Which place is cheaper, Cartagena or Berlin?
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 Berlin or Cartagena?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Berlin or Cartagena, 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: Berlin or Cartagena?
Berlin
Berlin is the capital and largest city in Germany. As such, travelers can expect typical European prices for everything from hotels to food to sights and attractions. While it's possible to experience this city on a cheaper budget, don't expect to get much without paying a decent amount.
With a population of about 4.5 million, Berlin is a very international city that is well known for its high level of tolerance, an eclectic nightlife, an artistic vibe and many historical sights. There are museums, palaces and landmarks spread throughout the city. Despite having a significant amount of damage during the last few years of World War II, Berlin has been rebuilt with an interesting diversity of architecture styles. This is particularly true after the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989. Architecture in the city represents many different historical periods ranging from medieval buildings through modern, glass structures.
Cartagena
The capital of the Bolivar Department of Colombia, Cartagena is one of the most visited cities in the country. It sits on Colombia's northern coast by the Caribbean Sea. It's a port city with a population of almost 900,000, making it the fifth largest city in Colombia. The city has a rich history and was the first Spanish colony on the American continent. It was also one of the first sanctuaries for freed African slaves in the Americas.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Coach Bus Tours in Germany, The Best Adventure Tours to Germany, The Best Adventure Tours to Colombia, and The Best Eco Tours in Colombia.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayBerlin €175Cartagena €44
The average daily cost (per person) in Berlin is €175, while the average daily cost in Cartagena is €44. 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 Berlin and Cartagena in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBerlin €64Cartagena €22
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBerlin €128Cartagena €44
Compare Hotels in Berlin and Cartagena
Looking for a hotel in Berlin or Cartagena? 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: Berlin Hotel Prices and Cartagena Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Berlin €18Cartagena €6.07
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Berlin
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Berlin:
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Short Trip Metro Ticket€1.40
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Bahn Ticket€3.00
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Short Taxi Ride€20
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Berlin
Also for Berlin, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer from Berlin to Dresden with 2 Hours of Sightseeing: $298
- Airport TRANSFER Minivan Driver and Guide with Orientation Tour: $115
- Arrival Private Transfer from Berlin Airport BER to Berlin City by Luxury Van: $158
- Arrival Private Transfer from Berlin Airport BER to Berlin City in Business Car: $152
- Arrival Private Transfer from Brandenburg Airport BER to Berlin in Luxury Car: $158
- Arrival Transfer from Berlin Train Station to Berlin by Sedan: $81
- Arrival Transfer: Berlin Airport BER to Berlin in Business Car: $108
- Arrival Transfer: Berlin Airport BER to Berlin in Luxury Van: $118
- Berlin Airport (BER) to Berlin - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $156
- Berlin Airport (SXF) to Berlin - Arrival Private Transfer : $114
- Berlin Airport (SXF) to Berlin - Round-Trip Private Transfer : $229
- Berlin City Departure Private Transfer to Berlin Train Station in Business Car: $81
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Cartagena
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Cartagena:
- Cartagena to Santa Marta Private Transfer Service: $268
- Cartagena Tour Privado x5 horas con Transfers: $251
- Cartagena to Santa Marta (or vice versa) Private Transfer : $232
- Private Transfer from Cartagena hotels to Santa Marta Cruise Port: $211
- Private Transfer from Santa Marta Cruise Port to Cartagena hotels: $201
- Private Transfer from Santa Marta Port to Cartagena Airport (CTG): $201
- Cartagena Tour Privado x3 horas con Transfers: $180
- Cartagena to or from Minca Private Transfer: $176
- Cartagena to or from Tayrona Park Private Transfer: $171
- 20. Transfer Rafael N. Airport-HOTEL LAS ISLAS-CALABLANCA: $167
- Cartagena to or from Minca Private Transfer: $163
- 18.Transfer (Rafael N-Hotel Decameron Baru Airport) or vice versa: $156
Is it cheaper to fly into Berlin or Cartagena?
