Should you visit Bogota or Cordoba?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Bogota or Cordoba, this travel cost comparison can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
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.
Cordoba
Cordoba is the capital of the Cordoba province and the second largest city in all of Argentina. The city is in a beautiful setting surrounded by valleys and hills. Within the city you will find many colonial buildings and beautiful architecture. Cordoba also has many universities and scientific institutes, giving it the nickname "La Docta." Because of the large number of students, Cordoba's population is young and active, which keeps the atmosphere light and fun.
Which city is cheaper, Cordoba or Bogota?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Bogota is $40, while the average daily cost in Cordoba is $56. 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 city. Below is a breakdown of travel costs for Bogota and Cordoba in more detail.
Accommodation
The prices for places to stay in Bogota can vary by date, location, and type. Generally, the average cost for accommodation per person is $20, while a typical double-occupancy hotel room for two people will cost around $40.
The prices for places to stay in Cordoba can vary by date, location, and type. Generally, the average cost for accommodation per person is $20, while a typical double-occupancy hotel room for two people will cost around $40.
Food
Food in Bogota costs travelers about $10 per day on average. Restaurants can vary significantly in price, so choose wisely if you're trying to save money. Fast food and street stalls are typically your cheapest options, which sit down restaurants can be significantly more expensive.
Food in Cordoba costs travelers about $26 per day on average. Restaurants can vary significantly in price, so choose wisely if you're trying to save money. Fast food and street stalls are typically your cheapest options, which sit down restaurants can be significantly more expensive.
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Food
Meals for one day
Bogota $10
Cordoba $26
Typical Food prices in Bogota
For Bogota, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Breakfast
$1.50
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Hot Dog
$0.88
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Bogota
For Bogota, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
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Food Tour in La Candelaria Bogotá:
$52
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Bogotá Street Food Tour:
$52
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PALOQUEMAO MARKET FOOD TOUR. EXOTIC FRUIT. LOCAL SNACKS. /Min 2 pax:
$52
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Flavors of Colombia: Chapinero Street Food Tour:
$59
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Cooking Lesson and Gourmet Colombian Meal with a Professional Chef in Bogota:
$74
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Local Market Tour and Private Gourmet Cooking Lesson with a Chef in Bogotá:
$90
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Private Street Food Tour In Bogota:
$119
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Tropical Abundance: Interactive Cooking Class in Bogota:
$138
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Private Gastronomy Tour Including Cooking Class:
$266
Typical Food prices in Cordoba
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Cordoba:
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Empanadas
$0.12
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Sandwich
$0.04
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Ice Cream
$0.04
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Cordoba
For Cordoba, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
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Cordoba Spanish Cooking Class & Market Tour:
$118
Local Transportation
To get around in Bogota, the average visitor spends $6.70 per day, per person. This includes the costs of taxi rides and private drivers as well as public transportation, which tends to be much more affordable.
To get around in Cordoba, the average visitor spends $14 per day, per person. This includes the costs of taxi rides and private drivers as well as public transportation, which tends to be much more affordable.
Typical Local Transportation prices in Bogota
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Bogota are as follows:
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Taxi from Airport
$7.22
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Taxi Ride
$0.38
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2 Bus Passes
$0.85
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bogota
Also for Bogota, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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Arrival Private Transfer from Bogota Airport BOG to Bogota City by Minibus:
$123
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Departure Private Transfer from Bogota City to Bogota Airport BOG in Minibus:
$123
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Salt Cathedral Zipaquira • Premium Private Transfer • Keep Safe from Covid:
$120
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Departure Private Transfer Bogota City to Bogota Airport BOG in Luxury Van:
$114
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Arrival Private Transfer Bogota Airport BOG to Bogota City in a Luxury Van:
$114
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Private Bogota Layover Tour with transfer in & out - 4 hours:
$106
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Arrival Private Transfer Bogota Airport BOG to Bogota City by Business Car:
$103
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Departure Private Transfer Bogota City to Bogota Airport BOG in Business Car:
$103
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Andres Carne de Res Restaurant Round-Trip Transfer Private Tour:
$99
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Departure Private Transfer from Bogota City to Bogota Airport BOG in Minivan:
$87
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Arrival Private Transfer from Bogota Airport BOG to Bogota City by Minivan:
$87
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Private Bogotá City Tour + In&Out Transfer + (9 hours):
$85
Typical Local Transportation prices in Cordoba
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Cordoba are as follows:
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Cordoba
Also for Cordoba, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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Transfer in private minivan from Cordoba to Ingeniero Ambrosio Taravella Airport:
$56
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Transfer in Private Car from Cordoba to Ingeniero Ambrosio Taravella Airport-COR:
$14
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Private transfer in Cordoba from Airport or Train Station:
$75
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Private transfer from/to Cordoba to/from Malaga:
$261
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Private Transfer: Córdoba Airport (ODB) to Cordoba:
$622
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Private Transfer: Cordoba to Córdoba Airport (ODB):
$622
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Private Transfer from Córdoba to Malaga (AGP) Airport:
$336
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Private Airport Transfer: Cordoba to Ingeniero Ambrosio Taravella Airport (COR):
$19
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Private Transfer IN or OUT in Upscale Vehicle with Professional Driver:
$100
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Cordoba to Seville Private Transfer:
$444
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Cordoba to Granada Private Transfer:
$275
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Cordoba Private Departure Transfer:
$100
Is it cheaper to fly into Bogota or Cordoba?
