Which place is cheaper, El Chalten or Bogota?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Bogota or El Chalten, 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.
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.
El Chalten is probably one of the most beautiful areas of Patagonia, especially at the slightest ray of sunshine and one of your cheapest destination while you are travelling in Patagonia. Indeed, you will spend your days hiking and there are no park fees. There are restaurants, souvenir shops, and outdoor stores but most of them will not accept credit cards so before heading out, get cash in El Calafate or your previous stop. For the beginners, it will be long hikes in a magical setting and for the experts perhaps a week long expedition to the greatest glaciers of the world. To discover the way people live in the pampa, you may also decide to stay at an Estancia. In the stunning Estancia Santa Thelma, about 300km away from El Chalten, you will be able to explore the surroundings by horse, live a unique experience in the middle of the nature and its vast plains occupied by thousands of merino sheep and horses and of course eat a typical meal of the region.
For some great organized tour ideas, see Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Colombia, The Best Adventure Tours to Colombia, The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Argentina, and The Best Adventure Tours to Argentina.
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Bogota is $52, while the average daily cost in El Chalten is $10. 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 Bogota and El Chalten in more detail.
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Some typical examples of transportation costs in Bogota are as follows:
Also for Bogota, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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For Bogota, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
For Bogota, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Bogota's activities, tours, and tickets:
For Bogota, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for El Chalten are as follows:
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Bogota:
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Bogota and El Chalten, we can see that Bogota is more expensive. And not only is El Chalten much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to El Chalten would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in El Chalten 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 Bogota would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Bogota than you might in El Chalten.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Bogota Expensive? and Is El Chalten Expensive?.
El Chalten has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Bogota experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
The summer brings many poeple to Bogota as well as El Chalten. Bogota attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Bogota is much colder than El Chalten in the summer. The daily temperature in Bogota averages around 14°C (57°F) in July, and El Chalten fluctuates around 27°C (81°F)in January.
It's quite rainy in El Chalten. Bogota usually gets less rain in July than El Chaltenin January. Bogota gets 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while El Chalten receives 110 mm (4.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
Both El Chalten and Bogota are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Bogota throughout the year.
In the autumn, Bogota is cooler than El Chalten. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Bogota in October average around 14°C (57°F), and El Chalten averages at about 21°C (70°F)in April.
It rains a lot this time of the year in El Chalten. It's quite rainy in Bogota. In October, Bogota usually receives less rain than El Chaltenin April. Bogota gets 110 mm (4.3 in) of rain, while El Chalten receives 150 mm (5.9 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
Both El Chalten and Bogota during the winter are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Bogota because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In January, Bogota is generally cooler than El Chaltenin July. Daily temperatures in Bogota average around 14°C (57°F), and El Chalten fluctuates around 16°C (61°F).
Bogota usually gets around the same amount of rain in January as El Chaltenin July. Bogota gets 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain, while El Chalten receives 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Bogota and El Chalten. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Bogota year-round.
Bogota is cooler than El Chalten in the spring. The daily temperature in Bogota averages around 15°C (59°F) in April, and El Chalten fluctuates around 22°C (72°F)in October.
El Chalten receives a lot of rain in the spring. In April, Bogota usually receives less rain than El Chaltenin October. Bogota gets 90 mm (3.5 in) of rain, while El Chalten receives 130 mm (5.1 in) of rain each month for the spring.
Bogota | El Chalten | |||
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Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
Jan | 14°C (57°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
Feb | 13°C (55°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) |
Mar | 15°C (59°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 140 mm (5.5 in) |
Apr | 15°C (59°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) |
May | 15°C (59°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
Jun | 14°C (57°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
Jul | 14°C (57°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
Aug | 14°C (57°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
Sep | 14°C (57°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
Oct | 14°C (57°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) |
Nov | 14°C (57°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 160 mm (6.3 in) |
Dec | 12°C (54°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 140 mm (5.5 in) |