Which place is cheaper, Bogota or Melbourne?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Melbourne or Bogota?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Melbourne 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: Melbourne or Bogota?
Melbourne
Melbourne is the second largest city in Australia, after Sydney. It is also the capital city of the state of Victoria, in southeastern Australia. Melbourne is arguably the best city to experience culture and the arts in Australia. There is a friendly rivalry between Melbourne and Sydney over livability and popularity and Melbourne is definitely the city to visit for its parks, shopping, restaurants, galleries and theaters. Like Sydney, it is situated on the water, at the head of Port Phillip Bay. It's a beautiful city, and although it lacks the major sights that you'll find in Sydney such as the Sydney Opera House or the Harbour Bridge, you will never find yourself lacking for entertainment. It is also a wonderful base for exploring many of the nearby highlights, including Grampians National Park, The Great Ocean Road, and Phillip Island where you can view the penguin parade.
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 Scuba Diving Tours in Australia, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Australia, 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 dayMelbourne $213Bogota $65
The average daily cost (per person) in Melbourne is $213, while the average daily cost in Bogota is $65. 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 Melbourne and Bogota in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personMelbourne $130Bogota $27
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomMelbourne $260Bogota $54
Compare Hotels in Melbourne and Bogota
Looking for a hotel in Melbourne or Bogota? 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: Melbourne Hotel Prices and Bogota Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Melbourne $21Bogota $9.08
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Melbourne
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Melbourne:
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Airport Bus$11
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Tram Ride$2.71
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Melbourne
Also for Melbourne, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Yarra Valley: Hot Air Balloon with Breakfast & CBD Transfers: $377
- Sydney Airport Transfer to Sydney CBD/ Other Suburbs: $96
- Private Transfer from Melbourne Port to Melbourne Airport (MEL): $80
- Private Transfer from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Melbourne Port: $80
- Private Transfer CBD to Melbourne Airport (Sedan, SUV, or Van): $107
- Private Melbourne Airport Transfers To City (Sedan, SUV, or Van): $107
- Private Departure Transfer: Hotel to Melbourne Airports: $93
- Private Arrival Transfer: Melbourne Airports to Hotel: $93
- Private Airport Transfer: Hotel → Melbourne Airport (MEL): $125
- Mt Buller 1 Day Snow Tour (Direct Transfer To Mt Buller Village From Melbourne): $102
- Nighttime Private City Tour with Transfer & Stops: $81
- MEL Airport to City Centre Private Transfer: $40
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Bogota
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Bogota are as follows:
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Taxi from Airport$7.82
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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:
- Zipaquirá and Salt Cathedral with tickets, guide and transfers: $117
- VIP Transfer to Salt Cathedral & Lake Guatavita from Bogota: $44
- VIP Private Transfer: El Dorado Airport → Bogota Hotels SUV 24hrs: $9.99
- Transfers Bogota - Zipaquirá: $59
- Transfer with wait for Andrés carne de res experience (Chia): $99
- Private Visit to Zipaquira's Town & Salt Cathedral + In&Out Transfer + (6 hours): $176
- Private Transfer from the Airport to Hotels in Bogota: $15
- Private Transfer from Bogotá-El Dorado (BOG) Airport to Bogotá City: $35
- Private Transfer from Aeropurto to Bogota Hotels: $25
- Private Salt Cathedral and Nemocón Salt Mines + In & out Transfer + (8 hours): $242
- Private Hotel to Airport Transfer service in Bogota: $18
- Private Departure Transfer: Bogotá Hotel to El Dorado Airport BOG: $20
Is it cheaper to fly into Melbourne or Bogota?
