Which place is cheaper, Bogota or Belfast?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Belfast or Bogota?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Belfast or Bogota, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Where Should I go: Belfast or Bogota?
Belfast
Belfast is the capital of Northern Ireland and the second largest city on the island of Ireland after Dublin. It has a population of about 270,000 and almost 500,000 in the metropolitan area. It's located on the mouth of the River Lagan and is set between many low hills that rise up around it.
One of the most famous, and tragic times in Belfast's history is referred to as "The Troubles." During this time, between 1969 and 1997, there were many bomb and gun attacks throughout the city. This left many areas as essentially no-go zones. Neighborhoods became completely lawless do to the lack of security and the damage is still visible today in some areas. In 1998 the Good Friday Agreement was signed and much of the politically motivated violence ended. The city actually received praise recently as the safest city in the UK based on crime rate. Tourism is growing and many visitors enjoy seeing this less popular travel destination. The city has a lot of character and will give you an interesting take on Irish and British history.
Belfast has a temperate climate and temperature and precipitation have little variation throughout the year. The climate is influenced by the warming effects of the Gulf Stream, making it warmer than many cities that are found at the same latitude. Rain is common with precipitation falling an average of 157 days a year. Snow is much less common, although it does happen about ten days a year. The warmest days during the summer may reach a temperature around 25 degrees Celsius and the coldest days have lows that drop just below freezing.
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 Budget Tours to United Kingdom, The Best Tours for Seniors to United Kingdom, 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 dayBelfast £133Bogota £41
The average daily cost (per person) in Belfast is £133, while the average daily cost in Bogota is £41. 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 Belfast and Bogota in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBelfast £68Bogota £20
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBelfast £136Bogota £40
Compare Hotels in Belfast and Bogota
Looking for a hotel in Belfast 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: Belfast Hotel Prices and Bogota Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Belfast £14Bogota £6.77
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Belfast
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Belfast:
- Private Transfer from Dundonald to Belfast Airport (BFS): $94
- Private Transfer from Carryduff to Belfast Airport (BFS): $94
- Private Transfer from Belfast City to Belfast Airport (BFS): $84
- Private Transfer from Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Whiterock: $62
- Private Transfer from Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Warrenpoint: $135
- Private Transfer from Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Tynan: $147
- Private Transfer from Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Trillick : $202
- Private Transfer from Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Tandragee: $122
- Private Transfer from Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Strangford: $110
- Private Transfer from Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Strabane : $227
- Private Transfer from Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Stewartstown : $151
- Private Transfer from Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Rosslea: $214
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Bogota
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Bogota are as follows:
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Taxi from Airport£5.83
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Taxi Ride£0.30
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2 Bus Passes£0.69
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 Belfast or Bogota?
Prices for flights to both Bogota and Belfast 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 dayBelfast £51Bogota £10
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Belfast
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Belfast.
- Guided Craft Beer and Street Food Tour: $82
- Belfast Walking Food Tour With Secret Food Tours: $108
Typical Food Prices in Bogota
For Bogota, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Breakfast£1.21
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Hot Dog£0.71
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.Belfast £18Bogota £10
Typical Entertainment Prices in Belfast
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Belfast are as follows:
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Movie Tickets£8.00
Tours and Activities in Belfast
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Belfast are as follows:
- Belfast A Music and StreetArt Experience. Small Gr Walking Tour : $25
- Belfast The Troubles cab tour Adventure 2hrs personal guide : $113
- Historical Private Tour in Belfast : $76
- (Small Group) Shore Tour from Giant's Causeway and Belfast Day Trip: $147
- 2 hour Private Political History & Murals Tour Belfast: $70
- 2 hours Belfast Original Drivers The Troubles Black Taxi Tour: $93
- 3 Hour extended Murals Tour: $102
- 4 Hours Private Guided Belfast City Tour: $254
- A History of Terror - Belfast City Centre Walking Tour : $28
- Antrim Coast Carrickfergus and Gobbins Cliff Experience: $439
- Award winners Express 2 hrs Black Taxi tours and Mural Taxi Tour: $159
- Belfast Famous Black taxi political mural peace wall tour 2 hour: $126
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£1.01
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 dayBelfast £7.86Bogota £11
Sample the Local Flavors in Belfast
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Belfast:
- Pub Crawl and Bar Walking Tour with Two Drinks: $15
- Explore & Taste: Distillery Tour at Titanic Distillers: $32
- Belfast Giant's Causeway and Titanic Distillery Whiskey Tour: $69
- VIP Skip-the Line Titanic Museum and Distillery Tasting Tour: $119
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 Belfast and Bogota, we can see that Belfast is more expensive. And not only is Bogota much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Belfast 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 Belfast would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Belfast 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 Belfast Expensive? and Is Bogota Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Belfast or Bogota?
Bogota has a larger population, and is about 30 times larger than the population of Belfast. When comparing the sizes of Belfast 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 Belfast or Bogota?
Belfast 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 Belfast or Bogota in the Summer?
Both Bogota and Belfast during the summer are popular places to visit. The summer months attract visitors to Belfast because of the city activities and the family-friendly experiences. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Bogota year-round.
Belfast is around the same temperature as Bogota in the summer. The daily temperature in Belfast averages around 15°C (59°F) in July, and Bogota fluctuates around 14°C (57°F).
Belfast usually gets more rain in July than Bogota. Belfast gets 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain, while Bogota receives 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyBelfast 15°C (59°F)Bogota 14°C (57°F)
Should I visit Belfast or Bogota in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Belfast and Bogota. The city's sights and attractions and the shopping scene are the main draw to Belfast this time of year. Bogota attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In the autumn, Belfast is much colder than Bogota. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Belfast in October average around 9°C (48°F), and Bogota averages at about 14°C (57°F).
Bogota receives a lot of rain in the autumn. In October, Belfast usually receives less rain than Bogota. Belfast gets 90 mm (3.5 in) of rain, while Bogota receives 110 mm (4.3 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberBelfast 9°C (48°F)Bogota 14°C (57°F)
Should I visit Belfast or Bogota in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Belfast as well as Bogota. Many travelers come to Belfast for the shopping scene and the cuisine. The warm climate attracts visitors to Bogota throughout the year.
Be prepared for some very cold days in Belfast. In January, Belfast is generally much colder than Bogota. Daily temperatures in Belfast average around 4°C (39°F), and Bogota fluctuates around 14°C (57°F).
Belfast usually gets more rain in January than Bogota. Belfast gets 80 mm (3.1 in) of rain, while Bogota receives 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryBelfast 4°C (39°F)Bogota 14°C (57°F)
Should I visit Belfast or Bogota in the Spring?
Both Bogota and Belfast are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Many visitors come to Belfast in the spring for the activities around the city. Plenty of visitors come to Bogota because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
Belfast is much colder than Bogota in the spring. The daily temperature in Belfast averages around 8°C (46°F) in April, and Bogota fluctuates around 15°C (59°F).
In April, Belfast usually receives less rain than Bogota. Belfast gets 50 mm (2 in) of rain, while Bogota receives 90 mm (3.5 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilBelfast 8°C (46°F)Bogota 15°C (59°F)
Typical Weather for Bogota and Belfast
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 4°C (39°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Feb | 4°C (39°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Mar | 6°C (43°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Apr | 8°C (46°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| May | 11°C (52°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Jun | 13°C (55°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Jul | 15°C (59°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Aug | 15°C (59°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Sep | 12°C (54°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Oct | 9°C (48°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Nov | 7°C (45°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Dec | 5°C (41°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
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