Which place is cheaper, Santiago or Stockholm?
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 Stockholm 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 Stockholm 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: Stockholm or Santiago?
Stockholm
Stockholm is the capital city of Sweden and is made up of over 14 islands that are connected by countless bridges. Water is an integral part of the city, but so are parks and gardens. The city is covered in strategically positioned green space. Together, the water and parkland cover more than half of the city's area, giving this bustling city a breath of fresh air.
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 Budget Tours to Sweden, The Best Tours for Seniors to Sweden, 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 dayStockholm $227Santiago $161
The average daily cost (per person) in Stockholm is $227, while the average daily cost in Santiago is $161. 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 Stockholm and Santiago in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personStockholm $112Santiago $117
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomStockholm $224Santiago $234
Compare Hotels in Stockholm and Santiago
Looking for a hotel in Stockholm 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: Stockholm Hotel Prices and Santiago Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Stockholm $24Santiago $5.81
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Stockholm
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Stockholm:
- Arlanda Airport Bus Transfer Departure: $19
- Arlanda Airport (ARN): Train Transfer to/from Stockholm: $25
- Skavsta Airport Bus Transfer: $28
- Stockholm Bromma Airport (BMA) to Stockholm City - Arrival Private Transfer: $65
- Private Transfer from Stockholm Port to Bromma Airport BMA: $66
- Private Transfer from Bromma Airport (BMA) to Stockholm Port: $66
- Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN) to Uppsala City - Arrival Private Transfer: $74
- Private Transfer from Nynashamn Cruise Port to Stockholm Hotels: $83
- Stockholm Private Transfer from Stockholm Cruise Terminal to city centre: $86
- Stockholm Bromma Airport (BMA) to Stockholm Port - Arrival Private Transfer: $94
- Private Transfer from Stockholm hotels to Stockholm Cruise Port: $97
- Stockholm Private Transfer from Bromma Airport (BMA) to City centre or Port: $99
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$1.21
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Santiago
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Santiago:
- Airport Transfer and Halfday City tour Santiago de Chile: $362
- Airport Transfer: Santiago Airport SCL to Santiago by Luxury Van: $105
- Airport Transfer: Santiago to Santiago Airport SCL by Luxury Van: $105
- Casas del Bosque Winery + RE Wineries : Exclusive Tour + Transfer: $220
- City Tour Santiago with Exclusive Guide + Private Transfer: $270
- City tour santiago with excursion to valparaiso and airport transfer: $150
- Departure Transfer: Santiago to Airport SCL by Business Car: $85
- Departure Transfer: Santiago to Airport SCL by Luxury Van: $105
- From Viña Santa Rita Tour w/Transfer: $120
- Private 15-Passenger Premium Transfer – Santiago to Valparaíso: $149
- Private Airport Transfer Santiago Arrival or Departure 4pax SUV: $65
- Private Arrival Transfer from Airport to Hotel in Santiago: $37
Is it cheaper to fly into Stockholm or Santiago?
Prices for flights to both Santiago and Stockholm 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 dayStockholm $73Santiago $24
Typical Food Prices in Stockholm
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Stockholm:
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Breakfast$11
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Stockholm
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Stockholm.
- Boat Trip to Exe Ericson Mural & Pizza: $27
- City Cruise with Fresh Pizza: $31
- Stockholm Pizza Cruise - Explore Stockholm's Waterways: $32
- Taysta Food Tour in Stockholm: $32
- Swedish Fika and Pastry Food Tour in Stockholm: $94
- Guided Food Tour with Tastings -Eat like a Viking: $99
- Stockholm Food Tour: $119
- Food Tour: $119
- Old Town Food Tour of 7 Locals Favorites Tastings: $123
- Stockholm Small Group Food Tour with 7 Classic Food Tastings: $136
- Stockholm Food Tour Dining Through Sweden’s History: $142
- From Moose & Wildlife Safari with Campfire Dinner: $157
Typical Food Prices in Santiago
Some typical examples of dining costs in Santiago are as follows:
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Empanada$2.02
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Hamburger$2.69
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Dinner$28
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Santiago
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Santiago.
