Which place is cheaper, Santiago or London?
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 London or Santiago?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between London and Santiago can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: London or Santiago?
London
The capital of the United Kingdom is a thriving multicultural metropolis. Steeped in iconic landmarks, world-class museums and royal parks, London is energetic, majestic, ambitious and one of the world's greatest cities. London is a cultural and fashion capital, a great place to go out, an amazing place to eat and one of those cities that is constantly changing with new and exciting things sprouting up almost every day. History and tradition greet you at every turn in the UK's capital. London is also a city with an edgy underbelly, delighting in neon pink dive bars, cheeky graffiti and mind-blowing street food. When you need a break from the action, pop into a pub or relax in one of the city's many parks. Blow through the city on a double-decker bus, and take a pinch-me-I'm-in-London walk through the West End. As one of the most visited cities in the world, London is busy, vibrant and very tourist friendly. The only problem with London is that it's very expensive; it can eat away at your budget if you aren't careful. Luckily, there are also tons of free or cheap things to do in London that can fill your time.
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 Coach Bus Tours in United Kingdom, The Best Adventure Tours to United Kingdom, 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 dayLondon £217Santiago £112
The average daily cost (per person) in London is £217, 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 London and Santiago in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personLondon £125Santiago £81
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomLondon £250Santiago £162
Compare Hotels in London and Santiago
Looking for a hotel in London 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: London Hotel Prices and Santiago Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.London £26Santiago £4.02
Typical Local Transportation Prices in London
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in London:
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Taxi Ride£15
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Heathrow Express£18
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Luggage Storage£8.00
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London Map£1.29
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Oyster Card£36
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Train to Gatwick Airport (2)£22
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Oyster Card£27
Hired Cars and Shuttles in London
Also for London, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Bus Transfer Between Heathrow Airport & Radisson RED: $9.16
- Transfer Heathrow Airport to/from Renaissance Hotel: $11
- Bus Transfer between Heathrow Airport & Premier Inn: $11
- Stansted airport: Bus transfer from/to Cambridge: $13
- Heathrow Airport: Bus Transfer to/from Birmingham: $16
- Gatwick Airport: Bus Transfer to/from Bristol: $16
- Manchester Airport : Bus transferring to/from London: $17
- Bus Transfer between Heathrow & Luton Airports: $17
- Luton Airport: Bus Transfer to/from Birmingham: $18
- Heathrow Airport: Bus Transfer to/from Bristol City Center: $18
- Heathrow Airport to/from Southampton Bus Transfer: $24
- Luton Airport: Bus Transfer to/from Oxford Gloucester Green: $26
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:
- 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 London or Santiago?
Prices for flights to both Santiago and London 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 dayLondon £59Santiago £17
Typical Food Prices in London
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to London:
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Lunch at Starbucks£13
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Tea£6.00
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Afternoon Tea at Fortnum & Mason£39
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Morning Tea£6.35
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Pastry£5.00
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Sushi Dinner for One£18
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in London
For London, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Borough Market Food Tour - Self Guided: $7.00
- Ultimate London Cheese Crawl : Guided Food Tour: $41
- Hard Rock Cafe London Old Park Lane with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner: $41
- Hard Rock Cafe Piccadilly Circus with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner: $43
- Pizza and Beer Bus Experience: $67
- Pizza Express Dinner and Comedy Show Experience in Covent Garden: $75
- International Stand Up Show & Monmouth K. Dinner in Covent Garden: $89
- International Stand Up Show & Flesh & Buns Dinner, Covent Garden: $89
- Authentic Japanese Cooking Class in North London Home : $94
- Borough Market Christmas Food Tour with Tea and Doughnuts: $96
- Tea and Doughnuts: Small-Group Borough Market Walking Food Tour : $96
- Traditional English Walking Food Tour With London Food Tours: $103
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.London £33Santiago £35
Typical Entertainment Prices in London
For London, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Two Tickets to a Concert£83
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London Symphony Orchestra£34
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London Pass£47
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Comedy Show£8.00
Tours and Activities in London
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for London.
