to Peguera: $104
- Private Transfer from Peguera to Mallorca airport (PMI): $104
- Palma Nova to Mallorca Airport (PMI) - Departure Private Transfer: $107
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€1.04
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Santiago
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Santiago:
- Villard Winery with exclusive guide + Premium Transfer: $220
- Transfer to Snowy Valley fullday for skiers: $49
- Transfer in/out cruise to/from Santiago plus tour Valparaiso: $135
- Transfer from Santiago Airport to Santiago Centro Commune: $52
- Transfer Santiago-Viña del Mar / Viña del Mar-Santiago: $220
- Transfer Santiago de Chile airport: $40
- Transfer Santiago Airport to the commune of Providencia: $56
- Transfer Parque Farellones Fullday 50%OFF: $59
- Transfer Airport/Port - Hotel: $65
- Tour to Santiago and Valparaiso with Transfers included: $150
- TRANSFER TRANSFER AIRPORT-VIÑA DEL MAR VALPARAISO: $143
- Valle Nevado Ski Day Trip with Hotel Transfers: $45
Is it cheaper to fly into Palma de Mallorca or Santiago?
Prices for flights to both Santiago and Palma de Mallorca 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 dayPalma de Mallorca €78Santiago €21
Typical Food Prices in Palma de Mallorca
For Palma de Mallorca, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Soda€2.50
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Palma de Mallorca
For Palma de Mallorca, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Private Open Air Cinema Experience in Spain with Pizza: $50
- Palma de Mallorca Street Food Tour With A Local Guide: $63
- Self-guided food tour in Santa Catalina, Palma de Mallorca: $88
- Unique self-guided food tour in Palma Old Town, Mallorca: $88
- Unique self-guided food tour in Sóller, Mallorca: $88
- Palma de Mallorca Food Tour with 10 Locals Favorites Dishes: $101
- Mallorca Sunset Catamaran Cruise with DJ and Mediterranean Dinner: $103
- Spanish Cooking Class Palma meals+drinks 7 dishes Full meals: $105
- Spanish Cooking Experience in Mallorca: $153
- 4-Hour Market Visit and Traditional Cooking Workshop in Palma: $171
Typical Food Prices in Santiago
Some typical examples of dining costs in Santiago are as follows:
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Empanada€1.74
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Hamburger€2.30
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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.
- Street Food Tour in Santiago with a Local Guide: $58
- Best Street Food Tour With A Local Guide: $82
- 4-Hour Boozy Chilean Cooking Class in Santiago: $85
- 4h Cooking Class in Santiago : 8 Recipes & Bottomless Drinks: $85
- Food Tour STGO, Eat like Locals!: $99
- Santiago Food Tour: Bohemian Flavors and Local Gems: $109
- 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: $125
- Bali Hai Dinner & Show, Transport and Wine refill: $128
- San Cristobal Hill Night Tour with Dinner Show: $129
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Palma de Mallorca €34Santiago €44
Tours and Activities in Palma de Mallorca
For Palma de Mallorca, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Self-Guided Tours In Palma With 100 Captivating Audio Stories: $3.53
- Palma de Mallorca Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt and Tour: $5.31
- TOP Palma de Mallorca : Private guided tour with your mobile: $5.90
- Self-Guided Audio Tour - The Kingdom of Mallorca: $6.49
- Self-Guided Audio Tour - The Legends of Palma: $6.72
- Palma de Mallorca Interactive City Tour: $8.25
- Palma Mallorca Scavenger Hunt & Self-Guided Walking Tour: $9.42
- Soller’s Secret Stories: An Audio Tour by Travel Author: $9.99
- AbenteuerDate Alcudia, Interactive Fun Tour in German Language: $11
- AbenteuerDate, Palma,Santa Catalina, Tour with Fun Activities in German Language: $11
- Self-guided Walking Tour and Outdoor Escape Game in Cala Millor, in German: $19
- Palma city cruise with iconic views: $22
Tours and Activities in Santiago
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Santiago are as follows:
- "Tour Tradicional" Viña Cousiño Macul Oficial español: $27
- "Tour Tradicional" Viña Cousiño Macul Oficial portugués: $27
- 1 Day Tour of Isla Negra Algarrobo and Viña Undurraga from Santiago: $112
- 1 Day Tour of Viña Concha y Toro from Santiago: $120
- 1 Day Valparaiso and Vina del Mar Tour from Santiago: $51
- 6 Hour Tour of Culture, History and Flavors from Santiago: $75
- A Fabulous Walking tour by the Old Santiago of Chile -: $25
- A Private Tour of Santiago with an Experienced Local Guide: $180
- A full Private Tour of Valparaiso from Santiago: $280
- A historical tour of Santiago, Chile: $18
- Adega Montes Guided Tour with Private Transportation: $300
- Adventure in Portillo: Laguna del Inca and Mountain Picnic: $100
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayPalma de Mallorca €29Santiago €7.73
Typical Alcohol Prices in Palma de Mallorca
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Palma de Mallorca are as follows:
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Coffee€3.10
Sample the Local Flavors in Palma de Mallorca
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Palma de Mallorca:
- Mallorca Wine Tour Taste Local Wines in Santa Maria: $71
- Gastronomic Wine Tasting Experience Guided by a Sommelier: $88
- EVOO and wine tasting. Guided Tour of the Olive Tree in Mallorca: $94
- Sa Clasta Wine Tours, Mallorca: $183
- Wine tasting at sunset including pick-up from the north coast: $195
