Which place is cheaper, Cartagena or Perth?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Perth or Cartagena?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Perth and Cartagena can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Perth or Cartagena?
Perth
Capital of Western Australia, Perth is a city that sits where the Swan River meets the sea, and given its ocean side location there is plenty to see and do on the water and beyond. Spend a day on Perth's sandy beaches or get lost in its parks and gardens, sail down the river or enjoy the city's history and culture visiting museums and historic sites, shopping, dining, and much more.
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 Adventure Tours to Australia, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Australia, The Best Adventure Tours to Colombia, and The Best Eco Tours in Colombia.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayPerth $133Cartagena $48
The average daily cost (per person) in Perth is $133, 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 Perth and Cartagena in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personPerth $76Cartagena $27
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomPerth $152Cartagena $54
Compare Hotels in Perth and Cartagena
Looking for a hotel in Perth 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: Perth Hotel Prices and Cartagena Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Perth $25Cartagena $7.49
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Perth
Also for Perth, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Ballooning in the Avon Valley plus Transfer from Perth : $261
- Departure Private Transfer: Perth City to Perth Airport PER in Business Car: $77
- Departure Private Transfer: Perth City to Perth Airport PER in Luxury Van: $103
- Hillarys Boat Harbour: Rottnest Island Ferry Transfer: $59
- Perth Airport: One-Way Private Transfer to Perth city: $67
- Perth Departure Transfer by Private Chauffeur: Perth City Center to Airport: $50
- Perth city to Perth Airport (PER) - Departure Private Transfer: $33
- One Way Flight Transfer to or from Rottnest Island: $165
- Rottnest Island Flight Transfer with Return Ferry: $221
- Private Transfer from Fremantle Cruise Port to Perth Airport(PER): $33
- Private Transfer from Fremantle Cruise Port to Perth city hotels: $33
- Private Transfer from Perth City Hotels to Fremantle Cruise Port : $33
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Cartagena
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Cartagena:
- 15. Transfer to SANTA MARTA from Cartagena Private or vice versa.: $290
- Cartagena to Santa Marta Private Transfer Service: $268
- Cartagena to Santa Marta (or vice versa) Private Transfer : $265
- 8. Transfer to BARRANQUILLA from Cartagena Private or vice versa: $160
- San Diego to Long Beach Airport (LGB) - Departure Private Transfer: $157
- Cartagena to or from Tayrona Park Private Transfer: $156
- 20. Transfer Rafael N. Airport-HOTEL LAS ISLAS-CALABLANCA: $142
- Cartagena to or from Tayrona Park Private Transfer: $136
- Cartagena to or from Santa Marta Private Transfer: $125
- Full-Day in Isla del Encanto with Lunch and Transfer to the Pier: $114
- Walking Tour with Transfers - Gabriel García Márquez & Cartagena Walled City: $110
- Cartagena Rafael Nunez Airport (CTG): Transfer to Cartagena: $109
Is it cheaper to fly into Perth or Cartagena?
Prices for flights to both Cartagena and Perth 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 dayPerth $36Cartagena $9.82
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Perth
For Perth, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Hands on Cooking Class or Cooking Workshop Experience: $69
- Half-Day Low and Slow BBQ Food Tour in Perth: $79
- American BBQ Food Tour: $79
- Swan River Dinner Cruise with Beverages: $112
- Perth Swan River Dinner Cruise: $114
- From Pinnacles Sunset and Stargazing Tour with Dinner: $116
- Pinnacles Sunset Dinner and Stargazing Experience a Small Group Tour: $117
- Pinnacle Desert Sunset and Stargazing with Dinner: $142
- The 10 Tastings of Perth With Locals: Private Food Tour : $160
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.Perth $14Cartagena $21
Tours and Activities in Perth
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Perth.
