Which place is cheaper, Cartagena or Kyoto?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Kyoto or Cartagena?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Kyoto and Cartagena can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
Where Should I go: Kyoto or Cartagena?
Kyoto
Kyoto is a larger city of Japan, though it is very much set in the old ways. With quiet temples, sublime gardens, colorful shrines, and geisha walking amidst a city surrounded by stunning mountains, Kyoto feels like a world of another time and place. True to ancient Japanese tradition, most aspects of daily life are tied closely with the changing of the seasons.
Cartagena
The capital of the Bolivar Department of Colombia, Cartagena is one of the most visited cities in the country. It sits on Colombia's northern coast by the Caribbean Sea. It's a port city with a population of almost 900,000, making it the fifth largest city in Colombia. The city has a rich history and was the first Spanish colony on the American continent. It was also one of the first sanctuaries for freed African slaves in the Americas.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 10-Day Tours from Tokyo, The Best 2-Week Tours from Tokyo, The Best Adventure Tours to Colombia, and The Best Eco Tours in Colombia.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayKyoto $96Cartagena $48
The average daily cost (per person) in Kyoto is $96, while the average daily cost in Cartagena is $48. 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 Kyoto and Cartagena in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personKyoto $63Cartagena $27
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomKyoto $126Cartagena $54
Compare Hotels in Kyoto and Cartagena
Looking for a hotel in Kyoto or Cartagena? 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: Kyoto Hotel Prices and Cartagena Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Kyoto $7.56Cartagena $7.49
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Kyoto
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Kyoto:
- Chubu Centrair Airport to/from Kyoto Private Transfer: $572
- From Private 1-Way Transfer to Kansai Airport: $327
- Kansai Airport (KIX): Private One-Way Transfer to/from Kyoto: $207
- Kansai Int Airport to/from Kyoto City Private Transfer: $274
- Kansai Intl. Airport KIX Private Transfer to/from Kyoto: $230
- Kyoto to Osaka Kansai Airport (KIX) - Departure Private Transfer: $72
- Customizable Private Tour with Hotel Transfers: $505
- One-Way Private Transfer to/from Itami Airport: $327
- Osaka (Itami) Airport ITM Private Transfer to/from Kyoto: $220
- Osaka (Itami) Airport to/from Kyoto City Private Transfer: $141
- Osaka City to/from Kyoto City Private transfer: $229
- Private departure transfer from Kyoto city to Kansai International airport: $110
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Cartagena
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Cartagena:
- Private Transfer from Bocagrande to Port of Cartagena: $25
- 15. Transfer to SANTA MARTA from Cartagena Private or vice versa.: $290
- 18.Transfer (Rafael N-Hotel Decameron Baru Airport) or vice versa: $90
- 2. Transfer from the Airport to the Cartagena Hotel (or vice versa): $29
- 20. Transfer Rafael N. Airport-HOTEL LAS ISLAS-CALABLANCA: $142
- 8. Transfer to BARRANQUILLA from Cartagena Private or vice versa: $160
- Air Conditioning Bus transfer: $10
- Airport Hotel Transfer: $19
- Airport Transfer - Hotel Cartagena: $23
- Airport Transfer Hotel: $35
- Airport Transfers Cartagena: $38
- Arrival Private Transfer Cartagena Airport CTG to Cartagena City by Minivan: $92
Is it cheaper to fly into Kyoto or Cartagena?
Prices for flights to both Cartagena and Kyoto 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 dayKyoto $24Cartagena $9.82
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Kyoto
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Kyoto.
- Private Cooking Class Udon in Kyoto Japan: $41
- Japanese Washoku Bento Cooking Class with Lunch: $46
- Nishiki Market Brunch Walking Food Tour: $47
- Japanese Home Cooking Lesson with Local Hosts in Peaceful Kyoto Suburb Otsu: $49
- Private Guided Traditional Buddhist Cooking in Japan: $58
- Kyoto Nishiki Market & Depachika: 2-hours Food Tour with a Local: $59
- Morning Japanese Bento Cooking Class: $61
- Afternoon Japanese Izakaya Cooking Class: $61
- Japanese Cooking Class: $62
- Sushi - Authentic Japanese Cooking Class - the best souvenir from Kyoto!: $64
- Japanese Udon and Sushi Cooking Class with Tastings: $64
- Wagashi(Japanese sweets) Cooking :Kyoto near Fushimiinari: $65
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Cartagena
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Cartagena.