Prices for flights to both Cartagena and Berlin 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 dayBerlin €90Cartagena €14
Typical Food Prices in Berlin
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Berlin:
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Sandwich and Coffee To Go€5.00
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Turkish Sandwich€2.00
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Currywurst€2.00
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2 Pho Noodles€9.00
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Restaurant Dinner and Beers (for 2)€60
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Mauer Park (2)€11
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Coffees at Impala€7.80
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Berlin
For Berlin, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- English Comedy Ticket including Pizza in Berlin Mitte: $19
- English Comedy Showcase Including Pizza in Berlin Mitte: $30
- Hard Rock Cafe Berlin with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner: $31
- Hard Rock Cafe Berlin With Set Lunch or Dinner : $37
- Mitte Culinary Food Tour: $50
- Berlin Mitte kulinarisch – Die Food Tour: $50
- Evening Yacht Cruise with Aperitif & Dinner Upgrade: $55
- Guided Street Food Tour with Tastings: $71
- Dinner Cruise on the Spree with Prosecco: $88
- Berlin 3-Course Dinner Cruise: $89
- 3-Hour Secret Food Tour: $105
- Berlin Food Walking Tour With Secret Food Tours: $106
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Cartagena
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Cartagena.
- Street food tour Cartagena: $30
- Cooking Class In A Real Restaurant At Old City: $38
- Street food tour Cartagena: $40
- Food Tour, History & Coffee Experience: $40
- Local Flavors Food Tour with Native Chef: $42
- Guided Street Food Tour with Tastings: $43
- Street Food Tour in Cartagena: $44
- Cruise by the Bay with Dinner and Wine: $55
- Private Dinner at a Local Chef's House in Cartagena: $56
- Fenix Beach Island Dinner: $60
- White night boat tour with dinner and open bar: $61
- 2 hours Sibarita Express Dinner: $63
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Berlin €22Cartagena €17
Typical Entertainment Prices in Berlin
For Berlin, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Berlin Zoo (2)€20
Tours and Activities in Berlin
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Berlin.
- Historic Jewish walking tour through the city center: $0.85
- Rude Bastards Tour of Berlin: $3.39
- Rude Bastards tour of Medieval Berlin: $3.39
- Self Guided Tours Berlin With 100 Captivating Audio Stories: $3.43
- Berlin Highlights Walking Tour: $4.59
- Berlin's Museum Island: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $5.00
- Berlin World War II and Cold War Self Guided Tour via Mobile App: $5.04
- Berlin Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self Guided Tour: $6.15
- Discover the Berlin Wall During Cold War Self-Guided Tour: $6.75
- Jewish Museum Highlights Tour: $6.78
- Nature Bobsled Run Ticket: $7.34
- Berlin Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self-Guided Tour: $7.45
Tours and Activities in Cartagena
Here are a few actual costs in Cartagena for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Guided Tour in Turbaco and the Botanical Garden with Lunch: $95
- Palenque Native Guide, free entrance tickets, dance show & lunch: $110
- Palmarito Tour with Private Beach, Pools and Full Food: $65
- Playa Morena Beach Club Whith Lunch And Walking tour of fort San Fernando: $39
- Shore excursion Accessible sightseeing tour : $170
- 2 hrs Tour in Cartagena Bay with Sunset View: $25
- 2-Hour Tour of Getsemani Color and Art: $65
- 2-hour tour in Cartagena Sunset View in party boat: $20
- 3 Hour Panoramic tour for cruise ship passengers: $61
- 3 Hours Private Cartagena’s Tour: $115
- 3 Rosario Islands: A tour of the best islands in Cartagena: $135
- 4 Hour Volcan de Lodo Private Tour: $88
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBerlin €16Cartagena €7.45
Typical Alcohol Prices in Berlin
Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Berlin from other travelers:
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Drinks at a Show€14
Sample the Local Flavors in Berlin
Also in Berlin, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Ludwig's Original Pub Crawl with VIP Club Entry: $18
- Berlin Pub Crawl: $19
- Brewery tour with craft beer tasting in Brauhaus Neulich: $19
- Cirque du Burlesque Berlin Show Ticket: $20
- Berliner Berg Brewery Tour with Beer Tasting: $20
- Pub Crawl with Shots and VIP Club Entry: $23
- Vagabund Brauerei Beer Tasting & Guided Brewery Tour: $25
- Original Pub Crawl Berlin: $28
- Wine on Canvas - Paint Workshop and Wine Tasting: $45
- Beer hike in Berlin Experience brewery and craft beer: $63
- Showgirls of Burlesque Show: $73
- New Year’s Eve Pub Crawl with Open Bar in Berlin: $102
Sample the Local Flavors in Cartagena
Also in Cartagena, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Pub Crawl with Dancing Lessons and Free Shots: $18
- Thursday Night Bar Crawl in Cartagena, Colombia: $20
- Getsemaní Pub Crawl with Shots and Dance Class: $22
- Cartagena Pub Crawl: Let's Party & Matching in Getsemaní: $23
- Saturday Night Bar Crawl in Cartagena, Colombia: $25
- Pub Crawl Nightlife in Cartagena : $60
- Nightlife Pub crawl in Cartagena: $61
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Berlin and Cartagena, we can see that Berlin is more expensive. And not only is Cartagena much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Berlin is in Europe and Cartagena 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 Cartagena would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Cartagena 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 Berlin would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Berlin than you might in Cartagena.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Berlin Expensive? and Is Cartagena Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Berlin or Cartagena?
