Which place is cheaper, Bogota or Dubrovnik?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Dubrovnik or Bogota?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Dubrovnik or Bogota? This is a common question asked by many travelers. By figuring out which city has activities that align with your interests along with knowing which is more affordable, you'll understand where you can get more bang for your buck. So, let's dive into the details and the data, which all comes from actual travelers.
Where Should I go: Dubrovnik or Bogota?
Dubrovnik
Dubrovnik, the "Pearl of the Adriatic", is a beautiful walled city in southern Croatia that sits on the edge of the Adriatic Sea. It's a small city, with only about 40,000 residents, but it's become one of the most significant tourist destinations in the Mediterranean. It is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The city was historically built on maritime trade, which is not surprising given its location near major Italian and Greek ports such as Venice, Bari, Corfu, and Trieste. It was a center of language and literature and was the home of many important poets, playwrights, painters, and scientists during the 15th and 16th centuries. Today its economy is dependent on tourism and it is one of the most popular destinations in the region. People visit the city for its impressive history, beautiful setting, great weather, and interesting architecture.
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 2-Week Tours from Split, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Croatia, 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 dayDubrovnik $103Bogota $52
The average daily cost (per person) in Dubrovnik is $103, 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 Dubrovnik and Bogota in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personDubrovnik $53Bogota $26
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomDubrovnik $106Bogota $52
Compare Hotels in Dubrovnik and Bogota
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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: Dubrovnik Hotel Prices and Bogota Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Dubrovnik $13Bogota $8.61
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Dubrovnik
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Dubrovnik:
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Bus Around Town$1.52
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Dubrovnik
Also for Dubrovnik, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Transfers up to 3 persons to or from Dubrovnik airport to Dubrovnik: $49
- Transfers to and from Ston area to and from Dubrovnik or Dubrovnik airport: $154
- Transfers from Dubrovnik : $66
- Transfer to from Slano up to 7 persons to or from Dubrovnik or Dubrovnik APT: $110
- Transfer from Dubrovnik to Split with 2 hours stop in Ston Town: $86
- Transfer from Dubrovnik airport to Dubrovnik city: $66
- Transfer from Dubrovnik airport or Dubrovnik to Sun Gardens, Trsteno or Brsečine: $82
- Transfer from Dubrovnik Airport to Dubrovnik: $66
- Transfer from Dubrovnik Airport to Dubrovnik: $53
- Transfer Zagreb - Dubrovnik or Dubrovnik - Zagreb: $1,036
- Transfer Dubrovnik-Dubrovnik airport: $42
- Transfer Dubrovnik Airport to Kotor Old town : $197
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:
- Private Salt Cathedral and Nemocón Salt Mines + In & out Transfer + (8 hours): $242
- Bogotá to or from Barichara or San Gil Private Transfer: $167
- Arrival Private Transfer Bogota Airport BOG to Bogota City in a Luxury Van: $134
- Departure Private Transfer Bogota City to Bogota Airport BOG in Luxury Van: $134
- Arrival Private Transfer from Bogota Airport BOG to Bogota City by Minibus: $124
- Bogotá Private Luxury Transfer - Airport Pick Up or Drop Off - SUV Mercedes Benz: $97
- Bogotá to or from Villa de Leyva Private Transfer: $80
- Bogotá Graffiti Bike Tour - No Transfers: $80
- El Dorado International Airport (BOG) - Private Round trip transfer Bogota: $80
- Bogota Airport BOG to Downtown Hotels Round Trip Private Transfer: $48
- Salt Cathedral Zipaquira • Premium Private Transfer: $39
- Andres Carne de Res Chia • Premium Private Transfer: $39
Is it cheaper to fly into Dubrovnik or Bogota?
