Which place is cheaper, Santiago or Warsaw?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Warsaw 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 Warsaw 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: Warsaw or Santiago?
Warsaw
Warsaw is the capital city of Poland. It has a population of 1.7 million, making it the country's largest city. Located on the Vistula River, it is a popular tourist destination for its interesting architecture and culture. The right bank of the river was the first area to become populated in the 9th or 10 century. Today, however, the city's central district is on the left bank of the river. The Old Town, where you will find many sights and attractions, is fully contained within the city center.
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 Sightseeing Tours in Poland, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Krakow, 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 dayWarsaw $94Santiago $143
The average daily cost (per person) in Warsaw is $94, while the average daily cost in Santiago is $143. 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 Warsaw and Santiago in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personWarsaw $52Santiago $111
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomWarsaw $104Santiago $222
Compare Hotels in Warsaw and Santiago
Looking for a hotel in Warsaw 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: Warsaw Hotel Prices and Santiago Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Warsaw $4.68Santiago $5.48
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Warsaw
Also for Warsaw, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- ONEWAY Private Warsaw Chopin Airport(WAW) to/from Warsaw Transfer: $24
- Bus Transfer to/from Vilnus: $36
- Warsaw Chopin Airport one way private transfer 5-8 PAX: $36
- Private transfer from Warsaw city center to Modlin Airport WMI: $36
- Private Transfer from Warsaw Hotels to Warsaw Airport : $38
- Warsaw Private Transfer from Warsaw city centre to Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW): $41
- Warsaw Private Transfer from Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) to City centre: $41
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service in Warsaw APT-HTL (WAW): $42
- Private Transfer from Warsaw Chopin Airport: $43
- Private transfer by social-distance car from or to Warsaw Chopin Airport: $44
- Private transfer from Warsaw Chopin airport by social-distance car: $44
- Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) to Downtown hotels - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $44
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:
- Private Scenic Transfer to Mendoza.: $539
- Pick up Santiago Visit Haras de Pirque Winery & Transfer Hotel: $300
- Visit Montes Winery (7th World Best Wine) & Transfer to Hotel: $300
- Private Transfer from Santiago or Santiago Airport to Colchagua or Santa Cruz: $300
- Private Transfer from Arturo Merino Benítez (SCL) Airport to Valparaíso: $273
- from Santiago airport private arrival transfer to the Valparaiso pier: $251
- Transfer To Valle Nevado Private for small groups: $250
- Private Transfer from Santiago Airport to Valparaíso,Viña del Mar or San Antonio: $250
- Transfer Santiago to Cruise Port in Valparaiso or San Antonio: $250
- Private Transfer from Arturo Merino Benítez (SCL) Airport to Viña del Mar: $237
- City Tour with Lunch and Hotel Transfers: $234
- Transfer Santiago - Valparaíso: $210
Is it cheaper to fly into Warsaw or Santiago?
Prices for flights to both Santiago and Warsaw 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 dayWarsaw $27Santiago $13
Typical Food Prices in Warsaw
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Warsaw:
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Dinner for Two$13
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Lunch for Two$10
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Warsaw
For Warsaw, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Lunch or Dinner at Hard Rock Cafe with Skip-the-Line: $19
- Breakfast Market Food Tour in Warsaw: $56
- Warsaw's No 1 cooking class-Polish dumplings with liqueur tasting: $61
- Polish Dumplings Cooking Class: $62
- Traditional Polish Cooking Class in Warsaw: $79
- Traditional Polish Cooking Class with liquor tasting in Warsaw: $89
- Polish Food Tour: $93
- Taste of Poland - Old Town food tour and guided walk in one: $95
- 4-Hour Polish Food Tour: $110
- The 10 Tastings of Warsaw With Locals: Private Food Tour : $117
- EVERYDAY Warsaw Traditional Food Tour with Old Town Sightseeing: $156
- Traditional Food Tour with Old Town Sightseeing: $156
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
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Warsaw $7.02Santiago $48
Tours and Activities in Warsaw
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Warsaw.
