Which place is cheaper, Bogota or Bucharest?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Bucharest or Bogota?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Bucharest and Bogota. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.
Where Should I go: Bucharest or Bogota?
Bucharest
Bucharest is the capital and largest city in the country of Romania. With about 2 million residents living in the city and about 2.4 million in the surrounding urban area, it is also one of the largest cities in Southeastern Europe. As such, it is the economic, industrial and commercial center for the country. As a visitor, you will likely enter Romania by arriving in Bucharest. The city continues to grow and change, and there are ongoing infrastructure projects that continue to modernize the city. It is not uncommon to find historic churches on the same block as modern office buildings and Communist style apartment buildings. There are also many sights around town and the city continues to grow as a trendy and fascinating city.
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.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Bucharest, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Romania, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Colombia, and The Best Adventure Tours to Colombia.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayBucharest $139Bogota $52
The average daily cost (per person) in Bucharest is $139, while the average daily cost in Bogota is $52. 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 Bucharest and Bogota in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBucharest $63Bogota $26
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBucharest $126Bogota $52
Compare Hotels in Bucharest and Bogota
Looking for a hotel in Bucharest or Bogota? 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: Bucharest Hotel Prices and Bogota Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Bucharest $26Bogota $8.61
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bucharest
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Bucharest:
- Transfert Privat București: $61
- Transfers to Danube Port: Bucharest - Navrom Tulcea: $132
- Transfer from Otopeni Airport to Bucharest: $29
- Transfer from Bucharest to Brasov - Hotel Pick-up: $176
- Transfer from Bucharest to Brasov: $165
- Transfer Bucharest to/from Giurgiu Cruise Port: $142
- Transfer Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP) to/from Brasov: $247
- Transfer Bucharest Airport to Brasov: $290
- Transfer Airport Otopeni - Bucharest: $44
- Transfer Aeroport Otopeni: $65
- Transfer & Access for 4.5-Hour at Therme Bucuresti: $59
- Therme Spa Ticket with Transfer - Galaxy and Palm Areas : $87
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Bogota
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Bogota are as follows:
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Taxi from Airport$7.42
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Taxi Ride$0.39
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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:
- Andres Carne de Res Chia • Premium Private Transfer: $39
- Arrival Private Transfer Bogota Airport BOG to Bogota City in a Luxury Van: $134
- Arrival Private Transfer from Bogota Airport BOG to Bogota City by Minibus: $124
- Bogotá Graffiti Bike Tour - No Transfers: $80
- Bogotá Private Luxury Transfer - Airport Pick Up or Drop Off - SUV Mercedes Benz: $97
- Bogotá to or from Barichara or San Gil Private Transfer: $167
- Bogotá to or from Villa de Leyva Private Transfer: $80
- Bogota Airport BOG to Downtown Hotels Arrival Private Transfer: $24
- Bogota Airport BOG to Downtown Hotels Round Trip Private Transfer: $48
- Departure Private Transfer Bogota City to Bogota Airport BOG in Luxury Van: $134
- El Dorado International Airport (BOG) - Private Round trip transfer Bogota: $80
- Premium Private Transfer from El Dorado Airport to Bogota Hotels: $21
Is it cheaper to fly into Bucharest or Bogota?
Prices for flights to both Bogota and Bucharest 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 dayBucharest $59Bogota $13
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Bucharest
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Bucharest.
- Dinner at the Museum of Communism - Traditional Food Tour: $54
- Bohemian Bucharest Markets and Mahallas Traditional Food Tour: $60
- Bucharest Evening Tour and Traditional Dinner: $64
- Cooking Class traditional food: $66
- Street Food Tour with a Local Guide: $74
- Bucharest Evening Tour and Traditional Dinner - 3 hours: $87
- Private Walking Food Tour - Culture, History & Traditions: $99
- Discover Private Highlights and Traditional Food Tour: $109
- Private Bucharest Food Tour with a Local Foodie: $116
- Historical and Cultural Tour with Romanian Cuisine dinner: $142
- 4-Hour Walking Food Tour in the Old Town: $203
- Bucharest City Tour & Traditional Home-made Cooking Experience: $229
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:
- Bogota Local Food Tour in the City Center: $13
- Viejo Bogota Food Tour with 12+ Tastings: $49
- PALOQUEMAO MARKET FOOD TOUR. EXOTIC FRUIT. LOCAL SNACKS. /Min 2 pax: $55
- Bogota Food Tour • Private Car • Fruits Cacao Lunch Coffee Beer: $59
- Private Colombian Cooking Class and Market Tour In Bogota: $90
- Dinner and party at Andres Carne de Res DC: $100
- Private Street Food Tour in Candelaria Bogota: $131
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Bucharest $15Bogota $13
Tours and Activities in Bucharest
Here are a few actual costs in Bucharest for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Bears Sanctuary, Dracula's Castle, Brasov Day Trip Private Tour from Bucharest: $251
- Bucharest Panoramic Sightseeing - Private City Tour: $93
- Transylvania Heritage Tour at Peles Bran and Cantacuzino Castles: $93
- 1 Day 4x4 Tour in Carpathian Mountains: $174
- 1 Day ATV Tour in Carpathian Mountains: $208
- 10h Bucharest City Tour & Snagov Monastery (Dracula's Grave): $260
- 14 Days Private Tour in Romania, Moldova & Transnistria: $4,761
- 2 Days Private Tour - The Romanian Caves from Bucharest: $563
- 2 Hour Photoshoot Experience Near Bucharest Architectural Charms: $99
- 2 Hours Private Walking Tour in Bucharest City: $88
- 2-Day Medieval Transylvania with Brasov,Sibiu and Sighisoara Tour from Bucharest: $252
