Which place is cheaper, Valparaiso or Prague?
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 Prague or Valparaiso?
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 Valparaiso. 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 Valparaiso?
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.
Valparaiso
Valparaiso, often referred to as Valpo, is an attractive city on the Pacific Coast in Chile. The city has a population of about 300,000 and is only 120 kilometers west of Santiago. The city's main industries aside from tourism include shipping and petroleum refining.
Valparaiso is popular with travelers because of its bohemian culture and brightly colored homes. It also offers some wonderful views of the Pacific Ocean. Although the city is short on specific sights, the atmosphere and beautiful setting make it a wonderful place to visit.
Valparaiso has a mild Mediterranean climate that is comparable to San Francisco or Santa Barbara. The summer is dry but fog is common year around. Rain can be heavy during the winter season and snow falls occasionally in the highest parts of the city. Winds can also be strong during the winter months.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Budget Tours to Czech Republic, The Best Tours for Seniors to Czech Republic, The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Chile, and The Best Luxury Tours to Chile.
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Prague Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayPrague $143Valparaiso $85
The average daily cost (per person) in Prague is $143, while the average daily cost in Valparaiso is $85. 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 Valparaiso in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personPrague $75Valparaiso $37
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomPrague $150Valparaiso $74
Compare Hotels in Prague and Valparaiso
Looking for a hotel in Prague or Valparaiso? 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: Prague Hotel Prices and Valparaiso Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Prague $9.01Valparaiso $4.97
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Prague
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Prague:
- Airport Prague Private Transfer for up to 4 people: $93
- Airport Transfer: Prague Airport PRG to Prague by Business Car: $57
- Airport Transfer: Prague Airport PRG to Prague by Luxury Car: $75
- Airport Transfer: Prague to Prague Airport PRG by Business Car: $57
- Airport Transfer: Prague to Prague Airport PRG by Luxury Car: $75
- Airport Transfer: Prague to Prague Airport PRG by Luxury Van: $64
- Arrival Transfer: Prague Airport PRG to Prague by Business Car: $57
- Departure Transfer: Prague to Prague Airport PRG by Business Car: $57
- Easy Departure from Prague with a Trusted Private Transfer: $100
- From Prague Airport to Hotel in Prague Private Transfer VIP: $44
- From Prague to Munich Airport - Private Transfer - punctual & friendly Driver: $251
- Hradčany Prague Castle Guided Tour, Tickets, Transfers: $151
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Valparaiso
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Valparaiso are as follows:
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Taxi Ride$3.23
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Valparaiso
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Valparaiso:
- Private Transfer from Viña Del Mar or Valparaiso City Hotel To Santiago City: $89
- Private Transfer from Valparaiso Hotel or port To Santiago Airport or Hotel: $110
- Transfers from Valparaiso or Viña del Mar to Santiago: $120
- Private transfer from Valparaiso or Viña del Mar to San Antonio: $133
- Valparaiso to Santiago Private Transfer or Santiago to Valparaiso: $142
- Private Transfer Viña del Mar to Santiago Airport: $170
- Private Transfer from Valparaiso Cruise Port to Santiago Hotels: $204
- Private Transfer Cruise Port to Santiago with Wine tour & tasting: $209
- Private Transfer from Viña del Mar to Arturo Merino Benítez (SCL) Airport: $253
Is it cheaper to fly into Prague or Valparaiso?
Prices for flights to both Valparaiso 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
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Food Meals for one dayPrague $50Valparaiso $40
Typical Food Prices in Prague
Some typical examples of dining costs in Prague are as follows:
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Fruit$4.71
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Lunch for One$14
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Bananas$0.66
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Cookies$0.37
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Prague
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Prague.
- Sinatra Tribute Show and Dinner Experience in Manes: $40
- Velvet Revolution Food Tour and History of Socialism: $64
- Sinatra Tribute Show and Optional Dinner with Audio Guide: $66
- Sightseeing Boat Cruise with Buffet Dinner: $68
- 3-Hour Prague by Night Dinner Cruise: $71
- Prague 5 Courses Medieval Dinner and Live Performances: $75
- Folklore evening party with dinner, unlimited drinks and music: $78
- Folklore Evening with Music and Dinner: $87
- Prague Night Tour and River Vltava Dinner Cruise: $89
- Prague Crystal Dinner: 3-Hour Panoramic Glass Boat Cruise: $94
- The Castle Side Food Tour: Hidden Flavors & Scenic Views: $97
- Savor 10 Course Dinner in Chef’s Kitchen: $104
Typical Food Prices in Valparaiso
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Valparaiso:
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Empanada$1.94
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Valparaiso
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Valparaiso.
