Which place is cheaper, Santiago or Perth?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Perth or Santiago?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Perth and Santiago can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Perth or Santiago?
Perth
Capital of Western Australia, Perth is a city that sits where the Swan River meets the sea, and given its ocean side location there is plenty to see and do on the water and beyond. Spend a day on Perth's sandy beaches or get lost in its parks and gardens, sail down the river or enjoy the city's history and culture visiting museums and historic sites, shopping, dining, and much more.
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 Adventure Tours to Australia, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Australia, 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 dayPerth $133Santiago $143
The average daily cost (per person) in Perth is $133, while the average daily cost in Santiago is $143. 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 Perth and Santiago in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personPerth $76Santiago $111
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomPerth $152Santiago $222
Compare Hotels in Perth and Santiago
Looking for a hotel in Perth 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: Perth Hotel Prices and Santiago Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Perth $25Santiago $5.48
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Perth
Also for Perth, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Perth city to Perth Airport (PER) - Departure Private Transfer: $33
- Private Transfer from Perth City Hotels to Fremantle Cruise Port : $33
- Private Transfer from Fremantle Cruise Port to Perth Airport(PER): $33
- Private Transfer from Fremantle Cruise Port to Perth city hotels: $33
- Hillarys Boat Harbour: Rottnest Island Ferry Transfer: $59
- Perth Airport: One-Way Private Transfer to Perth city: $67
- One Way Flight Transfer to or from Rottnest Island: $165
- Rottnest Island Flight Transfer with Return Ferry: $221
- Ballooning in the Avon Valley plus Transfer from Perth : $261
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$1.15
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Santiago
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Santiago:
- Private Scenic Transfer to Mendoza.: $539
- Pick up Santiago Visit Haras de Pirque Winery & Transfer Hotel: $300
- Visit Montes Winery (7th World Best Wine) & Transfer to Hotel: $300
- Private Transfer from Santiago or Santiago Airport to Colchagua or Santa Cruz: $300
- Private Transfer from Arturo Merino Benítez (SCL) Airport to Valparaíso: $273
- from Santiago airport private arrival transfer to the Valparaiso pier: $251
- Transfer To Valle Nevado Private for small groups: $250
- Private Transfer from Santiago Airport to Valparaíso,Viña del Mar or San Antonio: $250
- Transfer Santiago to Cruise Port in Valparaiso or San Antonio: $250
- Private Transfer from Arturo Merino Benítez (SCL) Airport to Viña del Mar: $237
- City Tour with Lunch and Hotel Transfers: $234
- Transfer Santiago - Valparaíso: $210
Is it cheaper to fly into Perth or Santiago?
Prices for flights to both Santiago and Perth 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 dayPerth $36Santiago $13
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Perth
For Perth, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Hands on Cooking Class or Cooking Workshop Experience: $69
- American BBQ Food Tour: $79
- Half-Day Low and Slow BBQ Food Tour in Perth: $80
- Swan River Dinner Cruise with Beverages: $112
- Perth Swan River Dinner Cruise: $114
- From Pinnacles Sunset and Stargazing Tour with Dinner: $116
- Pinnacles Sunset Dinner and Stargazing Experience a Small Group Tour: $117
- Pinnacle Desert Sunset and Stargazing with Dinner: $142
- The 10 Tastings of Perth With Locals: Private Food Tour : $160
Typical Food Prices in Santiago
Some typical examples of dining costs in Santiago are as follows:
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Empanada$1.91
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Hamburger$2.54
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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.
- 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.Perth $14Santiago $48
Tours and Activities in Perth
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Perth.
