Which place is cheaper, Santiago or Seville?
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 Seville 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 Seville 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: Seville or Santiago?
Seville
The capital city of Andalucia, Seville is both the cultural and financial hub of southern Spain. It's also a popular tourist destination. The city has over 700,000 residents and 1.6 million in the metropolitan area, making it the fourth largest city in the country. It is cut in half by the Guadalquivir River, with the two halves referred to as Sevilla and Triana. Seville has continued to grow in popularity as a tourist destination since the 19th century when it was included as a stop on the Romantic "Grand Tour" of Europe. In 1992 Seville hosted the International Exposition which led to the construction of a new airport, train station, as well as other infrastructural improvements. Today Seville remains very popular with tourists for its many festivals, interesting attractions, great restaurants and nightlife scene.
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 Contiki Tours to Spain, The Best G Adventures Tours to Spain, 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 daySeville €151Santiago €128
The average daily cost (per person) in Seville is €151, while the average daily cost in Santiago is €128. 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 Seville and Santiago in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personSeville €58Santiago €93
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomSeville €116Santiago €186
Compare Hotels in Seville and Santiago
Looking for a hotel in Seville 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: Seville Hotel Prices and Santiago Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Seville €18Santiago €4.60
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Seville
Also for Seville, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Bus Transfer Ticket between Airport and City Center: $8.05
- Transfer to Santa Justa Train Station: $41
- Private 1-Way Airport or Train Station Transfer: $56
- Transfer to Seville Airport: $59
- Private Airport Transfer (To/From City Centre): $117
- Seville Airport (SVQ): Private Transfer to Seville hotels: $142
- Seville Transfer: Airport and Train Station Connections: $159
- Private Vip Transfer from Malaga Airport to Sevilla: $188
- Transfer from Seville to Cadiz: $294
- Private One-Way Transfer from Seville to Ronda: $305
- Private Transfer from Sevilla to Granada stopping in Ronda: $352
- Transfer to Málaga with visit to Ronda: $386
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€0.96
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 Seville or Santiago?
Prices for flights to both Santiago and Seville 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 daySeville €64Santiago €19
Typical Food Prices in Seville
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Seville:
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Lunch€9.50
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Ice Cream€2.30
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Jamon (Dry Cured Ham)€12
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Seville
For Seville, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Guadalquivir Boat Tour with Optional Lunch/Dinner: $29
- Flamenco at El Palacio Andaluz with Optional Dinner: $38
- Flavors of Andalucía Guided Food Tour with Tastings: $41
- El Patio Sevillano Flamenco Show Ticket & Dinner: $47
- Paella-Cooking Experience with Sangria & Full Meal: $47
- Paella Showcooking Experience: $53
- The Seville Morning Food Tour: $68
- Seville Food Tour with Tapas & Drinks with a Local: $73
- Spanish Cooking Class with Dinner: $76
- Restaurant boat ride on the Guadalquivir River with lunch/dinner: $81
- 3.5-Hour Spanish Cooking Class & Triana Market Tour: $82
- Tastes, Tapas and Traditions Food Tour: $93
Typical Food Prices in Santiago
Some typical examples of dining costs in Santiago are as follows:
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Empanada€1.60
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Hamburger€2.13
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Dinner€22
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.Seville €29Santiago €40
Typical Entertainment Prices in Seville
For Seville, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Entrance to Cathedral€8.00
Tours and Activities in Seville
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Seville.
