Which place is cheaper, Bogota or Bangkok?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
Jump to 
Should you visit Bangkok 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 Bangkok 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: Bangkok or Bogota?
Bangkok
Bangkok: a name synonymous with all things exotic. The vibrant and exciting capital of Thailand is not just a hub for Southeast Asia, but also a destination into itself. Known for an active nightlife and party scene, as well as great food, historic temples, and busy markets, Bangkok offers a diversity to entertain even the most experienced travelers.
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 Family-Friendly Tours to Thailand, The Best Wildlife Tours to Thailand, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Colombia, and The Best Adventure Tours to Colombia.
-
Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayBangkok $76Bogota $52
The average daily cost (per person) in Bangkok is $76, 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 Bangkok and Bogota in more detail.
Accommodation
-
Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBangkok $41Bogota $26
-
Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBangkok $82Bogota $52
Compare Hotels in Bangkok and Bogota
Looking for a hotel in Bangkok 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.
Kayak helps you find the best prices for hotels, flights, and rental cars for destinations around the world. Compare prices for multiple destinations when planning your next trip.
Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Bangkok Hotel Prices and Bogota Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
-
Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Bangkok $5.74Bogota $8.61
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Bangkok
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Bangkok are as follows:
-
Tuk Tuk to bus station$2.17
-
Skytrain Ticket$4.35
-
Chao Phraya River Express Ticket$0.87
-
Ferry Ride$0.71
-
Taxi From Airport$6.79
-
Short Taxi Ride$2.45
-
Boat Taxi$1.36
-
Trains to airport$4.35
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bangkok
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Bangkok:
- Tuk-tuk tour Bangkok by Night with Chinatown meal and hotel transfers: $55
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service in Hua Hin APT-HTL (BKK): $71
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service in Bangkok HTL- APT(BKK): $14
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service in Bangkok APT-HTL (BKK): $17
- Transfer from Don Mueang Airport (DMK) to Rayong Province: $85
- Transfer from Don Mueang Airport (DMK) to Koh Chang: $130
- Transfer from Don Mueang Airport (DMK) to HuaHin: $74
- Transfer from Bangkok Airport to Pattaya: $53
- Transfer from Bangkok Airport to Hua Hin: $68
- Transfer from Bangkok Airport to Bangkok Hotel by Deluxe Vehicle: $135
- Transfer from Bangkok Airport to Ayutthaya: $45
- Transfer from Bangkok Airport to Aranyaprathet: $153
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Bogota
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Bogota are as follows:
-
Taxi from Airport$7.42
-
Taxi Ride$0.39
-
2 Bus Passes$0.87
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bogota
Also for Bogota, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Andres Carne de Res Chia • Premium Private Transfer: $39
- Arrival Private Transfer Bogota Airport BOG to Bogota City in a Luxury Van: $134
- Arrival Private Transfer from Bogota Airport BOG to Bogota City by Minibus: $124
- Bogotá Graffiti Bike Tour - No Transfers: $80
- Bogotá Private Luxury Transfer - Airport Pick Up or Drop Off - SUV Mercedes Benz: $97
- Bogotá to or from Barichara or San Gil Private Transfer: $167
- Bogotá to or from Villa de Leyva Private Transfer: $80
- Bogota Airport BOG to Downtown Hotels Arrival Private Transfer: $24
- Bogota Airport BOG to Downtown Hotels Round Trip Private Transfer: $48
- Departure Private Transfer Bogota City to Bogota Airport BOG in Luxury Van: $134
- El Dorado International Airport (BOG) - Private Round trip transfer Bogota: $80
- Premium Private Transfer from El Dorado Airport to Bogota Hotels: $21
Is it cheaper to fly into Bangkok or Bogota?
Prices for flights to both Bogota and Bangkok 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
-
Food Meals for one dayBangkok $18Bogota $13
Typical Food Prices in Bangkok
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Bangkok:
-
Dinner at Hard Rock Cafe (for Two)$24
-
Casual Lunch of Prawns (for Two)$5.43
-
2 Rotis (Bread)$1.22
-
Mango & Sticky Rice$0.82
-
Lunch at KFC (for Two)$5.43
-
Pad Thai$1.90
-
Airport Lunch for 2$15
-
Lunch for 2$20
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Bangkok
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Bangkok.
