Which place is cheaper, Santiago or Izmir?
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 Izmir 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 Izmir 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: Izmir or Santiago?
Izmir
Izmir is a metropolitan city of Turkey and the second most populous city on the Aegean Sea after Athens, Greece. Known as Smyrna in antiquity, it was founded by the Greeks, taken over by the Romans, and rebuilt by Alexander the Great before becoming part of the Ottoman Empire in the 15th century. Most remnants of this past are gone; however, there are a few archaeological sites in addition to beaches, bustling city streets, and colorful markets.
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 G Adventures Tours to Turkey, The Best 3-Day Tours from Istanbul, The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Chile, and The Best Luxury Tours to Chile.
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Izmir Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayIzmir $96Santiago $150
The average daily cost (per person) in Izmir is $96, while the average daily cost in Santiago is $150. 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 Izmir and Santiago in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personIzmir $47Santiago $109
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomIzmir $94Santiago $218
Compare Hotels in Izmir and Santiago
Looking for a hotel in Izmir 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: Izmir Hotel Prices and Santiago Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Izmir $23Santiago $5.41
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Izmir
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Izmir:
- Bodrum Airport Private Minivan By Meet Transfer : $42
- Dalaman Airport Transfer Private and Comfortable : $45
- Izmir (ADB) Airport Private Arrival Transfer to Kusadasi: $45
- Izmir Airport: 1-Way Private Transfer from/to Izmir City: $47
- Marmaris or Fethiye FromTo DLM Airport Private Meet Transfer: $48
- İzmir Transfer From/To Airport,Bodrum,Didim,Kusadasi,Cesme,Fethiy: $52
- Private Transfer from Izmir city Hotels to Izmir Cruise Port: $54
- Private Transfer from Izmir Cruise Port to Izmir City Hotels: $54
- Turkey Izmir Airport Private Transfer With Professional Driver: $55
- Arrival Transfer Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport ADB to Izmir by Van: $55
- Private Transfer from Izmir Port to Izmir Airport (ADB): $58
- Private Transfer from Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport to Izmir Port: $58
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$1.13
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 to Airport SCL by Business Car: $87
- Airport transfer between Santiago city center and Arturo Merino Benítez Airport: $51
- Arrival Transfer from Santiago Airport SCL to Santiago de Chile: $80
- City tour santiago with excursion to valparaiso and airport transfer: $150
- Departure Transfer: Santiago to Airport SCL by Business Car: $87
- From Viña Santa Rita Tour w/Transfer: $120
- Luxury Airport Private Transfer SCL: $90
- Maipo Valley Wine Tour, Concha y Toro, Private Transfer from Santiago: $262
- Private Round Trip Transfer from Santiago Airport SCL to Santiago: $96
- Private Round Trip Transfer on Santiago Of Chile City: $68
- Private Santiago Visit Haras de Pirque Winery & Transfer Hotel: $300
Is it cheaper to fly into Izmir or Santiago?
Prices for flights to both Santiago and Izmir 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 dayIzmir $33Santiago $23
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Izmir
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Izmir.
- Authentic Turkish Cuisine Cooking Class in İzmir: $59
- Authentic Turkish Home Cooking Class with Locals: $76
- Izmir to Aphrodisias: Cooking & Ceramics Class: $251
Typical Food Prices in Santiago
Some typical examples of dining costs in Santiago are as follows:
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Empanada$1.88
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Hamburger$2.50
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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.
- 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.Izmir $16Santiago $47
Tours and Activities in Izmir
Here are a few actual costs in Izmir for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Budget - Friendly Ephesus Tour from Izmir: $30
- Guided Walking Tour of Teos Ancient City and Sığacık Castle: $32
- Izmir : Ephesus and Sirince Guided Tour: $53
- Ephesus Ancient City with Best Guides Only For Cruise Guests: $59
- private Ephesus the House of the Virgin Mary Tour from Izmir : $64
- Best of Private Walking Tour with a Local: $66
- Ephesus Tour: $66
- Private Ephesus Tour from Izmir Port and Hotels : $67
- PRIVATE EPHESUS & MARY'S HOUSE TOUR from Izmir Cruise Port: $69
- Izmir City Tour: $84
- From Ephesus, Artemis Temple Tour with Tickets/Lunch: $84
- From Ephesus, Artemis Temple Tour WITH ENTRY TICKETS+LUNCH: $85
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 dayIzmir $6.94Santiago $8.40
Sample the Local Flavors in Izmir
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Izmir:
- Wine Tour with Metropolis Ancient City: $126
- Wine Tasting Tour at Two Wineries in Urla Turkey: $132
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 Izmir and Santiago, we can see that Santiago is more expensive. And not only is Izmir much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Izmir 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 Izmir would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Izmir 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 Izmir.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Izmir Expensive? and Is Santiago Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Izmir or Santiago?
Santiago has a larger population, and is about 93% larger than the population of Izmir. When comparing the sizes of Izmir 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 Izmir 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 Izmir has summer in [NORTHERNSUMMERMONTH] and winter in [NORTHERNWINTERMONTH].
Should I visit Izmir or Santiago in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Izmir and Santiago. The summer months attract visitors to Izmir because of the city activities and the family-friendly experiences.
In the summer, Izmir is a little warmer than Santiago. Typically, the summer temperatures in Izmir in July average around 28°C (82°F), and Santiago averages at about 21°C (70°F)in January.
In July, Izmir usually receives less rain than Santiagoin January. Izmir gets 2 mm (0.1 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 JanuaryIzmir 28°C (82°F)Santiago 21°C (70°F)
Should I visit Izmir or Santiago in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Izmir as well as Santiago. The city's sights and attractions are the main draw to Izmir this time of year.
In October, Izmir is generally a little warmer than Santiagoin April. Daily temperatures in Izmir average around 19°C (67°F), and Santiago fluctuates around 15°C (59°F).
Izmir usually gets more rain in October than Santiagoin April. Izmir gets 39 mm (1.5 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 AprilIzmir 19°C (67°F)Santiago 15°C (59°F)
Should I visit Izmir or Santiago in the Winter?
Both Santiago and Izmir are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. Many travelers come to Izmir for the cuisine.
Izmir is around the same temperature as Santiago in the winter. The daily temperature in Izmir averages around 9°C (48°F) in January, and Santiago fluctuates around 9°C (48°F)in July.
It's quite rainy in Izmir. In January, Izmir usually receives more rain than Santiagoin July. Izmir gets 132 mm (5.2 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 JulyIzmir 9°C (48°F)Santiago 9°C (48°F)
Should I visit Izmir or Santiago in the Spring?
Both Santiago and Izmir during the spring are popular places to visit. Many visitors come to Izmir in the spring for the activities around the city.
In the spring, Izmir is around the same temperature as Santiago. Typically, the spring temperatures in Izmir in April average around 16°C (61°F), and Santiago averages at about 15°C (59°F)in October.
Izmir usually gets more rain in April than Santiagoin October. Izmir gets 45 mm (1.8 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 OctoberIzmir 16°C (61°F)Santiago 15°C (59°F)
Typical Weather for Santiago and Izmir
| Izmir | Santiago | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 9°C (48°F) | 132 mm (5.2 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Feb | 10°C (50°F) | 99 mm (3.9 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Mar | 12°C (54°F) | 76 mm (3 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Apr | 16°C (61°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| May | 21°C (69°F) | 24 mm (0.9 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Jun | 25°C (77°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Sep | 24°C (75°F) | 11 mm (0.4 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) |
| Oct | 19°C (67°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Nov | 15°C (58°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Dec | 11°C (52°F) | 153 mm (6 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
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