- Cooking Classes in Viña del Mar Learn to Make Tapas and Desserts: $75
- Learn to Cook Like a Local: Cooking Class in a Viña del Mar Home: $132
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Prague $18Valparaiso $19
Typical Entertainment Prices in Prague
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Prague are as follows:
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Opera Tickets$4.71
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Two Tickets for Charles Bridge Tower$6.59
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Image Theatre for Two$45
Tours and Activities in Prague
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Prague are as follows:
- Prague on a Day Express Tour with the Best of the City: $2.45
- Prague Trike & e-Scooter Tour: Castle Viewpoints & Charles Bridge: $3.49
- E-Bike, E-Scooter Viewpoint Fun Tour: $3.49
- Prague's Panoramic Viewpoints & Sightseeing on Electric Trike: $3.49
- Electric Trike Night Tour in Prague - Live Guided: $3.49
- Retro Style E-Bike Night Tour in Prague - Live Guided: $3.49
- Grand City Tour on E-Trike in Prague: $3.49
- Prague Panoramic Views Live Guided Tour on Trike EBike EScooter: $3.49
- Classic Prague Castle Tour, Strahov Monastery & Castle District: $3.50
- Prague’s TOP Sights - Old Town, Jewish Quarter, Charles Bridge (Tip-based tour): $3.50
- Prague Castle Tour: $3.50
- Prague Segway Fun & Beer tour with a guide: $3.50
Typical Entertainment Prices in Valparaiso
Here are a few typical costs in Valparaiso for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Boat Tour$4.31
Tours and Activities in Valparaiso
Here are a few actual costs in Valparaiso for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Tour in Street Art, funiculars and port: $25
- LGBT Tour Valparaiso: $30
- Valparaiso : Private Custom Tour with A Guide (Private Tour): $35
- Guided Panoramic Tour in Valparaíso: $40
- Famous Viña del Mar! Premium Walking Tour with a Native Guide: $40
- Cultural Tour of Valparaíso and Viña del Mar: $40
- Famous Valparaíso! Premium Walking Tour with a Native Guide: $40
- Valparaiso in Depth : Walking Tour Exclusive: $40
- Walking Tour Valparaiso, History & Art - Private Optional: $41
- Guided tour Vina del Mar Reñaca beaches music and nature: $45
- Explore Valparaíso and Viña del Mar Tour: $58
- Valpo in 1 day: Authentic + Famous! Semi-private walking tour & public transport: $80
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayPrague $12Valparaiso $8.01
Typical Alcohol Prices in Prague
Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Prague from other travelers:
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A Bottle of Wine$7.48
Sample the Local Flavors in Prague
Also in Prague, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Prague Pub Crawl with Karlovy Lazne Entry and Shots: $26
- Prague Blaze Pub Crawl 2hr Unlimited Drinks and EPIC club entry: $37
- Prague Pub Crawl with Unlimited Drinks & 5 Story Club Entry: $40
- Drunken Monkey Pub Crawl with Open Bar & Club Entry: $48
- Drunken Monkey Prague Boat Party Pub Crawl: Open Bar & Club Entry: $55
- Craft Beer Tour: Try 8 Czech Beers, Brewery and Beer Garden: $61
- ️ Segway Fun Tour of Prague to Castle and Strahov Monastery viewpoint & Brewery: $61
- Prague Historic Pub Tour with Drinks Included: $64
- Brewery tour in the center of Prague: $67
- Prague Private Brewery Tour: $105
- Prague Segway Tour - 3-hour Double Monastery & Brewery Tour: $111
- 3 in 1 Tour Brewery & Castle in Bohemian Paradise Unesco Geopark: $128
Typical Alcohol Prices in Valparaiso
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Valparaiso are as follows:
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Beer$1.02
Sample the Local Flavors in Valparaiso
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Valparaiso:
- From Santiago: Aconcagua Valley Wine Tour: $129
- Private Wine Tour in Valparaiso: $273
- A Valparaíso 100% Private Tour + Casablanca Wine Tasting: $320
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Prague and Valparaiso, we can see that Prague is more expensive. And not only is Valparaiso much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Prague is in Europe and Valparaiso 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 Valparaiso would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Valparaiso 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 Prague would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Prague than you might in Valparaiso.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Prague Expensive? and Is Valparaiso Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Prague or Valparaiso?
Prague has a larger population, and is about 4 times larger than the population of Valparaiso. When comparing the sizes of Prague and Valparaiso, 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.
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.