A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Prague vs. Santiago for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Prague or Santiago?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Prague and Santiago. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.

Where Should I go: Prague or Santiago?

Prague

Prague is the capital city of the Czech Republic. It is also the largest city in the country and one of the largest cities in Central Europe. Prague has long enticed travelers for its beautiful architecture, impressive bridges, detailed cathedrals, and fascinating history. Prague is unique in that is remained almost completely undamaged during World War II. The medieval city center still feels like you've stepped back in time. Despite this historic atmosphere, there is still a lot of vibrant energy and you'll find many different live music venues, art galleries, modern restaurants, and unique festivals throughout the year.

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 Romantic Tours for Couples in Czech Republic, The Best Luxury Tours to Czech Republic, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Chile, and The Best 2-Week Tours in Chile.


Which place is cheaper, Santiago or Prague?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.

The average daily cost (per person) in Prague is $110, while the average daily cost in Santiago is $139. 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 Prague and Santiago in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Prague $68
    Santiago $108
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Prague $136
    Santiago $216
Compare Hotels in Prague and Santiago

Looking for a hotel in Prague 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.

Hotels in Prague


Hotels in 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: Prague Hotel Prices and Santiago Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Prague $8.20
    Santiago $5.29

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Prague

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Prague:

  • Bus Transfer Between Prague Airport and the City: $5.05
  • River Cruise with Transfer to Pier: $17
  • Private Transfer from Prague Airport to Prague Hotels: $22
  • Private Transfer from Prague Hotels to Prague Airport: $22
  • Private Transfer from Prague City Center to Vaclav Airport (PRG): $24
  • One Way Shuttle Airport & Hotel Transfer in Prague: $26
  • Express Train Transfer Ticket to and from Krakow: $28
  • Private Transfer: Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to Prague: $32
  • Prague Airport Private Arrival Transfer: $36
  • Prague Airport Private Departure Transfer: $36
  • One-way Private Transfer From/To Prague Airport: $38
  • Private transfer to the airport (PRG): $38

Typical Local Transportation Prices in Santiago

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Santiago:


  • Metro Ride
    $1.11

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Santiago

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Santiago:

  • Private Santiago Airport to Santiago Transfer: $25
  • Santiago de Chile Airport Shuttle Transfer: $26
  • Santiago Airport (SCL) to Santiago hotels - Arrival Transfer: $28
  • Private Transfer from Santiago Airport to Santiago: $32
  • Private Transfer from Santiago Hotel to SCL Airport: $32
  • Transfer in Private Vehicle Santiago Airport (SCL) - Santiago de Chile City: $33
  • Private Santiago Airport to Santiago Transfer: $35
  • Arrival Transfer - Santiago International Airport to Hotel in Santiago: $35
  • From Farellones/Valle Nevado Roundtrip Transfer: $35
  • Transfer to Santiago or Santiago International Airport: $35
  • Departure Transfer - Hotel in Santiago to Santiago International Airport: $35
  • Valle Nevado Ski Day Trip with Hotel Transfers: $39

Is it cheaper to fly into Prague or Santiago?

Prices for flights to both Santiago and Prague 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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Prague $26
    Santiago $13
Typical Food Prices in Prague

Some typical examples of dining costs in Prague are as follows:


  • Fruit
    $4.26
  • Lunch for One
    $13
  • Bananas
    $0.60
  • Cookies
    $0.34

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Prague

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Prague.

  • Anti Tour Prague - Self Guided Beer and Food Tour: $21
  • Hard Rock Cafe with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner: $27
  • Hard Rock Cafe Prague with Set Lunch or Dinner: $28
  • Sightseeing Boat Cruise with Buffet Dinner: $42
  • Sightseeing Boat Cruise with Buffet Dinner: $48
  • Vltava River Evening Dinner Cruise: $53
  • Folkloric Dinner Show with Unlimited Drinks: $58
  • 2-Hour Dinner Cruise with Transfers: $58
  • River Cruise with Dinner and Live Music: $59
  • Medieval Dinner with Unlimited Drinks: $60
  • Prague 5 Courses Medieval Dinner and Live Performances: $61
  • Guided Food Tour with Tastings: $64