Prices for flights to both Bogota and Melbourne 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 dayMelbourne $57Bogota $24
Typical Food Prices in Melbourne
For Melbourne, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Coffee$2.85
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Pizza$4.99
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Melbourne
For Melbourne, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Melbourne Flavors: Queen Victoria Market Food Tour: $40
- Queen Victoria Market: 'Flavours of Australia' Food Tour: $52
- Multicultural Markets Food Tour – Melbourne’s Global Tastes: $55
- Inner North Street Food Tour: $72
- Street Food Tour in Melbourne's Inner North: $78
- Sunset Kayak Tour with Dinner: $79
- Best of Little Italy Dinner Tour: $92
- Chinese Dumpling Cooking Class with a Drink: $99
- Secret Food Tour: $109
- Melbourne Food Tour with 8+ Food Tastings in Hidden Laneways: $116
- Yarra Valley Full Day Grazing Tour: Gin, Wine, Pizza, Cheese: $125
- Spanish Hands on Cooking Class: $128
Typical Food Prices in Bogota
For Bogota, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Breakfast$1.63
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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:
- 4h Cooking Class in Bogota with 10 Recipes and Bottomless Drinks: $55
- Viejo Bogota Food Tour with 12+ Tastings: $55
- Food Tour in La Candelaria Bogotá: $63
- Bogotá Local Food Tour - La Candelaria: $65
- PALOQUEMAO MARKET FOOD TOUR. EXOTIC FRUIT. LOCAL SNACKS. /Min 2 pax: $69
- Andres Carne de Res: Transportation, ticket, dinner & local guide: $136
- Bogotá Food Tour. Exotic Fruits and local Cuisine.: $161
- Food Tour in Square and Fruit Tasting with Lunch: $166
- Gastronomic Tour and Cooking Workshop: $213
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Melbourne $30Bogota $14
Tours and Activities in Melbourne
For Melbourne, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 1 day Puffing Billy Steam Train and Wildlife Tour from Melbourne: $156
- 1.5Hr Yarra River Crown Flames and City Lights Cruise: $317
- 2 Day Great Ocean Road Small Group Tour: $843
- 4 Hours Sightseeing Small Group Tour in Melbourne City: $71
- 49ers Australian Experience with Lunch and Local Winery: $250
- 4D3N Best Bits Victoria Sightseeing Tour: $992
- 5 Days 4 Nights: Melbourne Package tour: $1,323
- A Taste of Small-Group City Tour with Food and Drink: $96
- Architecture Tour of Melbourne: $64
- Australian Experience at Werribee Open Range Zoo - excl. entry: $42
- Australian Local Designers Walking Guided Tour in Armadale: $107
- Badass Women of Women’s History Walking Tour: $46
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$1.36
Tours and Activities in Bogota
For Bogota, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- *Private tour* to Guatavita sacred lagoon + Nemocon salt mine: $165
- 3-in-1 Panoramic city tour with walking tour and experiences: $40
- 3h 30 -Hour StopOver—Walking Tour: Bogota Historical Center: $93
- 4 Guided Museum & City Tour with Coffee & Snack in Bogotá: $53
- 4-hour Paragliding Adventure from Bogota: $231
- 5 hour Bogotá City & Monserrate Hill Tour: $138
- 5-hour Bogota Street Art Tour with transportation: $250
- 5-hour Tour through Bogotá during the stopover. Includes round-trip from airport: $160
- Adventure in Guatavita Casa Loca and Charms of the Town: $140
- Adventure in the Andes Mountains: $110
- All-inclusive Monserrate experience: $69
- Alternative tour of Bogotá: gastronomic and cultural: $20
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayMelbourne $18Bogota $14
Typical Alcohol Prices in Melbourne
Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Melbourne from other travelers:
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Bottle of Wine$5.52
Sample the Local Flavors in Melbourne
Also in Melbourne, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Melbourne Pub Crawl: $19
- Saturday Melbourne Bar Crawl: $19
- Weekly Bar Crawl: 5 Free shots, Club Entry: $20
- Spirits and Ales Haunted Pub Walking Tour: $26
- Melbourne Music Venue Pub Crawl with History + 2 Free Drinks: $26
- MELBOURNE Spirits and Ales Haunted Pub Tour: $28
- Rock'n'roll venues pub crawl including 2 free drinks and history: $57
- Chocolate and wine tasting tour in the Yarra Valley.: $73
- Relaxed Half Day Yarra Valley Wine Tasting Tour from Melbourne: $78
- Yarra Valley Wine Tour with Gin, Cider & Chocolate: $82
- Yarra Valley Wine Tour from Melbourne - Choc, Gin & Good Times: $82
- New Chocolate and wine tasting tour in the Yarra Valley: $89
Sample the Local Flavors in Bogota
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Bogota:
- Friday Night Bar Crawl in Bogotá, Colombia: $25
- Saturday Night Bar Crawl in Bogotá, Colombia: $25
- Pub CrawL la Candelaria/Bogotá Español: $29
- Drinking Games Party Bus 1H Open Bar Pub Crawl to 4 to 6 Clubs: $35
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Melbourne and Bogota, we can see that Melbourne is more expensive. And not only is Bogota much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Melbourne is in Pacific 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 Melbourne would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Melbourne 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 Melbourne Expensive? and Is Bogota Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Melbourne or Bogota?
