Should you visit Cali or Sucre?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel cost comparison between Cali and Sucre can help. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
Cali
Cali is Colombia's third largest city. Founded in 1536, can be explored on foot: walk under the shade of trees along the riverbank, admire the architecture of churches and other national monuments, and visit the city's many museums. Being the salsa capital of the world, Cali is primarily a destination for salsa and party but it also offers some great days out in the nearby natural surroundings. In Cali, travelers can enjoy music festivals, learn about sugarcane farming, and take in the mountainous landscapes.
Sucre
Sucre is famous for its gorgeous town center and delightful climate, making it for many Bolivia's most beautiful city. Also considered the symbolic heart of the nation, 'La ciudad blanca' or the white city has preserved stunning whitewashed buildings sheltering pretty patios and other beauties of colonial architecture. The city was declared a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1991 and is under strict controls on development. It offers many attractions including historic buildings and a renowned theatre, but you can also wander around prehistoric sites and discover indigenous culture in the surrounding towns and countryside. Tourists love Sucre for its relaxed atmosphere. It's definitely on the list of top places to visit in Bolivia.
Which city is cheaper, Sucre or Cali?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Cali is $21, while the average daily cost in Sucre is $35. 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 Cali and Sucre in more detail.
Accommodation
Travelers usually pay around $10 for a double occupancy room in Cali If you want to be in a premiere location or have high end amenities, you can expect to pay a bit more.
An average hotel room with basic furnishings costs about $18 in Sucre For the most convenient locations and nicer amenities you can expect to pay a bit more.
Food
Cali food costs typically run travelers around $7.27 per day. Eating every meal in a nicer restaurant will drive the cost up, and grabbing fast food or casual meals will help you save money.
Sucre food costs typically run travelers around $15 per day. Eating every meal in a nicer restaurant will drive the cost up, and grabbing fast food or casual meals will help you save money.
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Food
Meals for one day
Cali $7.27
Sucre $15
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Cali
For Cali, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
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Culinary Journeys: Cooking Workshop + Dinner Party:
$50
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Night City Tour in Cali + Dinner:
$110
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Dinner Show in Cali:
$189
Typical Food prices in Sucre
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Sucre:
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Dinner
$4.49
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Juice
$0.87
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Juice
$1.01
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Chocolate
$1.74
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Cappuccino
$4.35
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Sucre
For Sucre, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
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Traditional Bolivian cooking class with cocktail making by La Boca del Sapo:
$32
Local Transportation
Public transportation tends to be much less expensive in Cali than paying for a taxi or private car service, as is expected. Typically, people spend $4.74 on transportation in Cali on average per day.
To get around in Sucre, the average visitor spends $9.48 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 Cali
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Cali:
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Cali
Also for Cali, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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Cali to Popayan Private Transfer:
$255
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Cali to Popayan Private Transfer:
$255
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Arrival Private Transfer from Cali Airport CLO to Cali City by Minibus:
$179
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Departure Private Transfer from Cali City to Cali Airport CLO by Minibus:
$179
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Departure Private Transfer from Cali City to Cali Airport CLO by Minivan:
$105
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Arrival Private Transfer from Cali Airport CLO to Cali City by Minivan:
$105
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Departure Private Transfer from Cali City to Cali Airport CLO by 2x4 Vehicle:
$75
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Arrival Private Transfer from Cali Airport CLO to Cali City by 2x4 Vehicle:
$75
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Private Transfer to / from Buenaventura:
$60
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Private transfer: Cali to Cali International Airport (CLO):
$54
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Private Airport Transfer: from Cali to Alfonso B. Aragon Airport (CLO):
$34
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Transfer in Private Minivan from Cali City to Cali Airport (CLO):
$31
Typical Local Transportation prices in Sucre
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Sucre are as follows:
Entertainment
Sightseeing expenses in Cali, including the cost of admission tickets for day tours, museums, and attractions, usually cost an average of $8.96 per day, per person.
In Sucre, the costs for things to do, activities, admission tickets, and other sightseeing expenses are on average $13 per person, per day.
Tours and Activities in Cali
For Cali, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
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Alameda Market Fruit Tour:
$55
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Cali ATV tour - Recorrido en Cuatrimoto por ríos y cañaduzales:
$125
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Cali City Tour:
$98
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Cali City Tour:
$29
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Cali City Tour - The Best Of Cali In Comfort:
$47
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Cali Salsa Tour:
$167
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City Tour Cali:
$97
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Coffee Tour - Taste And Live The Authentic Colombian Coffee Experience:
$132
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Cristo Rey + Tertulia Museum + Downtown Cali City Tour 7H:
$80
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Experience Salsa Dance Class in Cali:
$78
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Historical Walking Cali City Tour 3H:
$41
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Nature adventure (3 days, all-included):
$293
Tours and Activities in Sucre
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Sucre.
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Full-Day Tour from Sucre to Potosi and Uyuni:
$227
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Private Half Day Tour: Sucre Walking Tour with Hotel Pick up:
$67
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Romantic tour in Sucre:
$498
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Sucre - Walking City Tour - Half Day - English Speaking guide:
$42
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Sucre City Tour With Visit to Cretaceous Park:
$123
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Sucre walking tour:
$45
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The Best of Sucre Walking Tour:
$498
Alcohol
Typically, people visiting Cali spend on average $7.16 on alcoholic beverages per person, per day.
Alcoholic beverages can often be a significant portion of a traveler's budget, and the costs can vary greatly from person to person. In Sucre, the average amount that a visitor spends on alcoholic beverages per day is $10.
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Cali and Sucre, we can see that Sucre is more expensive. And not only is Cali much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Cali would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Cali 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 Sucre would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Sucre than you might in Cali.
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