Typical Food Prices in Santiago

Some typical examples of dining costs in Santiago are as follows:


  • Empanada
    $1.84
  • Hamburger
    $2.45
  • Dinner
    $25

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: $97
  • Small-Group Tour: Night City Tour with Santa Lucia Hill and Dinner Show: $116
  • Small-Group Night City Tour: San Cristobal Hill and Dinner Show: $120
  • San Cristobal Hill Night Tour with Dinner Show: $129
  • 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

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Prague $16
    Santiago $46
Typical Entertainment Prices in Prague

Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Prague are as follows:


  • Opera Tickets
    $4.26
  • Two Tickets for Charles Bridge Tower
    $5.97
  • Image Theatre for Two
    $41

Tours and Activities in Prague

Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Prague are as follows:

  • Prague Castle Tour with the Best Panoramic Views of the City: $2.65
  • Iconic Prague Tour Old Town, Jewish Quarter and Charles Bridge : $2.65
  • Bachelorette / Bachelor Party - City sightseeing Trike Tour: $2.77
  • Royal Prague City sightseeing Electric Trike Tour: $2.98
  • Prague Historical & Viewpoints Retro E-Bike Group Tour: $3.03
  • Sunset View & Adventurous Retro E-Bike Tour: $3.03
  • Bachelorette/Bachelor Party - City sightseeing E-Bike Tour: $3.07
  • Adventurous Sightseeing & Historical Live Guided Trike Tour: $3.07
  • Royal Prague City sightseeing Retro E-Bike Live Guided Tour: $3.11
  • Prague City sightseeing in Night Trike Tour: $3.11
  • Gorgeous Prague Night Retro E-Bike Tour ( Live Guided ): $3.16
  • First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.26

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
  • Official Tour of Santiago Cathedral: $9.00
  • Santiago Cathedral's Bell Tower Official Tour: $9.00
  • Santiago Self-Guided Audio Tour: $9.00
  • Museo Chileno de Arte Precolombino Admission Ticket: $15
  • Undurraga Sibaris Tour Ticket: $22
  • Cousiño Macul Official Winery Tour with Tasting: $23
  • "Tour Tradicional" Viña Cousiño Macul Oficial español: $23
  • Walking tour through Santiago: $26
  • From Valle Nevado and Farellones Small Group Tour: $29
  • Private Custom Tour with a Local Guide in Santiago de Chile: $33
  • Viña Del Mar, Valparaiso, Casablanca & Reñaca Tour: $34

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Prague $11
    Santiago $8.21
Typical Alcohol Prices in Prague

Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Prague from other travelers:


  • A Bottle of Wine
    $6.78

Sample the Local Flavors in Prague

Also in Prague, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:

  • Staropramem Brewery Self-Guided Tour with Tasting: $14
  • Clock Tower Bar Crawl with Drinks and Shots: $23
  • Clock Tower Bar Crawl in Prague: $27
  • Pub Crawl in Prague: $32
  • Pub Crawl and International Party: $35
  • Pub Crawl with Open Bar and VIP Entry: $35
  • Prague Pub Crawl: $35
  • Pub Crawl with 2-Hour Open Bar at Drunken Monkey: $36
  • Drunken Monkey Pub Crawl: $36
  • Golden BURLESQUE: $42
  • Prague beer tour with brewery visit and tasting: $46
  • Wine Tasting and Walking Tour of Prague: $50

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
  • Half Day Trip to Concha y Toro Vineyard from Santiago - Wine Tasting Included: $70
  • Undurraga Wine tour: $70
  • Premium Wine Tasting in Santiago de Chile: $77
  • 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
  • Maipo Valley Wine Tour with 4 vineyards from Santiago.: $99
  • From Maipo Valley Wine Tour: $99


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Prague and Santiago, we can see that Santiago is more expensive. And not only is Prague much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Prague 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 Prague would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Prague 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 Santiago would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Santiago than you might in Prague.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Prague Expensive? and Is Santiago Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Prague or Santiago?

