Santiago travel budget

Santiago: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Santiago

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Santiago for 2 people.

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 39 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 14 per person
  • $ 3.5 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 1011* (956564 CLP)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 72 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 31 per person
  • $ 10 per person
  • $ 5.8 per person

Total budget:

$ 2297* (2174662 CLP)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 119 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 50 per person
  • $ 24 per person
  • $ 12 per person

Total budget:

$ 4024* (3810492 CLP)

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).



Cost of living in Santiago compared to United States in 2024

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Santiago in 2024 is 35% less than the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Santiago in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):




Local prices in Santiago by expense type

Restaurant budget in Santiago

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Santiago is 33% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 13/person
($ 6.3 to $ 16)

36% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 28/person
($ 20 to $ 72)

30% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 8.4/person
($ 7.9 to $ 9.5)

23% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Local beer
Local beer
$ 3.1 for 500ml
($ 1.6 to $ 5.3)

47% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 2.5 for 330ml
($ 1.1 to $ 4.2)

29% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 3.1/cup
($ 1.5 to $ 5.3)

39% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 1.7/can
($ 1.1 to $ 3.1)

30% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 1.3/bottle
($ 0.9 to $ 2.2)

34% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Santiago

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Santiago is 54% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 71/night
($ 30 to $ 315)

59% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 176
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 52/night
($ 26 to $ 125)

66% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 157
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 92/night
($ 36 to $ 539)

60% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 231
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 145/night
($ 47 to $ 463)

53% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 313
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 173/night
($ 76 to $ 484)

61% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 448
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 72/month
($ 28 to $ 318)

57% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 168
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 85/month
($ 28 to $ 511)

65% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 244
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 132/month
($ 39 to $ 544)

37% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 210
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 105/month
($ 30 to $ 403)

53% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 226
Family room
Family room
$ 141/month
($ 40 to $ 913)

32% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 210

Supermarket food budget in Santiago

On average, the price of supermarket food in Santiago is 37% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 1.2/litre
($ 1.1 to $ 1.5)

18% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Bread
Bread
$ 1.6/500g
($ 1.1 to $ 2.8)

55% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Rice
Rice
$ 1.9/kg
($ 1.2 to $ 2.7)

56% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6
Eggs
Eggs
$ 4/12 eggs
($ 2.8 to $ 6.9)

9% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7
Chicken
Chicken
$ 6.4/kg
($ 4 to $ 8.4)

46% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12
Apples
Apples
$ 2.2/kg
($ 1.3 to $ 3)

59% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 1.8/kg
($ 1.1 to $ 2.3)

61% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 1.7/kg
($ 0.9 to $ 2.7)

40% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 1.3
($ 0.9 to $ 2.2)

42% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Santiago

On average, the price of transport in Santiago is 35% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 0.9/ticket
($ 0.8 to $ 1)

66% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 1.4/km
($ 0.9 to $ 2.2)

15% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1.4/litre
($ 1.3 to $ 1.5)

47% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 0.4
($ 0.4 to $ 2.2)

87% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7
Car hire
Car hire
$ 32/24hrs
($ 17 to $ 45)

56% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 73

Leisure activity budget in Santiago

On average, budget for leisure activities in Santiago is 30% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 5.8/ticket
($ 5.3 to $ 7.9)

58% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Tennis
Tennis
$ 21/hr
($ 13 to $ 28)

2% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Santiago

On average, shopping budget in Santiago is 23% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 5.3/pack
($ 4.2 to $ 6.9)

47% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 56
($ 33 to $ 75)

4% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 53
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 33
($ 16 to $ 53)

26% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 44

Plane ticket budget

Sydney → Santiago
Sydney → Santiago
Sydney → Santiago
$ 1826
(fair price: $ 1526)
Melbourne → Santiago
Melbourne → Santiago
Melbourne → Santiago
$ 1785
(fair price: $ 1461)
New York City → Santiago
New York City → Santiago
New York City → Santiago
$ 958
(fair price: $ 801)
London → Santiago
London → Santiago
London → Santiago
$ 1129
(fair price: $ 983)
Montreal → Santiago
Montreal → Santiago
Montreal → Santiago
$ 689
(fair price: $ 598)
Toronto → Santiago
Toronto → Santiago
Toronto → Santiago
$ 800
(fair price: $ 657)

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About this information on the cost of living in Santiago

The information about the cost of living in Santiago shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including: Numbeo, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.

The information about the cost of living in Santiago was updated on 30-10-2024.

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