Which place is cheaper, Santiago or Paris?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Paris or Santiago?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Paris or Santiago? This is a common question asked by many travelers. By figuring out which city has activities that align with your interests along with knowing which is more affordable, you'll understand where you can get more bang for your buck. So, let's dive into the details and the data, which all comes from actual travelers.
Where Should I go: Paris or Santiago?
Paris
Paris is a dream destination for many people. It's location on the river Seine contributes to its stunning beauty and you can spend many days wandering through its wonderfully diverse neighborhoods. It's known as a city of culture, fashion, food and fun. There is never a shortage of entertainment and activities around town and a highlight of many people's trips to Paris is to explore the city at night, when it truly comes to life. It is not hard to see why this city has received the nickname as the "City of Lights."
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 Historical Tours in France, The Best 10-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 dayParis €232Santiago €132
The average daily cost (per person) in Paris is €232, while the average daily cost in Santiago is €132. 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 Paris and Santiago in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personParis €151Santiago €103
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomParis €302Santiago €206
Compare Hotels in Paris and Santiago
Looking for a hotel in Paris 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: Paris Hotel Prices and Santiago Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Paris €21Santiago €5.07
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Paris
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Paris are as follows:
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Metro€6.40
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Train from Airport€9.00
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Metro tickets€6.80
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Train€20
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Paris
Also for Paris, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Transfer from/to PARIS<=>NORMANDY (DEAUVILLE, MONT ST MICHEL): $3.25
- Private round trip transfer from/to Paris airports: $3.25
- Paris Private Departure Transfer: Hotel to Railway Station: $8.71
- Private Transfer from Disneyland Paris to Charles de Gaulle or Orly Airports: $11
- Private One-Way Transfer: City of Paris: $11
- Transfer Hôtel -> CDG Airport: $13
- Private transfer: Orly Airport to Paris: $15
- Paris Moulin Rouge Private Round-Trip Transfer: $19
- Lido de Paris Private Round-trip Transfer: $19
- Private One way Transfer Paris Orly Airport (ORY): $22
- Arrival Private Transfer: Airport Charles de Gaulle OR Orly TO La Defense: $23
- Private transfer from Paris to Chantilly or Chateau de Montvillargenne: $23
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:
- Private Scenic Transfer to Mendoza.: $539
- Visit Montes Winery (7th World Best Wine) & Transfer to Hotel: $300
- Private Transfer from Santiago or Santiago Airport to Colchagua or Santa Cruz: $300
- Pick up Santiago Visit Haras de Pirque Winery & Transfer Hotel: $300
- Private Transfer from Arturo Merino Benítez (SCL) Airport to Valparaíso: $272
- Private Transfer From Santiago airport to San Antonio Pier or Valparaiso Pier : $251
- Transfer Santiago to Cruise Port in Valparaiso or San Antonio: $250
- Private Transfer from Santiago Airport to Valparaíso,Viña del Mar or San Antonio: $250
- Private Transfer from Arturo Merino Benítez (SCL) Airport to San Antonio: $236
- City Tour with Lunch and Hotel Transfers: $234
- Santiago Private Transfer: Santiago Airport to San Antonio Cruise Port : $216
- Transfer Santiago - Viña del Mar: $210
Is it cheaper to fly into Paris or Santiago?
Prices for flights to both Santiago and Paris 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 dayParis €41Santiago €12
Typical Food Prices in Paris
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Paris:
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Ice Cream€8.00
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Breakfast€7.00
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Breakfast for 2€30
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Dinner on River Cruise€86
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Dinner€57
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Cheese€13
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Paris
For Paris, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Paris Capitaine Fracasse 3 Course Seine River Dinner Cruise: $43
- Paris : Seine River Bistronomic Dinner Cruise: $52
- Seine River Panoramic Views Dinner Cruise: $56
- Paris en Scene 3 Course Seine River Dinner Cruise: $57
- Seine Cruise Departure from Pont Alexandre III with Dinner Included: $64
- No Diet Club - Paris : Night food tour - Montmartre: $67
- 1-Hour Sightseeing Cruise with Bistro Dinner: $67
- Paris : No Diet Club Food Tour - Best Spots in Le Marais: $68
- Dinner with Customized Wine Selection: $74
- Romantic Cruise with 3-course Dinner on Seine River: $77
- Seine River Dinner Cruise from Eiffel Tower: $84
- Prestige Dinner Cruise departing from the Eiffel Tower: $86
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.
- Sunset Winery Tour with Wine Tastings and Dinner: $45
- Sunset at Alyan Family Wines Winery with Dinner: $92
- Traditional Dinner Show in Santiago: $107
- Small-Group Tour: Night City Tour with Santa Lucia Hill and Dinner Show: $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
- San Cristobal Hill Night Tour with Dinner Show: $129
- Private Tour: Santiago at Night with Dinner and Show: $131
- Private Night City Tour with San Cristobal Hill And Dinner Show: $131
- 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.Paris €77Santiago €44
Typical Entertainment Prices in Paris
For Paris, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Louvre Entry for Two€18
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Admission to Pantheon€5.00
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Catacombs (2)€23
Tours and Activities in Paris
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Paris.