- First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.23
- Highlights Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt and Tour: $3.77
- Perth Scavenger Hunt and Best Landmarks Self-Guided Tour: $4.38
- City Exploration Escape Game and Tour: $6.46
- Perth Bell Tower Entry Ticket and Bell Chiming Experience: $12
- Skip the Line: Perth Video Game Console Museum Ticket: $13
- Perth Self-Guided Audio Tour: $14
- Fabulous Fremantle Self-Guided Audio Tour: $16
- The Perth Mint Gold Tour: $16
- Female trailblazers: self-guided women's history tour of Perth: $17
- Optus Stadium Guided Tour: $19
- The Optus Stadium Tour: $19
Tours and Activities in Santiago
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Santiago are as follows:
- Experience Wildlife Encounter in Provincia Mountain of Chile.: $235
- Private Adventure at 4200 meters above sea level in the Chilean Andes Cerro Pintor: $300
- 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
- Andes Day Lagoon: Embalse El Yeso Tour from Santiago: $120
- Andes Day Volcano 8k Private Tour : $230
- Andes Half-Day Private Tour with Wine and Cheese Tasting: $190
- Andes Sunset: shared tour with Asado in the mountain: $90
- Andes Whitewater Rafting Adventure plus Winery Tour and Tasting: $199
- Authentic Andes Adventure: Private Horse Riding and Cheese & Wine: $150
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayPerth $7.54Santiago $8.51
Sample the Local Flavors in Perth
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Perth:
- Little Creatures Brewery Tours : $17
- Afternoon Swan Valley Wine Tasting with Transportation: $63
- Swan Valley: Half-Day Wine Tour From Perth: $63
- Half Day Swan Valley Wine Tour: $64
- Half-Day Swan Valley Wine Tour with Tastings - From Perth: $69
- Swan Valley: Out for the Afternoon Wine Tasting with Lunch: $76
- Small-Group Gin Distillery Tour in Perth: $90
- Swan Valley: Full-Day Wine Tour with Lunch: $92
- From Swan Valley Winery & Brewery Day Tour With Lunch: $109
- Swan River Kayaking Tour with Dining and Wine Tasting: $109
- Half-Day Swan Valley Winery & Brewery: $130
- VIP Swan Valley Wine Tour - Premium Small Group Wine Tour: $132
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 Perth 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 Perth is in Pacific 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 Perth Expensive? and Is Santiago Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Perth or Santiago?
Santiago has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Perth. When comparing the sizes of Perth 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 Perth or Santiago?
Both places have a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. As both cities are in the southern hemisphere, summer is in January and winter is in July.
Should I visit Perth or Santiago in the Summer?
Both Santiago and Perth during the summer are popular places to visit. Many visitors come to Perth in the summer for the beaches and the family-friendly experiences.
In the summer, Perth is a little warmer than Santiago. Typically, the summer temperatures in Perth in January average around 25°C (76°F), and Santiago averages at about 21°C (70°F).
Perth usually gets less rain in January than Santiago. Perth 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 JanuaryPerth 25°C (76°F)Santiago 21°C (70°F)
Should I visit Perth or Santiago in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Perth and Santiago. Most visitors come to Perth for the shopping scene during these months.
In April, Perth is generally a little warmer than Santiago. Daily temperatures in Perth average around 19°C (67°F), and Santiago fluctuates around 15°C (59°F).
In April, Perth usually receives more rain than Santiago. Perth gets 40 mm (1.6 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 AprilPerth 19°C (67°F)Santiago 15°C (59°F)
Should I visit Perth or Santiago in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Perth as well as Santiago. The winter months attract visitors to Perth because of the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Perth is a little warmer than Santiago in the winter. The daily temperature in Perth averages around 13°C (55°F) in July, and Santiago fluctuates around 9°C (48°F).
Perth receives a lot of rain in the winter. Perth usually gets more rain in July than Santiago. Perth gets 170 mm (6.7 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 JulyPerth 13°C (55°F)Santiago 9°C (48°F)
Should I visit Perth or Santiago in the Spring?
Both Santiago and Perth are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The beaches are the main draw to Perth this time of year.
In the spring, Perth is around the same temperature as Santiago. Typically, the spring temperatures in Perth in October average around 17°C (62°F), and Santiago averages at about 15°C (59°F).
In October, Perth usually receives more rain than Santiago. Perth gets 62 mm (2.4 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 OctoberPerth 17°C (62°F)Santiago 15°C (59°F)
Typical Weather for Santiago and Perth
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 25°C (76°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Feb | 25°C (77°F) | 13 mm (0.5 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Mar | 23°C (73°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Apr | 19°C (67°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| May | 16°C (61°F) | 115 mm (4.5 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Jun | 14°C (58°F) | 201 mm (7.9 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Jul | 13°C (55°F) | 170 mm (6.7 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Aug | 13°C (56°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Sep | 15°C (58°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) |
| Oct | 17°C (62°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Nov | 19°C (67°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Dec | 22°C (72°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
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