Which place is cheaper, Philadelphia or Bogota?
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 Bogota or Philadelphia?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Bogota or Philadelphia, 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 Philadelphia?
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.
Philadelphia
Philadelphia is the fourth largest urban area, and the fifth largest city in the United States. It's located in southeastern Pennsylvania and has a rich history, having once been the capital of the United States. The city has very impressive architecture, museums, universities, and entertainment venues. It's a cultural and artistic center for the country and it continues to climb as a top travel destination.
For some great organized tour ideas, see Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Colombia, The Best Adventure Tours to Colombia, The Best Tours for Seniors to United States of America, and The Best Contiki Tours to United States of America.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayBogota $57Philadelphia $224
The average daily cost (per person) in Bogota is $57, while the average daily cost in Philadelphia is $224. 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 Philadelphia in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBogota $24Philadelphia $119
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBogota $48Philadelphia $238
Compare Hotels in Bogota and Philadelphia
Looking for a hotel in Bogota or Philadelphia? 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 Philadelphia Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Bogota $8.00Philadelphia $28
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Bogota
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Bogota are as follows:
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Taxi from Airport$6.90
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Taxi Ride$0.36
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2 Bus Passes$0.81
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bogota
Also for Bogota, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Roundtrip Private Airport Transfer Bogotá (BOG) to City: $20
- Private Visit to Zipaquira's Town & Salt Cathedral + In&Out Transfer + (6 hours): $176
- Private Transfer from Bogotá-El Dorado (BOG) Airport to Bogotá City: $35
- Private Transfer El Dorado Airport to Hotels in Bogotá: $20
- Private Hotel to Airport Transfer service in Bogota: $17
- Private Bogota Airport transfer to your Hotel: $60
- Private Arrival or Departure Transfer: El Dorado Airport: $12
- Premium Private Transfer from El Dorado Airport to Bogota Hotels: $26
- Minivan Departure Transfer from Bogota City to Bogota Airport BOG: $125
- Minivan Arrival Transfer from Bogota Airport BOG to Bogota City: $125
- Bogota Private Vehicle to/from Transfer Airport El Dorado: $13
- Bogota Private Airport Transfer: $13
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Philadelphia
Also for Philadelphia, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private transfer from PHL to Philadelphia Downtown: $130
- Private Transfer: Philadelphia to Philadelphia Airport PHL in Luxury SUV: $112
- Private Transfer: Philadelphia Airport PHL to Philadelphia in Business Car: $101
- Private Transfer Philadelphia to Philadephia Airport PHL by SUV: $146
- Philadelphia City to Baltimore City - Private Car Transfer: $203
Is it cheaper to fly into Bogota or Philadelphia?
Prices for flights to both Philadelphia 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 $21Philadelphia $84
Typical Food Prices in Bogota
For Bogota, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Breakfast$1.43
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Hot Dog$0.84
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
- Viejo Bogota Food Tour with 12+ Tastings: $49
- Bogota Private Food Tour: Fruits, Arepas, Cacao, Lunch, Beer, 8hr: $54
- Carimañola Cooking Class in Bogota: $60
- Food Tour in La Candelaria Bogotá: $60
- Bogotá Food Tour - La Candelaria: $61
- Food Tour in Historic Downtown with a Food Scholar and Tastings: $75
Typical Food Prices in Philadelphia
For Philadelphia, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Casual Lunch (for 3)$27
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Philadelphia
For Philadelphia, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Locals' Favorites Food Tour: $52
- Best of Philly Food Tour: $55
- Center City Philadelphia Food Tour with Reading Market : $59
- Philadelphia Italian Market Public Food Tour: $61
- Italian Market Walking Food Tour: $61
- Philadelphia Secret Food Tour of Reading Market and Center City : $65
- Flavors of Philly Food Tour: $65
- Vintage Shopping and Food Tour: $85
- Secret Food Tour: $89
- Italian Market & More: Non-Touristy Food Tour w/ Journalist: $95
- Italian Market Non-Touristy Walking Food Tour: $95
- Chinatown Guided Food Tour: $99
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Bogota $12Philadelphia $28
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$1.20
Tours and Activities in Bogota
For Bogota, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Bogotá Architecture Private Tour (6 Hrs.): $149
- Bogota Zipaquira Salt Cathedral Private Tour + Lunch: $80
- Express Salt Cathedral Tour• Guided Tour & Tickets • 5h: $219
- La Candelaria and Monserrate Walking Half Day Tour: $222
- Salt Cathedral Zipaquira - Group tour and daily departure: $79
- *Private tour* to Guatavita sacred lagoon + Nemocon salt mine: $163
- 3h 30 -Hour StopOver—Walking Tour: Bogota Historical Center: $54
- 4-hour Paragliding Adventure from Bogota: $206
- Adventure in the Andes mountains: $105
- Alternative tour of Bogotá: gastronomic and cultural: $20
- Andres Carne de Res - Private Tour 4 to 8 Tourists: $279
- Armed Conflict and Violence Tour in Bogotá, Colombia: $12
Typical Entertainment Prices in Philadelphia
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Philadelphia's activities, tours, and tickets:
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Big Bus Tour (family of 3)$99
Tours and Activities in Philadelphia
For Philadelphia, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 1 Hour Philadelphia Private Guided Tour by Deluxe Electric Car: $150
- 2 Hour Electric Cart Tour of Philadelphia with Local Guide: $69
- 2.5 Hour Philadelphia History Tour with Washington War Tent Show: $45
- Alexander Hamilton Private Group Walking Tour in Philadelphia: $250
- Arabic Walking Tour of Historic Philadelphia for 2 hours. : $75
- Art and Controversy: An audio tour of Philadelphia's most infamous art scandals: $5.99
- BYOB Historically Hilarious Trolley Tour of Philadelphia: $49
- Badass Women's History Walking Tour of Philadelphia: $59
- City Sightseeing Philadelphia HOHO Bus Tour + Bookable Extras: $39
- Classic Philadelphia City Bike Tour: $79
- Dark Philly Adult Night Tour: $38
- Discover Fantastic Self-Guided Audio Tour: $15
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBogota $13Philadelphia $21
Sample the Local Flavors in Bogota
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Bogota:
- Thursday Bar Crawl in Bogotá, Colombia: $25
- Saturday Night Bar Crawl in Bogotá, Colombia: $25
- Dave’s Bogota Pub Crawl: $25
- Pub Crawl in Bogota - Ancient Brews : $103
Sample the Local Flavors in Philadelphia
Also in Philadelphia, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Philly Ghosts Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl: $30
- Ghosts, Boos, and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl: $30
- Liberty History Tour Pub Crawl: $45
- Guided Tour with Pub Crawl: $45
- Haunted Pub Crawl: $50
- Half-Day Philadelphia's Brewery Bike Tour with Tastings: $119
- Guided Craft Brewery Tours with a Snack: $120
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Bogota and Philadelphia, we can see that Philadelphia is more expensive. And not only is Bogota much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Bogota is in South America and Philadelphia is in North 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 Philadelphia would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Bogota or Philadelphia?