Bogota has a larger population, and is about 90% larger than the population of Melbourne. When comparing the sizes of Melbourne 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 Melbourne or Bogota?
Melbourne 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 Melbourne or Bogota in the Summer?
Both Bogota and Melbourne are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. Many travelers come to Melbourne for the beaches, the city activities, and the family-friendly experiences. Plenty of visitors come to Bogota because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In January, Melbourne is generally a little warmer than Bogotain July. Daily temperatures in Melbourne average around 20°C (68°F), and Bogota fluctuates around 14°C (57°F).
In January, Melbourne usually receives more rain than Bogotain July. Melbourne gets 45 mm (1.8 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 January and JulyMelbourne 20°C (68°F)Bogota 14°C (57°F)
Should I visit Melbourne or Bogota in the Autumn?
Both Bogota and Melbourne during the autumn are popular places to visit. Many visitors come to Melbourne in the autumn for the city's sights and attractions and the shopping scene. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Bogota year-round.
Melbourne is around the same temperature as Bogota in the autumn. The daily temperature in Melbourne averages around 15°C (60°F) in April, and Bogota fluctuates around 14°C (57°F)in October.
Bogota gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Melbourne usually gets less rain in April than Bogotain October. Melbourne gets 50 mm (2 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 April and OctoberMelbourne 15°C (60°F)Bogota 14°C (57°F)
Should I visit Melbourne or Bogota in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Melbourne and Bogota. Most visitors come to Melbourne for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine during these months. Bogota attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In the winter, Melbourne is cooler than Bogota. Typically, the winter temperatures in Melbourne in July average around 9°C (49°F), and Bogota averages at about 14°C (57°F)in January.
In July, Melbourne usually receives more rain than Bogotain January. Melbourne gets 43 mm (1.7 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 July and JanuaryMelbourne 9°C (49°F)Bogota 14°C (57°F)
Should I visit Melbourne or Bogota in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Melbourne as well as Bogota. The spring months attract visitors to Melbourne because of the beaches and the activities around the city. The warm climate attracts visitors to Bogota throughout the year.
In October, Melbourne is generally around the same temperature as Bogotain April. Daily temperatures in Melbourne average around 14°C (57°F), and Bogota fluctuates around 15°C (59°F).
Melbourne usually gets less rain in October than Bogotain April. Melbourne gets 62 mm (2.4 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 October and AprilMelbourne 14°C (57°F)Bogota 15°C (59°F)
Typical Weather for Bogota and Melbourne
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 20°C (68°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Feb | 20°C (68°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Mar | 19°C (65°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Apr | 15°C (60°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| May | 13°C (55°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Jun | 10°C (50°F) | 37 mm (1.5 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Jul | 9°C (49°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Aug | 10°C (51°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Sep | 12°C (53°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Oct | 14°C (57°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Nov | 16°C (61°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Dec | 18°C (65°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.