Which place is cheaper, Santiago or Aveiro?
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 Aveiro or Santiago?
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 Aveiro and Santiago. 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: Aveiro or Santiago?
Aveiro
Aveiro has great canals that are lined by houses. Because of this ambiance, the town has earned its nickname the "Portuguese Venice." While it's similar, don't put too much into the name. The town is also known for it's colorful boats, referred to as moliceiros, that ride along the canals and under the bridges.
While the canals are lovely, most visitors actually come for the beaches. Aveiro's beaches are known for their clean and pristine sand. The shore is referred to as the Silver Coast, and has comfortably warm water, which is another major draw to the area.
Aveiro is comfortable year around because it's winters are mild and warm and its summer is somewhat cool. The winter months get the most rain and the summer is usually the driest. If you're there during the fall and winter, the winds will be strong making it the best time for surfing, sailing, and other water sports.
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 Food and Culinary Tours in Portugal, The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Portugal, 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 dayAveiro €100Santiago €128
The average daily cost (per person) in Aveiro is €100, while the average daily cost in Santiago is €128. 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 Aveiro and Santiago in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAveiro €46Santiago €93
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAveiro €92Santiago €186
Compare Hotels in Aveiro and Santiago
Looking for a hotel in Aveiro 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: Aveiro Hotel Prices and Santiago Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Aveiro €8.57Santiago €4.60
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€0.96
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 Santiago Visit Haras de Pirque Winery & Transfer Hotel: $300
- Private Santiago, Visit Santa Rita Winery & Transfer to Hotel: $300
- Private Transfer: Trekking to El Yeso Reservoir & Waterfall: $299
- Private Transfer from Arturo Merino Benítez (SCL) Airport to Valparaíso: $299
- Transfer Santiago to Cruise Port in Valparaiso or San Antonio: $290
- Santiago de Chile : private transfer in SUV to Viña del mar or Valparaíso: $270
- Transfer Private hotel to Cruise ship in Puerto San Antonio or Valparaiso: $270
- Private Transfer to Sewell UNESCO Andes Town Tour with Lunch: $269
- from Santiago airport private arrival transfer to the Valparaiso pier: $251
- Santiago Airport (SCL) to Santo Domingo - Round-Trip Transfer: $239
Is it cheaper to fly into Aveiro or Santiago?
Prices for flights to both Santiago and Aveiro 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 dayAveiro €48Santiago €19
Typical Food Prices in Santiago
Some typical examples of dining costs in Santiago are as follows:
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Empanada€1.60
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Hamburger€2.13
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Dinner€22
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Santiago
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Santiago.
- Legacy Family Tour Lunch or Dinner Pairing 4 Strokes: $40
- Best Street Food Tour With A Local Guide: $82
- 4-Hour Boozy Chilean Cooking Class in Santiago: $85
- 4-hour Boozy Chilean Cooking class in Santiago: $85
- Bali Hai Dinner & Show, Transport and Wine refill: $106
- Traditional Dinner Show in Santiago: $107
- Dinner Show in Bali Hai with Wine refill and transportation: $114
- Small-Group Tour: Night City Tour with Santa Lucia Hill and Dinner Show: $116
- Private Dinner & Chilean Folk Show with Transfers: $116
- Alyan Winery Sunset with Wine Tastings and Dinner: $117
- San Cristobal Hill Night Tour with Dinner Show: $129
- Bali Hai Polynesian Dinner Show with Transfer: $130
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Aveiro €8.57Santiago €40
Tours and Activities in Santiago
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Santiago are as follows:
- Private Adventure at 4200 meters above sea level in the Chilean Andes Cerro Pintor: $300
- Private Half-Day Guided Tour of the City of Santiago.: $280
- Private Sightseeing City Tour in Valparaíso and Viña del Mar: $240
- "Tour Tradicional" Viña Cousiño Macul Oficial español: $26
- 1 Day Tour of Isla Negra Algarrobo and Viña Undurraga from Santiago: $112
- 1 Day Undurraga Vineyard Tour from Santiago : $85
- 6 Hour Tour of Culture, History and Flavors from Santiago: $75
- A Private Tour of Santiago with an Experienced Local Guide: $180
- A full Private Tour of Valparaiso from Santiago : $240
- A historical tour of Santiago, Chile: $18
- An Architect's Tour of Downtown Santiago: $55
- Andean Adventure: Cajón del Maipo & Santuario del Río Spa: $132
