Should you visit Buzios or Bogota?
Should I visit Buzios or Bogota? This is a common question asked by many travelers. By figuring out which city is more affordable, you'll understand where you can get more bang for your buck. So, let's dive into the data, which all comes from actual travelers.
Buzios
Initially a fishing village, Armação dos Buzios is a small beach resort town about three hours from Rio de Janeiro by bus. Buzios is a common weekend getaway destination for Cariocas. With 23 beaches, visitors from all over come to swim, snorkel, surf and enjoy sun and sand.
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 Buzios?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Buzios is $60, 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 Buzios and Bogota in more detail.
Accommodation
An average hotel room with basic furnishings costs about $58 in Buzios For the most convenient locations and nicer amenities you can expect to pay a bit more.
The prices for places to stay in Bogota can vary by date, location, and type. Generally, the average cost for accommodation per person is $22, while a typical double-occupancy hotel room for two people will cost around $44.
Food
The price of a meal in Buzios can vary widely. However, the average price for food per day is $19 per person, and a typical meal will cost around $7.60 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
Buzios $19
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
$1.62
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Hot Dog
$0.95
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
Public transportation tends to be much less expensive in Buzios than paying for a taxi or private car service, as is expected. Typically, people spend $15 on transportation in Buzios on average per day.
To get around in Bogota, the average visitor spends $7.23 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.
Typical Local Transportation prices in Bogota
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Bogota are as follows:
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Taxi from Airport
$7.79
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Taxi Ride
$0.41
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2 Bus Passes
$0.92
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bogota
Also for Bogota, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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Arrival Private Transfer from Bogota Airport BOG to Bogota City by Minibus:
$123
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Departure Private Transfer from Bogota City to Bogota Airport BOG in Minibus:
$123
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Salt Cathedral Zipaquira • Premium Private Transfer • Keep Safe from Covid:
$120
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Departure Private Transfer Bogota City to Bogota Airport BOG in Luxury Van:
$114
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Arrival Private Transfer Bogota Airport BOG to Bogota City in a Luxury Van:
$114
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Private Bogota Layover Tour with transfer in & out - 4 hours:
$106
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Arrival Private Transfer Bogota Airport BOG to Bogota City by Business Car:
$103
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Departure Private Transfer Bogota City to Bogota Airport BOG in Business Car:
$103
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Andres Carne de Res Restaurant Round-Trip Transfer Private Tour:
$99
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Departure Private Transfer from Bogota City to Bogota Airport BOG in Minivan:
$87
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Arrival Private Transfer from Bogota Airport BOG to Bogota City by Minivan:
$87
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Private Bogotá City Tour + In&Out Transfer + (9 hours):
$85
Entertainment
Sightseeing expenses in Buzios, including the cost of admission tickets for day tours, museums, and attractions, usually cost an average of $21 per day, per person.
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 Buzios
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Buzios.
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Half-Day Schooner Sightseeing Trip in Buzios Peninsula Beaches:
$28
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Tour in Boat Tour in Buzios:
$14
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
Alcohol
Alcoholic beverages can often be a significant portion of a traveler's budget, and the costs can vary greatly from person to person. In Buzios, the average amount that a visitor spends on alcoholic beverages per day is $14.
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 Buzios and Bogota, we can see that Buzios 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 Buzios would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Buzios than you might in Bogota.
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