- Featured in NYTimes > Arepas and Dancing: Danceable Cooking Class in Cartagena: $32
- Cooking class of typical food at the beach and sunset view: $39
- Taste Cartagena Food tour: $40
- Street Food Tour in Cartagena: $42
- Guided Street Food Tour with Tastings: $44
- Local Flavors Food Tour with Native Chef: $50
- Cooking Class: Street food & Mojito making: $50
- Cruise by the Bay with Dinner and Wine: $55
- Private Dinner at a Local Chef's House in Cartagena: $58
- Cartagena Gourmet: Cooking Class with a View, Elegance & Flavor: $59
- Street food tour: $61
- 2 hours Sibarita Express Dinner: $63
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Kyoto $13Cartagena $21
Tours and Activities in Kyoto
Here are a few actual costs in Kyoto for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Arashiyama self guided tour app multilingual audio guide: $2.15
- Kyoto Tower Admission Ticket: $6.14
- Audio guide tour of the Kyoto Imperial Palace & surroundings: $6.54
- Nijo Castle & Kitano Tenmangu Shrine: Auidio Guide Tour: $6.54
- Audio Guide Tour through Gion: Kiyomizu-dera and Kodai-ji: $6.54
- Audio Guide Tour of Kinkaku-ji & Ryōan-ji Areas ~ Zen Echoe: $6.54
- Audio Guide Tour: Unveiling Kyoto Station Surroundings: $6.54
- Audio Guide Tour Sanjusangen-do & Chishaku-in: $6.54
- Arashiyama: Self-Guided Audio Tour through History & Nature: $6.54
- Kyoto Gion Night Walking Tour. Up to 6 people!: $6.54
- Ninnaji Temple Entry Ticket: $7.19
- Kyoto self-guided tour app with multi-language audioguide: $8.61
Tours and Activities in Cartagena
Here are a few actual costs in Cartagena for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Emeralds Tour: $0.03
- Into the Walls of The City: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $5.99
- Cartagena de Indias: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $5.99
- Artists' Quarter Getsemani Self-guided Tour: $6.35
- Self-Guided Audio Tour - The Great Battle: Fort of San Felipe: $6.99
- Old Town Highlights Self-guided Tour: $8.50
- Tour the city on a rumba in a typical bus: $9.42
- Old Town & Getsemani Quarter Self-guided Tour: $9.58
- Self-Guided Audio Tour: Pirate Tales in Cartagena: $10
- Self-Guided Audio Tour - Legends of the Streets of Downtown : $10
- Self-Guided Audio Tour of Getsemaní Neighborhood: $10
- Self-Guided Audio Tour: The Rise of the Wall City Part II: $10
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayKyoto $12Cartagena $9.21
Sample the Local Flavors in Kyoto
Also in Kyoto, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Japanese Sake Brewery and Fushimi Inari Sightseeing Tour: $18
- Kyoto Local Bar Crawl in Kawaramachi Area: $40
- Sake Brewery &Great Yakitori Experience: $78
- Sake Brewery and Tasting Tour in Fushimi: $82
- Kyoto Sake Brewery & Tasting Walking Tour: $84
- Insider Sake Brewery Tour with Sake and Food Pairing: $85
- Rural Brewery Town Walk: Half-Day Private Tour Near Kyoto: $100
- Kyoto Sake Brewery Tour: $159
- Rural Villages & Brewery Town: Private 1-Day Cycling Near Kyoto: $187
- Kyoto Sake Bar and Pub Crawl (Food & Sake Tour): $195
- Kyoto Sake Bar and Pub Crawl (Food & Sake Tour): $196
- Private Guided Local Bar Crawl Experience in Kyoto: $223
Sample the Local Flavors in Cartagena
Also in Cartagena, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Pub Crawl with Dancing Lessons and Free Shots: $19
- Cartagena's Best Pub Crawl all included!: $23
- Cartagena Pub Crawl: Let's Party & Matching in Getsemaní: $24
- Pub Crawl Only Locals Have Fun In The Walled City: $35
- Nightlife Pub crawl in Cartagena: $72
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Kyoto and Cartagena, we can see that Kyoto is more expensive. And not only is Cartagena much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Kyoto is in Asia and Cartagena 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 Cartagena would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Cartagena 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 Kyoto would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Kyoto than you might in Cartagena.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Kyoto Expensive? and Is Cartagena Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Kyoto or Cartagena?
