Which place is cheaper, Bogota or Nice?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Nice 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 Nice 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: Nice or Bogota?
Nice
Nice, in the French Riviera, is one of the most popular destinations in France. It's located on the southeast coast along the Mediterranean Sea and is the second largest French city on the Mediterranean. It is an energetic city that attracts all types of vacationers from every age group and demographic. It's the 5th largest city in the country and is the capital of the Alpes Maritimes departement. The metropolitan area has a population of about 1 million.
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 10-Day Tours in France, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in France, 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 dayNice €131Bogota €48
The average daily cost (per person) in Nice is €131, 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 Nice and Bogota in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personNice €59Bogota €24
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomNice €118Bogota €48
Compare Hotels in Nice and Bogota
Looking for a hotel in Nice 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: Nice Hotel Prices and Bogota Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Nice €25Bogota €8.00
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Nice
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Nice:
- transfert Nice aéroport vers Isola 2000: $269
- transfert Nice aéroport /Fréjus /Saint Raphaël: $161
- Villefranche-sur-Mer-Port de la Santé: Transfer to Nice: $294
- Villefranche-sur-Mer - Port to Nice hotels- Arrival Transfer: $49
- Villefranche-sur-Mer - Port de la Santé to Nice hotels- Arrival Private Transfer: $49
- Villefranche-sur-Mer - Port de la Santé to Cannes - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $171
- Villefranche-sur-Mer - Port de la Santé to Cannes - Arrival Private Transfer: $86
- Villefranche Port to Nice Intl Airport (NCE) - Departure Transfer: $49
- Villefranche Port to Cannes Mandelieu Airport Departure Transfer: $88
- Villefranche Port Round Trip Transfer to Monaco: $159
- Transfert privé aéroport de Nice-Côte d’Azur - Cannes: $156
- Transfer from Villefranche-sur-Mer-Port de la Santé to Cannes : $86
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 Transfer from the Airport to Hotels in Bogota: $12
- Private Arrival or Departure Transfer: El Dorado Airport (One Way): $13
- Transfer from El Dorado Airport to Hotels in Bogota (one way): $15
- Transfer in private SUV from Bogota City - Bogota Airport (BOG): $18
- Private Bogota airport pick up transfer service: $20
- Private Transfer El Dorado Airport to Hotels in Bogotá: $20
- Premium Private Transfer from El Dorado Airport to Bogota Hotels: $21
- Bogota Airport BOG to Downtown Hotels Arrival Private Transfer: $24
- Private Arrival Transfer : From Airport to Bogotá Hotels : $31
- Private Transfer from Bogotá-El Dorado (BOG) Airport to Bogotá City: $33
- Andres Carne de Res Chia • Premium Private Transfer: $39
- Salt Cathedral Zipaquira • Premium Private Transfer: $39
Is it cheaper to fly into Nice or Bogota?
Prices for flights to both Bogota and Nice 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 dayNice €49Bogota €12
Typical Food Prices in Nice
Some typical examples of dining costs in Nice are as follows:
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Slushee€2.50
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Strawberries€4.00
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Loaf of Bread€3.20
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Nice
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Nice.
- Nice Small-Group Walking Food Tour with Local Specialties & Wine Tasting: $84
- Viator Exclusive: Organic French Dinner in the Garden of Nice: $95
- Old Nice Food Tour - Do Eat Better Experience: $104
- Viator Exclusive: Local Cooking Class & Dinner with View of Nice: $107
- 3.5-Hour Original Old Town Food Tour: $108
- Private French Cooking Class with a Fun Local Noel: $108
- Half-Day Walking Food Tour in Nice with Lunch: $115
- Half Day Afternoon Walking Food Tour with Dinner: $147
- Dinner in the vineyard French Riviera: $193
- Dinner in the Vineyard French Riviera: $206
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.Nice €12Bogota €12
Tours and Activities in Nice
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Nice are as follows:
- Half Day Shared Tour in Eze, Monaco and Monte Carlo: $66
- Majestic Christmas tour in French Riviera: $235
- Monaco, Monte-Carlo and Eze Village Small Group Half-Day Tour: $59
- 3 Hour Walking Tour with a Local Licensed Guide in Monaco: $60
- 3-Hour Guided Walking Tour of Nice with a Licensed Guide: $33
- 3-Hour Segway Tour to Nice & Villefranche-sur-Mer: $81
- A Guided Walking Tour through the Charming Streets of Nice: $32
- A walk of wealth – guided tour in Monaco: $252
- All-Inclusive Food & History Tour in Old Nice with Local Guide: $142
- Amazing Private Walking Tour of Old Nice between Italy and France: $111
- Antibes Electric Bike Tour: $76
- Antibes Provencal Tasting Tour (Food & Drinks): $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€1.20
Tours and Activities in Bogota
For Bogota, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Party Tour: 6 nightclubs, Disco-Truck, After Party, 2 openbars: $2.95
- Colonial Bogotá: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of La Candelaria: $5.99
- Self-Guided Audio Tour - El Dorado Expedition, Part I : $6.99
- Self-Guided Audio Tour - El Dorado Expedition, Part II: $6.99
