Which place is cheaper, Santiago or Perth?
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 Perth 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 Perth and Santiago can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Perth or Santiago?
Perth
Capital of Western Australia, Perth is a city that sits where the Swan River meets the sea, and given its ocean side location there is plenty to see and do on the water and beyond. Spend a day on Perth's sandy beaches or get lost in its parks and gardens, sail down the river or enjoy the city's history and culture visiting museums and historic sites, shopping, dining, and much more.
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 Budget Tours to Australia, The Best Luxury Tours to Australia, 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 dayPerth $158Santiago $150
The average daily cost (per person) in Perth is $158, 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 Perth and Santiago in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personPerth $75Santiago $109
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomPerth $150Santiago $218
Compare Hotels in Perth and Santiago
Looking for a hotel in Perth 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: Perth Hotel Prices and Santiago Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Perth $25Santiago $5.41
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Perth
Also for Perth, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- PER Airport to Perth City Centre Private Transfer: $34
- Perth Departure Transfer by Private Chauffeur: Perth City Center to Airport: $50
- Hillarys Boat Harbour: Rottnest Island Ferry Transfer: $61
- Private Transfer from Fremantle Cruise Port to Perth Airport(PER): $74
- Private Transfer from Fremantle Cruise Port to Perth city hotels: $74
- Private Transfer from Perth Airport(PER) to Fremantle Cruise Port: $75
- Departure Transfer: Perth to Perth Airport PER by Business Car: $79
- Perth city to Perth Airport (PER) - Departure Private Transfer: $89
- One Way Flight Transfer to or from Rottnest Island: $165
- Perth Airport (PER) to Perth city - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $178
- Rottnest Island Flight Transfer with Return Ferry: $222
- Ballooning in the Avon Valley plus Transfer from Perth, breakfast: $282
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 Perth or Santiago?
Prices for flights to both Santiago and Perth 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 dayPerth $62Santiago $23
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Perth
For Perth, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Hands on Cooking Class or Cooking Workshop Experience: $69
- Swan River Dinner Cruise: $99
- Swan River Dinner Cruise: $101
- From Pinnacles Sunset and Stargazing Tour with Dinner: $122
- Pinnacles Sunset Stargazing Dinner Experience Small Group Tour: $124
- Pinnacles Desert Sunset and Stargazing with Dinner: $149
- Pinnacles Desert Sunset Dinner and Stargazing Tour: $167
- The 10 Tastings of Perth With Locals: Private Food Tour : $176
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.Perth $14Santiago $47
Tours and Activities in Perth
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Perth.
- Perth Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self-Guided Tour: $6.72
- Perth Historic Downtown Smartphone Guided GPS Audio Walking Tour : $9.75
- Quest Experience in Cottesloe Beach Perth Pirates by the Sea : $12
- Perth Bell Tower Entry Ticket and Bell Chiming Experience: $12
- CBD Boom and Bust walking tour: $17
- The Perth Mint Gold Tour: $17
- Scitech Discovery Centre All Day Entry Ticket: $17
- The Premium Anzac Bell Tour at the Bell Tower: $21
- True Crime Guided Walking Tour: $22
- Fremantle's True Crime Tour: $23
- Optus Stadium Guided Tour: $23
- The ANZAC Bell Tour: $24
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 dayPerth $7.47Santiago $8.40
Sample the Local Flavors in Perth
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Perth:
- Afternoon Swan Valley Wine Tasting with Transportation: $63
- Swan Valley: Half-Day Wine Tour From Perth: $69
- Swan Valley Wine Tour - Half Day Afternoon: $70
- Swan Valley Half-Day Wine Tour - Small Group Experience: $70
- Swan Valley Half Day Wine Tour from Perth: $70
- Half-Day Swan Valley Wine Tour with Tastings - From Perth: $79
- Swan Valley: Out for the Afternoon Wine Tasting with Lunch: $83
- Swan Valley: Full-Day Wine Tour with Lunch: $99
- Swan Valley Wine Tour - Full Day: $100
- Swan River Kayaking Tour with Dining and Wine Tasting: $109
- From Swan Valley Winery & Brewery Day Tour With Lunch: $109
- Swan Valley Boutique Wine Tour: $116
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 Perth and Santiago, we can see that Perth 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 Perth is in Pacific 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 Perth Expensive? and Is Santiago Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Perth or Santiago?
Santiago has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Perth. When comparing the sizes of Perth 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 Perth or Santiago?
Both places have a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. As both cities are in the southern hemisphere, summer is in January and winter is in July.
Should I visit Perth or Santiago in the Summer?
Both Santiago and Perth during the summer are popular places to visit. Many visitors come to Perth in the summer for the beaches and the family-friendly experiences.
In the summer, Perth is a little warmer than Santiago. Typically, the summer temperatures in Perth in January average around 25°C (76°F), and Santiago averages at about 21°C (70°F).
Perth usually gets less rain in January than Santiago. Perth gets 7 mm (0.3 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 JanuaryPerth 25°C (76°F)Santiago 21°C (70°F)
Should I visit Perth or Santiago in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Perth and Santiago. Most visitors come to Perth for the shopping scene during these months.
In April, Perth is generally a little warmer than Santiago. Daily temperatures in Perth average around 19°C (67°F), and Santiago fluctuates around 15°C (59°F).
In April, Perth usually receives more rain than Santiago. Perth gets 40 mm (1.6 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 AprilPerth 19°C (67°F)Santiago 15°C (59°F)
Should I visit Perth or Santiago in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Perth as well as Santiago. The winter months attract visitors to Perth because of the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Perth is a little warmer than Santiago in the winter. The daily temperature in Perth averages around 13°C (55°F) in July, and Santiago fluctuates around 9°C (48°F).
Perth receives a lot of rain in the winter. Perth usually gets more rain in July than Santiago. Perth gets 170 mm (6.7 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 JulyPerth 13°C (55°F)Santiago 9°C (48°F)
Should I visit Perth or Santiago in the Spring?
Both Santiago and Perth are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The beaches are the main draw to Perth this time of year.
In the spring, Perth is around the same temperature as Santiago. Typically, the spring temperatures in Perth in October average around 17°C (62°F), and Santiago averages at about 15°C (59°F).
In October, Perth usually receives more rain than Santiago. Perth gets 62 mm (2.4 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 OctoberPerth 17°C (62°F)Santiago 15°C (59°F)
Typical Weather for Santiago and Perth
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 25°C (76°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Feb | 25°C (77°F) | 13 mm (0.5 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Mar | 23°C (73°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Apr | 19°C (67°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| May | 16°C (61°F) | 115 mm (4.5 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Jun | 14°C (58°F) | 201 mm (7.9 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Jul | 13°C (55°F) | 170 mm (6.7 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Aug | 13°C (56°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Sep | 15°C (58°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) |
| Oct | 17°C (62°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Nov | 19°C (67°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Dec | 22°C (72°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
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