Which place is cheaper, Bogota or Adelaide?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Adelaide or Bogota?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Adelaide and Bogota can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
Where Should I go: Adelaide or Bogota?
Adelaide
Adelaide is the often overlooked capital city of the State of South Australia. It's also the fifth largest city in the country. Despite being skipped by most travelers, Adelaide is an interesting city to explore and has a decent amount to offer open minded travelers. It has some fascinating architecture, unique shopping, and wonderful cafes and restaurants. Part of the appeal of Adelaide is its location in the midst of Australia's wine regions, including McLaren Vale, Barossa Valley, and Clare Valley. Any of these destinations could be visited as a day trip from Adelaide.
Bogota
Sprawling across a high altitude in the Columbian Andes region, Bogota is the capital city of Columbia. It is a mix of the old and new with century-old plazas and churches shadowed by towering skyscrapers, museums representing the history, art, and culture of the region, as well as a mix of distinct neighborhoods from quaint and historic to trendy and contemporary.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best G Adventures Tours to Australia, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Sydney, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Colombia, and The Best Adventure Tours to Colombia.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAdelaide $111Bogota $52
The average daily cost (per person) in Adelaide is $111, while the average daily cost in Bogota is $52. 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 Adelaide and Bogota in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAdelaide $66Bogota $26
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAdelaide $132Bogota $52
Compare Hotels in Adelaide and Bogota
Looking for a hotel in Adelaide or Bogota? 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: Adelaide Hotel Prices and Bogota Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Adelaide $19Bogota $8.61
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Adelaide
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Adelaide are as follows:
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Shuttle from the Train Station$3.63
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Adelaide
Also for Adelaide, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer from Adelaide city to Adelaide Cruise Port: $36
- Private Transfer from Adelaide Airport to Adelaide Port: $36
- Private Arrival Transfer: Adelaide Airport to Hotel: $67
- One Day Kangaroo Island Sip & See tour with return ferry transfers from Adelaide: $250
- Arrival Private Transfers: Adelaide Airport ADL to Adelaide in Business Car: $62
- Full-Day Private City Tour with Hotel Transfers: $496
- ADL Airport Private Transfer to Downtown: $119
- Adelaide Private Airport and City Transfer: $110
- Adelaide Cruise Port: Private Transfer to Adelaide city: $254
- Adelaide Airport: One-Way Private Transfer to Adelaide: $57
- Adelaide Airport(ADL)to Adelaide city - Arrival Private Transfer: $38
- Adelaide Airport (ADL): Private Transfer to Adelaide hotels: $220
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Bogota
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Bogota are as follows:
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Taxi from Airport$7.42
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Taxi Ride$0.39
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2 Bus Passes$0.87
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bogota
Also for Bogota, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Transfer in private SUV from Bogota City - Bogota Airport (BOG): $18
- Transfer from El Dorado Airport to Hotels in Bogota (one way): $15
- Salt Cathedral Zipaquira • Premium Private Transfer: $39
- Private Transfer from the Airport to Hotels in Bogota: $12
- Private Transfer from Bogotá-El Dorado (BOG) Airport to Bogotá City: $33
- Private Transfer El Dorado Airport to Hotels in Bogotá: $20
- Private Salt Cathedral and Nemocón Salt Mines + In & out Transfer + (8 hours): $242
- Private Bogota airport pick up transfer service: $20
- Private Arrival or Departure Transfer: El Dorado Airport (One Way): $13
- Private Arrival Transfer : From Airport to Bogotá Hotels : $31
- Premium Private Transfer from El Dorado Airport to Bogota Hotels: $21
- El Dorado International Airport (BOG) - Private Round trip transfer Bogota: $80
Is it cheaper to fly into Adelaide or Bogota?
