Which place is cheaper, Lima or Bogota?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Bogota or Lima?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Bogota or Lima, 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: Bogota or Lima?
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.
Lima
Lima, the capital city of Peru, is likely to be your point of entry for the country. Lima was founded in 1535 and was the seat of the Spanish rule for 300 years. It's a surprisingly modern city despite its rich history, but many beautiful churches and colonial architecture remain today. There are also large slum areas that highlight the poverty that exists in the city. The city and its surrounding metropolitan area have a population of about 8.5 million people, many of whom came from the Andes Mountains in search of work. Unfortunately the work opportunities are limited and the poverty is obvious as you arrive in Lima.
For some great organized tour ideas, see Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Colombia, The Best Adventure Tours to Colombia, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Peru, and The Best Adventure Tours to Peru.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayBogota $53Lima $77
The average daily cost (per person) in Bogota is $53, while the average daily cost in Lima is $77. 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 Lima in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBogota $26Lima $49
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBogota $52Lima $98
Compare Hotels in Bogota and Lima
Looking for a hotel in Bogota or Lima? 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: Bogota Hotel Prices and Lima Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Bogota $8.77Lima $5.73
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Bogota
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Bogota are as follows:
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Taxi from Airport$7.56
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Taxi Ride$0.39
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2 Bus Passes$0.89
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bogota
Also for Bogota, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- 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 Transfer El Dorado Airport to Hotels in Bogotá: $20
- Downtown to Bogota Airport (BOG) Departure Private Transfer: $24
- Private Transfer from Bogotá-El Dorado (BOG) Airport to Bogotá City: $33
- Roundtrip Transfer Private Bogota Airport (BOG)-Bogota City: $36
- Salt Cathedral Zipaquira • Premium Private Transfer: $39
- Andres Carne de Res Chia • Premium Private Transfer: $39
- Roundtrip Transfer Private Minivan Bogota City Airport (BOG) - Bogota City: $40
- Bogota Airport BOG to Downtown Hotels Round Trip Private Transfer: $48
- Private Bogota Airport drop-off Transfer: $59
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Lima
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Lima are as follows:
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Taxi Ride$5.43
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Taxi Ride$5.43
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Short Taxi Ride$4.07
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Lima
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Lima:
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service in Lima HTL-APT (LIM): $34
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service in Lima APT-HTL (LIM) : $34
- Transfers from / to Lima airport: $43
- Transfer in Private Vehicle from Lima Jorge Chávez Airport to Lima City: $40
- Transfer in Private Minivan from Lima City - Lima Airport (LIM): $61
- Transfer from the Airport to the Hotel or Hotel-Airport!!: $25
- Transfer from Lima city to the airport: $18
- The Larco Museum Complete Tour with transfers: $53
- QuickLlama: Transfer from Miraflores Kennedy Park to Lima Airport: $5.00
- QuickLlama: Door-to-door transfer from Miraflores to Lima Airport: $5.00
- QuickLlama: Door-to-door transfer from Lima Airport to Miraflores: $5.00
- Private transfers from Lima Airport or to Lima Airport: $17
Is it cheaper to fly into Bogota or Lima?
Prices for flights to both Lima 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.
Food
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Food Meals for one dayBogota $14Lima $18
Typical Food Prices in Bogota
For Bogota, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Breakfast$1.57
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Hot Dog$0.92
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Bogota
For Bogota, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Peruvian cooking workshop: $26
- Bogotá Bites: Guided Street Food Tour with Tastings: $45
- Viejo Bogota Food Tour with 13+ Tastings: $49
- Food Tour in La Candelaria Bogotá: $55
- Bogota Food Tour • Private Car • Fruits Cacao Lunch Coffee Beer: $59
- Bogotá Food Tour - La Candelaria: $61
- Private Colombian Cooking Class and Market Tour In Bogota: $90
- Dinner and party at Andres Carne de Res DC: $100
Typical Food Prices in Lima
Some typical examples of dining costs in Lima are as follows:
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Lunch for Two$4.34
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Ice cream$3.53
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Coffee$2.99
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Donut$0.95
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Lima
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Lima.
