Which place is cheaper, Santiago or Strasbourg?
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 Strasbourg 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 Strasbourg and Santiago can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Strasbourg or Santiago?
Strasbourg
Strasbourg is the capital and largest city of the Grand Est region of France and is the official seat of the European Parliament. Located close to the border with Germany in the historic region of Alsace, Strasbourg is the perfect introduction to all that is unique about Alsace - walking a fine tightrope between France and Germany and between a medieval past and a progressive future. Strasbourg has a range of attractions from a fascinating Gothic Cathedral to the old town's twisting alleys lined with crooked half-timbered houses and cozy winstubs (Alsatian taverns) by the canals. Strasbourg is famous for its Christmas market and gingerbread and is also home to the glittering EU Quarter and hosts France's second-largest student population. Strasbourg is immersed in the Franco-German culture and although violently disputed throughout history, has been a bridge of unity between France and Germany for centuries. The city center is classified as a UNESCO World Heritage site, the first entire city to earn such an honor.
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 10-Day Tours from Paris, The Best 2-Week Tours from Paris, 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 dayStrasbourg €170Santiago €128
The average daily cost (per person) in Strasbourg is €170, 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 Strasbourg and Santiago in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personStrasbourg €67Santiago €93
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomStrasbourg €134Santiago €186
Compare Hotels in Strasbourg and Santiago
Looking for a hotel in Strasbourg 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: Strasbourg Hotel Prices and Santiago Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Strasbourg €44Santiago €4.60
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Strasbourg
Also for Strasbourg, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Strasbourg Airport (SXB) Private Transfer to Strasbourg City: $70
- Private Transfer from Strasbourg Train Station to Hotel: $70
- Departure Transfer Strasbourg to Strasbourg Airport by Luxury Van: $75
- Luxury Car Departure Transfer Strasbourg to Strasbourg Airport: $106
- Door-to-Door private transfer and driver from Strasbourg to Basel: $253
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 Strasbourg or Santiago?
Prices for flights to both Santiago and Strasbourg 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 dayStrasbourg €75Santiago €19
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Strasbourg
For Strasbourg, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Food Tour and Old Town Walk: $101
- Strasbourg Food Tour : Gourmet private Tour with tastings: $112
- Strasbourg Food Tour - A Taste of Tradition by Do Eat Better: $118
- All-Inclusive Food Tour and Wine Experience: $142
- All-Inclusive Food Tour and Wine Experience: $150
- Strasbourg Food Tour: Food Lover’s Guided Walk with a Local: $222
- Strasbourg Food Tour: A Culinary Experience with a Local: $225
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.Strasbourg €24Santiago €40
Tours and Activities in Strasbourg
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Strasbourg.
- Strasbourg Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self-Guided Tour: $4.90
- Strasbourg Scavenger Hunt and City Highlights Walking Tour: $5.77
- Strasbourg Walking Tour with Audioguide on Your Smartphone: $8.32
- Strasbourg Exploration Game and City Tour on your Phone: $9.51
- Walking tour of the city center: $24
- Immersive guided tour of Strasbourg in the 15th century: $24
- Welcome to Strasbourg! Walking Tour: $24
- Strasbourg Historic Two-Hour Walking Tour with Local Guide: $25
- Degustation and Walking Tour in Strasbourg: $25
- Walking Tour with a Local Guide: $28
- Strasbourg : European District Walking Tour: $29
- France and Germany Border Walking Tour: $29
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 dayStrasbourg €19Santiago €7.15
Sample the Local Flavors in Strasbourg
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Strasbourg:
- Wine tasting and immersive cellar tour: $23
- Alsatian Christmas Wine Tour and tasting : $30
- Wine tour, tasting and picnic basket: $58
- Wine tour of the Alsace wine route: $115
- From Medieval Villages & Wine Tasting Day Trip: $147
- Medieval Villages and Wine Tasting from Strasbourg: $149
- Strasbourg : Wine Tour by bike with a local: $164
- Alsace: Full-Day Wine Tour & Tastings from Strasbourg: $194
- Private Wine Tasting Tour With Personal Driver in Alsace: $298
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 Strasbourg and Santiago, we can see that Strasbourg is more expensive. And not only is Santiago much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Strasbourg 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 Strasbourg would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Strasbourg 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 Strasbourg Expensive? and Is Santiago Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Strasbourg or Santiago?
Santiago has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Strasbourg. When comparing the sizes of Strasbourg 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 Strasbourg 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 Strasbourg has summer in [NORTHERNSUMMERMONTH] and winter in [NORTHERNWINTERMONTH].
Should I visit Strasbourg or Santiago in the Summer?
Both Santiago and Strasbourg during the summer are popular places to visit. Many visitors come to Strasbourg in the summer for the family-friendly experiences.
In the summer, Strasbourg is around the same temperature as Santiago. Typically, the summer temperatures in Strasbourg in July average around 20°C (68°F), and Santiago averages at about 21°C (70°F)in January.
Strasbourg usually gets more rain in July than Santiagoin January. Strasbourg gets 57 mm (2.2 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 JanuaryStrasbourg 20°C (68°F)Santiago 21°C (70°F)
Should I visit Strasbourg or Santiago in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Strasbourg and Santiago. Most visitors come to Strasbourg for the shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area during these months.
In October, Strasbourg is generally cooler than Santiagoin April. Daily temperatures in Strasbourg average around 12°C (53°F), and Santiago fluctuates around 15°C (59°F).
In October, Strasbourg usually receives more rain than Santiagoin April. Strasbourg gets 43 mm (1.7 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 AprilStrasbourg 12°C (53°F)Santiago 15°C (59°F)
Should I visit Strasbourg or Santiago in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Strasbourg as well as Santiago. The winter months attract visitors to Strasbourg because of the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
The weather in Strasbourg can be very cold. Strasbourg is much colder than Santiago in the winter. The daily temperature in Strasbourg averages around 2°C (35°F) in January, and Santiago fluctuates around 9°C (48°F)in July.
Strasbourg usually gets less rain in January than Santiagoin July. Strasbourg gets 33 mm (1.3 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 JulyStrasbourg 2°C (35°F)Santiago 9°C (48°F)
Should I visit Strasbourg or Santiago in the Spring?
Both Santiago and Strasbourg are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The natural beauty are the main draw to Strasbourg this time of year.
In the spring, Strasbourg is cooler than Santiago. Typically, the spring temperatures in Strasbourg in April average around 11°C (51°F), and Santiago averages at about 15°C (59°F)in October.
In April, Strasbourg usually receives more rain than Santiagoin October. Strasbourg gets 48 mm (1.9 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 OctoberStrasbourg 11°C (51°F)Santiago 15°C (59°F)
Typical Weather for Santiago and Strasbourg
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 2°C (35°F) | 33 mm (1.3 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Feb | 3°C (38°F) | 34 mm (1.3 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Mar | 7°C (45°F) | 37 mm (1.5 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Apr | 11°C (51°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| May | 15°C (59°F) | 75 mm (3 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Jun | 18°C (64°F) | 75 mm (3 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Jul | 20°C (68°F) | 57 mm (2.2 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Aug | 20°C (67°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Sep | 17°C (62°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) |
| Oct | 12°C (53°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Nov | 6°C (43°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Dec | 3°C (37°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.