Which place is cheaper, Santiago or Hvar?
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 Hvar 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 Hvar 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: Hvar or Santiago?
Hvar
Hvar is a Croatian island full of mountains, vegetation, beaches, vineyards, shops, restaurants, and also people! Hvar Town is the main city on the island, but there are many other small villages throughout. The best time to visit Hvar is between May and September, although keep in mind it can get busy during this period.
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 One Week (7-Day) Tours in Croatia, The Best 2-Week Tours in 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 dayHvar €131Santiago €128
The average daily cost (per person) in Hvar is €131, 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 Hvar and Santiago in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personHvar €38Santiago €93
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomHvar €76Santiago €186
Compare Hotels in Hvar and Santiago
Looking for a hotel in Hvar 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: Hvar Hotel Prices and Santiago Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Hvar €47Santiago €4.60
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Hvar
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Hvar:
- Speedboat Transfer from Hvar Town to Split Airport: $585
- Private Transfer to Dubrovnik with Korčula Stopover: $3,394
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 Transfer to Santiago Airport (SCL): $28
- Private Transfer from Santiago Airport (SCL): $28
- Private Transfer From The Hotel in Santiago City To the Airport: $29
- Try find your better than us! Airport transfer service in Santiago APT-HTL (SCL): $30
- 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
- Santiago to Santiago Airport (SCL) - Departure Private Transfer: $44
Is it cheaper to fly into Hvar or Santiago?
Prices for flights to both Santiago and Hvar 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 dayHvar €66Santiago €19
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Hvar
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Hvar.
- Traditional Hvar Cooking Classes, Dinners & 'Poje' Field Tour!: $167
- Hvar Hidden Gems Tour with Lunch or Dinner: $205
- Hvar Hidden Gems Small Group Half Day Tour with Lunch or Dinner: $208
- Private Hvar Wine Tasting Tour with Traditional Dinner/Lunch: $256
- Hvar Small Group Wine Tour and Authentic Dalmatian Dinner: $298
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.Hvar €7.51Santiago €40
Tours and Activities in Hvar
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Hvar are as follows:
- 50 Shades of Blue: Blue Cave & 5 Islands Boat Tour from Hvar: $12
- Local Delicacies Tasting Experience in Hvar Town: $24
- 1-Hour Battle Archery Game in Hvar Adventure Park: $24
- Private Multi-Activity Experience in Adventure Park Hvar Jelsa: $27
- Stand Up Paddle school - learn to SUP and make your first SUP tour: $30
- 1-Hour Private Paintball Adventure in Park Hvar Jelsa: $32
- Timeless Old Town Walking Tour with Local Guide: $41
- Pakleni Islands Self-Guided Kayaking Tour: $53
- Private Half-Day Kayak Experience in Hvar and Pakleni Islands: $54
- Romantic Sunset Sailing Experience On A Comfort Yacht: $68
- Red Rocks and Pakleni Islands Boat Tour with Swim: $70
- Hvar Island Self-Guided E-Bike Tour: $70
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
- Official Tour of the Metropolitan Cathedral of Santiago: $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
- Santiago : Highlights Walking Tour With A Guide: $26
- "Tour Tradicional" Viña Cousiño Macul Oficial español: $26
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayHvar €9.21Santiago €7.15
Sample the Local Flavors in Hvar
Also in Hvar, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Wine Tasting Round Trip from Hvar - Family Winery at a Hilltop: $93
- Hvar Island E-Bike Tour with Wine Tasting and Starters: $115
- Private Hvar Island Bike Tour and Wine Tasting: $117
- Hvar Wine Tasting Experience: $129
- Hvar Wine tasting small group experience: $131
- Private Hvar Wine Tasting Tour : $173
- Private Best Beaches Boat Tour with Wine Tasting: $1,001
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 comparing the travel costs between Hvar and Santiago, we can see that Hvar is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Even though Hvar is in Europe and Santiago is in South America, both of these destinations have relatively similar prices of travel. Generally, the levels of luxury and expenses are the same for these cities even though they are geographically far apart.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Hvar Expensive? and Is Santiago Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Hvar or Santiago?
Santiago has a larger population, and is about 1310 times larger than the population of Hvar. When comparing the sizes of Hvar 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 Hvar 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 Hvar has summer in [NORTHERNSUMMERMONTH] and winter in [NORTHERNWINTERMONTH].
Should I visit Hvar or Santiago in the Summer?
Both Santiago and Hvar are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The beaches, snorkeling, the hiking, and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Hvar this time of year.
Hvar is a little warmer than Santiago in the summer. The daily temperature in Hvar averages around 26°C (80°F) in July, and Santiago fluctuates around 21°C (70°F)in January.
In July, Hvar usually receives more rain than Santiagoin January. Hvar gets 28 mm (1.1 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 JanuaryHvar 26°C (80°F)Santiago 21°C (70°F)
Should I visit Hvar or Santiago in the Autumn?
Both Santiago and Hvar during the autumn are popular places to visit. Many travelers come to Hvar for the hiking trails, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area.
In the autumn, Hvar is a little warmer than Santiago. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Hvar in October average around 18°C (64°F), and Santiago averages at about 15°C (59°F)in April.
Hvar usually gets more rain in October than Santiagoin April. Hvar gets 79 mm (3.1 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 AprilHvar 18°C (64°F)Santiago 15°C (59°F)
Should I visit Hvar or Santiago in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Hvar and Santiago. Many visitors come to Hvar in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
In January, Hvar is generally around the same temperature as Santiagoin July. Daily temperatures in Hvar average around 8°C (47°F), and Santiago fluctuates around 9°C (48°F).
In January, Hvar usually receives around the same amount of rain as Santiagoin July. Hvar gets 83 mm (3.3 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 JulyHvar 8°C (47°F)Santiago 9°C (48°F)
Should I visit Hvar or Santiago in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Hvar as well as Santiago. Most visitors come to Hvar for the beaches and the natural beauty during these months.
Hvar is around the same temperature as Santiago in the spring. The daily temperature in Hvar averages around 15°C (59°F) in April, and Santiago fluctuates around 15°C (59°F)in October.
Hvar usually gets more rain in April than Santiagoin October. Hvar gets 66 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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Spring Average Temperatures April and OctoberHvar 15°C (59°F)Santiago 15°C (59°F)
Typical Weather for Santiago and Hvar
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 8°C (47°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Feb | 9°C (48°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Mar | 11°C (52°F) | 75 mm (3 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Apr | 15°C (59°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| May | 20°C (67°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Jun | 23°C (74°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Jul | 26°C (80°F) | 28 mm (1.1 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Aug | 26°C (79°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Sep | 22°C (72°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) |
| Oct | 18°C (64°F) | 79 mm (3.1 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Nov | 13°C (56°F) | 108 mm (4.3 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Dec | 10°C (49°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
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