Which place is cheaper, Puerto Montt 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 Puerto Montt?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Bogota or Puerto Montt, 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 Puerto Montt?
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.
Puerto Montt
The Lake District is a region of snow capped volcanoes, pale green lakes and endless miles of virgin and ancient forests. Found 1,016 km away from Santiago de Chile, Puerto Montt is famous for its beautiful lakes and its germanic architecture, old wooden houses and its legendary Iglesia Catedral, found on the town's main square, la Plaza de Armas. The monument, entirely built with alerce (cypress) wood, is the oldest building of the city. The capital of the Lake Region is a good starting point for many memorable excursions in the area.
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 Chile, and The Best G Adventures Tours to Chile.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayBogota $61Puerto Montt $104
The average daily cost (per person) in Bogota is $61, while the average daily cost in Puerto Montt is $104. 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 Puerto Montt in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBogota $26Puerto Montt $61
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBogota $52Puerto Montt $122
Compare Hotels in Bogota and Puerto Montt
Looking for a hotel in Bogota or Puerto Montt? 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 Puerto Montt Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Bogota $8.57Puerto Montt $6.42
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Bogota
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Bogota are as follows:
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Taxi from Airport$7.39
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Taxi Ride$0.38
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2 Bus Passes$0.87
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bogota
Also for Bogota, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer from Bogota Airport (BOG): $11
- Private Transfer to Bogota Airport (BOG): $11
- Private Arrival or Departure Transfer: El Dorado Airport: $13
- Transfer to and from El Dorado airport in Bogota: $14
- Private Transfer from the Airport to Hotels in Bogota: $15
- Private Hotel to Airport Transfer service in Bogota: $17
- Private Bogota Airport - Hotel Transfer: Safe, Fast, and Reliable: $21
- Private Transfer from Bogota Hotels to El Dorado Airport: $22
- Downtown Hotels to Bogota Airport BOG Departure Private Transfer: $23
- Bogota Airport BOG to Downtown Hotels Arrival Private Transfer: $23
- Salt Cathedral Zipaquira: Private Transfer Service from Bogota: $24
- Private Transfer from Aeropurto to Bogota Hotels: $25
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Puerto Montt
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Puerto Montt:
- Transfer from Puerto Montt Airport to Puerto Varas: $50
- Transfer from Puerto Montt Airport to Frutillar: $80
- Transfer from Puerto Montt Airport to Castro: $300
- Puerto Varas to Puerto Montt Airport (PMC) - Private Transfer: $42
- Puerto Tepual Airport (PMC) to Puerto Varas - Arrival Transfer: $42
- Puerto Montt to Puerto Varas English private Guided Transfer: $40
- Puerto Montt Shuttle Transfer: $37
- Puerto Montt El Tepual Airport (PMC) to Pucon - Arrival Transfer: $267
- Puerto Montt Departure Transfer from Hotel: $23
- Puerto Montt Airport(PMC) to Frutillar - Arrival Private Transfer: $47
- Puerto Montt Airport(PMC) to Frutillar - Arrival Private Transfer: $75
- Puerto Montt Airport Arrival Transfer to Hotel in Puerto Varas: $24
Is it cheaper to fly into Bogota or Puerto Montt?
Prices for flights to both Puerto Montt 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 $23Puerto Montt $37
Typical Food Prices in Bogota
For Bogota, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Breakfast$1.54
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Hot Dog$0.90
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Bogota
For Bogota, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- 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
- Flavors of Colombia: Chapinero Street Food Tour: $73
- Food Tour in Historic Downtown with a Food Scholar and Tastings: $75
- Colombian Cooking Class in Bogota with a Local Chef: $102
- Tropical Abundance: Interactive Cooking Class in Bogota: $176
- Bogotá Food Tour. Exotic Fruits and local Cuisine.: $180
- Gastronomic Tour and Cooking Workshop: $213
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Bogota $13Puerto Montt $14
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$1.28
Tours and Activities in Bogota
For Bogota, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Theatron Party-Tour, 20 Clubs, Map, cocktail, bottle, After-party: $5.00
- Botanical Garden José Celestino Mutis Photo Tour in Bogota: $5.80
- Bogotá: La Macarena to Parque Nacional Walking Audio Tour: $5.99
- Traditional Bogotá: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $5.99
- Colonial Bogotá: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of La Candelaria: $5.99
- Self-Guided Audio Tour - El Dorado Expedition, Part II: $6.99
- Self-Guided Audio Tour - El Dorado Expedition, Part I : $6.99
- Self-Guided Audio Tour - Paranormal Candelaria: $10
- Armed Conflict and Violence Tour in Bogotá, Colombia: $12
- Shared Tour Colombian Conflict: war, drug trafficking and peace: $13
- Bogota Shared Gastronomy Tour in the Historic Center: $13
