Which place is cheaper, Bogota or San Pedro?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit San Pedro or Bogota?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between San Pedro 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: San Pedro or Bogota?
San Pedro
San Pedro is the largest town on Ambergris Caye, one of the most popular tourist destinations in Belize. Here you can find a tropical paradise with warm weather, clear blue waters, plenty of activities such as snorkeling and scuba diving, and a host of hotels, restaurants, and other amenities.
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 Belize, The Best G Adventures Tours to Belize, 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 daySan Pedro $135Bogota $53
The average daily cost (per person) in San Pedro is $135, 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 San Pedro and Bogota in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personSan Pedro $66Bogota $26
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomSan Pedro $132Bogota $52
Compare Hotels in San Pedro and Bogota
Looking for a hotel in San Pedro 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: Bogota Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.San Pedro $34Bogota $8.77
Hired Cars and Shuttles in San Pedro
Some specific examples of transportation prices in San Pedro:
- Cave Tubing and Zipline Adventure (Boat Transfer): $205
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:
- 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 Transfer El Dorado Airport to Hotels in Bogotá: $20
- Private Transfer from Bogotá-El Dorado (BOG) Airport to Bogotá City: $33
- Salt Cathedral Zipaquira • Premium Private Transfer: $39
- Andres Carne de Res Chia • Premium Private Transfer: $39
- Arrival Transfer from Bogota Airport BOG to Bogota by MiniSuv: $66
- El Dorado International Airport (BOG) - Private Round trip transfer Bogota: $80
- Bogotá to or from Villa de Leyva Private Transfer: $80
- Bogotá Private Luxury Transfer - Airport Pick Up or Drop Off - SUV Mercedes Benz: $97
Is it cheaper to fly into San Pedro or Bogota?
Prices for flights to both Bogota and San Pedro 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 daySan Pedro $40Bogota $14
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in San Pedro
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in San Pedro.
- Belizean Sunset and Cultural Dinner Cruise: $120
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.San Pedro $33Bogota $13
Tours and Activities in San Pedro
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for San Pedro are as follows:
- The best of San Pedro Town walking tour: $202
- 3 Hours Barrier Reef Tour in Caye Caulker, Belize: $54
- 5-Hour Guided Jetboat Tour to Secret Beach, San Pedro, Belize.: $200
- All-Inclusive Full-Day Hol Chan Snorkeling Tour : $120
- Altun Ha Cave Tubing and Zip line Tours from San Pedro Ambergris Caye: $250
- Ambergris Caye Sunset Sail Tour on the 40' Sirena Azul Sailboat: $75
- Belize Hol Chan Marine Reserve & Shark Ray Alley Snorkel Tour - Ambergris Caye: $93
- Cave Tubing and Zip line Adventure from San pedro Ambergris caye: $250
- Double Activity Limo Tour: Xunantunich Ruins & Cave Tubing Adventure: $220
- Exclusive All-in-1 Full Day Shared Guided Tour: $139
- Hol Chan Full-Day Bucket List Snorkeling and Marine Life Tour: $95
- Hol Chan Marine Reserve Snorkel Tour on the 40' Sirena Azul Sailboat: $89
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 daySan Pedro $16Bogota $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 San Pedro and Bogota, we can see that San Pedro is more expensive. And not only is Bogota much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since San Pedro is in Central America 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 San Pedro would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in San Pedro 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 San Pedro Expensive? and Is Bogota Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, San Pedro or Bogota?
Bogota has a larger population, and is about 840 times larger than the population of San Pedro. When comparing the sizes of San Pedro 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 San Pedro 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 San Pedro or Bogota in the Summer?
Both Bogota and San Pedro during the summer are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to San Pedro because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Bogota year-round.
It rains a lot this time of the year in San Pedro. San Pedro usually gets more rain in July than Bogota. San Pedro gets 243 mm (9.6 in) of rain, while Bogota receives 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
In July, San Pedro is generally much warmer than Bogota. Daily temperatures in San Pedro average around 28°C (82°F), and Bogota fluctuates around 14°C (57°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulySan Pedro 28°C (82°F)Bogota 14°C (57°F)
Should I visit San Pedro or Bogota in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both San Pedro and Bogota. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to San Pedro year-round. Bogota attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Bogota receives a lot of rain in the autumn. San Pedro gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In October, San Pedro usually receives more rain than Bogota. San Pedro gets 255 mm (10 in) of rain, while Bogota receives 110 mm (4.3 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
San Pedro is much warmer than Bogota in the autumn. The daily temperature in San Pedro averages around 26°C (80°F) in October, and Bogota fluctuates around 14°C (57°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberSan Pedro 26°C (80°F)Bogota 14°C (57°F)
Should I visit San Pedro or Bogota in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to San Pedro as well as Bogota. San Pedro attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Bogota throughout the year.
San Pedro receives a lot of rain in the winter. San Pedro usually gets more rain in January than Bogota. San Pedro gets 138 mm (5.4 in) of rain, while Bogota receives 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
In the winter, San Pedro is much warmer than Bogota. Typically, the winter temperatures in San Pedro in January average around 24°C (74°F), and Bogota averages at about 14°C (57°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuarySan Pedro 24°C (74°F)Bogota 14°C (57°F)
Should I visit San Pedro or Bogota in the Spring?
Both Bogota and San Pedro are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to San Pedro throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to Bogota because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In April, San Pedro usually receives less rain than Bogota. San Pedro gets 52 mm (2 in) of rain, while Bogota receives 90 mm (3.5 in) of rain each month for the spring.
In April, San Pedro is generally much warmer than Bogota. Daily temperatures in San Pedro average around 27°C (80°F), and Bogota fluctuates around 15°C (59°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilSan Pedro 27°C (80°F)Bogota 15°C (59°F)
Typical Weather for Bogota and San Pedro
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 24°C (74°F) | 138 mm (5.4 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Feb | 24°C (76°F) | 73 mm (2.9 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Mar | 26°C (78°F) | 25 mm (1 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Apr | 27°C (80°F) | 52 mm (2 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| May | 28°C (82°F) | 105 mm (4.1 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Jun | 28°C (82°F) | 258 mm (10.2 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 243 mm (9.6 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 187 mm (7.4 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Sep | 28°C (82°F) | 287 mm (11.3 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Oct | 26°C (80°F) | 255 mm (10 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Nov | 25°C (77°F) | 183 mm (7.2 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Dec | 25°C (76°F) | 138 mm (5.4 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
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