Bogota has a larger population, and is about 5 times larger than the population of Philadelphia. When comparing the sizes of Bogota and Philadelphia, 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 Philadelphia?
Philadelphia 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 Bogota or Philadelphia in the Summer?
Both Philadelphia and Bogota are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Bogota throughout the year. Also, the city activities, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Philadelphia this time of year.
In the summer, Bogota is much colder than Philadelphia. Typically, the summer temperatures in Bogota in July average around 14°C (57°F), and Philadelphia averages at about 77°F (25°C).
It rains a lot this time of the year in Philadelphia. In July, Bogota usually receives less rain than Philadelphia. Bogota gets 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Philadelphia receives 3.9 inches (100 mm) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyBogota 14°C (57°F)Philadelphia 77°F (25°C)
Should I visit Bogota or Philadelphia in the Autumn?
Both Philadelphia and Bogota during the autumn are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Bogota because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Furthermore, many travelers come to Philadelphia for the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area.
In October, Bogota is generally around the same temperature as Philadelphia. Daily temperatures in Bogota average around 14°C (57°F), and Philadelphia fluctuates around 56°F (14°C).
It rains a lot this time of the year in Bogota. Bogota usually gets more rain in October than Philadelphia. Bogota gets 110 mm (4.3 in) of rain, while Philadelphia receives 1.9 inches (48 mm) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberBogota 14°C (57°F)Philadelphia 56°F (14°C)
Should I visit Bogota or Philadelphia in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Bogota and Philadelphia. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Bogota year-round. Furthermore, many visitors come to Philadelphia in the winter for the museums, the Christmas ambience, the shopping scene, the theater shows, and the cuisine.
Philadelphia can get quite cold in the winter. Bogota is much warmer than Philadelphia in the winter. The daily temperature in Bogota averages around 14°C (57°F) in January, and Philadelphia fluctuates around 30°F (-1°C).
In January, Bogota usually receives less rain than Philadelphia. Bogota gets 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain, while Philadelphia receives 2.3 inches (58 mm) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryBogota 14°C (57°F)Philadelphia 30°F (-1°C)
Should I visit Bogota or Philadelphia in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Bogota as well as Philadelphia. Bogota attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Additionally, most visitors come to Philadelphia for the activities around the city and the natural beauty during these months.
In the spring, Bogota is a little warmer than Philadelphia. Typically, the spring temperatures in Bogota in April average around 15°C (59°F), and Philadelphia averages at about 52°F (11°C).
Bogota usually gets more rain in April than Philadelphia. Bogota gets 90 mm (3.5 in) of rain, while Philadelphia receives 2.8 inches (70 mm) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilBogota 15°C (59°F)Philadelphia 52°F (11°C)
Typical Weather for Philadelphia and Bogota
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 14°C (57°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.3 inches (58 mm) |
| Feb | 13°C (55°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 33°F (1°C) | 2.1 inches (54 mm) |
| Mar | 15°C (59°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 42°F (6°C) | 2.7 inches (68 mm) |
| Apr | 15°C (59°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 52°F (11°C) | 2.8 inches (70 mm) |
| May | 15°C (59°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) | 63°F (17°C) | 2.8 inches (70 mm) |
| Jun | 14°C (57°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 72°F (22°C) | 3 inches (76 mm) |
| Jul | 14°C (57°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 77°F (25°C) | 3.9 inches (100 mm) |
| Aug | 14°C (57°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 76°F (24°C) | 3 inches (75 mm) |
| Sep | 14°C (57°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 68°F (20°C) | 2.8 inches (71 mm) |
| Oct | 14°C (57°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 56°F (14°C) | 1.9 inches (48 mm) |
| Nov | 14°C (57°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 46°F (8°C) | 2.5 inches (64 mm) |
| Dec | 12°C (54°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 36°F (2°C) | 2.7 inches (69 mm) |
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