Which place is cheaper, Bogota or Saint John's?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Saint John's or Bogota?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Saint John's or Bogota? This is a common question asked by many travelers. By figuring out which city has activities that align with your interests along with knowing which is more affordable, you'll understand where you can get more bang for your buck. So, let's dive into the details and the data, which all comes from actual travelers.
Where Should I go: Saint John's or Bogota?
Saint John's
If you've been to St. John's, Antigua, you were likely on a cruise - which means you likely did not have enough time to truly experience the magic of this tiny island getaway.
St. Johns is the capital of the tiny islands of Antigua and Barbuda. Located on Antigua, this tropical city lives up to its status as a tropical paradise. With 365 beaches on the island, you can enjoy the luxury of lounging in the sand every day of the year.
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 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 daySaint John's $222Bogota $53
The average daily cost (per person) in Saint John's is $222, while the average daily cost in Bogota is $53. 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 Saint John's and Bogota in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personSaint John's $120Bogota $26
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomSaint John's $240Bogota $52
Compare Hotels in Saint John's and Bogota
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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: Bogota Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Saint John's $17Bogota $8.77
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Saint John's
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Saint John's:
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Local Bus$1.52
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Taxi From Airport$6.99
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Saint John's
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Saint John's:
- VIP Meet and Greet Fast Track on Arrival at Antigua Airport - without Transfers : $74
- Shared Roundtrip Taxi Transfer from Antigua Airport to Royalton Antigua Resort: $45
- Round-Trip Transfer between Antigua Airport and Antigua Hotels: $32
- Private Transfer from St. John's Port to Antigua Island Hotels: $78
- Private Transfer from Antigua & Barbuda V.C. Bird Airport (ANU) to island: $112
- Private Roundtrip Airport Transfers & Tour in Antigua & Barbuda: $200
- Private Round Trip Transfer From Antigua Airport To NonSuch Bay: $99
- Private One-Way Antigua Airport Transfer To/From Antigua: $45
- Private Airport Transfers to Antigua and Barbuda: $60
- Private Airport Transfers 1- 2 Pax. Zone C: Hotels: $120
- Private Airport Transfers 1- 2 Pax Zone D: Hotels: $130
- JTAT Private Transfers & Tours, Saint John's, Antigua and Barbuda: $160
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Bogota
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Bogota are as follows:
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Taxi from Airport$7.56
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Taxi Ride$0.39
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2 Bus Passes$0.89
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bogota
Also for Bogota, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Andres Carne de Res Chia • Premium Private Transfer: $39
- Arrival Private Transfer Bogota Airport BOG to Bogota City in a Luxury Van: $134
- Arrival Private Transfer from Bogota Airport BOG to Bogota City by Minibus: $124
- Arrival Transfer from Bogota Airport BOG to Bogota by MiniSuv: $66
- Bogotá Private Luxury Transfer - Airport Pick Up or Drop Off - SUV Mercedes Benz: $97
- Bogotá to or from Barichara or San Gil Private Transfer: $167
- Bogotá to or from Villa de Leyva Private Transfer: $80
- Bogotá to or from Villavieja or Tatacoa Desert Private Transfer: $167
- El Dorado International Airport (BOG) - Private Round trip transfer Bogota: $80
- Layover Bogotá Private Tour + Transfer in & Out (4 Hrs.) : $149
- Private Arrival or Departure Transfer: El Dorado Airport (One Way): $13
- Private Salt Cathedral and Nemocón Salt Mines + In & out Transfer + (8 hours): $242
Is it cheaper to fly into Saint John's or Bogota?
Prices for flights to both Bogota and Saint John's 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 daySaint John's $68Bogota $14
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Saint John's
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Saint John's.