Prices for flights to both Cordoba and Bogota 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.
Entertainment
In Bogota, the costs for things to do, activities, admission tickets, and other sightseeing expenses are on average $10 per person, per day.
In Cordoba, the costs for things to do, activities, admission tickets, and other sightseeing expenses are on average $13 per person, per day.
Typical Entertainment prices in Bogota
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Bogota's activities, tours, and tickets:
Tours and Activities in Bogota
For Bogota, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
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2-Day Private Tour to the Tatacoa Desert from Bogotá:
$273
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2-Day Tour to Villa de Leyva Town & Surroundings from Bogota:
$508
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23 Day Ultimate Colombia Experience:
$6,768
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3 Day Desert of the Tatacoa, an unforgettable experience closer to the stars:
$363
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3-Hour StopOver—Sightseeing Walking Tour: Historical Center + Flagship Museums:
$48
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3-Hour Walking Tour and Musical Picnic in the Heart of Ibague:
$23
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4-Day Jungle Tour to the Amazon from Bogota:
$933
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4-Hour Private Transportation with an Experienced Driver in Bogota:
$30
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4-hour Paragliding Adventure from Bogota:
$152
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5 hour Bogotá City & Monserrate Hill Tour:
$85
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5-hour Bogota Coffee Experience: from roaster to cup:
$96
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5-hour Bogota Night City Tour:
$81
Tours and Activities in Cordoba
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Cordoba.
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2-Night Cordoba Experience: City Tour and Arabian Spa Entrance:
$224
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3-Hour Tour from Cordoba to the Site of Medina Azahara:
$34
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3-day Andalucia Tour: Seville & Granada from Cordoba:
$635
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Adventure in the hills of Cordoba:
$810
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Alcazar Skip the Line Guided Tour:
$19
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Alhambra Private Tour from with transport and skip-the-line-tickets:
$386
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Arabian Baths Experience at Cordoba’s Hammam Al Ándalus:
$42
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Authentic Patios of Cordoba Guided Tour:
$22
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Best of Cordoba Guided Tour:
$50
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Bike Tour Córdoba:
$31
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Calamuchita WineTour x 2 Pax:
$55
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Caroya WineTour x 2 Pax:
$40
Alcohol
Typically, people visiting Bogota spend on average $11 on alcoholic beverages per person, per day.
Alcoholic beverages can often be a significant portion of a traveler's budget, and the costs can vary greatly from person to person. In Cordoba, the average amount that a visitor spends on alcoholic beverages per day is $9.86.
Sample the Local Flavors in Bogota
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Bogota:
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Brewery and Craft Beer Tour in Bogotá:
$41
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Pub Crawl in Bogotá:
$45
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Pub Crawl Tour in La Candelaria:
$58
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Gay bar crawling in Bogotá!:
$120
Sample the Local Flavors in Cordoba
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Cordoba:
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Evening Wine Tasting Córdoba:
$25
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Cordoba Mezquita Tour with Wine Tasting:
$35
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Córdoba Rooftop Experience with Wine Tasting:
$107
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Wine Tour Privado - Calamuchita:
$130
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Bogota and Cordoba, we can see that Cordoba is more expensive. And not only is Bogota much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. 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 Cordoba would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Cordoba than you might in Bogota.
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