Prices for flights to both Bogota and Dubrovnik 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 dayDubrovnik $35Bogota $13
Typical Food Prices in Dubrovnik
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Dubrovnik:
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Seafood Dinner (for 2)$31
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Dubrovnik
For Dubrovnik, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Sunset Dinner Cruise around the Old Town: $81
- Gastro Cruise | Dinner and Boat ride around Dubrovnik Old Town: $82
- Secrets of traditional Dalmatian cuisine with a cooking class: $128
- Old Town Food Tour: $144
- Dubrovnik Old Town Food Tour: Small-Group Experience: $147
- Konavle Wine& History&food Tour: $166
- Cooking Classes Traditional Meals of Konavle region: $179
- Traditional Dalmatian Cooking Class from Dubrovnik: $199
- Traditional Cooking Class in Dubrovnik Countryside: $203
- Authentic Garden to Table Cooking Class in Dubrovnik Countryside : $208
- Pelješac Full-Day Wine and Food Tour from Dubrovnik: $210
- Private Dinner with Wine and Homemade Tapas: $215
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.Dubrovnik $20Bogota $13
Typical Entertainment Prices in Dubrovnik
For Dubrovnik, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Boat to Lokrum Island (for 2)$14
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Dubrovnik City Wall Tour (for 2)$56
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Dubrovnik Cable Car (for 2)$48
Tours and Activities in Dubrovnik
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Dubrovnik.
- MONTENEGRO TOUR from Dubrovnik: $104
- Montenegro Bay Cruise with Lunch on the Boat from Koločep: $112
- 'Game of Thrones' Walking Tour in Dubrovnik: $58
- 1 Hour Shared Dubrovnik Guided Walking Tour : $26
- 1 Hour Sightseeing Tour in Dubrovnik : $105
- 1.5-Hour Walking Tour of Dubrovnik's Old Town: $20
- 10 Days Tour: Exploring Croatia, Istria and Dalmatia: $3,080
- 2 Hours Private Dubrovnik City Walls Walking Tour : $151
- 2 hrs Guided Tour to CAVTAT a Small Place for Great Art: $27
- 2-Hour Dubrovnik Fun and Exciting Jet Ski Safari Adventure Tour: $137
- 2-Hour Guided Walking Tour in Mlini: $22
- 3-Hour Dubrovnik Countryside ATV/Quad Safari Adventure Tour: $109
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:
- Bogotá Architecture Private Tour (6 Hrs.): $149
- Bogota Zipaquira Salt Cathedral Private Tour + Lunch: $80
- La Candelaria and Monserrate Walking Half Day Tour: $234
- Salt Cathedral Zipaquira - Group tour and daily departure: $80
- *Private tour* to Guatavita sacred lagoon + Nemocon salt mine: $153
- 3 days- private tour Chingaza-Guatavita Savannah Expedition: $60
- 3-Hour Walking Tour and Musical Picnic in the Heart of Ibague: $23
- 3h 30 -Hour StopOver—Walking Tour: Bogota Historical Center: $54
- 4 Hours Private Tour to Monserrate from Bogotá: $69
- 4-hour Paragliding Adventure from Bogota: $170
- 5-hour Tour through Bogotá during the stopover. Includes round-trip from airport: $160
- 6 hour Private City Tour through Bogotá (Con Monserrate): $134
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayDubrovnik $15Bogota $14
Sample the Local Flavors in Dubrovnik
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Dubrovnik:
- Columbo Pub Crawl Dubrovnik: $49
- Brewery Tour with Food included: $60
- Day Tour of Korcula Island from Dubrovnik with Wine Tasting: $70
- From Korcula Island Tour with Wine Tasting: $74
- Ston and Korcula Island Day Trip from Dubrovnik with Wine Tasting: $75
- Interactive Wine Tour: $81
- Day trip to Korčula and Pelješac with Wine Tasting: $84
- Konavle Valley Wine Tour from Dubrovnik with Train Ride and Wine Tasting: $84
- Interactive Wine Tour in Dubrovnik: $89
- 2 Hours Wine Tasting in Dubrovnik Old Town : $89
- 2-Hour Kayaking at Sunset with Wine Tasting and Appetizers: $93
- E-Bike Tour + Gourmet Snack + Wine Tasting (Small Group): $97
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 Dubrovnik and Bogota, we can see that Dubrovnik is more expensive. And not only is Bogota much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Dubrovnik 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 Dubrovnik would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Dubrovnik 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 Dubrovnik Expensive? and Is Bogota Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Dubrovnik or Bogota?