- Shared Walking Tour of Bogotá's Historic Center Candelaria: $14
Tours and Activities in Puerto Montt
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Puerto Montt are as follows:
- 6 Hours Shared Tour in Calbuco and Millennial Forest from Hotel: $190
- Alerce Andino National Park/Alerce Millenario/Cruises: $105
- Chiloé Island Full Day Experience Castro, Ancud, Dalcahue & Lunch: $189
- Cruise Shore Private Excursion Osorno Volcano & Petrohué Falls: $256
- Explore Peulla Full Day Tour from Puerto Montt : $64
- Osorno Volcano and National Park Shore Tour for Cruisers : $90
- Petrohué Falls Osorno Volcano Pto Varas Sightseeing Driver Only: $130
- Private Day tour Petrohue Falls, Osorno Volcano & Puerto Varas: $250
- Private Shore Excursion Tour to Puerto Montt, Puerto Varas and Frutillar: $287
- Private Tour of Puerto Montt with Stops : $38
- Half day Llanquihue and Frutillar City tour : $44
- Osorno Volcano Tour Shore Tour in Private: $660
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBogota $13Puerto Montt $4.49
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
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Bogota and Puerto Montt, we can see that Puerto Montt 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 Puerto Montt would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Puerto Montt 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 Puerto Montt Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Bogota or Puerto Montt?
Bogota has a larger population, and is about 40 times larger than the population of Puerto Montt. When comparing the sizes of Bogota and Puerto Montt, 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 Puerto Montt?
Puerto Montt 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 Puerto Montt in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Bogota as well as Puerto Montt. Bogota attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In the summer, Bogota is cooler than Puerto Montt. Typically, the summer temperatures in Bogota in July average around 14°C (57°F), and Puerto Montt averages at about 16°C (60°F)in January.
Bogota usually gets less rain in July than Puerto Monttin January. Bogota gets 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Puerto Montt receives 90 mm (3.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures July and JanuaryBogota 14°C (57°F)Puerto Montt 16°C (60°F)
Should I visit Bogota or Puerto Montt in the Autumn?
Both Puerto Montt 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 October, Bogota is generally a little warmer than Puerto Monttin April. Daily temperatures in Bogota average around 14°C (57°F), and Puerto Montt fluctuates around 11°C (51°F).
It rains a lot this time of the year in Puerto Montt. It's quite rainy in Bogota. In October, Bogota usually receives less rain than Puerto Monttin April. Bogota gets 110 mm (4.3 in) of rain, while Puerto Montt receives 143 mm (5.6 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures October and AprilBogota 14°C (57°F)Puerto Montt 11°C (51°F)
Should I visit Bogota or Puerto Montt in the Winter?
Both Puerto Montt 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.
Bogota is much warmer than Puerto Montt in the winter. The daily temperature in Bogota averages around 14°C (57°F) in January, and Puerto Montt fluctuates around 7°C (45°F)in July.
Puerto Montt gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Bogota usually gets less rain in January than Puerto Monttin July. Bogota gets 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain, while Puerto Montt receives 229 mm (9 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures January and JulyBogota 14°C (57°F)Puerto Montt 7°C (45°F)
Should I visit Bogota or Puerto Montt in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Bogota and Puerto Montt. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Bogota year-round.
In the spring, Bogota is a little warmer than Puerto Montt. Typically, the spring temperatures in Bogota in April average around 15°C (59°F), and Puerto Montt averages at about 11°C (51°F)in October.
Puerto Montt receives a lot of rain in the spring. In April, Bogota usually receives less rain than Puerto Monttin October. Bogota gets 90 mm (3.5 in) of rain, while Puerto Montt receives 121 mm (4.8 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures April and OctoberBogota 15°C (59°F)Puerto Montt 11°C (51°F)
Typical Weather for Puerto Montt and Bogota
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 14°C (57°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| Feb | 13°C (55°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 93 mm (3.7 in) |
| Mar | 15°C (59°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 99 mm (3.9 in) |
| Apr | 15°C (59°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 143 mm (5.6 in) |
| May | 15°C (59°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) | 9°C (49°F) | 234 mm (9.2 in) |
| Jun | 14°C (57°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 224 mm (8.8 in) |
| Jul | 14°C (57°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 229 mm (9 in) |
| Aug | 14°C (57°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 209 mm (8.2 in) |
| Sep | 14°C (57°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 9°C (47°F) | 146 mm (5.7 in) |
| Oct | 14°C (57°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 121 mm (4.8 in) |
| Nov | 14°C (57°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Dec | 12°C (54°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 103 mm (4.1 in) |
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