Which place is cheaper, Santiago or Sapporo?
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 Sapporo or Santiago?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Sapporo and Santiago can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
Where Should I go: Sapporo or Santiago?
Sapporo
Capital of the northern Japanese island Hokkaido, Sapporo is a city surrounded by mountains and known for its beer, skiing, and annual snow festival with stunning ice sculptures. As host to the 1972 Winter Olympics, the city limits are dotted with ski jumps, hills, and popular ski resorts still in use today.
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 Coach Bus Tours in Japan, The Best Adventure Tours to Japan, 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 daySapporo $124Santiago $154
The average daily cost (per person) in Sapporo is $124, while the average daily cost in Santiago is $154. 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 Sapporo and Santiago in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personSapporo $61Santiago $112
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomSapporo $122Santiago $224
Compare Hotels in Sapporo and Santiago
Looking for a hotel in Sapporo 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: Sapporo Hotel Prices and Santiago Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Sapporo $15Santiago $5.55
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Sapporo
Also for Sapporo, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- New Chitose Airport(CTS): Private Transfer to/from Niseko/Sapporo: $90
- Shin Chitose Airport to/from Sapporo City: Shared Transfer: $93
- Shared Departure Transfer : Sapporo City to Shin Chitose Airport: $106
- Private Transfer from Sapporo City Hotels to Otaru Cruise Port: $112
- Sapporo City: Private Transfer to/from New Chitose Airport: $132
- Private Airport Transfer: Sapporo City→ New Chitose Airport (CTS): $150
- Between Sapporo and New Chitose Airport: Private One-Way Transfer: $160
- Private Transfer- Sapporo New Chitose Airport (CTS) to Otaru Port: $165
- Private Transfer - Otaru Port to Sapporo New Chitose Airport(CTS): $165
- New Chitose Airport(CTS) Private Transfer | Licensed Driver: $185
- Horseback-Riding in a Country Side in Sapporo - Private Transfer is Included: $211
- CTS New Chitose Airport To/From Sappro Private Transfer: $250
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$1.16
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Santiago
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Santiago:
- Private Scenic Transfer to Mendoza.: $467
- Airport Transfer and Halfday City tour Santiago de Chile: $362
- Private Transfer to Ski Centers: $299
- Santiago de Chile: Private Transfer to San Antonio / Port: $270
- Private Transfer to Sewell UNESCO Andes Town Tour with Lunch: $269
- Maipo Valley Wine Tour, Concha y Toro, Private Transfer from Santiago: $262
- Private cruise transfer: Puerto San Antonio or Valparaíso ↔ Santiago: $260
- Private Transfer from Arturo Merino Benítez (SCL) Airport to San Antonio: $255
- Private Transfer Santiago Airport SCL to Vina Concon Valparaiso: $250
- Private Santiago, Visit Concha y Toro Winery and Transfer: $250
- Portillo and Laguna Del Inca, Exclusive Guide and Private Transfer: $250
- Private Transfer San Antonio Cruise from Santiago to Valparaiso: $250
Is it cheaper to fly into Sapporo or Santiago?
Prices for flights to both Santiago and Sapporo 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 daySapporo $51Santiago $23
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Sapporo
For Sapporo, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Authentic Japanese Home Cooking Class in Sapporo with Sakura: $72
- Izakaya & Street Food Tour (10+ Dishes, Drinks Included): $103
- Sapporo Bar Hopping Food Tour: $105
- Hokkaido: Sapporo Ramen Yokocho (Ramen Alley) Food Tour: $135
- Sapporo Local Food Tour Dine Like a Local in the Evening Glow: $154
Typical Food Prices in Santiago
Some typical examples of dining costs in Santiago are as follows:
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Empanada$1.94
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Hamburger$2.57
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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.
- Best Street Food Tour With A Local Guide: $56
- Best Santiago Street Food Tour with 4+ Tastings and Drink: $58
- Mercado Meals Food Tour with 12+ Tastings: $60
- 4h Cooking Class in 8 Recipes & Bottomless Drinks: $77
- 4h Cooking Class in Santiago : 8 Recipes & Bottomless Drinks: $85
- Local Food Tour with Tastings & Drinks: $99
- Traditional Dinner Show in Santiago: $107
- Small-Group Tour: Night City Tour with Santa Lucia Hill and Dinner Show: $116
- Barrio Italia Food Tour with Tastings & Drinks: $119
- Private Market Tour and Traditional Chilean Cooking Class in a Local Home: $125
- San Cristobal Hill Night Tour with Dinner Show: $129
- Dinner Show in Bali Hai with Wine refill and transportation: $129
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Sapporo $16Santiago $49
Tours and Activities in Sapporo
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Sapporo.