- Street Food Tour in Santiago with a Local Guide: $58
- Best Street Food Tour With A Local Guide: $82
- 4-Hour Boozy Chilean Cooking Class in Santiago: $85
- 4h Cooking Class in Santiago : 8 Recipes & Bottomless Drinks: $85
- Food Tour STGO, Eat like Locals!: $99
- Santiago Food Tour: Bohemian Flavors and Local Gems: $109
- Dinner Show in Bali Hai with Wine refill and transportation: $114
- Private Dinner & Chilean Folk Show with Transfers: $116
- Alyan Winery Sunset with Wine Tastings and Dinner: $117
- Private Market Tour and Traditional Chilean Cooking Class in a Local Home: $125
- Bali Hai Dinner & Show, Transport and Wine refill: $128
- San Cristobal Hill Night Tour with Dinner Show: $129
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Stockholm $29Santiago $51
Tours and Activities in Stockholm
Here are a few actual costs in Stockholm for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Reveal Your Eye Experience at the Iris Galerie: $1.52
- Stockholm Secret Treasures A Self Guided Nordic Adventure: $3.53
- Self-Guided Tours In Stockholm With 100 Captivating Audio Stories: $3.53
- From Stockholm with Love: Romantic Exploration Game and Tour: $5.88
- Stockholm Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $6.40
- Stockholm Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $6.40
- Myths, Murders, and Monarchy: Stockholm Self-Guided Tour: $6.99
- Stockholm Scavenger Hunt & Highlights Self-Guided Walking Tour: $6.99
- Stockholm Audio Guided Walking Tour 2h20 and 25 reviews: $7.01
- Stockholm Ghost Hunt: Self-Guided Tour and Puzzle Adventure: $7.06
- History and Secrets of Gamla Stan Audio GPS Guided Walking Tour: $7.75
- Audio City-Tour in Stockholm: $9.43
Tours and Activities in Santiago
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Santiago are as follows:
- Santiago Cathedral's Bell Tower Official Tour: $9.00
- A historical tour of Santiago, Chile: $18
- Cable Car Admission Ticket: $18
- Santiago City Tour: Living History and Local Food Tasting: $20
- Guided City Tour through the historic center of Santiago: $23
- Private Guided Walking Tour of the City Center: $24
- Yungay, Memory, Art, and Neighborhood Walking Tour: $25
- Guided Tour of Santiago de Chile History and Culture: $25
- Guided Walking Tour of the Historical Old Town: $25
- A Fabulous Walking tour by the Old Santiago of Chile -: $25
- Santiago : Highlights Walking Tour With A Guide: $26
- "Tour Tradicional" Viña Cousiño Macul Oficial español: $27
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayStockholm $30Santiago $9.02
Sample the Local Flavors in Stockholm
Also in Stockholm, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- The Original Pub Crawl: $26
- The Original Pub Crawl VIP Club Access: $27
- Stockholm's Best Pub Crawl: $37
- Stockholm's Best Pub Crawl: $38
- Wine tasting in Old Town Stockholm: $54
- Swedish Wine Tasting Tour in Stockholm Gamla Stan: $332
- Private Pub Crawl, Free Shots & Club Entry: $419
Sample the Local Flavors in Santiago
Also in Santiago, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Traditional Wine Tour in Viña Cousiño Macul Official English: $27
- Ludwig's Original Pub Crawl with VIP Club Entry: $34
- Viña del Mar, Valparaiso, with Casablanca Wine Tasting: $59
- Viña del Mar, Valparaiso, with Wine Tasting: $60
- Valparaiso, Viña del Mar & Casablanca Wine Tour: $62
- Undurraga Winery Tour with Entry and Wine Tasting: $63
- Undurraga Wine tour: $70
- Undurraga Wine Tasting Tour from Santiago: $75
- Valparaiso Port and Viña del Mar with Casablanca Wine Tasting: $75
- Half Day Trip to Undurraga Vineyard from Santiago - Wine Tasting Included: $75
- Inca Lagoon and Vineyard Visit with Wine Tasting: $80
- Half Day Trip to Cousiño Macul Vineyard from Santiago - Wine Tasting Included: $87
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Stockholm and Santiago, we can see that Stockholm is more expensive. And not only is Santiago much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Stockholm 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 Santiago would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Santiago 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 Stockholm would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Stockholm than you might in Santiago.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Stockholm Expensive? and Is Santiago Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Stockholm or Santiago?
Santiago has a larger population, and is about 4 times larger than the population of Stockholm. When comparing the sizes of Stockholm 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 Stockholm 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 Stockholm has summer in [NORTHERNSUMMERMONTH] and winter in [NORTHERNWINTERMONTH].
Should I visit Stockholm or Santiago in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Stockholm and Santiago. The city activities, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Stockholm this time of year.
Stockholm is cooler than Santiago in the summer. The daily temperature in Stockholm averages around 18°C (64°F) in July, and Santiago fluctuates around 21°C (70°F)in January.
In July, Stockholm usually receives more rain than Santiagoin January. Stockholm gets 71 mm (2.8 in) of rain, while Santiago receives 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures July and JanuaryStockholm 18°C (64°F)Santiago 21°C (70°F)
Should I visit Stockholm or Santiago in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Stockholm as well as Santiago. Many travelers come to Stockholm for the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area.
In the autumn, Stockholm is much colder than Santiago. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Stockholm in October average around 8°C (46°F), and Santiago averages at about 15°C (59°F)in April.
Stockholm usually gets more rain in October than Santiagoin April. Stockholm gets 50 mm (2 in) of rain, while Santiago receives 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures October and AprilStockholm 8°C (46°F)Santiago 15°C (59°F)
Should I visit Stockholm or Santiago in the Winter?
Both Santiago and Stockholm are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. Many visitors come to Stockholm in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Stockholm can get quite cold in the winter. In January, Stockholm is generally much colder than Santiagoin July. Daily temperatures in Stockholm average around -3°C (27°F), and Santiago fluctuates around 9°C (48°F).
In January, Stockholm usually receives less rain than Santiagoin July. Stockholm gets 36 mm (1.4 in) of rain, while Santiago receives 80 mm (3.1 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures January and JulyStockholm -3°C (27°F)Santiago 9°C (48°F)
Should I visit Stockholm or Santiago in the Spring?
Both Santiago and Stockholm during the spring are popular places to visit. Most visitors come to Stockholm for the activities around the city and the natural beauty during these months.
Stockholm is much colder than Santiago in the spring. The daily temperature in Stockholm averages around 5°C (41°F) in April, and Santiago fluctuates around 15°C (59°F)in October.
Stockholm usually gets more rain in April than Santiagoin October. Stockholm gets 31 mm (1.2 in) of rain, while Santiago receives 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures April and OctoberStockholm 5°C (41°F)Santiago 15°C (59°F)
Typical Weather for Santiago and Stockholm
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | -3°C (27°F) | 36 mm (1.4 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Feb | -3°C (27°F) | 26 mm (1 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Mar | 0°C (33°F) | 26 mm (1 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Apr | 5°C (41°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| May | 11°C (52°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Jun | 16°C (61°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Jul | 18°C (64°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Aug | 17°C (62°F) | 65 mm (2.5 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Sep | 12°C (54°F) | 52 mm (2.1 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) |
| Oct | 8°C (46°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Nov | 3°C (37°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Dec | -1°C (31°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
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