Prices for flights to both Bogota and Adelaide 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 dayAdelaide $31Bogota $13
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Adelaide
For Adelaide, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- HandleBar Bike Tour with Pub Stops & Dinner Option: $23
- Local Food Tour and Tastings with Guide: $79
- Four Hours Cooking Class in Adelaide Hills: $124
- Cooking classes Goolwa: $130
- Small-Group River Murray Dark Sky and Sunset Tour with Dinner: $194
- Pipi Catching and Cooking Experience in Goolwa : $233
Typical Food Prices in Bogota
For Bogota, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Breakfast$1.54
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Hot Dog$0.90
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Bogota
For Bogota, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Bogota Local Food Tour in the City Center: $13
- Viejo Bogota Food Tour with 12+ Tastings: $49
- PALOQUEMAO MARKET FOOD TOUR. EXOTIC FRUIT. LOCAL SNACKS. /Min 2 pax: $55
- Bogota Food Tour • Private Car • Fruits Cacao Lunch Coffee Beer: $59
- Private Colombian Cooking Class and Market Tour In Bogota: $90
- Dinner and party at Andres Carne de Res DC: $100
- Private Street Food Tour in Candelaria Bogota: $131
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Adelaide $14Bogota $13
Tours and Activities in Adelaide
For Adelaide, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 2h Wine Experience, Vineyard walk, 6 wines, charcuterie board: $60
- 3-Day Yorkes Peninsula Coastal Wilderness Tour from Adelaide: $1,649
- 5-Day Flinders Ranges & Outback Eco Tour from Adelaide: $1,980
- 90 Minute Port River Dolphin & Ships Graveyard Cruise: $59
- Abseiling Adventure in Adelaide: $100
- Adelaide Central Market Delicious Lunch Tour: $112
- Adelaide Central Market Tour with Lunch: $122
- Adelaide Central Markets: Food Walking Tour: $46
- Adelaide City Highlights Tour: $53
- Adelaide City to Sea Bike Tour: $112
- Adelaide Gaol Adults Ghost Tour & Investigation: $28
- Adelaide Hills Day Tour. Winery Cellar Doors: $167
Typical Entertainment Prices in Bogota
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Bogota's activities, tours, and tickets:
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Beer$1.29
Tours and Activities in Bogota
For Bogota, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Bogotá Architecture Private Tour (6 Hrs.): $149
- Bogota Zipaquira Salt Cathedral Private Tour + Lunch: $80
- La Candelaria and Monserrate Walking Half Day Tour: $234
- Salt Cathedral Zipaquira - Group tour and daily departure: $80
- *Private tour* to Guatavita sacred lagoon + Nemocon salt mine: $153
- 3 days- private tour Chingaza-Guatavita Savannah Expedition: $60
- 3-Hour Walking Tour and Musical Picnic in the Heart of Ibague: $23
- 3h 30 -Hour StopOver—Walking Tour: Bogota Historical Center: $54
- 4 Hours Private Tour to Monserrate from Bogotá: $69
- 4-hour Paragliding Adventure from Bogota: $170
- 5-hour Tour through Bogotá during the stopover. Includes round-trip from airport: $160
- 6 hour Private City Tour through Bogotá (Con Monserrate): $134
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAdelaide $23Bogota $14
Sample the Local Flavors in Adelaide
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Adelaide:
- Private Pinot Noir Wine Tasting & Platter in Adelaide Hills: $30
- River Torrens Desserts And Wine Tour: $43
- McLaren Vale and Glenelg Wine Tasting Tour: $52
- McLaren Vale and Glenelg Wine Tasting and Sightseeing (Half-day Afternoon): $53
- Highlights, Hahndorf, & McLaren Vale Wine Tastings: $79
- Adelaide Highlights, Hahndorf & McLaren Vale Wine Tasting and Sightseeing Tour: $80
- Barossa Wine Tasting shared tours: $110
- From Barossa Valley Food and Wine Tour: $112
- The Barossa Valley Premium Wine Tour with Lunch: $112
- Barossa Valley Full-Day Wine Tasting & Maggie Beers Farm Join Us: $113
- Barossa Valley Wine Tours - Small Private Groups : $126
- Barossa Small Group Wine Tours - Local Guide: $132
Sample the Local Flavors in Bogota
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Bogota:
- Thursday Bar Crawl in Bogotá: $25
- Friday Night Bar Crawl in Bogotá : $25
- Pub Crawl in Bogota - Ancient Brews : $103
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Adelaide and Bogota, we can see that Adelaide is more expensive. And not only is Bogota much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Adelaide is in Pacific and Bogota 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 Bogota would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Bogota 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 Adelaide would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Adelaide than you might in Bogota.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Adelaide Expensive? and Is Bogota Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Adelaide or Bogota?