Kyoto has a larger population, and is about 53% larger than the population of Cartagena. When comparing the sizes of Kyoto and Cartagena, 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 Kyoto or Cartagena?
Kyoto has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Cartagena experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Kyoto or Cartagena in the Summer?
Both Cartagena and Kyoto are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. Many visitors come to Kyoto in the summer for the city activities and the family-friendly experiences. Plenty of visitors come to Cartagena because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
Kyoto is around the same temperature as Cartagena in the summer. The daily temperature in Kyoto averages around 27°C (81°F) in July, and Cartagena fluctuates around 29°C (84°F).
It's quite sunny in Cartagena. Kyoto usually receives less sunshine than Cartagena during summer. Kyoto gets 183 hours of sunny skies, while Cartagena receives 207 hours of full sun in the summer.
It's quite rainy in Kyoto. In July, Kyoto usually receives more rain than Cartagena. Kyoto gets 236 mm (9.3 in) of rain, while Cartagena receives 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyKyoto 27°C (81°F)Cartagena 29°C (84°F)
Should I visit Kyoto or Cartagena in the Autumn?
Both Cartagena and Kyoto during the autumn are popular places to visit. Most visitors come to Kyoto for the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area during these months. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Cartagena year-round.
In the autumn, Kyoto is much colder than Cartagena. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Kyoto in October average around 18°C (64°F), and Cartagena averages at about 27°C (81°F).
In the autumn, Kyoto often gets less sunshine than Cartagena. Kyoto gets 159 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Cartagena receives 175 hours of full sun.
Cartagena gets a good bit of rain this time of year. It rains a lot this time of the year in Kyoto. Kyoto usually gets less rain in October than Cartagena. Kyoto gets 111 mm (4.4 in) of rain, while Cartagena receives 150 mm (5.9 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberKyoto 18°C (64°F)Cartagena 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Kyoto or Cartagena in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Kyoto and Cartagena. The winter months attract visitors to Kyoto because of the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine. Cartagena attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
The weather in Kyoto can be very cold. In January, Kyoto is generally much colder than Cartagena. Daily temperatures in Kyoto average around 5°C (40°F), and Cartagena fluctuates around 27°C (81°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Cartagena this time of the year. Kyoto usually receives less sunshine than Cartagena during winter. Kyoto gets 140 hours of sunny skies, while Cartagena receives 278 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Kyoto usually receives more rain than Cartagena. Kyoto gets 50 mm (2 in) of rain, while Cartagena receives 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryKyoto 5°C (40°F)Cartagena 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Kyoto or Cartagena in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Kyoto as well as Cartagena. The activities around the city and the natural beauty are the main draw to Kyoto this time of year. The warm climate attracts visitors to Cartagena throughout the year.
Kyoto is much colder than Cartagena in the spring. The daily temperature in Kyoto averages around 14°C (58°F) in April, and Cartagena fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Cartagena. In the spring, Kyoto often gets less sunshine than Cartagena. Kyoto gets 176 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Cartagena receives 209 hours of full sun.
Kyoto receives a lot of rain in the spring. Kyoto usually gets more rain in April than Cartagena. Kyoto gets 153 mm (6 in) of rain, while Cartagena receives 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilKyoto 14°C (58°F)Cartagena 28°C (82°F)
Typical Weather for Cartagena and Kyoto
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 5°C (40°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Feb | 5°C (41°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Mar | 8°C (47°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Apr | 14°C (58°F) | 153 mm (6 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| May | 19°C (67°F) | 154 mm (6 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Jun | 23°C (73°F) | 251 mm (9.9 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 236 mm (9.3 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Aug | 29°C (83°F) | 146 mm (5.7 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Sep | 24°C (75°F) | 196 mm (7.7 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Oct | 18°C (64°F) | 111 mm (4.4 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) |
| Nov | 12°C (54°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Dec | 7°C (45°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
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