Bogota has a larger population, and is about 250 times larger than the population of Dubrovnik. When comparing the sizes of Dubrovnik 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 Dubrovnik or Bogota?
Dubrovnik 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 Dubrovnik or Bogota in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Dubrovnik and Bogota. Many travelers come to Dubrovnik for the beaches, snorkeling, the hiking, and the family-friendly experiences. Bogota attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In the summer, Dubrovnik is much warmer than Bogota. Typically, the summer temperatures in Dubrovnik in July average around 25°C (77°F), and Bogota averages at about 14°C (57°F).
In July, Dubrovnik usually receives less rain than Bogota. Dubrovnik gets 26 mm (1 in) of rain, while Bogota receives 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyDubrovnik 25°C (77°F)Bogota 14°C (57°F)
Should I visit Dubrovnik or Bogota in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Dubrovnik as well as Bogota. Many visitors come to Dubrovnik in the autumn for the hiking trails, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area. The warm climate attracts visitors to Bogota throughout the year.
In October, Dubrovnik is generally a little warmer than Bogota. Daily temperatures in Dubrovnik average around 18°C (64°F), and Bogota fluctuates around 14°C (57°F).
It's quite rainy in Bogota. Dubrovnik receives a lot of rain in the autumn. Dubrovnik usually gets more rain in October than Bogota. Dubrovnik gets 162 mm (6.4 in) of rain, while Bogota receives 110 mm (4.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberDubrovnik 18°C (64°F)Bogota 14°C (57°F)
Should I visit Dubrovnik or Bogota in the Winter?
Both Bogota and Dubrovnik are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. Most visitors come to Dubrovnik for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine during these months. Plenty of visitors come to Bogota because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
Dubrovnik is much colder than Bogota in the winter. The daily temperature in Dubrovnik averages around 9°C (48°F) in January, and Bogota fluctuates around 14°C (57°F).
It's quite rainy in Dubrovnik. In January, Dubrovnik usually receives more rain than Bogota. Dubrovnik gets 139 mm (5.5 in) of rain, while Bogota receives 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryDubrovnik 9°C (48°F)Bogota 14°C (57°F)
Should I visit Dubrovnik or Bogota in the Spring?
Both Bogota and Dubrovnik during the spring are popular places to visit. The spring months attract visitors to Dubrovnik because of the beaches and the natural beauty. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Bogota year-round.
In the spring, Dubrovnik is around the same temperature as Bogota. Typically, the spring temperatures in Dubrovnik in April average around 14°C (57°F), and Bogota averages at about 15°C (59°F).
It rains a lot this time of the year in Dubrovnik. Dubrovnik usually gets more rain in April than Bogota. Dubrovnik gets 104 mm (4.1 in) of rain, while Bogota receives 90 mm (3.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilDubrovnik 14°C (57°F)Bogota 15°C (59°F)
Typical Weather for Bogota and Dubrovnik
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 9°C (48°F) | 139 mm (5.5 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Feb | 10°C (50°F) | 125 mm (4.9 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Mar | 11°C (52°F) | 104 mm (4.1 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Apr | 14°C (57°F) | 104 mm (4.1 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| May | 18°C (64°F) | 75 mm (3 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Jun | 22°C (72°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Jul | 25°C (77°F) | 26 mm (1 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Aug | 25°C (77°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Sep | 22°C (72°F) | 101 mm (4 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Oct | 18°C (64°F) | 162 mm (6.4 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Nov | 14°C (57°F) | 198 mm (7.8 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Dec | 11°C (52°F) | 178 mm (7 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
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