- 2-Day Small-Group Tour to Dracula's Castle, Rasnov Fortress, Peles Castle, Sighisoara and Libearty Brown Bear Sanctuary with Overnight in Brasov: $204
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$1.29
Tours and Activities in Bogota
For Bogota, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Party Tour: 6 nightclubs, Disco-Truck, After Party, 2 openbars: $2.95
- Colonial Bogotá: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of La Candelaria: $5.99
- Self-Guided Audio Tour - El Dorado Expedition, Part I : $6.99
- Self-Guided Audio Tour - El Dorado Expedition, Part II: $6.99
- Monserrate Regular Tickets: $11
- Bike Tour in La Candelaria Bogotá: $12
- Graffiti Tour: a fascinating walk through a street art City: $13
- Graffiti Tour in La Candelaria Bogotá: $13
- Tour of the Colombian Armed Conflict: war, drug trafficking and peace: $13
- Walking Tour in La Candelaria Bogotá: $14
- Alternative tour of Bogotá: gastronomic and cultural: $19
- Bike Tour through Bogotá: $19
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBucharest $9.28Bogota $14
Sample the Local Flavors in Bucharest
Also in Bucharest, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Weekend Pub Crawl: $24
- Bucharest Pub Crawl in the Old Town: $25
- From Romanian Wine Tasting Tour: $26
- Bachelors Party in Custom Bar Crawl: $38
- Private Bar Crawling in Bucharest Old City: $43
- Private Wine Tasting Experience: $43
- Pub Crawl in the Old CIty and Rooftop Hopping in Bucharest: $47
- Private Romanian Wine Tasting in Urlați: $52
- Guided Pub Crawl in Bucharest: $56
- Bucharest Old Town Pub and Bar Crawl with Guide: $57
- Bucharest VIP Bar Crawl in Lipscani 'Old Town': $59
- Bucharest City Tour and Wine Tasting: $85
Sample the Local Flavors in Bogota
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Bogota:
- Thursday Bar Crawl in Bogotá: $25
- Friday Night Bar Crawl in Bogotá : $25
- Pub Crawl in Bogota - Ancient Brews : $103
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Bucharest and Bogota, we can see that Bucharest is more expensive. And not only is Bogota much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Bucharest is in Europe and Bogota is in South 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 Bucharest would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Bucharest 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 Bucharest Expensive? and Is Bogota Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Bucharest or Bogota?
Bogota has a larger population, and is about 4 times larger than the population of Bucharest. When comparing the sizes of Bucharest and Bogota, 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 Bucharest or Bogota?
Bucharest 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 Bucharest or Bogota in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Bucharest as well as Bogota. Many visitors come to Bucharest in the summer for the city activities and the family-friendly experiences. The warm climate attracts visitors to Bogota throughout the year.
In July, Bucharest is generally much warmer than Bogota. Daily temperatures in Bucharest average around 23°C (73°F), and Bogota fluctuates around 14°C (57°F).
Bucharest usually gets more rain in July than Bogota. Bucharest gets 64 mm (2.5 in) of rain, while Bogota receives 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyBucharest 23°C (73°F)Bogota 14°C (57°F)
Should I visit Bucharest or Bogota in the Autumn?
Both Bogota and Bucharest are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. Most visitors come to Bucharest for the city's sights and attractions and the shopping scene during these months. Plenty of visitors come to Bogota because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
Bucharest is cooler than Bogota in the autumn. The daily temperature in Bucharest averages around 13°C (55°F) in October, and Bogota fluctuates around 14°C (57°F).
It rains a lot this time of the year in Bogota. In October, Bucharest usually receives less rain than Bogota. Bucharest gets 32 mm (1.3 in) of rain, while Bogota receives 110 mm (4.3 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberBucharest 13°C (55°F)Bogota 14°C (57°F)
Should I visit Bucharest or Bogota in the Winter?
Both Bogota and Bucharest during the winter are popular places to visit. The winter months attract visitors to Bucharest because of the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Bogota year-round.
The weather in Bucharest can be very cold. In the winter, Bucharest is much colder than Bogota. Typically, the winter temperatures in Bucharest in January average around -1°C (29°F), and Bogota averages at about 14°C (57°F).
Bucharest usually gets more rain in January than Bogota. Bucharest gets 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Bogota receives 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryBucharest -1°C (29°F)Bogota 14°C (57°F)
Should I visit Bucharest or Bogota in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Bucharest and Bogota. The activities around the city are the main draw to Bucharest this time of year. Bogota attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In April, Bucharest is generally cooler than Bogota. Daily temperatures in Bucharest average around 12°C (54°F), and Bogota fluctuates around 15°C (59°F).
In April, Bucharest usually receives less rain than Bogota. Bucharest gets 46 mm (1.8 in) of rain, while Bogota receives 90 mm (3.5 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilBucharest 12°C (54°F)Bogota 15°C (59°F)
Typical Weather for Bogota and Bucharest
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | -1°C (29°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Feb | 1°C (34°F) | 36 mm (1.4 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Mar | 6°C (43°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Apr | 12°C (54°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| May | 18°C (64°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Jun | 21°C (70°F) | 77 mm (3 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Jul | 23°C (73°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Aug | 22°C (72°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Sep | 18°C (65°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Oct | 13°C (55°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Nov | 6°C (44°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Dec | 1°C (34°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
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