Which place is cheaper, Bogota or Bali?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Bali or Bogota?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Bali and Bogota can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Bali or Bogota?
Bali
Known as the "Island of the Gods," it's not difficult to see why the Gods would want to set up shop in Bali. With a beautifully diverse landscape of hills, mountains, coastlines, beaches, vibrant rice fields and volcanic hillsides, you'll easily go into sensory overload.
Bali is home to 4 million people who all hold true to a deeply spiritual and unique culture. With champion surfing, world class resorts and challenging hiking trails, this Indonesian island accommodates travelers from every walk of life. It's often called, "paradise on earth, " and no one disagrees.
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 Romantic Tours for Couples in Indonesia, The Best Budget Tours to Indonesia, 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 dayBali $74Bogota $52
The average daily cost (per person) in Bali is $74, 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 Bali and Bogota in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBali $42Bogota $26
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBali $84Bogota $52
Compare Hotels in Bali and Bogota
Looking for a hotel in Bali 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: Bali Hotel Prices and Bogota Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Bali $9.12Bogota $8.61
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Bali
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Bali:
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Motorbike Rental$3.13
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bali
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Bali:
- West Beach Nusa Penida Tour with Speedboat Transfer from Sanur: $99
- Unforgettable Batur Volcano Hiking With Private Transfer: $85
- Ubud: Sky Bike and Jungle Swing Experience with Transfer: $64
- Sanur Bali to/from Lembongan: Speedboat Transfer: $16
- Private transfer: Nusa Dua to Bali Airport (DPS): $15
- Private Arrival Transfer: Denpasar International Airport to Nusa Dua Area: $15
- Private Airport Transfer and Others: $35
- Parasailing Adventure In Bali Including Return Transfer: $46
- Nusa Dua Departure transfer to Bali Airport International (DPS): $13
- Ngurah Rai Bali Airport Private Transfer: $16
- Mount Batur Sunrise 4WD Jeep With Transfer : $16
- Horse Riding on the Black Sand Beach and Free Hotel Transfers: $74
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:
- Private Transfer from the Airport to Hotels in Bogota: $12
- Private Arrival or Departure Transfer: El Dorado Airport (One Way): $13
- Transfer from El Dorado Airport to Hotels in Bogota (one way): $15
- Transfer in private SUV from Bogota City - Bogota Airport (BOG): $18
- Private Bogota airport pick up transfer service: $20
- Private Transfer El Dorado Airport to Hotels in Bogotá: $20
- Premium Private Transfer from El Dorado Airport to Bogota Hotels: $21
- Bogota Airport BOG to Downtown Hotels Arrival Private Transfer: $24
- Private Arrival Transfer : From Airport to Bogotá Hotels : $31
- Private Transfer from Bogotá-El Dorado (BOG) Airport to Bogotá City: $33
- Andres Carne de Res Chia • Premium Private Transfer: $39
- Salt Cathedral Zipaquira • Premium Private Transfer: $39
Is it cheaper to fly into Bali or Bogota?
Prices for flights to both Bogota and Bali 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 dayBali $21Bogota $13
Typical Food Prices in Bali
Some typical examples of dining costs in Bali are as follows:
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Coffee$1.25
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Lunch for Two$14
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Bali Cafe for Two$27
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Lunch for Two$8.14
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Lunch for 2$9.02
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Dinner for 2$9.89
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Bali
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Bali.
