Santiago is a classic South American city with plenty to see and do, and good weather through most of the year. It’s also a popular stop of the way to other Chilean cities where you can see more colonial influence or participate in outdoor activities.
Attractions and transportation are quite reasonable as well, so it’s not difficult to do everything on your list while staying on a modest budget.
| Population | 5,300,000 |
| Area | 7,200,000 |
| Timezone | UTC-4 |
| Currency | Chilean peso |
Also typical for South America is that Santiago can be quite a cheap destination for those on a limited budget who are willing to eat and drink like the locals. If you insist on an English-language menu and familiar foods from home then prices jump way up.
| Budget breakfast | A simple breakfast consists of marraqueta (local bread) and eggs with nescafé at a modest restaurant. | $2.53 - $4.26 |
| Budget lunch | Local dishes like stews or chicken and rice are fairly cheap. International dishes cost quite a bit more. | $3.22 - $5.76 |
| Budget dinner | Again, these prices are for the hearty food the locals eat, rather than fancier places with English-language menus. | $5.30 - $8.64 |
| Beer (liter) | Cheap beer is served by the liter, with cups for everyone in your group. | $2.42 - $3.46 |
| Bottled craft beer | Those wanting something other than the local suds will pay quite a bit more for it. | $3.46 - $4.84 |
| Wine or cocktail (glass) | Decent local wines and pisco sour cocktails are widely available. | $2.30 - $3.22 |
| Pastel de Jaiba | This creamy crab bisque/stew is one of Santiago's popular signature dishes. | $7.49 - $10.94 |
| Completo hot dog meal | This is a hotdog with mayonnaise, tomatoes and avocado on it, the version with shredded beef (same price) is called an As. | $1.15 - $1.73 |
| Wine (bottle) | Decent red wine by the bottle is cheap, and paying more usually gets better quality. | $3.46 - $5.76 |
| Month | High F | Low F | Precip (inches) |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 86 | 55 | 0.0 |
| February | 84 | 54 | 0.0 |
| March | 80 | 51 | 0.1 |
| April | 74 | 46 | 0.4 |
| May | 66 | 43 | 1.7 |
| June | 59 | 39 | 2.8 |
| July | 55 | 35 | 3.4 |
| August | 61 | 39 | 2.0 |
| September | 66 | 43 | 0.9 |
| October | 72 | 47 | 0.5 |
| November | 78 | 50 | 0.4 |
| December | 83 | 54 | 0.1 |
From October through April Santiago experiences warm days and very little rainfall, with rather hot summers in the middle from December through February. June through August brings the cooler rainy season, though it’s rare to get significant rainfall in a short time.
| 21 Mar | 7:47am | 7:52pm |
| 21 Jun | 7:46am | 5:43pm |
| 21 Sep | 6:34am | 6:38pm |
| 21 Dec | 6:30am | 8:52pm |
Hotels in Santiago have a wide range of prices, so those who are comfortable in hostels or basic hotels can find very appealing prices, while those who need more luxury won’t find things to be such a bargain.
With the area having such a long block of pleasant weather, hotels in Santiago usually have a high season that runs from September through April. January and February are considered the peak season, and when most of the locals are on their own holidays. Good deals are available during the colder months, from May through August.
| Rating | Price(USD) |
|---|---|
 | 9.26 - 34.55 |
| 28.06 - 37.62 |
| 24.96 - 101.69 |
| 34.21 - 155.60 |
| 122.44 - 183.58 |
| Type | Price(USD) |
|---|---|
| Hostel Bed | 7.47 - 14.03 |