Which place is cheaper, Valparaiso or Split?
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 Split 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 Split 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: Split or Valparaiso?
Split
Split is a historic city in Central Dalmatia with many opportunities to glimpse its fascinating past in its historic city center. Centuries ago the city grew up around a Diocletian palace that was used as refuge by the locals.
Today, as you wander around the historic center, you can see the remains of the Roman walls, temples, and squares. Despite it's appeal to tourists, Split is much more than just a tourist destination. It is larger than you might initially realize and it spreads well beyond the historic center. There is a population of about 300,000 in the larger area and it is an economic center for the region.
Split has a beautiful climate with mild winters, countless sunny days, and a generally pleasant temperature. As such, there are many opportunities to enjoy yourself outdoors, whether by participating in sports or walking around the city's quaint streets. Winters in Split are also quite mild, but there may be one snowy day, on average, every year. This rare snowfall can cause a significant disruption in the flow of traffic.
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 Walking Tours in Croatia, The Best Luxury Tours to Croatia, The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Chile, and The Best Luxury Tours to Chile.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per daySplit €196Valparaiso €73
The average daily cost (per person) in Split is €196, while the average daily cost in Valparaiso is €73. 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 Split and Valparaiso in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personSplit €84Valparaiso €32
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomSplit €168Valparaiso €64
Compare Hotels in Split and Valparaiso
Looking for a hotel in Split 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: Split Hotel Prices and Valparaiso Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Split €23Valparaiso €4.30
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Split
Also for Split, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- **Private Door to Door Airport Split Transfer up to 15 People**: $71
- Airport Transfer from Split: $45
- Airport Transfer to Split: $45
- Airport transfers - round trip: $158
- Airport transfers, Locco transfers, Port transfers: $93
- CO2-Offset Arrival Transfer Split Airport to Split City: $62
- CO2-Offset Departure Transfer Split City to Split Airport SPU: $62
- Cetina River Rafting Tour with Transfer from Split: $76
- Cruise Port of Split to Split hotels - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $82
- From Split or Trogir: Cetina River Rafting with Transfer: $93
- From Private 1-Way Transfer to Dubrovnik: $491
- From Zagreb Transfer & Plitvice Lakes Tour: $162
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Valparaiso
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Valparaiso are as follows:
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Taxi Ride€2.80
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Valparaiso
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Valparaiso:
- Valparaiso to Santiago Private Transfer or Santiago to Valparaiso: $142
- Private transfer from Valparaiso or Viña del Mar to San Antonio: $133
- Private Transfer from Viña del Mar to Arturo Merino Benítez (SCL) Airport: $256
- 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
- Private Transfer from Valparaiso Cruise Port to Santiago Hotels: $206
- Private Transfer Viña del Mar to Santiago Airport: $170
- Private Transfer Cruise Port to Santiago with Wine tour & tasting: $209
Is it cheaper to fly into Split or Valparaiso?
Prices for flights to both Valparaiso and Split 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 daySplit €93Valparaiso €34
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Split
For Split, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Split’s Ultimate Walking Food Tour with Full Meal & Drinks: $67
- Small Group Food Tour with Private Option: $104
- Split Food Tour Local Dishes and City Stories: $116
- Split Old Town Authentic Food Tour with 9 Dishes & Local Wines: $128
- Split Food Tour: Discover Split One Bite at a Time: $140
- Split Food Tour: Discover Split One Bite At A Time: $141
- Vegan Cooking Class with Local Market Tour in Split: $206
- From farm to table : Cooking class on island Brac: $259
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€1.68
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.Split €11Valparaiso €16
Tours and Activities in Split
For Split, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Split Quest Experience: Discover the City: $5.00
- Split self guided walking tour through history: $5.88
- Split Audio Guided Walking Tour 1h and 17 audio reviews: $6.94
- Discover Split Guided Walking Tour: $12
- TOP Split : Private Guided Tour with your mobile: $12
- Split Walking Tour with Super or just Mario: $12
- Split's Old Town and Marjan Hill: A Self Guided Audio Tour: $12
- Entry Ticket to Selfie Experience Museum: $13
- Klis Fortress Sunset Tour & Game of Thrones Views: $13
- Walking Tour of UNESCO Diocletian Palace & Old Town: $14
- Klis Fortress & Olive Museum Tour with GOT Sites: $14
- Museum of Illusions Entrance Ticket: $14
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€3.73
Tours and Activities in Valparaiso
Here are a few actual costs in Valparaiso for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- A Romantic Journey Through Viña del Mar - Private Tour: $220
- Cultural Tour of Valparaíso and Viña del Mar: $40
- Explore Valparaíso and Viña del Mar Tour: $58
- Famous Valparaíso! Premium Walking Tour with a Native Guide: $40
- Famous Viña del Mar! Premium Walking Tour with a Native Guide: $40
- Full Day Private Walking Tour with a Native Guide & Public Transport: $120
- Full-Day Tour of Valparaíso, Viña del Mar, Reñaca & Concón: $180
- Gastronomic Tour in Valparaiso: $189
- Guided Panoramic Tour in Valparaíso: $40
- Guided tour Vina del Mar Reñaca beaches music and nature: $45
- Jewels of Viña del Mar – Private Walking Tour: $220
- Mamalluca Astronomical Stargazing Experience - La Serena: $100
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one daySplit €18Valparaiso €6.93
Sample the Local Flavors in Split
Also in Split, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Split Pub Crawl: Nightlife, Shots & Club Entry: $14
- Tower Pub Crawl in Split: $32
- From Krka Waterfalls, Food & Wine Tasting Tour: $45
- Ziggy Star's Nightlife Pub Crawl Experience in Split: $47
- From Krka Waterfalls, Food & Wine Tasting Tour: $53
- Dalmatian wine tasting by Bottiglia wine & deli: $53
- Split/Trogir: Krka National Park Day Trip with Wine Tasting: $55
- From Krka Waterfalls day tour & wine tasting: $55
- Krka National Park Tour with tour Guide & Wine tasting from Split & Trogir: $55
- Olive Oil and Wine Tasting with Snacks: $57
- Split&Sip: Educational wine tasting: $64
- Split/Trogir: Mostar and Medjugorje Tour with Wine Tasting: $99
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€0.89
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 Split and Valparaiso, we can see that Split is more expensive. And not only is Valparaiso much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Split 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 Split would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Split 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 Split Expensive? and Is Valparaiso Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Split or Valparaiso?
Valparaiso has a larger population, and is about 60% larger than the population of Split. When comparing the sizes of Split 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.