Which place is cheaper, Bogota or Athens?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Athens or Bogota?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Athens and Bogota. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.
Where Should I go: Athens or Bogota?
Athens
Athens is the capital city of Greece and is home to a population of over 3.7 million people. It's most famous as the birthplace of Classical Greece and the history in the city is incomparable to that found anywhere. It became the national capital of the modern Greek State in the 1830s, before which it was just a small village with a very impressive history. The city was redesigned by architects and city planners and incorporated large public squares, lots of green space, and wide avenues. The city has had its ups and downs both economically and politically, but it remains a beautiful and impressive place to explore.
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 3-Day Tours from Athens, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Athens, 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 dayAthens €154Bogota €51
The average daily cost (per person) in Athens is €154, while the average daily cost in Bogota is €51. 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 Athens and Bogota in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAthens €63Bogota €22
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAthens €126Bogota €44
Compare Hotels in Athens and Bogota
Looking for a hotel in Athens 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: Athens Hotel Prices and Bogota Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Athens €27Bogota €7.20
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Athens
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Athens:
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Airport Bus for Two€6.40
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Metro€1.50
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Metro€2.00
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Metro from Airport to City Center€8.00
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Taxi from Airport€35
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Athens
Also for Athens, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- VipTransfer From /To Athens Airport - Lavrio Port : $205
- Vip Transfer From/To Piraeus Port - Athens Airport: $269
- Vip Transfer From/To Athens Center - Lavrio Port: $269
- Vip Transfer From /To Athens Center - Athens Airport : $215
- VIP VAN Athens Airport Transfer 1 - 8 persons: $140
- VIP VAN Athens Airport Transfer 1 - 4 persons: $88
- VIP Ferry Ticket from Piraeus Port To Mykonos & Private Transfer included: $247
- VIP Ferry Ticket From Piraeus Port To Santorini & Private Transfer Included: $247
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service in Athens HTL-APT (ATH): $63
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service in Athens APT-HTL (ATH): $63
- Transfers and Guided Tours in all over Greece, sightseeing and Private hire!!: $92
- Transfer with minibus between Athens airport & Piraeus port: $185
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Bogota
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Bogota are as follows:
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Taxi from Airport€6.21
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Taxi Ride€0.32
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2 Bus Passes€0.73
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bogota
Also for Bogota, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Salt Cathedral and Nemocón Salt Mines + In & out Transfer + (8 hours): $242
- Private Visit to Zipaquira's Town & Salt Cathedral + In&Out Transfer + (6 hours): $176
- Bogotá to or from Villavieja or Tatacoa Desert Private Transfer: $167
- Bogota Airport (BOG) to Downtown - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $164
- Layover Bogotá Private Tour + Transfer in & Out (4 Hrs.) : $149
- Departure Private Transfer from Bogota City to Bogota Airport BOG in Minibus: $124
- Arrival Private Transfer Bogota Airport BOG to Bogota City by Business Car: $119
- Departure Private Transfer from Bogota City to Bogota Airport BOG in Minivan: $89
- Arrival Private Transfer from Bogota Airport BOG to Bogota City by Minivan: $89
- Downtown to Bogota Airport (BOG) - Departure Private Transfer: $82
- El Dorado International Airport (BOG) - Private Round trip transfer Bogota: $80
- Arrival Transfer from Bogota Airport BOG to Bogota by MiniSuv: $66
Is it cheaper to fly into Athens or Bogota?
Prices for flights to both Bogota and Athens 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 dayAthens €64Bogota €19
Typical Food Prices in Athens
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Athens:
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Ice cream€3.00
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Souvlaki€2.20
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Athens
For Athens, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Hard Rock Cafe Athens with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner: $24
- Greek Street Food Tour: $53
- Athens Street Food Tour: Explore City's Iconic Eateries: $54
- "A Night in Dinner and Music Under the Stars": $58
- Greek Spirits & Meze, Food Tour in Athens: $61
- Traditional Greek food tour in hidden spots: $62
- Street Food Tour - Sample the Food the Locals Love: $64
- Authentic Athens Food Tour: $64
- Street Food Tour with 7 Tastings: $64
- Light Lunch Tasting & Cooking Demo: $66
- 6-Course Greek Dinner on a Rooftop with Wine: $69
- 4 hours Greek Traditional Cooking Class Athens incl. drinks: $69
Typical Food Prices in Bogota
For Bogota, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Breakfast€1.29
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Hot Dog€0.75
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
- Peruvian cooking workshop: $26
- Street Food Tour in Bogotá with Tastings: $45
- Viejo Bogota Food Tour with 12+ Tastings: $49
- PALOQUEMAO MARKET FOOD TOUR. EXOTIC FRUIT. LOCAL SNACKS. /Min 2 pax: $55
- Bogotá Food Tour - La Candelaria: $61
- Bogota Food Tour: $115
- Private Street Food Tour in Candelaria Bogota: $129
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Athens €36Bogota €11
Tours and Activities in Athens
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Athens.
