Which place is cheaper, Dallas or Santiago?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Santiago or Dallas?
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 Santiago and Dallas. 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: Santiago or Dallas?
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.
Dallas
Located in the north central part of the state, Dallas is a prominent city in Texas and is one of the most populated metropolitan areas in the United States of America. The business reputation of Dallas rose from its historical status as the center for cotton and oil industries. It was also positioned among numerous railroads.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Chile, The Best 2-Week Tours in Chile, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Los Angeles, and The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from New York City.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per daySantiago $143Dallas $141
The average daily cost (per person) in Santiago is $143, while the average daily cost in Dallas is $141. 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 Santiago and Dallas in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personSantiago $111Dallas $84
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomSantiago $222Dallas $168
Compare Hotels in Santiago and Dallas
Looking for a hotel in Santiago or Dallas? 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: Santiago Hotel Prices and Dallas Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Santiago $5.48Dallas $28
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:
- Arturo Merino Benítez Intl Airport: Shared Transfer: $24
- Private Departure Transfer from Santiago- Santiago Airport (SCL): $27
- Private Transfer From The Hotel in Santiago City To the Airport: $29
- Departure Transfer - Hotel in Santiago to Santiago International Airport: $35
- Private Santiago Airport to Santiago Transfer: $35
- From Farellones Roundtrip Transfer: $35
- Arrival Transfer - Santiago International Airport to Hotel in Santiago: $35
- Valle Nevado Ski Day Trip with Hotel Transfers: $39
- Private Transfer between Santiago and the Airport: $51
- Airport transfer between Santiago city center and Arturo Merino Benítez Airport: $51
- Transfer Privado Entre Santiago Y El Aeropuerto: $52
- Transfer from Santiago Airport to Santiago Centro Commune: $52
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Dallas
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Dallas:
- Private Departure Transfer to Dallas Fort Worth Airport DFW: $40
- Dallas Love Field Airport (DAL) to Dallas - Arrival Private Transfer: $41
- Dallas to Dallas Love Field Airport (DAL) - Departure Private Transfer: $41
- Dallas Airport (DAL) to Dallas - Arrival Private Transfer: $46
- Dallas to Dallas Airport (DFW) - Departure Private Transfer: $58
- Transfer private executive car from Dallas Airport (DFW)- City Center: $60
- Plano/Allen to Dallas Airport (DFW) - Departure Private Transfer: $68
- Transfer in private minivan from Dallas Airport (DFW) - City Center: $69
- Transfer in private minivan from Dallas City Center - Dallas Airport (DFW): $69
- Transfer in executive private car from Dallas City Center - Dallas Airport (DAL): $71
- Departure Private Transfer Dowtown Dallas to Dallas Airport DAL Luxury Vehicle: $83
- Arrival Private Transfer Dallas Airport DAL to Dowtown Dallas by Luxury Vehicle: $83
Is it cheaper to fly into Santiago or Dallas?
Prices for flights to both Dallas and Santiago 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 daySantiago $13Dallas $35
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
Typical Food Prices in Dallas
Some typical examples of dining costs in Dallas are as follows:
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Cowboys Stadium Tour (for 2)$55
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Whataburger Lunch (family of 4)$21
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Dallas
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Dallas.
- West Village Happy Hour Food Tour: $39
- Dallas Secret Food Tour: $98
- Secret Food Tour of Dallas with Private Tour Option: $99
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Santiago $48Dallas $13
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
- Explore Santiago's Soul: Walking In-App Audio Tour: $5.00
- Santiago Cathedral's Bell Tower Official Tour: $9.00
- La Paz from the Heights: Down hill Walking tour & Cable Cars: $12
- Cable Car Admission Ticket: $15
- Cousiño Macul Official Winery Tour with Tasting: $23
- Skip the Line: Concha y Toro Traditional Tour Ticket: $25
- Walking tour through Santiago: $26
- From Valle Nevado and Farellones Small Group Tour: $29
- The Essentials City Tour & Optional Concha y Toro: $30
- Half Day tradicional city Tour: $30
- TOUR PANORAMICO VALLE NEVADO Y FARELLONES: $32
Tours and Activities in Dallas
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Dallas are as follows:
- Historic Downtown Audio Self-Guided Walking Tour: $6.50
- Historic Dallas Downtown Solo Self Guided Walking Tour : $7.75
- Scavenger Hunt Adventure City Game on Your Phone: $10
- Dallas in Wonderland: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $12
- Must-See Landmarks & Attractions Self-Guided Tour: $13
- JFK Assassination Walking Tour (Self-Guided): $16
- Scavenger Hunt Adventure in Denton by Zombie Scavengers: $20
- Scavenger Hunt Adventure in Plano by Zombie Scavengers: $20
- The Assassination of John F. Kennedy Experience: $20
- John F. Kennedy Trolley Tour in Dallas: $22
- Dallas' Reunion Tower GeO-Deck Observation Ticket: $25
- Historic West End Ghost Walking Tour: $26
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one daySantiago $8.51Dallas $12
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
Sample the Local Flavors in Dallas
Also in Dallas, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Terrors Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl: $35
- Party Bike Pub Crawl in Deep Ellum and Downtown Dallas: $55
- Dallas Party Bike Pub Crawl in Deep Ellum: $55
When comparing the travel costs between Santiago and Dallas, 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 Santiago is in South America and Dallas is in North 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 Santiago Expensive? and Is Dallas Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Santiago or Dallas?