- Monserrate Regular Tickets: $11
- Bike Tour in La Candelaria Bogotá: $12
- Graffiti Tour: a fascinating walk through a street art City: $13
- Graffiti Tour in La Candelaria Bogotá: $13
- Tour of the Colombian Armed Conflict: war, drug trafficking and peace: $13
- Walking Tour in La Candelaria Bogotá: $14
- Alternative tour of Bogotá: gastronomic and cultural: $19
- Bike Tour through Bogotá: $19
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayNice €17Bogota €13
Sample the Local Flavors in Nice
Also in Nice, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Nice Bar Crawl | Best Bars In 1 Night! VIP + FREE SHOTS: $6.03
- Pub Crawl Party with VIP Entry and Free Shots: $16
- Nice : International Party Pub / Bar Crawl Unlimited Ticket: $17
- Pub Crawl Nice with Drinking Games and Optional Drink special: $22
- Riviera Bar Crawl Party with Free Shots and VIP Entry: $25
- Nice Bar Crawl | Infamous International Party!: $27
- Nice Walking Tour with Wine Tasting: $45
- New Year's Eve Pub Crawl with Shots and VIP Club Entry: $53
- New Year’s Eve Bar Crawl Nice France: $54
- Provence Organic Wine Tasting Half Day Tour from Nice: $66
- Half-Day Saint Paul de Vence and Wine Tasting Tour: $83
- Half-Day Wine Tasting and Saint Paul de Vence Tour from Nice: $84
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 Nice and Bogota, we can see that Nice is more expensive. And not only is Bogota much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Nice 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 Nice would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Nice 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 Nice Expensive? and Is Bogota Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Nice or Bogota?
Bogota has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Nice. When comparing the sizes of Nice 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 Nice or Bogota?
Nice 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 Nice or Bogota in the Summer?
Both Bogota and Nice during the summer are popular places to visit. Most visitors come to Nice for the beaches, snorkeling, and the family-friendly experiences during these months. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Bogota year-round.
In July, Nice is generally much warmer than Bogota. Daily temperatures in Nice average around 23°C (73°F), and Bogota fluctuates around 14°C (57°F).
Nice usually gets less rain in July than Bogota. Nice gets 16 mm (0.6 in) of rain, while Bogota receives 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyNice 23°C (73°F)Bogota 14°C (57°F)
Should I visit Nice or Bogota in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Nice and Bogota. The autumn months attract visitors to Nice because of the shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area. Bogota attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Nice is a little warmer than Bogota in the autumn. The daily temperature in Nice averages around 17°C (63°F) in October, and Bogota fluctuates around 14°C (57°F).
Bogota receives a lot of rain in the autumn. Nice gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In October, Nice usually receives around the same amount of rain as Bogota. Nice gets 108 mm (4.3 in) of rain, while Bogota receives 110 mm (4.3 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberNice 17°C (63°F)Bogota 14°C (57°F)
Should I visit Nice or Bogota in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Nice as well as Bogota. The shopping scene and the cuisine are the main draw to Nice this time of year. The warm climate attracts visitors to Bogota throughout the year.
In the winter, Nice is much colder than Bogota. Typically, the winter temperatures in Nice in January average around 9°C (48°F), and Bogota averages at about 14°C (57°F).
Nice usually gets more rain in January than Bogota. Nice gets 83 mm (3.3 in) of rain, while Bogota receives 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryNice 9°C (48°F)Bogota 14°C (57°F)
Should I visit Nice or Bogota in the Spring?
Both Bogota and Nice are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Many travelers come to Nice for the beaches and the natural beauty. Plenty of visitors come to Bogota because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In April, Nice is generally cooler than Bogota. Daily temperatures in Nice average around 13°C (56°F), and Bogota fluctuates around 15°C (59°F).
In April, Nice usually receives less rain than Bogota. Nice gets 62 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Bogota receives 90 mm (3.5 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilNice 13°C (56°F)Bogota 15°C (59°F)
Typical Weather for Bogota and Nice
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 9°C (48°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Feb | 9°C (49°F) | 76 mm (3 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Mar | 11°C (51°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Apr | 13°C (56°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| May | 16°C (62°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Jun | 20°C (68°F) | 36 mm (1.4 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Jul | 23°C (73°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Aug | 23°C (73°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Sep | 21°C (69°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Oct | 17°C (63°F) | 108 mm (4.3 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Nov | 12°C (54°F) | 104 mm (4.1 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Dec | 10°C (49°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
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