- City Lime Food Tour: Taste our culture on Antigua's only food tour in the city!: $105
- Discover the Flavors of St. Johns Food Tour: $125
- Private Art Tour or Food Tour: $150
Typical Food Prices in Bogota
For Bogota, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Breakfast$1.57
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Hot Dog$0.92
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Bogota
For Bogota, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Peruvian cooking workshop: $26
- Bogotá Bites: Guided Street Food Tour with Tastings: $45
- 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
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Saint John's $103Bogota $13
Typical Entertainment Prices in Saint John's
Here are a few typical costs in Saint John's for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Entrance to the Museum of Antigua & Barbu$3.00
Tours and Activities in Saint John's
Here are a few actual costs in Saint John's for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- 2-Hours Stingray City Experience in Antigua: $73
- 6-Hours Guided Stingray Tour in the East Coast of Antigua: $161
- Adventure Antigua - Eli's Original Eco Tour: $125
- Adventure Antigua - The Xtreme Circumnavigation: $190
- Animal Lovers Dream Tour: $180
- Antigua Historical Sites Island Tour: $75
- Antigua Reef Riders Self-Drive Boat and Snorkeling Tour: $180
- Antigua Round Island Tour: $85
- Antigua Seafood Lunch Cruise From St. John's: $135
- Antigua Shore Excursion: City of St John's Sightseeing Tour: $59
- Antigua Shore Excursion: Round Island Tour: $110
- Antigua Sunset Catamaran Cruise From St. John's: $116
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$1.31
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
- 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
- Shared Tour of the Historic Candelaria in Bogotá: $13
- Walking Tour in La Candelaria Bogotá: $14
- Walking Tour through Candelaria: $14
- Full Day Tour to the Colonial Town of Villa de Leyva: $15
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one daySaint John's $18Bogota $14
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
- Saturday Bar Crawl in La Candelaria, Bogotá: $25
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Saint John's and Bogota, we can see that Saint John's is more expensive. And not only is Bogota much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Saint John's is in Caribbean Islands 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 Saint John's would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Saint John's 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 Saint John's Expensive? and Is Bogota Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Saint John's or Bogota?
Bogota has a larger population, and is about 290 times larger than the population of Saint John's. When comparing the sizes of Saint John's 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 Saint John's or Bogota?
Both destinations experience a warmer climate most of the year. Instead of summer and winter seasons, they usually have a rainy season and a dry season. Although in the rainy season, it doesn't necessarily rain every day.
Should I visit Saint John's or Bogota in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Saint John's as well as Bogota. Saint John's attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Bogota throughout the year.
Saint John's receives a lot of rain in the summer. Saint John's usually gets more rain in July than Bogota. Saint John's gets 150 mm (5.9 in) of rain, while Bogota receives 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
In July, Saint John's is generally much warmer than Bogota. Daily temperatures in Saint John's average around 27°C (81°F), and Bogota fluctuates around 14°C (57°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulySaint John's 27°C (81°F)Bogota 14°C (57°F)
Should I visit Saint John's or Bogota in the Autumn?
Both Bogota and Saint John's are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Saint John's throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to Bogota because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Bogota. It's quite rainy in Saint John's. In October, Saint John's usually receives more rain than Bogota. Saint John's gets 228 mm (9 in) of rain, while Bogota receives 110 mm (4.3 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
Saint John's is much warmer than Bogota in the autumn. The daily temperature in Saint John's averages around 27°C (80°F) in October, and Bogota fluctuates around 14°C (57°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberSaint John's 27°C (80°F)Bogota 14°C (57°F)
Should I visit Saint John's or Bogota in the Winter?
Both Bogota and Saint John's during the winter are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Saint John's because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Bogota year-round.
Saint John's usually gets more rain in January than Bogota. Saint John's gets 84 mm (3.3 in) of rain, while Bogota receives 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
In the winter, Saint John's is much warmer than Bogota. Typically, the winter temperatures in Saint John's in January average around 24°C (76°F), and Bogota averages at about 14°C (57°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuarySaint John's 24°C (76°F)Bogota 14°C (57°F)
Should I visit Saint John's or Bogota in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Saint John's and Bogota. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Saint John's year-round. Bogota attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Saint John's gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In April, Saint John's usually receives more rain than Bogota. Saint John's gets 123 mm (4.8 in) of rain, while Bogota receives 90 mm (3.5 in) of rain each month for the spring.
In April, Saint John's is generally much warmer than Bogota. Daily temperatures in Saint John's average around 26°C (78°F), and Bogota fluctuates around 15°C (59°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilSaint John's 26°C (78°F)Bogota 15°C (59°F)
Typical Weather for Bogota and Saint John's
| Saint John's | Bogota | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 24°C (76°F) | 84 mm (3.3 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Feb | 24°C (76°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Mar | 25°C (76°F) | 73 mm (2.9 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Apr | 26°C (78°F) | 123 mm (4.8 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| May | 27°C (80°F) | 148 mm (5.8 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Jun | 28°C (82°F) | 118 mm (4.6 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 198 mm (7.8 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Sep | 27°C (81°F) | 236 mm (9.3 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Oct | 27°C (80°F) | 228 mm (9 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Nov | 26°C (79°F) | 220 mm (8.7 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Dec | 25°C (77°F) | 137 mm (5.4 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
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