Which place is cheaper, Santiago or Liverpool?
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 Liverpool 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 Liverpool 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: Liverpool or Santiago?
Liverpool
Famous as the hometown of The Beatles, Liverpool is a maritime city on the northwest coast of England. Historically, it was a key port to trade and migration and still plays a major role today, its Pier Head Waterfront being designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2004. Beyond the waterfront, Liverpool is a large vibrant city with a thriving cultural heritage, historic landmarks, and a handful of unique neighborhoods with plenty to see and do.
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 3-Day Tours from Edinburgh, The Best 3-Day Tours from London, 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 dayLiverpool £204Santiago £112
The average daily cost (per person) in Liverpool is £204, while the average daily cost in Santiago is £112. 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 Liverpool and Santiago in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personLiverpool £76Santiago £81
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomLiverpool £152Santiago £162
Compare Hotels in Liverpool and Santiago
Looking for a hotel in Liverpool 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: Liverpool Hotel Prices and Santiago Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Liverpool £26Santiago £4.02
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Liverpool
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Liverpool:
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City bike hire Liverpool£6.00
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Liverpool
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Liverpool:
- Bus Transfer to/from John Lennon Airport: $2.69
- Private Liverpool Departure Transfer - Liverpool Hotel / Accomm To Airport: $58
- Private Transfer from Liverpool to Liverpool Cruise Port: $68
- Liverpool Airport (LPL) to Liverpool - Arrival Private Transfer: $68
- Liverpool Cruise Port to Liverpool Hotels - Arrival Private Transfer : $68
- Liverpool Cruise Port to Liverpool Airport (LPL) - Departure Private Transfer: $68
- Liverpool hotels to Liverpool Cruise Port - Departure Private Transfer: $68
- Liverpool Airport (LPL) to Liverpool Cruise Port - Arrival Private Transfer : $68
- Private Transfer from Liverpool Port to Liverpool Airport (LPL): $68
- Private Transfer from Liverpool Cruise Port to Liverpool: $68
- Private Transfer from Knutsford to Manchester Airport (MAN): $71
- Private Transfer from Stockton Heath to Manchester Airport (MAN): $71
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£0.84
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: Airport SCL to Santiago by Business Car: $81
- Airport Transfer: Santiago to Airport SCL by Business Car: $86
- Airport transfer between Santiago city center and Arturo Merino Benítez Airport: $51
- Arrival Transfer from Santiago Airport SCL to Santiago de Chile: $80
- Arrival Transfer: Airport SCL to Santiago by Luxury Van: $106
- City Tour Santiago with Exclusive Guide + Private Transfer: $213
- City tour santiago with excursion to valparaiso and airport transfer: $150
- Departure Transfer Santiago de Chile to Santiago Airport SCL: $80
- Departure Transfer: Santiago to Airport SCL by Business Car: $86
- Departure Transfer: Santiago to Airport SCL by Luxury Van: $106
- From Viña Santa Rita Tour w/Transfer: $120
Is it cheaper to fly into Liverpool or Santiago?
Prices for flights to both Santiago and Liverpool 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 dayLiverpool £103Santiago £17
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Liverpool
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Liverpool.
- Brewery Bus Tour with 12 Beer and Pizza: $94
- 5-Course Dinner with Live Singer and After Party: $94
- Small-Group: Experience Local Food Tour in Liverpool : $137
Typical Food Prices in Santiago
Some typical examples of dining costs in Santiago are as follows:
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Empanada£1.40
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Hamburger£1.86
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Dinner£19
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.Liverpool £36Santiago £35
Tours and Activities in Liverpool
Here are a few actual costs in Liverpool for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Self Guided Walking Tour of Liverpool Landmarks and Legacy: $6.93
- Liverpool’s Hidden Histories: A Self-Guided Walking Tour: $8.99
- Liverpool History and Culture: A Self-Guided Audio Tour along the River Mersey: $8.99
- Upside Down House Entry Ticket: $9.37
- Albert Docks Sightseeing Cruise with Commentary: $12
- Private Liverpool Self-Guided Tour: $12
- Liverpool Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $13
- Junkyard Golf Tickets for 9 or 18 Holes: $15
- The Beatles and Waterfront Guided Walking Tour: $16
- City and Cavern Quarter Walking Tour: $16
- Steps In Time: Liverpool Walking Tour: $16
- Sightseeing River Cruise on the Mersey River: $18
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 dayLiverpool £13Santiago £6.24
Sample the Local Flavors in Liverpool
Also in Liverpool, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Guided Pub Crawl Tour with 3 Drinks: $53
- Evening Walking Historical Pub Crawl in Liverpool: $53
- Pirate Pub Crawl & Boat Tour: $54
- Liverpool Wine Tour Experience: $136
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 Liverpool and Santiago, we can see that Liverpool is more expensive. And not only is Santiago much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Liverpool 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 Liverpool would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Liverpool 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 Liverpool Expensive? and Is Santiago Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Liverpool or Santiago?
Santiago has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Liverpool. When comparing the sizes of Liverpool 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 Liverpool 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 Liverpool has summer in [NORTHERNSUMMERMONTH] and winter in [NORTHERNWINTERMONTH].
Should I visit Liverpool or Santiago in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Liverpool and Santiago. The music scene and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Liverpool this time of year.
Liverpool is cooler than Santiago in the summer. The daily temperature in Liverpool averages around 15°C (60°F) in July, and Santiago fluctuates around 21°C (70°F)in January.
In July, Liverpool usually receives more rain than Santiagoin January. Liverpool gets 65 mm (2.6 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 JanuaryLiverpool 15°C (60°F)Santiago 21°C (70°F)
Should I visit Liverpool or Santiago in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Liverpool as well as Santiago. Many travelers come to Liverpool for the shopping scene and the music scene.
In the autumn, Liverpool is cooler than Santiago. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Liverpool in October average around 12°C (53°F), and Santiago averages at about 15°C (59°F)in April.
Liverpool usually gets more rain in October than Santiagoin April. Liverpool gets 78 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 AprilLiverpool 12°C (53°F)Santiago 15°C (59°F)
Should I visit Liverpool or Santiago in the Winter?
Both Santiago and Liverpool are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. Many visitors come to Liverpool in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, the theater shows, and the cuisine.
In January, Liverpool is generally much colder than Santiagoin July. Daily temperatures in Liverpool average around 5°C (42°F), and Santiago fluctuates around 9°C (48°F).
In January, Liverpool usually receives less rain than Santiagoin July. Liverpool gets 69 mm (2.7 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 JulyLiverpool 5°C (42°F)Santiago 9°C (48°F)
Should I visit Liverpool or Santiago in the Spring?
Both Santiago and Liverpool during the spring are popular places to visit.
Liverpool is much colder than Santiago in the spring. The daily temperature in Liverpool averages around 8°C (47°F) in April, and Santiago fluctuates around 15°C (59°F)in October.
Liverpool usually gets more rain in April than Santiagoin October. Liverpool gets 51 mm (2 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 OctoberLiverpool 8°C (47°F)Santiago 15°C (59°F)
Typical Weather for Santiago and Liverpool
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 5°C (42°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Feb | 5°C (41°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Mar | 6°C (44°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Apr | 8°C (47°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| May | 11°C (52°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Jun | 14°C (56°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Jul | 15°C (60°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Aug | 15°C (60°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Sep | 14°C (57°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) |
| Oct | 12°C (53°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Nov | 8°C (47°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Dec | 6°C (44°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
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