Should you visit Brasilia or Bogota?
Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Brasilia and Bogota can help you decide which place is right for you.
Brasilia
The capital city of Brazil, Brasilia is a uniquely-planned city that was constructed in four years from 1956-1960 in the shape of a large bird or airplane. Renowned for its modern architecture, the city listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO and attracts architecture aficionados worldwide. For more information about this, check out this guide to architecture in Brasilia.
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.
Which city is cheaper, Bogota or Brasilia?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Brasilia is $65, while the average daily cost in Bogota is $42. 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 Brasilia and Bogota in more detail.
Accommodation
Brasilia's average price for two people sharing a typical double-occupancy hotel room is $54. A typical place to stay for one person, per day is $27.
The prices for places to stay in Bogota can vary by date, location, and type. Generally, the average cost for accommodation per person is $21, while a typical double-occupancy hotel room for two people will cost around $42.
Food
The price of a meal in Brasilia can vary widely. However, the average price for food per day is $25 per person, and a typical meal will cost around $10 based on the spending of previous visitors. Less expensive dining options can be found by eating street food or at fast food restaurants.
Food in Bogota costs travelers about $11 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.
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Food
Meals for one day
Brasilia $25
Bogota $11
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
$0.91
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
Local Transportation
While taxis and private drivers typically cost much more than public transportation, people usually spend around $17 per day to get around in Brasilia.
To get around in Bogota, the average visitor spends $6.99 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.
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Brasilia
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Brasilia:
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Private Transfer: International Airport of Brasilia (BSB) to Brasilia:
$68
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Private Transfer: Brasilia to International Airport of Brasilia (BSB):
$68
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Private Airport Transfer: from Brasilia to Brasilia International Airport (BSB):
$37
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Private Airport Transfer: Brasilia International Airport (BSB) to Brasilia:
$37
Typical Local Transportation prices in Bogota
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Bogota are as follows:
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Taxi from Airport
$7.53
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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:
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Andres Carne de Res Chia • Premium Private Transfer • Keep Safe from Covid:
$80
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Andres Carne de Res Restaurant Round-Trip Transfer Private Tour:
$99
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Arrival Private Transfer Bogota Airport BOG to Bogota City by Business Car:
$103
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Arrival Private Transfer Bogota Airport BOG to Bogota City in a Luxury Van:
$114
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Arrival Private Transfer from Bogota Airport BOG to Bogota City by 2x4 Vehicle:
$68
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Arrival Private Transfer from Bogota Airport BOG to Bogota City by Minibus:
$123
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Arrival Private Transfer from Bogota Airport BOG to Bogota City by Minivan:
$87
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Bogota Airport Pick-up (transfer service):
$19
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Departure Private Transfer Bogota City to Bogota Airport BOG in Business Car:
$103
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Departure Private Transfer Bogota City to Bogota Airport BOG in Luxury Van:
$114
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Departure Private Transfer from Bogota City to Bogota Airport BOG by 2x4 Vehicle:
$68
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Departure Private Transfer from Bogota City to Bogota Airport BOG in Minibus:
$123
Is it cheaper to fly into Brasilia or Bogota?
Prices for flights to both Bogota and Brasilia 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
Activities, things to do, and other forms of entertainment usually cost around $15 per person, per day in Brasilia. This cost includes the price of admission tickets to attractions and museums as well as daily tours.
In Bogota, the costs for things to do, activities, admission tickets, and other sightseeing expenses are on average $11 per person, per day.
Tours and Activities in Brasilia
Here are a few actual costs in Brasilia for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
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Half Day Cultural Tour:
$138
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Half Day city Tour:
$138
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City Tour Brasilia Noturna:
$91
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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The Walking Tour At Home:
$5.00
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Colonial Bogotá, La Candelaria Walking Audio Tour by VoiceMap:
$5.34
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Classic Sights and Hidden Histories of Bogota Walking Audio Tour by VoiceMap:
$5.34
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Bogotá: La Macarena to Parque Nacional Walking Audio Tour by VoiceMap:
$5.34
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Paranormal Candelaria: Find the terror and the stories. Tour Immersive 3D:
$6.99
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Divercity Bogotá Admission Ticket:
$7.05
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Shared Monserrate Tour:
$8.00
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La Macarena & Perseverancia walking tour-The Other History of Bogota Colonial:
$9.00
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Shared Graffiti Tour in La Candelaria Bogotá:
$9.60
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Shared Walking Tour in La Candelaria Bogotá:
$9.60
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Cycling tour in Simon Bolivar Park and Virgilio Barco Library:
$10
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Memories of political violence : Bogota alternative walking tour:
$12
Alcohol
While the amount that someone spends on alcohol while visiting Brasilia may vary from person to person, on average a person spends $11 per day on alcoholic beverages.
Typically, people visiting Bogota spend on average $11 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 Brasilia and Bogota, we can see that Brasilia 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 Brasilia would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Brasilia than you might in Bogota.
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