- First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.23
- Self-Guided Highlights Scavenger Hunt & Walking Tour: $4.31
- Walking Audio Tour of Wilanów Palace Grounds: $5.20
- Uncover Historic Marvels of In-App Audio Tour: $5.32
- Warsaw at War 1939-1945: A Self-guided Audio Tour: $5.99
- Warsaw's Old Town A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $5.99
- Old Town Self-Guided Smartphone Audio Tour: $5.99
- City Exploration Game and Tour on your Phone: $6.45
- Smartphone Escape Game and Tour: $6.46
- Museum POLIN "(post)JEWISH..." - Exhibition Ticket: $7.47
- Self-Guided Audio Tour: $11
- POLIN Museum of the History of Polish Jews Ticket: $11
Tours and Activities in Santiago
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Santiago are as follows:
- Experience Wildlife Encounter in Provincia Mountain of Chile.: $235
- Private Adventure at 4200 meters above sea level in the Chilean Andes Cerro Pintor: $300
- 4 Hour Santa Rita Winery All inclusive Tour for Wine Lover: $269
- A Private Tour of Valparaiso with an experienced local guide.: $195
- Adventure and Viewpoints in Cajón del Maipo: $255
- Andean Horse Ride Yerba Loca Sanctuary - Private tour from Santiago: $240
- Andes Day Lagoon: Embalse El Yeso Tour from Santiago: $120
- Andes Day Volcano 8k Private Tour : $230
- Andes Half-Day Private Tour with Wine and Cheese Tasting: $190
- Andes Sunset: shared tour with Asado in the mountain: $90
- Andes Whitewater Rafting Adventure plus Winery Tour and Tasting: $199
- Authentic Andes Adventure: Private Horse Riding and Cheese & Wine: $150
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayWarsaw $10Santiago $8.51
Sample the Local Flavors in Warsaw
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Warsaw:
- The Original Pub Crawl: $16
- #1 Pub Crawl Warsaw with Premium Open Bar: $20
- Pub Crawl with 1-Hour Open Bar: $20
- Warsaw Wine Tasting Private Tour with Wine Expert: $177
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
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Warsaw and Santiago, we can see that Santiago is more expensive. And not only is Warsaw much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Warsaw 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 Warsaw would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Warsaw 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 Warsaw.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Warsaw Expensive? and Is Santiago Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Warsaw or Santiago?
Santiago has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Warsaw. When comparing the sizes of Warsaw 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 Warsaw 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 Warsaw has summer in [NORTHERNSUMMERMONTH] and winter in [NORTHERNWINTERMONTH].
Should I visit Warsaw or Santiago in the Summer?
Both Santiago and Warsaw during the summer are popular places to visit. The city activities and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Warsaw this time of year.
In the summer, Warsaw is cooler than Santiago. Typically, the summer temperatures in Warsaw in July average around 19°C (65°F), and Santiago averages at about 21°C (70°F)in January.
Warsaw usually gets more rain in July than Santiagoin January. Warsaw gets 67 mm (2.6 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 JanuaryWarsaw 19°C (65°F)Santiago 21°C (70°F)
Should I visit Warsaw or Santiago in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Warsaw and Santiago. Many travelers come to Warsaw for the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area.
In October, Warsaw is generally much colder than Santiagoin April. Daily temperatures in Warsaw average around 9°C (49°F), and Santiago fluctuates around 15°C (59°F).
In October, Warsaw usually receives more rain than Santiagoin April. Warsaw gets 38 mm (1.5 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 AprilWarsaw 9°C (49°F)Santiago 15°C (59°F)
Should I visit Warsaw or Santiago in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Warsaw as well as Santiago. Many visitors come to Warsaw in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Warsaw can get quite cold in the winter. Warsaw is much colder than Santiago in the winter. The daily temperature in Warsaw averages around -3°C (27°F) in January, and Santiago fluctuates around 9°C (48°F)in July.
Warsaw usually gets less rain in January than Santiagoin July. Warsaw gets 22 mm (0.9 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 JulyWarsaw -3°C (27°F)Santiago 9°C (48°F)
Should I visit Warsaw or Santiago in the Spring?
Both Santiago and Warsaw are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Most visitors come to Warsaw for the activities around the city and the natural beauty during these months.
In the spring, Warsaw is much colder than Santiago. Typically, the spring temperatures in Warsaw in April average around 9°C (47°F), and Santiago averages at about 15°C (59°F)in October.
In April, Warsaw usually receives more rain than Santiagoin October. Warsaw gets 32 mm (1.3 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 OctoberWarsaw 9°C (47°F)Santiago 15°C (59°F)
Typical Weather for Santiago and Warsaw
| Warsaw | Santiago | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | -3°C (27°F) | 22 mm (0.9 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Feb | -1°C (30°F) | 21 mm (0.8 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Mar | 3°C (37°F) | 28 mm (1.1 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Apr | 9°C (47°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| May | 14°C (57°F) | 59 mm (2.3 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Jun | 17°C (63°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Jul | 19°C (65°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Aug | 18°C (65°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Sep | 14°C (58°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) |
| Oct | 9°C (49°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Nov | 4°C (39°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Dec | -0°C (31°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
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