Which place is cheaper, Cartagena or Prague?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Prague or Cartagena?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Prague and Cartagena. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.
Where Should I go: Prague or Cartagena?
Prague
Prague is the capital city of the Czech Republic. It is also the largest city in the country and one of the largest cities in Central Europe. Prague has long enticed travelers for its beautiful architecture, impressive bridges, detailed cathedrals, and fascinating history. Prague is unique in that is remained almost completely undamaged during World War II. The medieval city center still feels like you've stepped back in time. Despite this historic atmosphere, there is still a lot of vibrant energy and you'll find many different live music venues, art galleries, modern restaurants, and unique festivals throughout the year.
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 Budget Tours to Czech Republic, The Best Tours for Seniors to Czech Republic, The Best Adventure Tours to Colombia, and The Best Eco Tours in Colombia.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayPrague $111Cartagena $48
The average daily cost (per person) in Prague is $111, 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 Prague and Cartagena in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personPrague $68Cartagena $27
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomPrague $136Cartagena $54
Compare Hotels in Prague and Cartagena
Looking for a hotel in Prague 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: Prague Hotel Prices and Cartagena Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Prague $8.26Cartagena $7.49
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Prague
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Prague:
- Private Prague Airport Arrival Transfer: $60
- 1-way Prague to Dresden - private transfer - Mercedes Benz - up to 7 passengers: $285
- Airport Prague Private Transfers for up to 6 People: $99
- Airport Transfer: Prague Airport PRG to Prague by Business Car: $51
- Arrival Transfer: Prague Airport PRG to Prague by Business Car: $51
- Arrival Transfer: Prague Airport PRG to Prague by Luxury Van: $56
- Best Shooting Range Prague Old Town with Private Transfers: $242
- Departure Transfer: Prague to Prague Airport PRG by Business Car: $51
- From Prague Airport: One-Way Private Transfer to Prague: $43
- From Prague to Munich Airport - Private Transfer - punctual & friendly Driver: $236
- Hradčany Prague Castle Guided Tour, Tickets, Transfers: $136
- Hradčany Prague Castle Guided Tour, Tickets, Transfers : $142
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Cartagena
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Cartagena:
- Transfer from the Airport - Hotels in Marbella: $7.97
- Airport transfer to any hotel in Cartagena: $7.97
- Airport transfer to any hotel in Morros: $7.97
- Airport transfer to any hotel in Getsemani: $7.97
- Transfer aeropuerto-centro: $8.19
- Air Conditioning Bus transfer: $10
- Shared Transfer from the Airport to Cartagena City or Vice Versa: $10
- Cartagena Airport: Private Arrival or Departure Transfer: $10
- Cartagena:Transfer from the Airport - Hotels in the Bosque: $11
- Transfer from the Airport to Hotels in Laguito: $11
- Airport transfer to any hotel in Castillogrande: $11
- Airport transfer to any hotel in Manga: $11
Is it cheaper to fly into Prague or Cartagena?
Prices for flights to both Cartagena and Prague 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 dayPrague $26Cartagena $9.82
Typical Food Prices in Prague
Some typical examples of dining costs in Prague are as follows:
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Fruit$4.30
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Lunch for One$13
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Bananas$0.61
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Cookies$0.34
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Prague
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Prague.
- Anti Tour Prague - Self Guided Beer and Food Tour: $17
- Anti Tour Prague - Self Guided Beer and Food Tour: $21
- Hard Rock Cafe with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner: $27
- Hard Rock Cafe Prague with Set Lunch or Dinner: $28
- Prague by Night: 2-Hour Dinner Cruise with Live Music: $47
- Sightseeing Boat Cruise with Buffet Dinner: $47
- Sightseeing Boat Cruise with Buffet Dinner: $53
- Prague Street Food Tour: $53
- Vltava River Evening Dinner Cruise: $54
- Folkloric Dinner Show with Unlimited Drinks: $57
- 2-Hour Dinner Cruise with Transfers: $58
- Vltava River Cruise with Dinner: $58
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.Prague $16Cartagena $21
Typical Entertainment Prices in Prague
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Prague are as follows:
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Opera Tickets$4.30
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Two Tickets for Charles Bridge Tower$6.02
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Image Theatre for Two$41
Tours and Activities in Prague
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Prague are as follows:
- Bachelorette / Bachelor Party - City sightseeing Trike Tour: $2.79
- Royal Prague City sightseeing Electric Trike Tour: $3.01
- Sunset View & Adventurous Retro E-Bike Tour: $3.05
- Prague Historical & Viewpoints Retro E-Bike Group Tour: $3.05
- Bachelorette/Bachelor Party - City sightseeing E-Bike Tour: $3.09
- Adventurous Sightseeing & Historical Live Guided Trike Tour: $3.09
- Royal Prague City sightseeing Retro E-Bike Live Guided Tour: $3.14
- Prague City sightseeing in Night Trike Tour: $3.14
- Gorgeous Prague Night Retro E-Bike Tour ( Live Guided ): $3.18
- First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.23
- Walking tour New Town + Operation Anthropoid WWII Tip based: $3.23
- Prague Historical & Viewpoints Retro E-Bike Group Tour: $3.28
Tours and Activities in Cartagena
Here are a few actual costs in Cartagena for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Emeralds Tour: $0.03
- Into the Walls of The City: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $5.99
- Cartagena de Indias: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $5.99
- Artists' Quarter Getsemani Self-guided Tour: $6.35
- Self-Guided Audio Tour - The Great Battle: Fort of San Felipe: $6.99
- Old Town Highlights Self-guided Tour: $8.50
- Tour the city on a rumba in a typical bus: $9.42
- Old Town & Getsemani Quarter Self-guided Tour: $9.58
- Self-Guided Audio Tour: Pirate Tales in Cartagena: $10
