Which place is cheaper, Bogota or Milan?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Milan or Bogota?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Milan and Bogota 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: Milan or Bogota?
Milan
Milan, known to most of the world as the capital of fashion and style, is also the heart of Italian industry and economics. Between the stock exchange, cathedrals and boutiques, this metropolis is a city-lover's dream come true. It is an escape from the stresses of the real world, and provides a playground for all the world's most lavish luxuries.
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 Sightseeing Tours in Italy, The Best Vineyard & Wine Tours in Italy, 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 dayMilan €166Bogota €48
The average daily cost (per person) in Milan is €166, while the average daily cost in Bogota 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 Milan and Bogota in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personMilan €96Bogota €24
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomMilan €192Bogota €48
Compare Hotels in Milan and Bogota
Looking for a hotel in Milan 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: Milan Hotel Prices and Bogota Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Milan €35Bogota €8.00
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Milan
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Milan:
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Train to Airport€7.00
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Malpensa Airport Train (for Two)€22
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Taxi From Airport€90
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Public Transit Day Pass€4.50
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Short Taxi Ride€7.13
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Milan
Also for Milan, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- taxi / transfer service to and from airports: $240
- Zurich : Private Transfer to/from Malpensa Airport: $861
- Zug : Private Transfer to/from Malpensa Airport: $689
- Vitznau : Private Transfer to/from Malpensa Airport: $700
- Varese : Private Transfer to/from Rho Fiera: $172
- Tremezzo: Private Transfer to/from Milan Malpensa Airport: $248
- Transfer from Milano or Linate: $137
- Transfer from Milan to Ravenna Cruise Port with stop in Verona: $258
- Transfer from Milan to Milan Malpensa: $186
- Transfer from Malpensa Airport to Milan city center: $12
- Transfer Milan city center - Malpensa airport: $12
- Transfer Milan city center - Bergamo Airport: $12
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Bogota
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Bogota are as follows:
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Taxi from Airport€6.90
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Taxi Ride€0.36
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2 Bus Passes€0.81
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 Milan or Bogota?
Prices for flights to both Bogota and Milan 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 dayMilan €39Bogota €12
Typical Food Prices in Milan
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Milan:
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Snack at Train Station€8.60
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Restaurant Pizza€6.60
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Casual Cafe Lunch (for Two)€27
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Three Course Dinner (for Two)€64
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Cappuccino€1.63
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Milan
For Milan, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- PYT Milano Dinner Show with Live Music and DJ Set: $22
- Hard Rock Cafe with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner: $29
- Milan Gourmet Food Tour and Sightseeing with Local Guide: $38
- Gourmet Street Food Tour with Sightseeing and Tasting: $45
- Eating Milan Street Food Tour with Guided Tasting and Sightseeing: $46
- Tasty Milan Street Food Tour with Local Guide: $46
- Delicious Milan Street Food Tour Tasting and Sightseeing with Local Guide: $46
- Devour Milan Street Food Tour and Sightseeing: $46
- NO DIET CLUB - Best Food Tour in Milan !: $59
- 2-Hour Cooking Course of Delicious Desserts for Families in Milan: $65
- Mamma Mia - Make Your own Italian Pizza: $69
- Local Market and Cooking Class with an Italian Chef: $70
Typical Food Prices in Bogota
For Bogota, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Breakfast€1.43
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Hot Dog€0.84
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.Milan €31Bogota €12
Typical Entertainment Prices in Milan
For Milan, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Stairs to Duomo Rooftop€7.00
Tours and Activities in Milan
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Milan.