- Free Walking Tour of Marais: $2.13
- Montmartre Self-Guided Highlights Scavenger Hunt Tour: $3.19
- Montmartre Scavenger Hunt and Best Landmarks Self-Guided Tour: $3.25
- Marais Walk Self Guided Audio Tour: $4.34
- Highlights Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt and Tour: $5.32
- Père-Lachaise Cemetery audio guide tour: $5.32
- Montmartre Audio Guided Private Tour: $5.43
- Private Audio Guided Walking Tour in Paris: $5.43
- Private Self Guided Walking Tour in Montmartre Paris: $5.44
- Kid-Friendly Marais: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $5.49
- Marais Jewish Quarter Pletzl Smartphone GPSAPP Audio Walking Tour: $6.00
- Sainte Chapelle and Notre Dame Self Guided Audio Tours: $6.32
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
- "Tour Tradicional" Viña Cousiño Macul Oficial español: $23
- 2-Hour Walking Tour of Yungay The Coolest Neighborhood in Chile: $35
- 4 Hour Santa Rita Winery All inclusive Tour for Wine Lover: $269
- A Private Tour of Valparaiso with an experienced local guide.: $195
- Adventure and Viewpoints in Cajón del Maipo: $255
- Andean Horse Ride Yerba Loca Sanctuary - Private tour from Santiago: $240
- Andean Tour: $158
- Andes Day Lagoon: Embalse El Yeso Tour from Santiago: $120
- Andes Half-Day Private Tour with Wine and Cheese Tasting: $190
- Andes Sunset: shared tour with Asado in the mountain: $90
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayParis €24Santiago €7.88
Typical Alcohol Prices in Paris
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Paris are as follows:
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Wine€14
Sample the Local Flavors in Paris
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Paris:
- Original Paris Pub Crawl : $16
- Daily Paris Pub Crawl : Meet, Drink & Party: $20
- Latin Quarter Guided Pub Crawl to Bars and Clubs: $21
- Paris Latin Quarter Pub Crawl Bars and Clubs: $24
- Paris Bar Crawl: $24
- Paris Pub Crawl: $25
- Audio guided tour and wine tasting at Caves du Louvre: $32
- Wine Museum Guided Tour with Wine Tasting: $38
- Paris Nation wine tasting: $42
- Paris St Germain Wine Tasting: $42
- Vegan Wine Tasting in Paris right next to Père Lachaise: $49
- Wine tasting Paris Saint Germain des Pres: $51
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
- Undurraga Winery Tour with Entry and Wine Tasting: $50
- Concha y Toro Ticket and Tour with Wine Tasting: $50
- Undurraga Wine Tasting Tour from Santiago: $62
- Undurraga Wine tour: $63
- Half Day Trip to Undurraga Vineyard from Santiago - Wine Tasting Included: $70
- From Concha y Toro Marqués Half-Day Wine Tasting: $89
- Private Tour: Undurraga Vineyard Experience with Premium Wine Tasting: $92
- 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
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Paris and Santiago, we can see that Paris is more expensive. And not only is Santiago much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Paris 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 Paris would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Paris 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 Paris Expensive? and Is Santiago Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Paris or Santiago?
Santiago has a larger population, and is about 2 times larger than the population of Paris. When comparing the sizes of Paris 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 Paris 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 Paris has summer in [NORTHERNSUMMERMONTH] and winter in [NORTHERNWINTERMONTH].
Should I visit Paris or Santiago in the Summer?
Both Santiago and Paris during the summer are popular places to visit. Most visitors come to Paris for the city activities, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences during these months.
In the summer, Paris is around the same temperature as Santiago. Typically, the summer temperatures in Paris in July average around 20°C (68°F), and Santiago averages at about 21°C (70°F)in January.
Paris usually gets more rain in July than Santiagoin January. Paris gets 58 mm (2.3 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 JanuaryParis 20°C (68°F)Santiago 21°C (70°F)
Should I visit Paris or Santiago in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Paris and Santiago. The autumn months attract visitors to Paris because of the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area.
In October, Paris is generally cooler than Santiagoin April. Daily temperatures in Paris average around 13°C (56°F), and Santiago fluctuates around 15°C (59°F).
In October, Paris usually receives more rain than Santiagoin April. Paris gets 55 mm (2.2 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 AprilParis 13°C (56°F)Santiago 15°C (59°F)
Should I visit Paris or Santiago in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Paris as well as Santiago. The museums, the Christmas ambience, the shopping scene, the theater shows, and the cuisine are the main draw to Paris this time of year.
It's quite cold in Paris in the winter. Paris is much colder than Santiago in the winter. The daily temperature in Paris averages around 5°C (40°F) in January, and Santiago fluctuates around 9°C (48°F)in July.
Paris usually gets less rain in January than Santiagoin July. Paris gets 55 mm (2.2 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 JulyParis 5°C (40°F)Santiago 9°C (48°F)
Should I visit Paris or Santiago in the Spring?
Both Santiago and Paris are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Many travelers come to Paris for the activities around the city and the natural beauty.
In the spring, Paris is cooler than Santiago. Typically, the spring temperatures in Paris in April average around 11°C (52°F), and Santiago averages at about 15°C (59°F)in October.
In April, Paris usually receives more rain than Santiagoin October. Paris gets 50 mm (1.9 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 OctoberParis 11°C (52°F)Santiago 15°C (59°F)
Typical Weather for Santiago and Paris
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 5°C (40°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Feb | 6°C (42°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Mar | 8°C (47°F) | 52 mm (2.1 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Apr | 11°C (52°F) | 50 mm (1.9 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| May | 15°C (59°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Jun | 18°C (64°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Jul | 20°C (68°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Aug | 20°C (67°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Sep | 17°C (63°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) |
| Oct | 13°C (56°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Nov | 8°C (47°F) | 57 mm (2.2 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Dec | 5°C (42°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
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