Which place is cheaper, Santiago or Pamukkale?
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 Pamukkale 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 Pamukkale and Santiago can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Pamukkale or Santiago?
Pamukkale
Pamukkale is in southeastern Aegean Turkey and is historically a spa town that has been in existence since the 2nd century BC. It is popular with tourists for its beautiful hot springs and travertines, or pools that are coated in a very unique calcium covering. The area is very rich in mineral content and the water, which has been flowing for thousands of years, has deposited calcium in each pool. This unique whiteness creates an unworldly beauty that draws visitors from around the world. If you're visiting during the summer months when the sun is out in full force, don't forget the sunscreen, as the white reflects the light and you can end up with a sunburn quite quickly. You'll also want to make sure you have sunglasses available because the glare can be quite extreme.
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 Tours for Seniors to Turkey, The Best G Adventures Tours to Turkey, 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 dayPamukkale $162Santiago $150
The average daily cost (per person) in Pamukkale is $162, 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 Pamukkale and Santiago in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personPamukkale $44Santiago $109
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomPamukkale $88Santiago $218
Compare Hotels in Pamukkale and Santiago
Looking for a hotel in Pamukkale 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: Pamukkale Hotel Prices and Santiago Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Pamukkale $28Santiago $5.41
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Pamukkale
Also for Pamukkale, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Antalya/Belek/Lara: Land Of legends Night Show Transfer: $20
- Gumbet Turkish Bath with hotel transfer and Oil massage: $38
- Paragliding Tour w/ Scenic Views & Hotel Transfer: $73
- Pamukkale - Karahayit Transfer from Denizli Cardak Airport: $78
- Private Denizli Pamukkale Airport Transfer Service: $108
- Denizli Cardak Airport Transfers to Pamukkale Saraykoy Hotels: $114
- Denizli Cardak Airport Transfers to Denizli City Hotels: $114
- Pamukkale Saraykoy Hotels to Denizli Cardak Airport Transfers: $119
- Pamukkale Hot Air Balloon w/Flight Certificates,Champagne Toast & Hotel Transfer: $121
- Denizli Airport Transfer to Pamukkale (Private): $141
- Denizli City Hotels to Denizli Cardak Airport Transfers: $149
- City of Pamukkale/Denizli: Antalya Center Private Transfer: $244
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:
- 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 Transfer San Antonio Cruise from Santiago to Valparaiso: $300
- Transfer Santiago to Cruise Port in Valparaiso or San Antonio: $290
- Transfer Private hotel to Cruise ship in Puerto San Antonio or Valparaiso: $270
- Santiago de Chile : private transfer in SUV to Viña del mar or Valparaíso: $270
- Private Transfer to Sewell UNESCO Andes Town Tour with Lunch: $269
- Maipo Valley Wine Tour, Concha y Toro, Private Transfer from Santiago: $262
- Private Transfer from Arturo Merino Benítez (SCL) Airport to Viña del Mar: $261
- Private Transfer From Santiago airport to San Antonio Pier or Valparaiso Pier : $251
- Santiago Airport (SCL) to Santo Domingo - Round-Trip Transfer: $240
Is it cheaper to fly into Pamukkale or Santiago?
Prices for flights to both Santiago and Pamukkale 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 dayPamukkale $94Santiago $23
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.Pamukkale $42Santiago $47
Typical Entertainment Prices in Pamukkale
For Pamukkale, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Entrance fees Travertines & Pool$1.57
Tours and Activities in Pamukkale
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Pamukkale.