- First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.23
- Highlights Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt and Tour: $3.77
- Perth Scavenger Hunt and Best Landmarks Self-Guided Tour: $4.38
- City Exploration Escape Game and Tour: $6.46
- Perth Bell Tower Entry Ticket and Bell Chiming Experience: $12
- Skip the Line: Perth Video Game Console Museum Ticket: $13
- Perth Self-Guided Audio Tour: $14
- The Perth Mint Gold Tour: $16
- Wonderful Perth Self-Guided Audio Tour: $16
- Fabulous Fremantle Self-Guided Audio Tour: $16
- Scitech Discovery Centre All Day Entry Ticket: $16
- Murder-and-Macabre: True Crime Self-Guided Walking Tour of Perth: $17
Tours and Activities in Cartagena
Here are a few actual costs in Cartagena for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Beach Buggy ATV Adventure Tour CARTAGENA: $135
- Eco cultural Historical Tour beyond Old City! + Pool: $98
- Exciting Beach Buggy ATV Tour in Cartagena : $165
- Palenque Native Guide, free entrance tickets, dance show & lunch: $110
- Playa Morena Beach Club Whith Lunch And Walking tour of fort San Fernando: $39
- Private Beach Tour in Barú and Optional Bird Aviary: $120
- Private Tour & the best coffee of the world in Cartagena (Also for cruisers): $250
- Private city tour: $197
- Shore excursion Accessible sightseeing tour : $250
- Tour around the Rosario Islands 4 islands: $65
- "Essential Cartagena" Private Tour. : $70
- 16. Punta Arena Tour (Tierra Bomba Island): $25
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayPerth $7.54Cartagena $9.21
Sample the Local Flavors in Perth
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Perth:
- Little Creatures Brewery Tours : $17
- Half Day Swan Valley Wine Tour: $63
- Afternoon Swan Valley Wine Tasting with Transportation: $63
- Swan Valley: Half-Day Wine Tour From Perth: $63
- Swan Valley Boutique Wine Tour: Half-Day Small Group Experience: $64
- Mandoon Winery and Kayak Tour with wine tasting: $64
- Swan Valley Half Day Wine Tour from Perth: $66
- Half-Day Swan Valley Wine Tour with Tastings - From Perth: $69
- Swan Valley: Out for the Afternoon Wine Tasting with Lunch: $76
- Small-Group Gin Distillery Tour in Perth: $90
- Swan Valley: Full-Day Wine Tour with Lunch: $92
- Swan River Kayaking Tour with Dining and Wine Tasting: $109
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 Perth and Cartagena, we can see that Perth is more expensive. And not only is Cartagena much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Perth is in Pacific 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 Perth would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Perth 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 Perth Expensive? and Is Cartagena Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Perth or Cartagena?
Perth has a larger population, and is about 52% larger than the population of Cartagena. When comparing the sizes of Perth 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 Perth or Cartagena?
Perth 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 Perth or Cartagena in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Perth as well as Cartagena. The summer months attract visitors to Perth because of the beaches and the family-friendly experiences. The warm climate attracts visitors to Cartagena throughout the year.
In the summer, Perth is cooler than Cartagena. Typically, the summer temperatures in Perth in January average around 25°C (76°F), and Cartagena averages at about 29°C (84°F)in July.
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Cartagena. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Perth this time of the year. In the summer, Perth often gets more sunshine than Cartagenain July. Perth gets 331 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Cartagena receives 207 hours of full sun.
Perth usually gets less rain in January than Cartagenain July. Perth gets 7 mm (0.3 in) of rain, while Cartagena receives 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures January and JulyPerth 25°C (76°F)Cartagena 29°C (84°F)
Should I visit Perth or Cartagena in the Autumn?
Both Cartagena and Perth are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. The shopping scene are the main draw to Perth this time of year. Plenty of visitors come to Cartagena because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In April, Perth is generally cooler than Cartagenain October. Daily temperatures in Perth average around 19°C (67°F), and Cartagena fluctuates around 27°C (81°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Perth. Perth usually receives more sunshine than Cartagena during autumn. Perth gets 219 hours of sunny skies, while Cartagena receives 175 hours of full sun in the autumn.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Cartagena. In April, Perth usually receives less rain than Cartagenain October. Perth gets 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Cartagena receives 150 mm (5.9 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures April and OctoberPerth 19°C (67°F)Cartagena 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Perth or Cartagena in the Winter?
Both Cartagena and Perth during the winter are popular places to visit. Many travelers come to Perth for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Cartagena year-round.
Perth is much colder than Cartagena in the winter. The daily temperature in Perth averages around 13°C (55°F) in July, and Cartagena fluctuates around 27°C (81°F)in January.
In Cartagena, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the winter, Perth often gets less sunshine than Cartagenain January. Perth gets 166 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Cartagena receives 278 hours of full sun.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Perth. Perth usually gets more rain in July than Cartagenain January. Perth gets 170 mm (6.7 in) of rain, while Cartagena receives 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures July and JanuaryPerth 13°C (55°F)Cartagena 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Perth or Cartagena in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Perth and Cartagena. Many visitors come to Perth in the spring for the beaches. Cartagena attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In the spring, Perth is much colder than Cartagena. Typically, the spring temperatures in Perth in October average around 17°C (62°F), and Cartagena averages at about 28°C (82°F)in April.
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Cartagena this time of the year. In Perth, it's very sunny this time of the year. Perth usually receives more sunshine than Cartagena during spring. Perth gets 273 hours of sunny skies, while Cartagena receives 209 hours of full sun in the spring.
In October, Perth usually receives more rain than Cartagenain April. Perth gets 62 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Cartagena receives 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures October and AprilPerth 17°C (62°F)Cartagena 28°C (82°F)
Typical Weather for Cartagena and Perth
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 25°C (76°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Feb | 25°C (77°F) | 13 mm (0.5 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Mar | 23°C (73°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Apr | 19°C (67°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| May | 16°C (61°F) | 115 mm (4.5 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Jun | 14°C (58°F) | 201 mm (7.9 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Jul | 13°C (55°F) | 170 mm (6.7 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Aug | 13°C (56°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Sep | 15°C (58°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Oct | 17°C (62°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) |
| Nov | 19°C (67°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Dec | 22°C (72°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
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