- FREE Walking Tour to Iconic Sites & Hidden Gems: $2.35
- Museum of Flamenco Dance Admission Ticket: $7.05
- Rooftop Wine Experience: $7.05
- Triana La Flamenca Tour. "Includes a visit to the Corrales.": $9.40
- Bucarelli Palace Entry Ticket: $12
- Rooftop Terrace Sunset Experience with Drinks: $12
- Sweet Stories of Sevilla Walking Tour with Ice Cream Tasting: $12
- Women’s History Walking Tour: $12
- Legends of Triana Walking Tour in Spanish: $14
- Casa de Pilatos Ground Floor Entry Ticket: $14
- Paranormal Walking Tour in Spanish: $14
- Traditional Spanish Breakfast Experience: $14
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 daySeville €10Santiago €7.15
Sample the Local Flavors in Seville
Also in Seville, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- 3 Bars Pub Crawl + VIP Club Entrance & 3 Free Shots: $18
- Sherry Wine Tasting with Light Snacks: $29
- Seville Outdoor Walking Tour with Orange Wine Tasting: $35
- Sevilla: Fun Wine Tasting with an Spanish Sommelier: $55
- Tapas and Wine Tour with Rooftop Drink: $94
- Half-Day Wine Tour in Andalusia in small group: $112
- Jerez, Cadiz Wine Tasting with Optional Horse Show: $115
- From Tour of Jerez with Horse Show & Wine Tasting: $117
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 Seville and Santiago, we can see that Seville is more expensive. And not only is Santiago much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Seville 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 Seville would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Seville 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 Seville Expensive? and Is Santiago Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Seville or Santiago?
Santiago has a larger population, and is about 7 times larger than the population of Seville. When comparing the sizes of Seville 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 Seville 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 Seville has summer in [NORTHERNSUMMERMONTH] and winter in [NORTHERNWINTERMONTH].
Should I visit Seville or Santiago in the Summer?
Both Santiago and Seville during the summer are popular places to visit. The summer months attract visitors to Seville because of the city activities and the family-friendly experiences.
Seville is a little warmer than Santiago in the summer. The daily temperature in Seville averages around 27°C (81°F) in July, and Santiago fluctuates around 21°C (70°F)in January.
Seville usually gets less rain in July than Santiagoin January. Seville gets 2 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 JanuarySeville 27°C (81°F)Santiago 21°C (70°F)
Should I visit Seville or Santiago in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Seville and Santiago. The city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area are the main draw to Seville this time of year.
In the autumn, Seville is a little warmer than Santiago. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Seville in October average around 20°C (67°F), and Santiago averages at about 15°C (59°F)in April.
In October, Seville usually receives more rain than Santiagoin April. Seville gets 60 mm (2.4 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 AprilSeville 20°C (67°F)Santiago 15°C (59°F)
Should I visit Seville or Santiago in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Seville as well as Santiago. Many travelers come to Seville for the museums, the shopping scene, the theater shows, and the cuisine.
In January, Seville is generally a little warmer than Santiagoin July. Daily temperatures in Seville average around 11°C (51°F), and Santiago fluctuates around 9°C (48°F).
Seville usually gets more rain in January than Santiagoin July. Seville gets 89 mm (3.5 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 JulySeville 11°C (51°F)Santiago 9°C (48°F)
Should I visit Seville or Santiago in the Spring?
Both Santiago and Seville are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Many visitors come to Seville in the spring for the activities around the city and the natural beauty.
Seville is around the same temperature as Santiago in the spring. The daily temperature in Seville averages around 16°C (61°F) in April, and Santiago fluctuates around 15°C (59°F)in October.
In April, Seville usually receives more rain than Santiagoin October. Seville gets 57 mm (2.2 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 OctoberSeville 16°C (61°F)Santiago 15°C (59°F)
Typical Weather for Santiago and Seville
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 11°C (51°F) | 89 mm (3.5 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Feb | 12°C (54°F) | 73 mm (2.9 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Mar | 14°C (58°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Apr | 16°C (61°F) | 57 mm (2.2 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| May | 20°C (67°F) | 32 mm (1.2 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Jun | 24°C (74°F) | 19 mm (0.7 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Sep | 25°C (77°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) |
| Oct | 20°C (67°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Nov | 15°C (58°F) | 96 mm (3.8 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Dec | 11°C (52°F) | 88 mm (3.5 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
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