How much does a trip to Chile cost?
Typical prices for one traveller, from a hostel bed to a 4-star room. Every line has its source and the date we last checked it.
- BedCLP 770,000 50%
- FoodCLP 490,000 32%
- TransportCLP 140,000 9%
- SightsCLP 140,000 9%
What a day costs in Chile
Per person, in CLP
A mid-range day in Chile costs about CLP 110,000 per person: CLP 55,000 for a bed, CLP 35,000 for food, CLP 10,000 for local transport and CLP 10,000 for sights. On a budget the same day is about CLP 35,500; in comfort, about CLP 260,000. At today’s rate the mid-range day is about $111.
| What you pay for | Budget | Mid-range | Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bed a nightHostel dorm / 3-star / 4-star in Santiago · Source | CLP 18,000 | CLP 55,000 | CLP 95,000 |
| Food a dayThree meals in Santiago · Source | CLP 15,000 | CLP 35,000 | CLP 75,000 |
| Transport a dayLocal travel in Santiago · Source | CLP 2,500 | CLP 10,000 | CLP 30,000 |
| Sights a dayOne day of paid sights or activities · Source | Free | CLP 10,000 | CLP 60,000 |
| A day in total | CLP 35,500 | CLP 110,000 | CLP 260,000 |
Per person. Prices checked Oct 3, 2026 by Lucas Moreira against the source on each line. Rates By Exchange Rate API
Chile trip cost by length of stay
Per person, before flights
The day rate times the days you stay. Two people sharing a room for a week at mid-range comes to CLP 1,540,000.
| Length of stay | Budget | Mid-range | Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 days | CLP 106,500$107 | CLP 330,000$333 | CLP 780,000$787 |
| 7 days | CLP 248,500$251 | CLP 770,000$777 | CLP 1,820,000$1,837 |
| 14 days | CLP 497,000$502 | CLP 1,540,000$1,554 | CLP 3,640,000$3,674 |
| 30 days | CLP 1,065,000$1,075 | CLP 3,300,000$3,331 | CLP 7,800,000$7,872 |
What the estimate leaves out
The calculator prices an ordinary day on the ground. Add these yourself.
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How much does Chile cost per day?
For one person, about CLP 35,500 on a budget, CLP 110,000 mid-range or CLP 260,000 in comfort. That covers a bed, food, local transport and sights.
How much is a week in Chile?
For one person, about CLP 248,500 on a budget, CLP 770,000 mid-range or CLP 1,820,000 in comfort, before flights.
How much do two people need for two weeks in Chile?
About CLP 994,000 on a budget, CLP 3,080,000 mid-range or CLP 7,280,000 in comfort, sharing a double room and before flights.
Is Chile expensive to visit?
A mid-range day in Chile costs about $111. Of the 112 destinations we price, 37 are cheaper and 74 cost more.
What is the biggest cost of a trip to Chile?
At mid-range the largest line is Bed: CLP 55,000 of the CLP 110,000 a day, about 50%.
What do budget, mid-range and comfort mean?
Budget: hostel beds, cheap eats, buses and free sights. Mid-range: a 3-star room, casual restaurants, public transport and one paid sight a day. Comfort: a 4-star room, good restaurants, taxis and a guided tour.
What does the calculator leave out?
Flights, shopping, travel insurance, visas and one-off costs such as a rail pass. Prices are for one person in the main city.
Which currency are the prices in?
The local currency of the destination, as we checked it. The calculator can show the total in your own currency at today’s exchange rate.