- From Antalya or Kemer: Full-Day Pamukkale & Hierapolis Tour: $41
- Full Day Pamukkale City Tour From Pamukkale And Karahayit Hotels: $45
- From Antalya: Pamukkale and Hierapolis Tour with Lunch: $47
- Pamukkale&Hierapolis Small Group Tour (Entrance Tickets Extra): $50
- Pamukkale and Hierapolis Skip-the-Line Tickets and Audio Guide: $51
- Pamukkale Hot Air Balloon Experience Including Pickup: $59
- Pamukkale Paragliding Experience By Local Expert Pilots: $64
- Best of Private Walking Tour with a Local: $66
- Pamukkale Paragliding Tour : $70
- Pamukkale & Hierapolis Ancient City Tour from Antalya: $80
- Natural Pamukkale Tour From Pamukkale - Small Group : $82
- Izmir: Ephesus, House of Mary Tour w/Entry Tickets & Lunch: $84
Tours and Activities in Santiago
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Santiago are as follows:
- 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 Viña Concha y Toro from Santiago: $120
- 4 Hour Santa Rita Winery All inclusive Tour for Wine Lover: $269
- 6 Hour Tour of Culture, History and Flavors from Santiago: $75
- A Fabulous Walking tour by the Old Santiago of Chile -small group: $25
- 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
- Andean Horse Ride Yerba Loca Sanctuary - Private tour from Santiago: $240
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayPamukkale $11Santiago $8.40
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 comparing the travel costs between Pamukkale and Santiago, we can see that Pamukkale 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 Pamukkale 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 Pamukkale Expensive? and Is Santiago Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Pamukkale or Santiago?
Santiago has a larger population, and is about 480 times larger than the population of Pamukkale. When comparing the sizes of Pamukkale 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 Pamukkale 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 Pamukkale has summer in [NORTHERNSUMMERMONTH] and winter in [NORTHERNWINTERMONTH].
Should I visit Pamukkale or Santiago in the Summer?
Both Santiago and Pamukkale during the summer are popular places to visit. Many visitors come to Pamukkale in the summer for the hiking and the family-friendly experiences.
In July, Pamukkale is generally a little warmer than Santiagoin January. Daily temperatures in Pamukkale average around 28°C (82°F), and Santiago fluctuates around 21°C (70°F).
Pamukkale usually gets less rain in July than Santiagoin January. Pamukkale gets 3 mm (0.1 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 JanuaryPamukkale 28°C (82°F)Santiago 21°C (70°F)
Should I visit Pamukkale or Santiago in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Pamukkale and Santiago. Most visitors come to Pamukkale for the hiking trails, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area during these months.
Pamukkale is a little warmer than Santiago in the autumn. The daily temperature in Pamukkale averages around 19°C (67°F) in October, and Santiago fluctuates around 15°C (59°F)in April.
In October, Pamukkale usually receives more rain than Santiagoin April. Pamukkale gets 39 mm (1.5 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 AprilPamukkale 19°C (67°F)Santiago 15°C (59°F)
Should I visit Pamukkale or Santiago in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Pamukkale as well as Santiago. The winter months attract visitors to Pamukkale because of the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
In the winter, Pamukkale is around the same temperature as Santiago. Typically, the winter temperatures in Pamukkale in January average around 9°C (48°F), and Santiago averages at about 9°C (48°F)in July.
Pamukkale receives a lot of rain in the winter. Pamukkale usually gets more rain in January than Santiagoin July. Pamukkale gets 111 mm (4.4 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 JulyPamukkale 9°C (48°F)Santiago 9°C (48°F)
Should I visit Pamukkale or Santiago in the Spring?
Both Santiago and Pamukkale are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The natural beauty are the main draw to Pamukkale this time of year.
In April, Pamukkale is generally around the same temperature as Santiagoin October. Daily temperatures in Pamukkale average around 17°C (62°F), and Santiago fluctuates around 15°C (59°F).
In April, Pamukkale usually receives more rain than Santiagoin October. Pamukkale gets 52 mm (2 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 OctoberPamukkale 17°C (62°F)Santiago 15°C (59°F)
Typical Weather for Santiago and Pamukkale
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 9°C (48°F) | 111 mm (4.4 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Feb | 10°C (50°F) | 96 mm (3.8 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Mar | 13°C (55°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Apr | 17°C (62°F) | 52 mm (2 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| May | 21°C (70°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Jun | 26°C (78°F) | 17 mm (0.7 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 3 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 (76°F) | 12 mm (0.5 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 | 14°C (58°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Dec | 10°C (51°F) | 129 mm (5.1 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
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