- Lima Market Food Tour: $33
- Lima Market Food Tour: $34
- Lima Market Food Tour - Taste 9 Popular Peruvian Snacks: $35
- Lima Street Food Tour: $40
- Lima Street Food Tour: $45
- Cooking Workshop and Water Circuit Tour: $45
- Street Food Tour in Miraflores District: $45
- Lima Food Tour: $45
- Barranco Tour with Dinner: $47
- Bohemian tour of Barranco with Dinner: $47
- Private Cooking Class With a Local Family in Lima: $48
- Lima Night Food Tour: $48
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Bogota $13Lima $8.66
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$1.31
Tours and Activities in Bogota
For Bogota, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Self-Guided Audio Tour - El Dorado Expedition, Part II: $6.99
- Tour of the Colombian Armed Conflict: war, drug trafficking and peace: $13
- Graffiti Tour: a fascinating walk through a street art City: $13
- Shared Tour of the Historic Candelaria in Bogotá: $13
- Graffiti Tour in La Candelaria Bogotá: $13
- Walking Tour in La Candelaria Bogotá: $14
- Full Day Tour to the Colonial Town of Villa de Leyva: $15
- Walking tour La Candelaria bogotá: $15
- Cycling tour in Simon Bolivar Park and Virgilio Barco Library: $17
- Historical Tour Bogotá: $18
- Alternative tour of Bogotá: gastronomic and cultural: $18
- Bike Tour through Bogotá: $19
Typical Entertainment Prices in Lima
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Lima are as follows:
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Entrance to Museo Larco (for 2)$16
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Movie Tickets$2.31
Tours and Activities in Lima
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Lima are as follows:
- Lima in 1 Day! - City Tour + Miraflores, Barranco & San Isidro: $85
- Cultural Tour of the city of Lima & Gastronomic: $62
- 2 Day Tour from Nazca Lines Flight, Paracas, and Huacachina: $279
- 2 Day Tour from Paracas, Huacachina, and Pisco Vineyard: $149
- 2 Hour Guided Walking Tour in Barranco: $20
- 2d/1n Tour: Flight to the Nazca, Paracas and Huacachina Lines: $289
- 3 Day Tour from Nazca Lines Flight, Paracas, and Huacachina: $289
- 3-Hour Guided Bicycle Tour in Miraflores: $30
- 3-Hour Private Custom Walking Tour with a Local Guide in Lima: $51
- 360° Panoramic bus - Sightseeing Tour: $27
- 4-day tour: Lima, Cusco and tour to Machu Picchu by Train: $1,151
- 6-day Tour of Northern Peru: $1,010
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBogota $14Lima $5.63
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
Typical Alcohol Prices in Lima
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Lima are as follows:
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Bottle of Wine$7.30
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Beer$4.07
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Cocktail$3.26
Sample the Local Flavors in Lima
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Lima:
- Pub Crawl in Lima: $17
- Lima Pub Crawl - Party tour: Friday Barranco/Saturday miraflores: $18
- Exclusive Pub Crawl with 10+ benefits: $18
- Party Tour in Miraflores with Bar Crawl and Drinks: $18
- Party tour in Miraflores with Bar Crawl Lima: $20
- Local Wine Tour: $50
- Ballestas Islands + Huacachina Oasis + Wine Tour !! The best price: $226
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Bogota and Lima, we can see that Lima 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 Lima would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Lima 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 Bogota Expensive? and Is Lima Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Bogota or Lima?
Lima has a larger population, and is about 9% larger than the population of Bogota. When comparing the sizes of Bogota and Lima, 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 Bogota or Lima?
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 Bogota or Lima in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Bogota as well as Lima. Bogota attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Lima throughout the year.
Bogota usually gets more rain in July than Lima. Bogota gets 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Lima receives 12 mm (0.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
Bogota is cooler than Lima in the summer. The daily temperature in Bogota averages around 14°C (57°F) in July, and Lima fluctuates around 18°C (64°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyBogota 14°C (57°F)Lima 18°C (64°F)
Should I visit Bogota or Lima in the Autumn?
Both Lima and Bogota are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Bogota throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to Lima because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
It's quite rainy in Bogota. In October, Bogota usually receives more rain than Lima. Bogota gets 110 mm (4.3 in) of rain, while Lima receives 7 mm (0.3 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
In the autumn, Bogota is cooler than Lima. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Bogota in October average around 14°C (57°F), and Lima averages at about 19°C (66°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberBogota 14°C (57°F)Lima 19°C (66°F)
Should I visit Bogota or Lima in the Winter?
Both Lima 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. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Lima year-round.
Bogota usually gets more rain in January than Lima. Bogota gets 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain, while Lima receives 4 mm (0.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
In January, Bogota is generally much colder than Lima. Daily temperatures in Bogota average around 14°C (57°F), and Lima fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryBogota 14°C (57°F)Lima 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Bogota or Lima in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Bogota and Lima. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Bogota year-round. Lima attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In April, Bogota usually receives more rain than Lima. Bogota gets 90 mm (3.5 in) of rain, while Lima receives 2 mm (0.1 in) of rain each month for the spring.
Bogota is cooler than Lima in the spring. The daily temperature in Bogota averages around 15°C (59°F) in April, and Lima fluctuates around 22°C (72°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilBogota 15°C (59°F)Lima 22°C (72°F)
Typical Weather for Lima and Bogota
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 14°C (57°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) |
| Feb | 13°C (55°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
| Mar | 15°C (59°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) |
| Apr | 15°C (59°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
| May | 15°C (59°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) |
| Jun | 14°C (57°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 11 mm (0.4 in) |
| Jul | 14°C (57°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) |
| Aug | 14°C (57°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) |
| Sep | 14°C (57°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 13 mm (0.5 in) |
| Oct | 14°C (57°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) |
| Nov | 14°C (57°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) |
| Dec | 12°C (54°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) |
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