Should you visit Buenos Aires, Argentina or Bogota?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel cost comparison between Buenos Aires, Argentina and Bogota can help. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Buenos Aires, federal capital of Argentina, also known as "The City of Tango", is best known for its energetic and unpredictable character. Like a restless child, Buenos Aires is a dynamic and modern city full of surprises. While its French-style palaces, rooftop restaurants, wide avenues and green plazas resemble European-style architecture, Buenos Aires preserves its musical, literary and culinary traditions. You can't miss dining in front of a Tango show, walking around the colourful streets of La Boca and visiting the renowned Recoleta Cemetery, designed by Argentina's most important architects and home to hundreds of illustrious corpses.
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 Buenos Aires, Argentina?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Average Daily Cost
Per person, per day
Buenos Aires, Argentina
$74
Bogota
$43
The average daily cost (per person) in Buenos Aires, Argentina is $74, while the average daily cost in Bogota is $43. 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 Buenos Aires, Argentina and Bogota in more detail.
Accommodation
The average price for accommodation for two people in Buenos Aires, Argentina is $58. This is for two people sharing a typical double occupancy hotel room.
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.
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Accommodation
Hotel or hostel for one person
Buenos Aires, Argentina $29
Bogota $21
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Accommodation
Typical double-occupancy room
Buenos Aires, Argentina
$58
Bogota
$42
Food
In Buenos Aires, Argentina travelers spend around $24 a day on food. You can save money by choosing casual restaurants or food stalls, or you can spend plenty more by dining in nicer restaurants at every meal.
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.
Typical Food prices in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Buenos Aires, Argentina:
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Lunch
$0.23
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Cup of Coffee
$0.13
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Empandas
$0.17
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Espresso
$0.08
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Dinner (Pizza)
$0.14
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Ice Cream
$0.13
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Breakfast at Airport
$0.34
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Dinner (Sandwiches)
$0.09
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Sweets
$0.06
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Hot Dog
$0.07
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Breakfast (Take-Away)
$0.12
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Lunch for 2
$1.49
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Cake and Coffee
$4.80
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Dinner
$17
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Powerade
$1.05
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Lunch
$7.55
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Dinner
$11
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Chocolate
$28
Typical Food prices in Bogota
For Bogota, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Breakfast
$1.59
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Hot Dog
$0.93
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
The average price of local transportation around Buenos Aires, Argentina is $11 per person, per day. As this average includes both taxis and public transport, keep in mind that the prices of private drivers and taxis are significantly more expensive than public transportation.
To get around in Bogota, the average visitor spends $7.10 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.
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Local Transportation
Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
Buenos Aires, Argentina $11
Bogota $7.10
Typical Local Transportation prices in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Buenos Aires, Argentina:
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Taxi from Airport
$1.21
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Local Bus
$0.03
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Metro Ride
$0.02
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Taxi to airport
$0.31
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Taxi
$0.84
Typical Local Transportation prices in Bogota
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Bogota are as follows:
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Taxi from Airport
$7.65
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Taxi Ride
$0.40
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2 Bus Passes
$0.90
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
Entertainment
Buenos Aires, Argentina's costs for entertainment, tickets, attractions, and tours will often cost around $24 per person, per day. This cost can vary widely by the type of activity, however, as this includes admission tickets, day tours, museums, and other things to do.
In Bogota, the costs for things to do, activities, admission tickets, and other sightseeing expenses are on average $11 per person, per day.
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Entertainment
Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
Buenos Aires, Argentina $24
Bogota $11
Typical Entertainment prices in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Here are a few typical costs in Buenos Aires, Argentina for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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 Buenos Aires, Argentina may vary from person to person, on average a person spends $13 per day on alcoholic beverages.
Typically, people visiting Bogota spend on average $11 on alcoholic beverages per person, per day.
Typical Alcohol prices in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Buenos Aires, Argentina from other travelers:
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Beer
$0.10
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Beer (0.66L)
$0.18
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Cocktail
$0.27
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Alcohol
$6.03
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 Buenos Aires, Argentina and Bogota, we can see that Buenos Aires, Argentina 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 Buenos Aires, Argentina would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Buenos Aires, Argentina than you might in Bogota.
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