Which place is cheaper, Santiago or Cordoba?
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 Cordoba 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 Cordoba 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: Cordoba or Santiago?
Cordoba
Cordoba is a Spanish city located in the southern province of Andalusia. With a culture embedded in Islamic heritage, the city is home to many architectural gems, the most significant being La Mezquita. Andalucía's major river, the Guadalquivir, flows just below the Mezquita, and the riverfront streets are bustling with lively restaurants and bars. Other popular centers of activity include the Jewish Quarter, Muslim Quarter, and the Old City.
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 Family-Friendly Tours to Spain, The Best 10-Day Tours in Spain, 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 dayCordoba €151Santiago €128
The average daily cost (per person) in Cordoba is €151, 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 Cordoba and Santiago in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCordoba €68Santiago €93
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCordoba €136Santiago €186
Compare Hotels in Cordoba and Santiago
Looking for a hotel in Cordoba 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: Cordoba Hotel Prices and Santiago Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Cordoba €28Santiago €4.60
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Cordoba
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Cordoba:
- Guided tour of Medina Azahara with transfer from Córdoba: $30
- Private transfer in Cordoba from Airport or Train Station: $60
- Private Sedan Departure Transfer Cordoba to Cordoba Airport ODB: $78
- Private Transfer IN or OUT in Upscale Vehicle with Professional Driver: $145
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:
- Santiago Airport (SCL) Private Transfer to Multiple Destinations: $18
- Santiago de Chile Airport Private Transfer: $25
- Official Transfer to Concha y Toro Winery: $27
- Private Santiago Airport to Santiago Transfer: $32
- Airport Private Transfer to/from Santiago de Chile: $40
- Transfer Santiago de Chile airport: $40
- Farellones Full Day Roundtrip Transfer: $40
- Private Transfer from Airport to Santiago, Chile : $43
- Santiago Int Airport (SCL) to Santiago - Arrival Private Transfer: $44
- Santiago to Santiago Airport (SCL) - Departure Private Transfer: $44
- Valle Nevado Ski Day Trip with Hotel Transfers: $45
- Transfer to Snowy Valley fullday for skiers : $49
Is it cheaper to fly into Cordoba or Santiago?
Prices for flights to both Santiago and Cordoba 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 dayCordoba €58Santiago €19
Typical Food Prices in Cordoba
Some typical examples of dining costs in Cordoba are as follows:
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Ice Cream€1.80
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Cordoba
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Cordoba.
- Paella and Salmorejo 2-Hour Cooking Class in Córdoba: $80
- Feed the Fire Cordoba Cooking Class & Market Tour: $168
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
- Bali Hai Dinner & Show, Transport and Wine refill: $106
- 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: $122
- San Cristobal Hill Night Tour with Dinner Show: $129
- Bali Hai Polynesian Dinner Show with Transfer: $130
- Private Night City Tour with San Cristobal Hill And Dinner Show: $181
- Santiago Chilean and Peruvian Cooking Class with a Local Carol: $184
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Cordoba €25Santiago €40
Typical Entertainment Prices in Cordoba
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Cordoba are as follows:
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Garden Entrance Fee€6.00
Tours and Activities in Cordoba
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Cordoba are as follows:
- Jewish Quarter to Mosque-Cathedral: A Self-Guided Cordoba Tour: $9.99
- Guided tour of Medina Azahara: $12
- Guided Tour of the Cordoba Patio Competition : $12
- Guided Tour of the Mosque and Cathedral of Cordoba in Spanish: $13
- Guided Tour of the Jewish Quarter of Córdoba: $14
- Guided tour of the Mosque-Cathedral of Cordoba in Spanish: $14
- Cordoba's Authentic Patios: 2-Hour Tour with Tickets: $17
- Walking Tour in Heritage center of Cordoba: $17
- Cordoba Jewish Quartier Guided Tour: $18
- Guided Tour to the Popular Patios of Cordoba: $18
- Medina Azahara Guided Tour The Caliph City: $18
- Medina Azahara Experience Without Transportation: $19
Tours and Activities in Santiago
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Santiago are as follows:
- Official Tour of the Metropolitan Cathedral of Santiago: $9.00
- Santiago Cathedral's Bell Tower Official Tour: $9.00
- Museo Chileno de Arte Precolombino Admission Ticket: $17