Santiago has a larger population, and is about 4 times larger than the population of Dallas. When comparing the sizes of Santiago and Dallas, 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 Santiago or Dallas?
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 Dallas has summer in [NORTHERNSUMMERMONTH] and winter in [NORTHERNWINTERMONTH].
Should I visit Santiago or Dallas in the Summer?
Both Dallas and Santiago are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. Also, many visitors come to Dallas in the summer for the city activities and the family-friendly experiences.
Santiago is cooler than Dallas in the summer. The daily temperature in Santiago averages around 21°C (70°F) in January, and Dallas fluctuates around 88°F (31°C)in July.
In January, Santiago usually receives less rain than Dallasin July. Santiago gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Dallas receives 2.4 inches (60 mm) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures January and JulySantiago 21°C (70°F)Dallas 88°F (31°C)
Should I visit Santiago or Dallas in the Autumn?
Both Dallas and Santiago during the autumn are popular places to visit. Also, most visitors come to Dallas for the city's sights and attractions and the shopping scene during these months.
In the autumn, Santiago is cooler than Dallas. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Santiago in April average around 15°C (59°F), and Dallas averages at about 69°F (21°C)in October.
Santiago usually gets less rain in April than Dallasin October. Santiago gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Dallas receives 3.9 inches (98 mm) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures April and OctoberSantiago 15°C (59°F)Dallas 69°F (21°C)
Should I visit Santiago or Dallas in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Santiago and Dallas. Also, the winter months attract visitors to Dallas because of the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
In July, Santiago is generally a little warmer than Dallasin January. Daily temperatures in Santiago average around 9°C (48°F), and Dallas fluctuates around 46°F (8°C).
In July, Santiago usually receives more rain than Dallasin January. Santiago gets 80 mm (3.1 in) of rain, while Dallas receives 1.8 inches (45 mm) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures July and JanuarySantiago 9°C (48°F)Dallas 46°F (8°C)
Should I visit Santiago or Dallas in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Santiago as well as Dallas. Also, the activities around the city are the main draw to Dallas this time of year.
Santiago is cooler than Dallas in the spring. The daily temperature in Santiago averages around 15°C (59°F) in October, and Dallas fluctuates around 68°F (20°C)in April.
Santiago usually gets less rain in October than Dallasin April. Santiago gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Dallas receives 3.9 inches (98 mm) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures October and AprilSantiago 15°C (59°F)Dallas 68°F (20°C)
Typical Weather for Dallas and Santiago
| Santiago | Dallas | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 21°C (70°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 46°F (8°C) | 1.8 inches (45 mm) |
| Feb | 20°C (68°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 51°F (10°C) | 2.3 inches (59 mm) |
| Mar | 18°C (64°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 60°F (15°C) | 3.2 inches (82 mm) |
| Apr | 15°C (59°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 68°F (20°C) | 3.9 inches (98 mm) |
| May | 12°C (54°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 76°F (24°C) | 5 inches (128 mm) |
| Jun | 9°C (48°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 83°F (29°C) | 3.5 inches (89 mm) |
| Jul | 9°C (48°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) | 88°F (31°C) | 2.4 inches (60 mm) |
| Aug | 10°C (50°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 87°F (31°C) | 2.3 inches (58 mm) |
| Sep | 12°C (54°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 80°F (27°C) | 3.6 inches (91 mm) |
| Oct | 15°C (59°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 69°F (21°C) | 3.9 inches (98 mm) |
| Nov | 17°C (63°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 59°F (15°C) | 2.4 inches (60 mm) |
| Dec | 20°C (68°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 50°F (10°C) | 1.9 inches (48 mm) |
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