Berlin has a larger population, and is about 4 times larger than the population of Cartagena. When comparing the sizes of Berlin and Cartagena, 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 Berlin or Cartagena?
Berlin has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Cartagena experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Berlin or Cartagena in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Berlin as well as Cartagena. Most visitors come to Berlin for the city activities, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences during these months. The warm climate attracts visitors to Cartagena throughout the year.
Berlin is much colder than Cartagena in the summer. The daily temperature in Berlin averages around 19°C (66°F) in July, and Cartagena fluctuates around 29°C (84°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Cartagena. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Berlin this time of the year. In the summer, Berlin often gets more sunshine than Cartagena. Berlin gets 227 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Cartagena receives 207 hours of full sun.
Berlin usually gets less rain in July than Cartagena. Berlin gets 50 mm (2 in) of rain, while Cartagena receives 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyBerlin 19°C (66°F)Cartagena 29°C (84°F)
Should I visit Berlin or Cartagena in the Autumn?
Both Cartagena and Berlin are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. The autumn months attract visitors to Berlin because of the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the music scene. Plenty of visitors come to Cartagena because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In the autumn, Berlin is much colder than Cartagena. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Berlin in October average around 10°C (50°F), and Cartagena averages at about 27°C (81°F).
Berlin usually receives less sunshine than Cartagena during autumn. Berlin gets 106 hours of sunny skies, while Cartagena receives 175 hours of full sun in the autumn.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Cartagena. In October, Berlin usually receives less rain than Cartagena. Berlin gets 35 mm (1.4 in) of rain, while Cartagena receives 150 mm (5.9 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberBerlin 10°C (50°F)Cartagena 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Berlin or Cartagena in the Winter?
Both Cartagena and Berlin during the winter are popular places to visit. The museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine are the main draw to Berlin this time of year. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Cartagena year-round.
It's quite cold in Berlin in the winter. In January, Berlin is generally much colder than Cartagena. Daily temperatures in Berlin average around -0°C (31°F), and Cartagena fluctuates around 27°C (81°F).
In Cartagena, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the winter, Berlin often gets less sunshine than Cartagena. Berlin gets 42 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Cartagena receives 278 hours of full sun.
Berlin usually gets more rain in January than Cartagena. Berlin gets 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Cartagena receives 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryBerlin -0°C (31°F)Cartagena 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Berlin or Cartagena in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Berlin and Cartagena. Many travelers come to Berlin for the activities around the city. Cartagena attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Berlin is much colder than Cartagena in the spring. The daily temperature in Berlin averages around 9°C (47°F) in April, and Cartagena fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Cartagena this time of the year. Berlin usually receives less sunshine than Cartagena during spring. Berlin gets 160 hours of sunny skies, while Cartagena receives 209 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Berlin usually receives more rain than Cartagena. Berlin gets 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Cartagena receives 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilBerlin 9°C (47°F)Cartagena 28°C (82°F)
Typical Weather for Cartagena and Berlin
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | -0°C (31°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Feb | 1°C (33°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Mar | 4°C (40°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Apr | 9°C (47°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| May | 14°C (57°F) | 52 mm (2 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Jun | 17°C (63°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Jul | 19°C (66°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Aug | 18°C (65°F) | 57 mm (2.2 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Sep | 15°C (59°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Oct | 10°C (50°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) |
| Nov | 5°C (41°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Dec | 2°C (35°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
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