Destination: Chile

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Money & Costs

Chile is not cheap by South American standards, but is more economical than Europe or North America. Prices can double during the late-December to mid-March high season, but travel just before or after the official season and you’ll most likely score bargain accommodations. Internal flights devour travel funds at any time of the year.

Shoestring travelers should budget around US$25 per day for food and lodging, though with determination – camping or staying in hostels, eating in markets – you could cut that to below US$20. Surprisingly cheap and ridiculously filling set lunch menus are served by most restaurants – even expensive eateries have very affordable lunchtime deals.

From about US$60 per day you can wine and dine well and sleep in cozy accommodations. Families can enjoy excellent deals in fully equipped cabins wherever Chileans like to spend their summers. Spend more than US$100 per day and you can enjoy luxuries that would commonly cost you double that in North America or Europe.

HOW MUCH?

Local call per min: US$0.20
100km bus fare: US$3
350ml bottle of red: US$2.50
Set lunch: US$3.50
Internet per hr: US$1

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