Which place is cheaper, Pittsburgh or Bogota?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Bogota or Pittsburgh?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Bogota or Pittsburgh, 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 Pittsburgh?
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.
Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh is a city in western Pennsylvania at the junction of 3 rivers. Set between the Monongahela and Allegheny Rivers, and a mountain ridge called Mt Washington, Pittsburgh has a unique character that is evident from the moment you arrive. Juxtaposed with the rumbling freight trains and the iconic bridges are the Bladerunner-esque self-driving Uber vehicles, scanning the roads with spinning Lidar scanners. Its Gilded Age sites, including the Carnegie Museum of Natural History, the Carnegie Museum of Art, and the Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, speak to its history as an early-20th-century industrial capital. In the North Shore neighborhood are the modern Andy Warhol Museum, Heinz Field football stadium, and PNC Park baseball stadium. Experiencing periods of boom and bust since its founding, the city is in a boom now, and it's a fun place to visit, with top-notch museums, great gardens and parks, and amazing food.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Bogota, The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Colombia, The Best Historical Tours in United States of America, and The Best 10-Day Tours in United States of America.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayBogota $48Pittsburgh $181
The average daily cost (per person) in Bogota is $48, while the average daily cost in Pittsburgh is $181. 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 Pittsburgh in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBogota $24Pittsburgh $106
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBogota $48Pittsburgh $212
Compare Hotels in Bogota and Pittsburgh
Looking for a hotel in Bogota or Pittsburgh? 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 Pittsburgh Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Bogota $8.04Pittsburgh $22
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Bogota
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Bogota are as follows:
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Taxi from Airport$6.93
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Taxi Ride$0.36
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2 Bus Passes$0.82
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bogota
Also for Bogota, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Salt Cathedral and Nemocón Salt Mines + In & out Transfer + (8 hours): $242
- Private Visit to Zipaquira's Town & Salt Cathedral + In&Out Transfer + (6 hours): $176
- Bogotá to or from Barichara or San Gil Private Transfer: $167
- Bogotá to or from Villavieja or Tatacoa Desert Private Transfer: $167
- Layover Bogotá Private Tour + Transfer in & Out (4 Hrs.) : $149
- Departure Private Transfer Bogota City to Bogota Airport BOG in Luxury Van: $134
- Arrival Private Transfer from Bogota Airport BOG to Bogota City by Minibus: $124
- Departure Private Transfer from Bogota City to Bogota Airport BOG in Minibus: $124
- Arrival Private Transfer from Bogota Airport BOG to Bogota City by Minivan: $89
- Bogotá Graffiti Bike Tour - No Transfers: $80
- El Dorado International Airport (BOG) - Private Round trip transfer Bogota: $80
- Arrival Transfer from Bogota Airport BOG to Bogota by MiniSuv: $66
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Pittsburgh
Also for Pittsburgh, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Airport Transfer: $120
- Pittsburgh City to Pittsburgh Airport (PIT) - Departure Private Transfer: $50
- Pittsburgh Airport (PIT) to Pittsburgh hotel/address - Arrival Private Transfer: $50
- Pittsburgh Airport (PIT) to Pittsburgh City - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $100
Is it cheaper to fly into Bogota or Pittsburgh?
Prices for flights to both Pittsburgh 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 $12Pittsburgh $54
Typical Food Prices in Bogota
For Bogota, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Breakfast$1.44
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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:
- Bogota Local Food Tour in the City Center: $13
- Peruvian cooking workshop: $26
- Viejo Bogota Food Tour with 12+ Tastings: $49
- PALOQUEMAO MARKET FOOD TOUR. EXOTIC FRUIT. LOCAL SNACKS. /Min 2 pax: $55
- Food Tour in La Candelaria Bogotá: $60
- Bogotá Food Tour - La Candelaria: $61
- Bogota Food Tour: $92
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Pittsburgh
For Pittsburgh, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Pittsburgh's Strip District Food Tour: $90
- Strip District Food Tour: $90
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Bogota $12Pittsburgh $38
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:
- Bogota Zipaquira Salt Cathedral Private Tour + Lunch: $80
- La Candelaria and Monserrate Walking Half Day Tour: $187
- Lake Guatavitá Private Day Tour: $204
- Salt Cathedral Zipaquira - Group tour and daily departure: $80
- *Private tour* to Guatavita sacred lagoon + Nemocon salt mine: $159
- 3 Day Desert of the Tatacoa, an unforgettable experience closer to the stars: $299
- 3h 30 -Hour StopOver—Walking Tour: Bogota Historical Center: $54
- 4 Hours Private Tour to Monserrate from Bogotá: $69
- 4-hour Comprehensive Private Emerald Tour in Bogota: $60
- 4-hour Paragliding Adventure from Bogota: $206
- 5-hour Bogota Street Art Tour with transportation: $184
- 5-hour Tour through Bogotá during the stopover. Includes round-trip from airport: $160
Tours and Activities in Pittsburgh
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Pittsburgh.
- Best of the Burgh Walking Tour of Pittsburgh: $33
- Bike the Burgh Tour: $59
- Black & Ghost Tour: $33
- Discover Oakland Tour: $33
- Eastbound Pennsylvania Turnpike: A Self-Guided Driving Tour: $6.22
- Essential Pittsburgh Experience - The One Tour to Take: $75
- Gems of Pittsburgh Bike Tour: $59
- Gems of Pittsburgh Tour: $59
- HOP ON-HOP OFF TOUR PASS- All Day Sightseeing Tour Pass: $50
- JUST THE TOUR - Double Decker bus sightseeing tour of Pittsburgh.: $40
- Lights, Camera, Pittsburgh - Movie Tour: $26
- New! Art & Artists Tour: $33
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBogota $13Pittsburgh $33
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 Pittsburgh
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Pittsburgh:
- Pittsburgh Bar Hunt: Party Through Pittsburgh Bar Crawl: $13
- Wigle Whiskey Rebellion Distillery Tour: $22
- Beers in the Burgh: Pittsburgh Brewery Walk: $69
- Bikes & Brews Tour: Pittsburgh Brewery Tour: $89
- Bike and Brewery Tour: $89
- Pittsburgh Signature Guided Brewery Tour: $105
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Bogota and Pittsburgh, we can see that Pittsburgh 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 Pittsburgh 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 Pittsburgh would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Pittsburgh 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 Pittsburgh Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Bogota or Pittsburgh?
Bogota has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Pittsburgh. When comparing the sizes of Bogota and Pittsburgh, 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.
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.