- 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
- Guided Walking Tour of the Historical Old Town: $25
- Yungay, Memory, Art, and Neighborhood Walking Tour: $25
- A Fabulous Walking tour by the Old Santiago of Chile -small group: $25
- Santiago : Highlights Walking Tour With A Guide: $26
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCordoba €37Santiago €7.15
Sample the Local Flavors in Cordoba
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Cordoba:
- Evening Wine Tasting Córdoba: $29
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
- 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
- Valparaiso Port and Viña del Mar with wine tasting in Casablanca: $79
- Inca Lagoon and Vineyard Visit with Wine Tasting: $80
- Half Day Trip to Cousiño Macul Vineyard from Santiago - Wine Tasting Included: $87
- Half Day Trip to Concha y Toro 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 Cordoba and Santiago, we can see that Cordoba is more expensive. And not only is Santiago much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Cordoba 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 Cordoba would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Cordoba 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 Cordoba Expensive? and Is Santiago Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Cordoba or Santiago?
Santiago has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Cordoba. When comparing the sizes of Cordoba 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 Cordoba 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 Cordoba has summer in [NORTHERNSUMMERMONTH] and winter in [NORTHERNWINTERMONTH].
Should I visit Cordoba or Santiago in the Summer?
Both Santiago and Cordoba are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Cordoba this time of year.
In July, Cordoba is generally a little warmer than Santiagoin January. Daily temperatures in Cordoba average around 27°C (81°F), and Santiago fluctuates around 21°C (70°F).
In July, Cordoba usually receives less rain than Santiagoin January. Cordoba gets 5 mm (0.2 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 JanuaryCordoba 27°C (81°F)Santiago 21°C (70°F)
Should I visit Cordoba or Santiago in the Autumn?
Both Santiago and Cordoba during the autumn are popular places to visit. Many travelers come to Cordoba for the shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area.
Cordoba is a little warmer than Santiago in the autumn. The daily temperature in Cordoba averages around 19°C (66°F) in October, and Santiago fluctuates around 15°C (59°F)in April.
Cordoba usually gets more rain in October than Santiagoin April. Cordoba gets 69 mm (2.7 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 AprilCordoba 19°C (66°F)Santiago 15°C (59°F)
Should I visit Cordoba or Santiago in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Cordoba and Santiago. Many visitors come to Cordoba in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
In the winter, Cordoba is a little warmer than Santiago. Typically, the winter temperatures in Cordoba in January average around 10°C (50°F), and Santiago averages at about 9°C (48°F)in July.
In January, Cordoba usually receives around the same amount of rain as Santiagoin July. Cordoba gets 82 mm (3.2 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 JulyCordoba 10°C (50°F)Santiago 9°C (48°F)
Should I visit Cordoba or Santiago in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Cordoba as well as Santiago. Most visitors come to Cordoba for the natural beauty during these months.
In April, Cordoba is generally around the same temperature as Santiagoin October. Daily temperatures in Cordoba average around 16°C (60°F), and Santiago fluctuates around 15°C (59°F).
Cordoba usually gets more rain in April than Santiagoin October. Cordoba gets 64 mm (2.5 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 OctoberCordoba 16°C (60°F)Santiago 15°C (59°F)
Typical Weather for Santiago and Cordoba
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 10°C (50°F) | 82 mm (3.2 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Feb | 12°C (53°F) | 79 mm (3.1 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Mar | 14°C (56°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Apr | 16°C (60°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| May | 20°C (67°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Jun | 24°C (74°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Sep | 24°C (76°F) | 26 mm (1 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) |
| Oct | 19°C (66°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Nov | 13°C (56°F) | 88 mm (3.5 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Dec | 10°C (50°F) | 84 mm (3.3 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
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