- Bangkok Food Tour and Sightseeing with Tuktuk: $16
- White Orchid Chao Phraya Dinner Cruise: $19
- Chao Phraya Princess Dinner Cruise Ticket: $20
- Baiyoke Observation Deck with Lunch/Dinner Buffet: $21
- River Dinner Cruise on the Chao Phraya Princess: $23
- Meridian Sunset Dinner Cruise - Floating Paradise From ICONSIAM Bangkok: $23
- Calypso Cabaret Show with Thai Set Dinner: $25
- 2-Hour Dinner Cruise on the Chao Phraya Princess: $26
- Chao Phraya Buffet Dinner Viva Alangka Cruise: $27
- Viva Alangka Chao Phraya Dinner Cruise: $27
- Alangka Luxury Buffet Dinner Cruise With Live Music: $27
- Riverside Dinner Buffet Cruise On Chao Phraya: $27
Typical Food Prices in Bogota
For Bogota, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
-
Breakfast$1.54
-
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
-
Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Bangkok $16Bogota $13
Typical Entertainment Prices in Bangkok
Here are a few typical costs in Bangkok for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
-
Movie Ticket$4.35
-
Grand Palace Entrance Ticket$9.51
-
Wat Pho (Reclining Buddha) Ticket$1.36
-
Dusit Zoo Entrance Fee (for Two)$5.43
-
Club Cover Charge$10
-
Thai Boxing Tickets (for Two)$65
-
Fish Pedicure$4.08
-
Wat Pho entrance ticket$2.72
-
Siriraj Museum (2)$11
Tours and Activities in Bangkok
Here are a few actual costs in Bangkok for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Ayutthaya Historic Park Group Tour from Bangkok: $65
- Ayutthaya Historic Park Tour Group Tour from Bangkok: $55
- Ayutthaya Historic Park Tour Group Tour from Bangkok: $55
- Bangkok 5 Hour Cultural & Temples Tour Private: $82
- Full-Day Erawan Waterfall and River Kwai Private Guided Tour: $150
- Maeklong Railway & Floating Market Tour (Private & All-Inclusive): $146
- Private Customized Bangkok Tour With Driver : $50
- Sunset Sail, Glittering Temspls at Afternoon Ayutthaya Tours : $59
- Tuk-Tuk Tour Bangkok By Night With Chinatown Street: $64
- 1 Hour Axe Throwing Experience : $17
- 10 Hours Private Tour Ayuttaya: $113
- 2-Day River Kwai Experience from Bangkok: $224
Typical Entertainment Prices in Bogota
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Bogota's activities, tours, and tickets:
-
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
-
Alcohol Drinks for one dayBangkok $5.95Bogota $14
Typical Alcohol Prices in Bangkok
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Bangkok are as follows:
-
Beer$1.09
Sample the Local Flavors in Bangkok
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Bangkok:
- Pub Crawl and Club Night With Shots & VIP Entrance: $22
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 Bangkok and Bogota, we can see that Bangkok is more expensive. And not only is Bogota much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Bangkok 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 Bangkok would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Bangkok 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 Bangkok Expensive? and Is Bogota Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Bangkok or Bogota?
Bogota has a larger population, and is about 39% larger than the population of Bangkok. When comparing the sizes of Bangkok 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 Bangkok 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 Bangkok or Bogota in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Bangkok as well as Bogota. Bangkok attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Bogota throughout the year.
Bangkok receives a lot of rain in the summer. Bangkok usually gets more rain in July than Bogota. Bangkok gets 155 mm (6.1 in) of rain, while Bogota receives 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
Bangkok is much warmer than Bogota in the summer. The daily temperature in Bangkok averages around 29°C (84°F) in July, and Bogota fluctuates around 14°C (57°F).
-
Summer Average Temperatures JulyBangkok 29°C (84°F)Bogota 14°C (57°F)
Should I visit Bangkok or Bogota in the Autumn?
Both Bogota and Bangkok are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Bangkok 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 Bangkok is November to February. The rainy season in Bangkok is May to October. It rains a lot this time of the year in Bogota. It's quite rainy in Bangkok. In October, Bangkok usually receives more rain than Bogota. Bangkok gets 242 mm (9.5 in) of rain, while Bogota receives 110 mm (4.3 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
In the autumn, Bangkok is much warmer than Bogota. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Bangkok in October average around 28°C (83°F), and Bogota averages at about 14°C (57°F).
-
Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberBangkok 28°C (83°F)Bogota 14°C (57°F)
Should I visit Bangkok or Bogota in the Winter?
Both Bogota and Bangkok during the winter are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Bangkok because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Bogota year-round.
November to February is the dry season in Bangkok. Bangkok usually gets less rain in January than Bogota. Bangkok gets 9 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Bogota receives 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
In January, Bangkok is generally much warmer than Bogota. Daily temperatures in Bangkok average around 27°C (80°F), and Bogota fluctuates around 14°C (57°F).
-
Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryBangkok 27°C (80°F)Bogota 14°C (57°F)
Should I visit Bangkok or Bogota in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Bangkok and Bogota. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Bangkok year-round. Bogota attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Also, May to October is the rainy season in Bangkok. In April, Bangkok usually receives less rain than Bogota. Bangkok gets 65 mm (2.6 in) of rain, while Bogota receives 90 mm (3.5 in) of rain each month for the spring.
Bangkok is much warmer than Bogota in the spring. The daily temperature in Bangkok averages around 31°C (87°F) in April, and Bogota fluctuates around 15°C (59°F).
-
Spring Average Temperatures AprilBangkok 31°C (87°F)Bogota 15°C (59°F)
Typical Weather for Bogota and Bangkok
| Bangkok | Bogota | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 27°C (80°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Feb | 28°C (82°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Mar | 29°C (85°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Apr | 31°C (87°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| May | 30°C (86°F) | 220 mm (8.7 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Jun | 29°C (85°F) | 149 mm (5.9 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Jul | 29°C (84°F) | 155 mm (6.1 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Aug | 29°C (84°F) | 197 mm (7.8 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Sep | 28°C (83°F) | 344 mm (13.5 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Oct | 28°C (83°F) | 242 mm (9.5 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Nov | 27°C (81°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Dec | 26°C (79°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.