Which place is cheaper, Bogota or Podgorica?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Podgorica or Bogota?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Podgorica or Bogota, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Where Should I go: Podgorica or Bogota?
Podgorica
Podgorica is Montenegro's capital city, and also its largest. Dating back to the Ottoman Empire, World War II destroyed much of this history, but there are a few Turkish remnants worth visiting. Podgorica's central location often makes the city a good starting point for day trips to coastal cities or mountain resorts.
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 Budget Tours to Montenegro, The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Montenegro, 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 dayPodgorica €105Bogota €48
The average daily cost (per person) in Podgorica is €105, 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 Podgorica and Bogota in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personPodgorica €46Bogota €24
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomPodgorica €92Bogota €48
Compare Hotels in Podgorica and Bogota
Looking for a hotel in Podgorica 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: Podgorica Hotel Prices and Bogota Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Podgorica €20Bogota €8.00
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Podgorica
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Podgorica:
- Transfer from Podgorica to Sarajevo: $252
- Transfer from Podgorica Airport to Budva (and viceversa): $108
- Transfer from Podgorica Airport to Budva: $88
- Transfer from Podgorica Airport to Bar (and viceversa): $91
- Transfer from Podgorica Airport and city to Tivat : $109
- Transfer Podgorica city center- Podgorica Airport: $22
- Tivat to Podgorica one way transfer: $210
- Private transfers from Podgorica Airport and city to Budva: $76
- Private transfer from Podgorica airport to Podgorica city: $26
- Private transfer from Podgorica Airport or city to Tirana Airport: $274
- Private transfer from Airport Podgorica and city to Kotor: $109
- Private Transfer: Podgorica to TGD Airport in Business Car: $41
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 Podgorica or Bogota?
Prices for flights to both Bogota and Podgorica 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 dayPodgorica €41Bogota €12
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.Podgorica €21Bogota €12
Tours and Activities in Podgorica
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Podgorica are as follows:
- ATV Private Tour Montenegro – Žabljak Crnojevića: $335
- ATV Tour Montenegro - Žabljak Crnojevića: $196
- Bar and Ulcinj Private Tour - Oriental Montenegro Experience: $241
- Biogradska Gora - Biograd Lake & Moraca canyon - Skadar Lake tour: $157
- Bjelasica – Troglava – Zekova glava - Hiking Tour: $260
- Boat Cruise Viktor Skadar LakeVirpazar Kom MonasteryVirpazar: $14
- Book Your Tour Ostrog Monastery: $66
- Book Your Tour Podgorica by walk: $36
- Cheese farm tour in the katun: $281
- Durmitor - Black Lake & Tara River Canyon - North Montenegro tour: $226
- Durmitor National Park, Northern Fairy Tail -private tour from Podgorica: $180
- Durmitor mountain - Glacial lakes - Montenegro hiking tours: $208
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 dayPodgorica €20Bogota €13
Sample the Local Flavors in Podgorica
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Podgorica:
- Private Wine Tasting Activity at Lipovac Winery: $27
- Book Your Wine Tour: $78
- Podgorica Car Trip - Architecture, History, Wine tasting, Churches, Doclea city: $98
- Wine tasting in the family winery, feel the spirit: $121
- Montenegro: Nature, Locals & Wine Tour: $129
- Full Day Private Podgorica Wine Tour Experience: $159
- Skadar lake boat ride through "Montenegrin Amazon", wine tasting & Niagara falls: $197
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 Podgorica and Bogota, we can see that Podgorica is more expensive. And not only is Bogota much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Podgorica 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 Podgorica would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Podgorica 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 Podgorica Expensive? and Is Bogota Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Podgorica or Bogota?
Bogota has a larger population, and is about 50 times larger than the population of Podgorica. When comparing the sizes of Podgorica 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 Podgorica or Bogota?
Podgorica 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 Podgorica or Bogota in the Summer?
Both Bogota and Podgorica during the summer are popular places to visit. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Bogota year-round.
Podgorica is much warmer than Bogota in the summer. The daily temperature in Podgorica averages around 26°C (80°F) in July, and Bogota fluctuates around 14°C (57°F).
Podgorica usually gets around the same amount of rain in July as Bogota. Podgorica gets 40 mm (1.6 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 JulyPodgorica 26°C (80°F)Bogota 14°C (57°F)
Should I visit Podgorica or Bogota in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Podgorica and Bogota. Bogota attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In the autumn, Podgorica is a little warmer than Bogota. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Podgorica in October average around 17°C (63°F), and Bogota averages at about 14°C (57°F).
Bogota receives a lot of rain in the autumn. Podgorica gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In October, Podgorica usually receives more rain than Bogota. Podgorica gets 166 mm (6.5 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 OctoberPodgorica 17°C (63°F)Bogota 14°C (57°F)
Should I visit Podgorica or Bogota in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Podgorica as well as Bogota. The warm climate attracts visitors to Bogota throughout the year.
In January, Podgorica is generally much colder than Bogota. Daily temperatures in Podgorica average around 6°C (42°F), and Bogota fluctuates around 14°C (57°F).
Podgorica receives a lot of rain in the winter. Podgorica usually gets more rain in January than Bogota. Podgorica gets 192 mm (7.6 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 JanuaryPodgorica 6°C (42°F)Bogota 14°C (57°F)
Should I visit Podgorica or Bogota in the Spring?
Both Bogota and Podgorica are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Plenty of visitors come to Bogota because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
Podgorica is around the same temperature as Bogota in the spring. The daily temperature in Podgorica averages around 14°C (58°F) in April, and Bogota fluctuates around 15°C (59°F).
It's quite rainy in Podgorica. In April, Podgorica usually receives more rain than Bogota. Podgorica gets 144 mm (5.7 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 AprilPodgorica 14°C (58°F)Bogota 15°C (59°F)
Typical Weather for Bogota and Podgorica
| Podgorica | Bogota | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 6°C (42°F) | 192 mm (7.6 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Feb | 8°C (46°F) | 167 mm (6.6 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Mar | 11°C (51°F) | 159 mm (6.3 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Apr | 14°C (58°F) | 144 mm (5.7 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| May | 19°C (67°F) | 89 mm (3.5 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Jun | 23°C (73°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Jul | 26°C (80°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Aug | 26°C (79°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Sep | 22°C (72°F) | 121 mm (4.8 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Oct | 17°C (63°F) | 166 mm (6.5 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Nov | 11°C (53°F) | 239 mm (9.4 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Dec | 7°C (45°F) | 217 mm (8.5 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
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