- London Mob Revenge in Westminster: Exploration Game and Tour: $5.96
- Camden Town's Quirky Characters: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $5.99
- Soho's Contribution to Health Care History Walking Audio Tour: $5.99
- Kew Gardens, Richmond - Self-Guided Audio Tour: $6.83
- Brixton Self-Guided Music Walking Tour - Guided By Historian: $6.83
- Jazz Notes - Jazz Jam Ticket: $6.85
- Harry Potter's London Self-Guided Tour for Muggles with an App: $6.93
- Bloomsbury's Contribution to Health Care History: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $6.99
- Soho Instagram Self-Guided Walking Tour - Top Photo Spots: $7.00
- Jack the Ripper in Quest Experience: $7.16
- London Sherlock Holmes: Crack the Case Walking Adventure: $7.16
- Bustling Bloomsbury: A Self-Guided Street Photography Tour: $7.99
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 dayLondon £15Santiago £6.24
Sample the Local Flavors in London
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in London:
- London Pub Crawl: $29
- Small Group Covent Garden Historic Pub Tour in London: $34
- London Calling Pub Crawl Shots Pints Pubs & Good Times: $34
- The Great East London Pub Crawl!: $34
- Camden Pub Crawl in London: $34
- Pub Crawl of Central London: $35
- Sipsmith Distillery Tour and Complimentary Tasting: $41
- Potter Pub Tour for Muggles: London: $44
- Beer Babe Bar Crawl in London: $52
- Historic London Pub Tour: $55
- London Soho Rock and Roll Pub Tour with Guide: $65
- East End Craft Brewery Tour: $67
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 London and Santiago, we can see that London is more expensive. And not only is Santiago much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since London 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 London would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in London 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 London Expensive? and Is Santiago Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, London or Santiago?
London has a larger population, and is about 53% larger than the population of Santiago. When comparing the sizes of London 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 London 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 London has summer in [NORTHERNSUMMERMONTH] and winter in [NORTHERNWINTERMONTH].
Should I visit London or Santiago in the Summer?
Both Santiago and London during the summer are popular places to visit. Many visitors come to London in the summer for the city activities, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences.
In July, London is generally cooler than Santiagoin January. Daily temperatures in London average around 18°C (64°F), and Santiago fluctuates around 21°C (70°F).
London usually gets more rain in July than Santiagoin January. London gets 46 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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Summer Average Temperatures July and JanuaryLondon 18°C (64°F)Santiago 21°C (70°F)
Should I visit London or Santiago in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both London and Santiago. Most visitors come to London for the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area during these months.
London is cooler than Santiago in the autumn. The daily temperature in London averages around 12°C (53°F) in October, and Santiago fluctuates around 15°C (59°F)in April.
In October, London usually receives more rain than Santiagoin April. London gets 58 mm (2.3 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 AprilLondon 12°C (53°F)Santiago 15°C (59°F)
Should I visit London or Santiago in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to London as well as Santiago. The winter months attract visitors to London because of the museums, the Christmas ambience, the shopping scene, the theater shows, and the cuisine.
The weather in London can be very cold. In the winter, London is much colder than Santiago. Typically, the winter temperatures in London in January average around 4°C (40°F), and Santiago averages at about 9°C (48°F)in July.
London usually gets less rain in January than Santiagoin July. London gets 52 mm (2 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 JulyLondon 4°C (40°F)Santiago 9°C (48°F)
Should I visit London or Santiago in the Spring?
Both Santiago and London are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The activities around the city and the natural beauty are the main draw to London this time of year.
In April, London is generally much colder than Santiagoin October. Daily temperatures in London average around 9°C (48°F), and Santiago fluctuates around 15°C (59°F).
In April, London usually receives more rain than Santiagoin October. London gets 45 mm (1.8 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 OctoberLondon 9°C (48°F)Santiago 15°C (59°F)
Typical Weather for Santiago and London
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 4°C (40°F) | 52 mm (2 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Feb | 5°C (40°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Mar | 7°C (44°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Apr | 9°C (48°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| May | 13°C (55°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Jun | 16°C (61°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Jul | 18°C (64°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Aug | 18°C (64°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Sep | 15°C (59°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) |
| Oct | 12°C (53°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Nov | 7°C (45°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Dec | 5°C (42°F) | 57 mm (2.2 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
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