- Acropolis/Athens Highlights Private Evening Tour (5 hours) from Athens, Piraeus: $145
- Ancient Corinth Canal Epidavrous Nafplio Private Tour 8Hours: $190
- Apostle Paul's missionary journys in Athens Private Tour 4Hours: $140
- Athens Gems & Charms for the First Time Cruiser: $74
- Athens Tour from Piraeus Cruise Port including Acropolis Museum: $94
- Best of Athens & Ancient Corinth Full Day Private Tour 8h: $215
- DISCOVER ATHENS IN 6HRS Private Tour BEST INTRODUCTION-FOR FIRST TIME VISITORS : $215
- Essential Athens Highlights Half-Day Private Tour with Flexible Options: $274
- Full Day Tour in Athens with Lunch: $146
- Layover Private Tour in Athens: $242
- Mycenae Epidavrous Nafplio Full Day Private Tour From Athens 8 H: $189
- Mycenae, Epidaurus & Nafplio Full-Day V.R audio guided Tour: $29
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€1.08
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: $76
- *Private tour* to Guatavita sacred lagoon + Nemocon salt mine: $151
- 3 Hour Road Bike Shared Tour in Bogota: $120
- 3-Hour Walking Tour and Musical Picnic in the Heart of Ibague: $23
- 5-hour Tour through Bogotá during the stopover. Includes round-trip from airport: $160
- All-inclusive Monserrate experience : $69
- Alternative tour of Bogotá: gastronomic and cultural: $18
- Armed Conflict and Violence Tour in Bogotá, Colombia: $11
- Artisanal Tour in Bogotá, Colombia: $28
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAthens €23Bogota €11
Sample the Local Flavors in Athens
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Athens:
- Thursday & Friday Night Bar Crawl in Athens, Greece: $15
- Polykala Distillery showroom. A125 years of history along with liqueur tasting.: $15
- The NightCrawlers | Athens Bar Hopping | Pub Crawl: $17
- Liquer tasting in Polykala's Distillery Show Room in Athens: $17
- Athens Party Pub Crawl with Unlimited Drinks & Nightclub Access: $19
- Athens Party Pub Crawl with Unlimited Drinks & Club Access: $21
- Greek Wine Tasting: $23
- Small-Group Rooftop & Offbeat Night Gems Pub Crawl: $37
- Greek Wine Tasting Experience with a Sommelier: $42
- Organic and Vegan Indigenous Wine Tasting Private Experience: $43
- Athens Greek Wine Tasting with Expert Sommelier: $43
- Old Town Acropolis Wine Tasting: $52
Sample the Local Flavors in Bogota
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Bogota:
- Friday Night Bar Crawl in Bogotá, Colombia: $25
- Saturday Night Bar Crawl in Bogotá, Colombia: $25
- Pub Crawl Colombia - Bogotá Historic Center: $34
- Pub Crawl in Bogota - Ancient Brews : $103
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Athens and Bogota, we can see that Athens is more expensive. And not only is Bogota much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Athens is in Europe 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 Athens would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Athens 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 Athens Expensive? and Is Bogota Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Athens or Bogota?
Bogota has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Athens. When comparing the sizes of Athens 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 Athens or Bogota?
Athens 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 Athens or Bogota in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Athens and Bogota. Many visitors come to Athens in the summer for the city activities and the family-friendly experiences. Bogota attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In the summer, Athens is much warmer than Bogota. Typically, the summer temperatures in Athens in July average around 27°C (81°F), and Bogota averages at about 14°C (57°F).
In July, Athens usually receives less rain than Bogota. Athens gets 6 mm (0.2 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 JulyAthens 27°C (81°F)Bogota 14°C (57°F)
Should I visit Athens or Bogota in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Athens as well as Bogota. Most visitors come to Athens for the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area during these months. The warm climate attracts visitors to Bogota throughout the year.
In October, Athens is generally a little warmer than Bogota. Daily temperatures in Athens average around 19°C (67°F), and Bogota fluctuates around 14°C (57°F).
It's quite rainy in Bogota. Athens usually gets less rain in October than Bogota. Athens gets 48 mm (1.9 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 OctoberAthens 19°C (67°F)Bogota 14°C (57°F)
Should I visit Athens or Bogota in the Winter?
Both Bogota and Athens are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The winter months attract visitors to Athens because of the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine. Plenty of visitors come to Bogota because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
Athens is cooler than Bogota in the winter. The daily temperature in Athens averages around 10°C (51°F) in January, and Bogota fluctuates around 14°C (57°F).
In January, Athens usually receives more rain than Bogota. Athens gets 45 mm (1.8 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 JanuaryAthens 10°C (51°F)Bogota 14°C (57°F)
Should I visit Athens or Bogota in the Spring?
Both Bogota and Athens during the spring are popular places to visit. The activities around the city and the natural beauty are the main draw to Athens this time of year. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Bogota year-round.
In the spring, Athens is around the same temperature as Bogota. Typically, the spring temperatures in Athens in April average around 16°C (60°F), and Bogota averages at about 15°C (59°F).
Athens usually gets less rain in April than Bogota. Athens gets 25 mm (1 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 AprilAthens 16°C (60°F)Bogota 15°C (59°F)
Typical Weather for Bogota and Athens
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 10°C (51°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Feb | 11°C (51°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Mar | 12°C (54°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Apr | 16°C (60°F) | 25 mm (1 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| May | 20°C (68°F) | 14 mm (0.6 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Jun | 24°C (76°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Sep | 24°C (76°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Oct | 19°C (67°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Nov | 16°C (60°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Dec | 12°C (54°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
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