- Lake Como trekking private guided tour, from Milan or Como: $176
- Milan Highlights semi-Private Walking Tour: $43
- Gallery Tour, Terraces of the Duomo & Cathedral: $36
- Skip-the-Line Duomo Cathedral Tour : $54
- Private Audio Guided Walking Tour in Milan: $6.57
- 1 hour Italian Food Experiences in Milan: $39
- 2 Hours Guided La Scala Theatre Tour in Milan: $126
- 2-Hour Milan by Night Walking Tour: $157
- 2-Hour Private Guided Tour of Milan by Electric Scooter: $133
- 2-hours Duomo of Milan guided experience with entrance tickets: $71
- 24 h in Personalized Highlights Tour: $183
- 3 Hours Private Walking Tour in Milan: $5.48
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€1.20
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 dayMilan €24Bogota €13
Typical Alcohol Prices in Milan
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Milan:
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Cocktail at a Bar€8.40
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Beer€3.35
Sample the Local Flavors in Milan
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Milan:
- Wine Tasting Experience in the City Centre: $43
- Wine Tasting Experience in Milan city centre: $44
- Milan Wine Tasting Experience: $53
- Italian Wine Tasting in Milan: $54
- Milan Wine Tasting Aperitivo: $56
- Milan Wine Tasting with Italian Sommelier: $86
- Private Food and Wine Tasting Experience in the Center of Milan: $87
- Wine Tasting with an Italian Sommelier: $94
- Best of Guided Tour with Duomo, Food & Wine Tasting: $160
- Food and Wine Tasting enjoying the New Milan: $165
- Brescia & Franciacorta Guided Tour with Wine Tasting: $182
- Brescia and Franciacorta winery area. Cultural and wine tasting small group tour: $185
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 Milan and Bogota, we can see that Milan is more expensive. And not only is Bogota much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Milan 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 Milan would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Milan 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 Milan Expensive? and Is Bogota Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Milan or Bogota?
Bogota has a larger population, and is about 5 times larger than the population of Milan. When comparing the sizes of Milan 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 Milan or Bogota?
Milan 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 Milan or Bogota in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Milan and Bogota. Most visitors come to Milan for the city activities, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences during these months. Bogota attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In the summer, Milan is much warmer than Bogota. Typically, the summer temperatures in Milan in July average around 23°C (73°F), and Bogota averages at about 14°C (57°F).
In July, Milan usually receives more rain than Bogota. Milan gets 60 mm (2.4 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 JulyMilan 23°C (73°F)Bogota 14°C (57°F)
Should I visit Milan or Bogota in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Milan as well as Bogota. The autumn months attract visitors to Milan because of the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area. The warm climate attracts visitors to Bogota throughout the year.
In October, Milan is generally around the same temperature as Bogota. Daily temperatures in Milan average around 15°C (58°F), and Bogota fluctuates around 14°C (57°F).
It's quite rainy in Bogota. Milan receives a lot of rain in the autumn. Milan usually gets around the same amount of rain in October as Bogota. Milan gets 103 mm (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 OctoberMilan 15°C (58°F)Bogota 14°C (57°F)
Should I visit Milan or Bogota in the Winter?
Both Bogota and Milan are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine are the main draw to Milan this time of year. Plenty of visitors come to Bogota because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
It's quite cold in Milan in the winter. Milan is much colder than Bogota in the winter. The daily temperature in Milan averages around 5°C (41°F) in January, and Bogota fluctuates around 14°C (57°F).
In January, Milan usually receives more rain than Bogota. Milan gets 68 mm (2.7 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 JanuaryMilan 5°C (41°F)Bogota 14°C (57°F)
Should I visit Milan or Bogota in the Spring?
Both Bogota and Milan during the spring are popular places to visit. Many travelers come to Milan for the activities around the city and the natural beauty. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Bogota year-round.
In the spring, Milan is cooler than Bogota. Typically, the spring temperatures in Milan in April average around 13°C (55°F), and Bogota averages at about 15°C (59°F).
Milan usually gets less rain in April than Bogota. Milan gets 76 mm (3 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 AprilMilan 13°C (55°F)Bogota 15°C (59°F)
Typical Weather for Bogota and Milan
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 5°C (41°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Feb | 6°C (44°F) | 60 mm (2.3 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Mar | 10°C (49°F) | 85 mm (3.4 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Apr | 13°C (55°F) | 76 mm (3 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| May | 17°C (62°F) | 102 mm (4 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Jun | 20°C (69°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Jul | 23°C (73°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Aug | 22°C (72°F) | 94 mm (3.7 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Sep | 19°C (67°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Oct | 15°C (58°F) | 103 mm (4 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Nov | 9°C (49°F) | 102 mm (4 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Dec | 6°C (42°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
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