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAveiro €17Santiago €7.15
Sample the Local Flavors in Santiago
Also in Santiago, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Ludwig's Original Pub Crawl with VIP Club Entry: $34
- Viña del Mar, Valparaiso, with Wine Tasting: $60
- Undurraga Winery Tour with Entry and Wine Tasting: $63
- Santiago by Night: Funicular, Wine Tasting & Cueca Show: $69
- Undurraga Wine tour: $70
- Half Day Trip to Undurraga Vineyard from Santiago - Wine Tasting Included: $70
- Valparaiso Port and Viña del Mar with Casablanca Wine Tasting: $79
- Inca Lagoon and Vineyard Visit with Wine Tasting: $80
- Half Day Trip to Concha y Toro Vineyard from Santiago - Wine Tasting Included: $87
- Half Day Trip to Cousiño Macul Vineyard from Santiago - Wine Tasting Included: $87
- Maipo Valley Wine Tour with 4 vineyards from Santiago.: $89
- Kross Brewery Tour: A Craft Beer Tasting Experience: $93
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Aveiro and Santiago, we can see that Santiago is more expensive. And not only is Aveiro much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Aveiro 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 Aveiro would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Aveiro 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 Aveiro.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Aveiro Expensive? and Is Santiago Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Aveiro or Santiago?
Santiago has a larger population, and is about 90 times larger than the population of Aveiro. When comparing the sizes of Aveiro 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 Aveiro 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 Aveiro has summer in [NORTHERNSUMMERMONTH] and winter in [NORTHERNWINTERMONTH].
Should I visit Aveiro or Santiago in the Summer?
Both Santiago and Aveiro during the summer are popular places to visit.
In July, Aveiro is generally around the same temperature as Santiagoin January. Daily temperatures in Aveiro average around 21°C (69°F), and Santiago fluctuates around 21°C (70°F).
Aveiro usually gets more rain in July than Santiagoin January. Aveiro gets 16 mm (0.6 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 JanuaryAveiro 21°C (69°F)Santiago 21°C (70°F)
Should I visit Aveiro or Santiago in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Aveiro and Santiago.
Aveiro is a little warmer than Santiago in the autumn. The daily temperature in Aveiro averages around 17°C (62°F) in October, and Santiago fluctuates around 15°C (59°F)in April.
Aveiro gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In October, Aveiro usually receives more rain than Santiagoin April. Aveiro gets 131 mm (5.2 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 AprilAveiro 17°C (62°F)Santiago 15°C (59°F)
Should I visit Aveiro or Santiago in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Aveiro as well as Santiago.
In the winter, Aveiro is around the same temperature as Santiago. Typically, the winter temperatures in Aveiro in January average around 10°C (50°F), and Santiago averages at about 9°C (48°F)in July.
Aveiro receives a lot of rain in the winter. Aveiro usually gets more rain in January than Santiagoin July. Aveiro gets 171 mm (6.7 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 JulyAveiro 10°C (50°F)Santiago 9°C (48°F)
Should I visit Aveiro or Santiago in the Spring?
Both Santiago and Aveiro are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities.
In April, Aveiro is generally around the same temperature as Santiagoin October. Daily temperatures in Aveiro average around 14°C (56°F), and Santiago fluctuates around 15°C (59°F).
It's quite rainy in Aveiro. In April, Aveiro usually receives more rain than Santiagoin October. Aveiro gets 112 mm (4.4 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 OctoberAveiro 14°C (56°F)Santiago 15°C (59°F)
Typical Weather for Santiago and Aveiro
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 10°C (50°F) | 171 mm (6.7 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Feb | 11°C (51°F) | 169 mm (6.7 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Mar | 12°C (54°F) | 112 mm (4.4 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Apr | 14°C (56°F) | 112 mm (4.4 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| May | 16°C (60°F) | 89 mm (3.5 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Jun | 19°C (66°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Jul | 21°C (69°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Aug | 20°C (69°F) | 22 mm (0.9 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Sep | 20°C (67°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) |
| Oct | 17°C (62°F) | 131 mm (5.2 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Nov | 13°C (55°F) | 152 mm (6 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Dec | 11°C (51°F) | 176 mm (6.9 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
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