- Best Romantic Seafood Dinner at Jimbaran Beach Sunset : $29
- Romantic Seafood Dinner under sunset in the Beach: $29
- Uluwatu Temple Kecak And Dinner Half Day Private Guided Tour: $30
- Private Tour Uluwatu Sunset Kecak Dance and Dinner at Jimbaran: $31
- Bali Sunset and Dinner: Uluwatu, Tanah Lot and Jimbaran: $32
- From Ubud: Balinese Cooking Class at an Organic Farm: $33
- Pirate Dinner Cruise with Shows, Games, and Music: $33
- From Ubud: Authentic Cooking Class in a Local Village: $35
- Seminyak: Balinese Cooking Class & Market Tour: $45
- Bali Private tour Beach,Traditional dance, Uluwatu Temple, Sunset, Dinner: $45
- Spice Garden, Jamu & Cooking Class in Bali Village: $45
- Bali Street Food Tour: $45
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.Bali $11Bogota $13
Typical Entertainment Prices in Bali
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Bali are as follows:
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Spa for Two$54
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Snorkelling Trip$13
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Cooking School$28
Tours and Activities in Bali
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Bali are as follows:
- ATV Rafting Jungle Swing Private Guided Tour : $63
- Bali Telaga Waja White Water Rafting Adventure : $47
- Lembongan Snorkeling and Island Tour: $80
- Nusa Penida Snorkeling Adventure (Private & All-Inclusive): $129
- Private Tour Bali Bird Park And Ubud Tour: $110
- Sightseeing to Ulundanu temple, banyumala waterfall & Tanah lot: $57
- White Water Rafting Adventure at Telaga Waja River : $43
- (BCR Rafting) Rafting Adventure in Telaga Waja River 18km: $55
- 2 Day Tours Ubud Art Village, Dance And Other Tourist Attractions: $186
- 2 Days Private Tours : Watersport And Uluwatu Temple: $124
- 3-Days Lombok,Gili island Tour Hopping around departure from Bali island: $300
- 30 minutes tandem Paragliding tours in Bali with free photo/video: $185
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:
- Party Tour: 6 nightclubs, Disco-Truck, After Party, 2 openbars: $2.95
- Colonial Bogotá: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of La Candelaria: $5.99
- Self-Guided Audio Tour - El Dorado Expedition, Part I : $6.99
- Self-Guided Audio Tour - El Dorado Expedition, Part II: $6.99
- Monserrate Regular Tickets: $11
- Bike Tour in La Candelaria Bogotá: $12
- Graffiti Tour: a fascinating walk through a street art City: $13
- Graffiti Tour in La Candelaria Bogotá: $13
- Tour of the Colombian Armed Conflict: war, drug trafficking and peace: $13
- Walking Tour in La Candelaria Bogotá: $14
- Alternative tour of Bogotá: gastronomic and cultural: $19
- Bike Tour through Bogotá: $19
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBali $3.23Bogota $14
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 Bali and Bogota, we can see that Bali is more expensive. And not only is Bogota much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Bali is in Asia 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 Bali would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Bali 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 Bali Expensive? and Is Bogota Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Bali or Bogota?
Bogota has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Bali. When comparing the sizes of Bali 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 Bali or Bogota?
Both destinations experience a warmer climate most of the year. Instead of summer and winter seasons, they usually have a rainy season and a dry season. Although in the rainy season, it doesn't necessarily rain every day.
Should I visit Bali or Bogota in the Summer?
Both Bogota and Bali during the summer are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Bali because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Bogota year-round.
April to September is the dry season in Bali. Bali usually gets around the same amount of rain in July as Bogota. Bali gets 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Bogota receives 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
In July, Bali is generally much warmer than Bogota. Daily temperatures in Bali average around 27°C (81°F), and Bogota fluctuates around 14°C (57°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyBali 27°C (81°F)Bogota 14°C (57°F)
Should I visit Bali or Bogota in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Bali and Bogota. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Bali year-round. Bogota attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Also, October to March is the rainy season in Bali. Bogota receives a lot of rain in the autumn. In October, Bali usually receives less rain than Bogota. Bali gets 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Bogota receives 110 mm (4.3 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
Bali is much warmer than Bogota in the autumn. The daily temperature in Bali averages around 27°C (81°F) in October, and Bogota fluctuates around 14°C (57°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberBali 27°C (81°F)Bogota 14°C (57°F)
Should I visit Bali or Bogota in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Bali as well as Bogota. Bali attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Bogota throughout the year.
October to March in Bali is the rainy season. Bali usually gets more rain in January than Bogota. Bali gets 90 mm (3.5 in) of rain, while Bogota receives 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
In the winter, Bali is much warmer than Bogota. Typically, the winter temperatures in Bali in January average around 26°C (79°F), and Bogota averages at about 14°C (57°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryBali 26°C (79°F)Bogota 14°C (57°F)
Should I visit Bali or Bogota in the Spring?
Both Bogota and Bali are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Bali throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to Bogota because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
The dry season in Bali is April to September. In April, Bali usually receives less rain than Bogota. Bali gets 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain, while Bogota receives 90 mm (3.5 in) of rain each month for the spring.
In April, Bali is generally much warmer than Bogota. Daily temperatures in Bali average around 27°C (81°F), and Bogota fluctuates around 15°C (59°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilBali 27°C (81°F)Bogota 15°C (59°F)
Typical Weather for Bogota and Bali
| Bali | Bogota | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 26°C (79°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Feb | 26°C (79°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Mar | 27°C (81°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Apr | 27°C (81°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| May | 28°C (82°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Jun | 27°C (81°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Sep | 27°C (81°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Oct | 27°C (81°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Nov | 27°C (81°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Dec | 27°C (81°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
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