Bogota has a larger population, and is about 7 times larger than the population of Adelaide. When comparing the sizes of Adelaide and Bogota, 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 Adelaide or Bogota?
Adelaide has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Bogota experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Adelaide or Bogota in the Summer?
Both Bogota and Adelaide are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. Most visitors come to Adelaide for the beaches, the hiking, and the family-friendly experiences during these months. Plenty of visitors come to Bogota because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
Adelaide is much warmer than Bogota in the summer. The daily temperature in Adelaide averages around 22°C (72°F) in January, and Bogota fluctuates around 14°C (57°F)in July.
In January, Adelaide usually receives less rain than Bogotain July. Adelaide gets 19 mm (0.7 in) of rain, while Bogota receives 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures January and JulyAdelaide 22°C (72°F)Bogota 14°C (57°F)
Should I visit Adelaide or Bogota in the Autumn?
Both Bogota and Adelaide during the autumn are popular places to visit. The autumn months attract visitors to Adelaide because of the hiking trails and the shopping scene. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Bogota year-round.
In the autumn, Adelaide is a little warmer than Bogota. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Adelaide in April average around 18°C (64°F), and Bogota averages at about 14°C (57°F)in October.
Bogota gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Adelaide usually gets less rain in April than Bogotain October. Adelaide gets 38 mm (1.5 in) of rain, while Bogota receives 110 mm (4.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures April and OctoberAdelaide 18°C (64°F)Bogota 14°C (57°F)
Should I visit Adelaide or Bogota in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Adelaide and Bogota. The museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine are the main draw to Adelaide this time of year. Bogota attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In July, Adelaide is generally cooler than Bogotain January. Daily temperatures in Adelaide average around 11°C (52°F), and Bogota fluctuates around 14°C (57°F).
In July, Adelaide usually receives more rain than Bogotain January. Adelaide gets 67 mm (2.6 in) of rain, while Bogota receives 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures July and JanuaryAdelaide 11°C (52°F)Bogota 14°C (57°F)
Should I visit Adelaide or Bogota in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Adelaide as well as Bogota. Many travelers come to Adelaide for the beaches. The warm climate attracts visitors to Bogota throughout the year.
Adelaide is around the same temperature as Bogota in the spring. The daily temperature in Adelaide averages around 16°C (61°F) in October, and Bogota fluctuates around 15°C (59°F)in April.
Adelaide usually gets less rain in October than Bogotain April. Adelaide gets 37 mm (1.5 in) of rain, while Bogota receives 90 mm (3.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures October and AprilAdelaide 16°C (61°F)Bogota 15°C (59°F)
Typical Weather for Bogota and Adelaide
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 22°C (72°F) | 19 mm (0.7 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Feb | 23°C (73°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Mar | 21°C (69°F) | 22 mm (0.9 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Apr | 18°C (64°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| May | 15°C (58°F) | 57 mm (2.2 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Jun | 12°C (54°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Jul | 11°C (52°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Aug | 12°C (54°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Sep | 13°C (56°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Oct | 16°C (61°F) | 37 mm (1.5 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Nov | 18°C (65°F) | 22 mm (0.9 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Dec | 21°C (69°F) | 25 mm (1 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
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