- JR Tower Observatory Admission Ticket: $4.33
- Sapporo TV Tower Admission Ticket: $6.76
- Historical Village of Hokkaido Entry Ticket: $6.76
- JR Tower Observation Deck T38 Ticket in Hokkaido: $9.00
- Dog Cuddling Experience in Hokkaido with Photo Session: $9.62
- AOAO SAPPORO Aquarium Park Entry Ticket in Hokkaido: $28
- Sapporo Highlights: Golden Route Morning Guided Walking Tour: $30
- Chopsticks Making Experience in Sapporo: $42
- Sapporo Highlights: Golden Route Morning Walking Tour: $43
- Hokkaido Shrine Tour with Rituals, History & Sweets: $43
- Lake Shikotsu Ice Festival Tour with Ice Art and Illumination: $45
- Tour of the Historic Red Brick Government Office: $50
Tours and Activities in Santiago
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Santiago are as follows:
- "Tour Tradicional" Viña Cousiño Macul Oficial español: $27
- 1 Day Tour of Viña Concha y Toro from Santiago: $120
- 1 Day Valparaiso and Vina del Mar Tour from Santiago: $51
- 2-Hour Walking Tour of Yungay The Coolest Neighborhood in Chile: $35
- 3 Hours Santiago Blend Walking Tour: $30
- A Fabulous Walking tour by the Old Santiago of Chile -: $25
- Adventure in Portillo: Laguna del Inca and Mountain Picnic: $100
- All Santiago in One Day: Private Guided Tour: $250
- An Architect's Tour of Downtown Santiago: $60
- Andean Adventure: Cajón del Maipo & El Morado Lodge and Spa: $147
- Andes Day Lagoon in Cajón del Maipo & Embalse el Yeso Private Tour: $270
- Andes Day Lagoon: Embalse El Yeso Tour from Santiago: $120
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one daySapporo $7.77Santiago $8.62
Sample the Local Flavors in Sapporo
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Sapporo:
- Sapporo Tour in the Port City of Otaru and Local beer brewery: $169
- 1-Day Tour The port city of Otaru & Local Brewery: $178
Sample the Local Flavors in Santiago
Also in Santiago, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- "Chile in Your Glass" Wine Tasting.: $22
- Pub Crawl with Unlimited Beer and Welcome Shots: $25
- Cousiño Macul Heritage Wine Tour with Tastings: $25
- Traditional Wine Tour in Viña Cousiño Macul Official English: $27
- "Premium Wine Tour" Viña Cousiño Macul Official english: $45
- Viña del Mar, Valparaiso, with Casablanca Wine Tasting: $55
- Valparaiso, Viña del Mar & Casablanca Wine Tour: $61
- Valparaiso, Viña del Mar & Casablanca Wine Tour: $62
- Valparaiso Port and Viña del Mar with Casablanca Wine Tasting: $68
- Valparaíso and Vineyard of the Sea with Casablanca Wine Tasting: $68
- Undurraga Winery Tour with Entry and Wine Tasting: $70
- Undurraga Wine Tasting Tour from Santiago: $75
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Sapporo and Santiago, we can see that Santiago is more expensive. And not only is Sapporo much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Sapporo is in Asia 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 Sapporo would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Sapporo 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 Sapporo.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Sapporo Expensive? and Is Santiago Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Sapporo or Santiago?
Santiago has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Sapporo. When comparing the sizes of Sapporo 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 Sapporo 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 Sapporo has summer in [NORTHERNSUMMERMONTH] and winter in [NORTHERNWINTERMONTH].
Should I visit Sapporo or Santiago in the Summer?
Both Santiago and Sapporo during the summer are popular places to visit. The city activities and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Sapporo this time of year.
In July, Sapporo is generally around the same temperature as Santiagoin January. Daily temperatures in Sapporo average around 21°C (69°F), and Santiago fluctuates around 21°C (70°F).
Sapporo usually gets more rain in July than Santiagoin January. Sapporo gets 74 mm (2.9 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 JanuarySapporo 21°C (69°F)Santiago 21°C (70°F)
Should I visit Sapporo or Santiago in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Sapporo and Santiago. Many travelers come to Sapporo for the city's sights and attractions and the shopping scene.
Sapporo is cooler than Santiago in the autumn. The daily temperature in Sapporo averages around 11°C (52°F) in October, and Santiago fluctuates around 15°C (59°F)in April.
Sapporo gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In October, Sapporo usually receives more rain than Santiagoin April. Sapporo gets 116 mm (4.6 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 October and AprilSapporo 11°C (52°F)Santiago 15°C (59°F)
Should I visit Sapporo or Santiago in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Sapporo as well as Santiago. Many visitors come to Sapporo in the winter for the skiing, the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Sapporo can get quite cold in the winter. In the winter, Sapporo is much colder than Santiago. Typically, the winter temperatures in Sapporo in January average around -5°C (24°F), and Santiago averages at about 9°C (48°F)in July.
Sapporo receives a lot of rain in the winter. Sapporo usually gets more rain in January than Santiagoin July. Sapporo gets 108 mm (4.3 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 JulySapporo -5°C (24°F)Santiago 9°C (48°F)
Should I visit Sapporo or Santiago in the Spring?
Both Santiago and Sapporo are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Most visitors come to Sapporo for the activities around the city during these months.
In April, Sapporo is generally much colder than Santiagoin October. Daily temperatures in Sapporo average around 7°C (44°F), and Santiago fluctuates around 15°C (59°F).
In April, Sapporo usually receives more rain than Santiagoin October. Sapporo 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 April and OctoberSapporo 7°C (44°F)Santiago 15°C (59°F)
Typical Weather for Santiago and Sapporo
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | -5°C (24°F) | 108 mm (4.3 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Feb | -4°C (24°F) | 86 mm (3.4 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Mar | -0°C (32°F) | 82 mm (3.2 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Apr | 7°C (44°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| May | 12°C (54°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Jun | 17°C (62°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Jul | 21°C (69°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Aug | 22°C (72°F) | 142 mm (5.6 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Sep | 17°C (63°F) | 138 mm (5.4 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) |
| Oct | 11°C (52°F) | 116 mm (4.6 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Nov | 4°C (40°F) | 99 mm (3.9 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Dec | -1°C (30°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
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