Should you visit Bogota or San Miguel de Tucuman?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Bogota or San Miguel de Tucuman, this travel cost comparison can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
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.
San Miguel de Tucuman
The capital of the Tucuman Province in Argentina, San Miguel de Tucuman is the largest city in the country's northwest. The city is probably most well known as the sight where the Declaration of Independence from Spain took place on July 9, 1816. The location of this event, a colonial-style house called "Casa Historica" or "Casita de Tucuman", remains an important landmark in the city.
Which city is cheaper, San Miguel de Tucuman or Bogota?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Bogota is $40, while the average daily cost in San Miguel de Tucuman is $75. 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 city. Below is a breakdown of travel costs for Bogota and San Miguel de Tucuman in more detail.
Accommodation
The prices for places to stay in Bogota can vary by date, location, and type. Generally, the average cost for accommodation per person is $20, while a typical double-occupancy hotel room for two people will cost around $40.
Double occupancy rooms typically run around $64 in San Miguel de Tucuman For nicer amenities and a premiere location, you can expect to pay a bit more.
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Accommodation
Hotel or hostel for one person
Bogota $20
San Miguel de Tucuman $32
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Accommodation
Typical double-occupancy room
Bogota
$40
San Miguel de Tucuman
$64
Food
Food in Bogota costs travelers about $10 per day on average. Restaurants can vary significantly in price, so choose wisely if you're trying to save money. Fast food and street stalls are typically your cheapest options, which sit down restaurants can be significantly more expensive.
The price of a meal in San Miguel de Tucuman can vary widely. However, the average price for food per day is $27 per person, and a typical meal will cost around $11 based on the spending of previous visitors. Less expensive dining options can be found by eating street food or at fast food restaurants.
Typical Food prices in Bogota
For Bogota, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Breakfast
$1.50
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Hot Dog
$0.88
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Bogota
For Bogota, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
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Food Tour in La Candelaria Bogotá:
$52
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Bogotá Street Food Tour:
$52
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PALOQUEMAO MARKET FOOD TOUR. EXOTIC FRUIT. LOCAL SNACKS. /Min 2 pax:
$52
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Flavors of Colombia: Chapinero Street Food Tour:
$59
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Cooking Lesson and Gourmet Colombian Meal with a Professional Chef in Bogota:
$74
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Local Market Tour and Private Gourmet Cooking Lesson with a Chef in Bogotá:
$90
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Private Street Food Tour In Bogota:
$119
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Tropical Abundance: Interactive Cooking Class in Bogota:
$138
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Private Gastronomy Tour Including Cooking Class:
$266
Typical Food prices in San Miguel de Tucuman
For San Miguel de Tucuman, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in San Miguel de Tucuman
For San Miguel de Tucuman, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
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Experiencia Gastronomica - Food Cooking&tasting Experience:
$31
Local Transportation
To get around in Bogota, the average visitor spends $6.70 per day, per person. This includes the costs of taxi rides and private drivers as well as public transportation, which tends to be much more affordable.
San Miguel de Tucuman's transportation costs can vary by the type of transport chosen by visitors. Naturally, taxis and private drivers cost much more than public transportation options. On average, visitors spend $20 per person, per day on transportation in San Miguel de Tucuman.
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Local Transportation
Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
Bogota $6.70
San Miguel de Tucuman $20
Typical Local Transportation prices in Bogota
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Bogota are as follows:
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Taxi from Airport
$7.22
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Taxi Ride
$0.38
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2 Bus Passes
$0.85
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bogota
Also for Bogota, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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Transfer in private vehicle from Bogotá City to El Dorado Airport (BOG):
$15
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Transfer in private vehicle from Bogotá City to El Dorado Airport (BOG):
$17
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Transfer in private Minivan from El Dorado Airport (BOG) to Bogota City:
$25
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Transfer in Private Vehicle from El Dorado Airport (BOG) to Bogotá City:
$15
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Transfer in Private Minivan from Bogota City to El Dorado Airport (BOG):
$25
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Transfer Aeropuerto El Dorado - Hotel or Accomodation (Private Transfer):
$27
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Salt Cathedral Zipaquira • Premium Private Transfer • Keep Safe from Covid:
$120
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Round-Trip Transfer in Private car from-to El Dorado Airport (BOG)-Bogotá City:
$31
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Round-Trip Transfer in Private Minivan from-to El Dorado Airport-BOG-Bogotá City:
$49
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Round Trip El Dorado Airport (BOG) Transfer to Bogota City Center:
$45
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Private Transfer: El Dorado International Airport (BOG) to Bogota:
$47
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Private Transfer: Bogota to El Dorado International Airport (BOG):
$47
Typical Local Transportation prices in San Miguel de Tucuman
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in San Miguel de Tucuman:
Hired Cars and Shuttles in San Miguel de Tucuman
Also for San Miguel de Tucuman, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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Tucuman Airport Transfer To Yerba Buena:
$18
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Tucuman Airport Transfer:
$17
Is it cheaper to fly into Bogota or San Miguel de Tucuman?
Prices for flights to both San Miguel de Tucuman 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.
Entertainment
In Bogota, the costs for things to do, activities, admission tickets, and other sightseeing expenses are on average $10 per person, per day.
Sightseeing, admission tickets, things to do, and other entertainment expenses in San Miguel de Tucuman can vary widely by price. On average, visitors spend around $22 per person, per day on entertainment and sightseeing here.
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Entertainment
Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
Bogota $10
San Miguel de Tucuman $22
Typical Entertainment prices in Bogota
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Bogota's activities, tours, and tickets:
Tours and Activities in Bogota
For Bogota, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
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2-Day Private Tour to the Tatacoa Desert from Bogotá:
$273
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2-Day Tour to Villa de Leyva Town & Surroundings from Bogota:
$508
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23 Day Ultimate Colombia Experience:
$6,768
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3 Day Desert of the Tatacoa, an unforgettable experience closer to the stars:
$363
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3-Hour StopOver—Sightseeing Walking Tour: Historical Center + Flagship Museums:
$48
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3-Hour Walking Tour and Musical Picnic in the Heart of Ibague:
$23
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4-Day Jungle Tour to the Amazon from Bogota:
$933
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4-Hour Private Transportation with an Experienced Driver in Bogota:
$30
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4-hour Paragliding Adventure from Bogota:
$152
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5 hour Bogotá City & Monserrate Hill Tour:
$85
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5-hour Bogota Coffee Experience: from roaster to cup:
$96
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5-hour Bogota Night City Tour:
$81
Tours and Activities in San Miguel de Tucuman
For San Miguel de Tucuman, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
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Full Day Adventure:
$67
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Rio Hondo Hot Springs Full Day Tour from Tucuman:
$65
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Tafi del Valle Half-Day Tour from Tucuman:
$65
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Tafi del Valle and Quilmes Ruins Full-Day Tour from Tucuman:
$89
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Yungas Half-Day Tour from Tucuman:
$46
Alcohol
Typically, people visiting Bogota spend on average $11 on alcoholic beverages per person, per day.
Typically, people visiting San Miguel de Tucuman spend on average $14 on alcoholic beverages per person, per day.
Sample the Local Flavors in Bogota
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Bogota:
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Brewery and Craft Beer Tour in Bogotá:
$41
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Pub Crawl in Bogotá:
$45
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Pub Crawl Tour in La Candelaria:
$58
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Gay bar crawling in Bogotá!:
$120
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Bogota and San Miguel de Tucuman, we can see that San Miguel de Tucuman 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 San Miguel de Tucuman would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in San Miguel de Tucuman than you might in Bogota.
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