Santiago has a larger population, and is about 4 times larger than the population of Prague. When comparing the sizes of Prague 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 Prague 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 Prague has summer in [NORTHERNSUMMERMONTH] and winter in [NORTHERNWINTERMONTH].

Should I visit Prague or Santiago in the Summer?

Both Santiago and Prague are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The summer months attract visitors to Prague because of the city activities, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences.

Prague is around the same temperature as Santiago in the summer. The daily temperature in Prague averages around 19°C (66°F) in July, and Santiago fluctuates around 21°C (70°F)in January.

In July, Prague usually receives more rain than Santiagoin January. Prague gets 70 mm (2.7 in) of rain, while Santiago receives 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain each month for the summer.


  • Summer Average Temperatures July and January
    Prague 19°C (66°F) 
    Santiago 21°C (70°F)

Should I visit Prague or Santiago in the Autumn?

Both Santiago and Prague during the autumn are popular places to visit. The city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area are the main draw to Prague this time of year.

In the autumn, Prague is cooler than Santiago. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Prague in October average around 11°C (52°F), and Santiago averages at about 15°C (59°F)in April.

Prague usually gets more rain in October than Santiagoin April. Prague gets 42 mm (1.7 in) of rain, while Santiago receives 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Autumn Average Temperatures October and April
    Prague 11°C (52°F) 
    Santiago 15°C (59°F)

Should I visit Prague or Santiago in the Winter?

The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Prague and Santiago. Many travelers come to Prague for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.

Be prepared for some very cold days in Prague. In January, Prague is generally much colder than Santiagoin July. Daily temperatures in Prague average around 1°C (33°F), and Santiago fluctuates around 9°C (48°F).

In January, Prague usually receives less rain than Santiagoin July. Prague gets 42 mm (1.7 in) of rain, while Santiago receives 80 mm (3.1 in) of rain each month for the winter.


  • Winter Average Temperatures January and July
    Prague 1°C (33°F) 
    Santiago 9°C (48°F)

Should I visit Prague or Santiago in the Spring?

The spring brings many poeple to Prague as well as Santiago. Many visitors come to Prague in the spring for the activities around the city and the natural beauty.

Prague is much colder than Santiago in the spring. The daily temperature in Prague averages around 10°C (49°F) in April, and Santiago fluctuates around 15°C (59°F)in October.

Prague usually gets more rain in April than Santiagoin October. Prague gets 51 mm (2 in) of rain, while Santiago receives 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Spring Average Temperatures April and October
    Prague 10°C (49°F) 
    Santiago 15°C (59°F)

Typical Weather for Santiago and Prague

Prague Santiago
Temp (°C) Rain (mm) Temp (°C) Rain (mm)
Jan 1°C (33°F) 42 mm (1.7 in) 21°C (70°F) 10 mm (0.4 in)
Feb 2°C (35°F) 36 mm (1.4 in) 20°C (68°F) 10 mm (0.4 in)
Mar 6°C (42°F) 39 mm (1.5 in) 18°C (64°F) 10 mm (0.4 in)
Apr 10°C (49°F) 51 mm (2 in) 15°C (59°F) 10 mm (0.4 in)
May 14°C (57°F) 63 mm (2.5 in) 12°C (54°F) 50 mm (2 in)
Jun 18°C (64°F) 76 mm (3 in) 9°C (48°F) 40 mm (1.6 in)
Jul 19°C (66°F) 70 mm (2.7 in) 9°C (48°F) 80 mm (3.1 in)
Aug 19°C (66°F) 78 mm (3.1 in) 10°C (50°F) 40 mm (1.6 in)
Sep 16°C (60°F) 52 mm (2.1 in) 12°C (54°F) 20 mm (0.8 in)
Oct 11°C (52°F) 42 mm (1.7 in) 15°C (59°F) 10 mm (0.4 in)
Nov 6°C (43°F) 47 mm (1.9 in) 17°C (63°F) 10 mm (0.4 in)
Dec 2°C (36°F) 49 mm (1.9 in) 20°C (68°F) 10 mm (0.4 in)