- Self-Guided Audio Tour - Legends of the Streets of Downtown : $10
- Self-Guided Audio Tour of Getsemaní Neighborhood: $10
- Self-Guided Audio Tour: The Rise of the Wall City Part II: $10
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayPrague $11Cartagena $9.21
Typical Alcohol Prices in Prague
Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Prague from other travelers:
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A Bottle of Wine$6.83
Sample the Local Flavors in Prague
Also in Prague, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Staropramem Brewery Self-Guided Tour with Tasting: $13
- Clock Tower Bar Crawl with Drinks and Shots: $24
- Clock Tower Bar Crawl in Prague: $26
- Pub Crawl in Prague: $32
- Pub Crawl and International Party: $34
- Pub Crawl with Open Bar and VIP Entry: $34
- Pub Crawl with 2-Hour Open Bar at Drunken Monkey: $36
- Golden Burlesque Show & Live Music w/ Lady & The Devil: $37
- Golden BURLESQUE: $42
- 2.5-Hour Prague Wine Tasting Walking Tour: $46
- Prague beer tour with brewery visit and tasting: $47
- 30th DEC Holiday Pub Crawl in Prague: $55
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 Prague and Cartagena, we can see that Prague is more expensive. And not only is Cartagena much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Prague is in Europe 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 Prague would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Prague 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 Prague Expensive? and Is Cartagena Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Prague or Cartagena?
Prague has a larger population, and is about 22% larger than the population of Cartagena. When comparing the sizes of Prague 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 Prague or Cartagena?
Prague 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 Prague or Cartagena in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Prague and Cartagena. Many travelers come to Prague for the city activities, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences. Cartagena attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Prague is much colder than Cartagena in the summer. The daily temperature in Prague averages around 19°C (66°F) in July, and Cartagena fluctuates around 29°C (84°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Cartagena this time of the year. In Prague, it's very sunny this time of the year. Prague usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Cartagena during summer. Prague gets 216 hours of sunny skies, while Cartagena receives 207 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Prague usually receives more rain than Cartagena. Prague gets 70 mm (2.7 in) of rain, while Cartagena receives 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyPrague 19°C (66°F)Cartagena 29°C (84°F)
Should I visit Prague or Cartagena in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Prague as well as Cartagena. Many visitors come to Prague in the autumn for 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 Cartagena throughout the year.
In the autumn, Prague is much colder than Cartagena. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Prague in October average around 11°C (52°F), and Cartagena averages at about 27°C (81°F).
In the autumn, Prague often gets less sunshine than Cartagena. Prague gets 124 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Cartagena receives 175 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Cartagena. Prague usually gets less rain in October than Cartagena. Prague gets 42 mm (1.7 in) of rain, while Cartagena receives 150 mm (5.9 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberPrague 11°C (52°F)Cartagena 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Prague or Cartagena in the Winter?
Both Cartagena and Prague are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. Most visitors come to Prague for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine during these months. Plenty of visitors come to Cartagena because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
Prague can be very cold during winter. In January, Prague is generally much colder than Cartagena. Daily temperatures in Prague average around 1°C (33°F), and Cartagena fluctuates around 27°C (81°F).
It's quite sunny in Cartagena. Prague usually receives less sunshine than Cartagena during winter. Prague gets 49 hours of sunny skies, while Cartagena receives 278 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Prague usually receives more rain than Cartagena. Prague gets 42 mm (1.7 in) of rain, while Cartagena receives 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryPrague 1°C (33°F)Cartagena 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Prague or Cartagena in the Spring?
Both Cartagena and Prague during the spring are popular places to visit. The spring months attract visitors to Prague because of the activities around the city and the natural beauty. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Cartagena year-round.
Prague is much colder than Cartagena in the spring. The daily temperature in Prague averages around 10°C (49°F) in April, and Cartagena fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
In Cartagena, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the spring, Prague often gets less sunshine than Cartagena. Prague gets 145 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Cartagena receives 209 hours of full sun.
Prague usually gets more rain in April than Cartagena. Prague gets 51 mm (2 in) of rain, while Cartagena receives 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilPrague 10°C (49°F)Cartagena 28°C (82°F)
Typical Weather for Cartagena and Prague
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 1°C (33°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Feb | 2°C (35°F) | 36 mm (1.4 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Mar | 6°C (42°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Apr | 10°C (49°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| May | 14°C (57°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Jun | 18°C (64°F) | 76 mm (3 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Jul | 19°C (66°F) | 70 mm (2.7 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Aug | 19°C (66°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Sep | 16°C (60°F) | 52 mm (2.1 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Oct | 11°C (52°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) |
| Nov | 6°C (43°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Dec | 2°C (36°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
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