- Bodega Tour XL Mallorca incl. 3x wine tasting pick up east coast: $235
Sample the Local Flavors in Santiago
Also in Santiago, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Traditional Wine Tour in Viña Cousiño Macul Official English: $27
- Ludwig's Original Pub Crawl with VIP Club Entry: $34
- Viña del Mar, Valparaiso, with Casablanca Wine Tasting: $59
- Viña del Mar, Valparaiso, with Wine Tasting: $60
- Valparaiso, Viña del Mar & Casablanca Wine Tour: $62
- Undurraga Winery Tour with Entry and Wine Tasting: $63
- Undurraga Wine tour: $70
- Undurraga Wine Tasting Tour from Santiago: $75
- Valparaiso Port and Viña del Mar with Casablanca Wine Tasting: $75
- Half Day Trip to Undurraga Vineyard from Santiago - Wine Tasting Included: $75
- Inca Lagoon and Vineyard Visit with Wine Tasting: $80
- Half Day Trip to Cousiño Macul Vineyard from Santiago - Wine Tasting Included: $87
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Palma de Mallorca and Santiago, we can see that Palma de Mallorca is more expensive. And not only is Santiago much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Palma de Mallorca 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 Palma de Mallorca would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Palma de Mallorca 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 Palma de Mallorca Expensive? and Is Santiago Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Palma de Mallorca or Santiago?
Santiago has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Palma de Mallorca. When comparing the sizes of Palma de Mallorca 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 Palma de Mallorca 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 Palma de Mallorca has summer in [NORTHERNSUMMERMONTH] and winter in [NORTHERNWINTERMONTH].
Should I visit Palma de Mallorca or Santiago in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Palma de Mallorca as well as Santiago. Many travelers come to Palma de Mallorca for the beaches, snorkeling, the hiking, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences.
In the summer, Palma de Mallorca is a little warmer than Santiago. Typically, the summer temperatures in Palma de Mallorca in July average around 24°C (76°F), and Santiago averages at about 21°C (70°F)in January.
Palma de Mallorca usually gets less rain in July than Santiagoin January. Palma de Mallorca gets 7 mm (0.3 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 JanuaryPalma de Mallorca 24°C (76°F)Santiago 21°C (70°F)
Should I visit Palma de Mallorca or Santiago in the Autumn?
Both Santiago and Palma de Mallorca are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. Many visitors come to Palma de Mallorca in the autumn for the hiking trails, the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area.
In October, Palma de Mallorca is generally a little warmer than Santiagoin April. Daily temperatures in Palma de Mallorca average around 19°C (66°F), and Santiago fluctuates around 15°C (59°F).
In October, Palma de Mallorca usually receives more rain than Santiagoin April. Palma de Mallorca 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 AprilPalma de Mallorca 19°C (66°F)Santiago 15°C (59°F)
Should I visit Palma de Mallorca or Santiago in the Winter?
Both Santiago and Palma de Mallorca during the winter are popular places to visit. Most visitors come to Palma de Mallorca for the shopping scene and the cuisine during these months.
Palma de Mallorca is a little warmer than Santiago in the winter. The daily temperature in Palma de Mallorca averages around 11°C (52°F) in January, and Santiago fluctuates around 9°C (48°F)in July.
Palma de Mallorca usually gets less rain in January than Santiagoin July. Palma de Mallorca gets 41 mm (1.6 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 JulyPalma de Mallorca 11°C (52°F)Santiago 9°C (48°F)
Should I visit Palma de Mallorca or Santiago in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Palma de Mallorca and Santiago. The spring months attract visitors to Palma de Mallorca because of the beaches and the natural beauty.
In the spring, Palma de Mallorca is around the same temperature as Santiago. Typically, the spring temperatures in Palma de Mallorca in April average around 14°C (57°F), and Santiago averages at about 15°C (59°F)in October.
In April, Palma de Mallorca usually receives more rain than Santiagoin October. Palma de Mallorca gets 46 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 OctoberPalma de Mallorca 14°C (57°F)Santiago 15°C (59°F)
Typical Weather for Santiago and Palma de Mallorca
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 11°C (52°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Feb | 12°C (53°F) | 34 mm (1.3 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Mar | 12°C (54°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Apr | 14°C (57°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| May | 17°C (63°F) | 34 mm (1.3 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Jun | 22°C (71°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Jul | 24°C (76°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Aug | 25°C (77°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Sep | 23°C (73°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) |
| Oct | 19°C (66°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Nov | 15°C (58°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Dec | 12°C (54°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
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