Which place is cheaper, Bogota or Seoul?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Seoul or Bogota?
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 Seoul and Bogota can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Seoul or Bogota?
Seoul
With a population of more than 11 million, Seoul is easily the largest city in South Korea. It is also the financial, political, and cultural capital of the country and has much to offer open minded travelers. It is often overlooked by travelers who instead head to Tokyo or Shanghai, but Seoul has a wide range of cultural experiences, food options, and historical sights. Seoul is a city of contrasts with ancient traditions, flashy technology, religious temples and a modern youth culture. It is also more affordable than many of the other Asian metropolis' to which it is often compared. If you're looking for an interesting and different experience that is a little off the tourist trail, Seoul can definitely offer that opportunity.
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 Family-Friendly Tours to South Korea, The Best Adventure Tours to South Korea, 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 daySeoul $109Bogota $52
The average daily cost (per person) in Seoul is $109, while the average daily cost in Bogota is $52. 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 Seoul and Bogota in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personSeoul $55Bogota $26
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomSeoul $110Bogota $52
Compare Hotels in Seoul and Bogota
Looking for a hotel in Seoul 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: Seoul Hotel Prices and Bogota Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Seoul $16Bogota $8.61
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Seoul
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Seoul:
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Subway Card$3.69
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Short Taxi Ride$5.16
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Metro Ride$0.99
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Seoul City Pass Plus$7.37
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Seoul
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Seoul:
- Transfer Service from Gimpo Airport to Hotel City: $57
- Private Transfer l Airport to/from Seoul: $100
- Private Transfer To/From Incheon Airport (1-12pax): $170
- Private Transfer To/From Incheon Airport: $101
- Lotte World Ticket with Private Transfer: $181
- Seoul Incheon International Airport to from Incheon Private Transfer: $85
- Seoul Airport: Private Departure Transfer from Seoul City Center: $87
- Private Transfer from Incheon Airport to Seoul up to 12 pax: $181
- Private Gimpo Airport Transfer to Seoul and Vice Versa: $95
- Private Airport Transfer: Seoul City to Incheon Airport 1-12 pax: $204
- Private Airport Transfer: Seoul City to Incheon Airport (1-5 pax): $98
- Private Airport Transfer: Seoul City to Gimpo Airport (1-12 pax): $167
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Bogota
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Bogota are as follows:
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Taxi from Airport$7.42
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Taxi Ride$0.39
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2 Bus Passes$0.87
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 Seoul or Bogota?
Prices for flights to both Bogota and Seoul 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 daySeoul $30Bogota $13
Typical Food Prices in Seoul
Some typical examples of dining costs in Seoul are as follows:
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Rice with Kimchi & Bacon$4.42
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Waffle$0.74
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Dippin' Dots$1.47
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Chicken Fried Rice$4.05
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Chicken Stick$1.47
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Drinking Yoghurt & Mi Chew$1.40
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Lunch Buffet$4.42
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Donut$0.74
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Mushroom Burger$3.83
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Green Tea Ice Cream$2.43
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Udon & Sushi$5.16
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Fresh Burger$3.54
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Soba Noodles Lunch$3.32
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Bibimbap Lunch$3.69
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Fried Rice$4.05
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Vietnamese Dinner$7.00
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Breakfast and Coffee for 2$7.00
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Donut$1.84
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Seoul
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Seoul.
- Korean Cooking @ Seoul Cooking Club!: $0.11
- Gyeongbokgung Palace : Tour, dinner and coffee: $37
- Seoul Mangwon Market Social Night Food Tour: $44
- Namdaemun Market: the Largest Traditional Market Food Tour: $47
- Namdaemun Market Street Food Tour: $48
- Gwangjang Market Netflix Food Tour: $54
- Mangwon Market Food tour By Locals;Cheap Eats to Fancy Feast: $54
- Guided City Wall Sunset Hike with Korean Dinner: $58
- Sunset Walking Tour in Naksan Park with Dinner: $58
- Half Day Seoul Afternoon Food Tour and visit 3 landMarks of Seoul: $67
- Night Market Food Tour: $70
- Energizing Korean Cooking Class in a Local Home in Seoul: $71
Typical Food Prices in Bogota
For Bogota, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Breakfast$1.54
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Hot Dog$0.90
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.Seoul $27Bogota $13
Typical Entertainment Prices in Seoul
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Seoul are as follows:
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Palace Tickets$5.90
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Movie Ticket$5.90
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Kimchi Museum$2.21
Tours and Activities in Seoul
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Seoul are as follows:
- Full Day Tour Jeonju Hanok Village, Wansan Park and Gakwonsa: $72
- Private Tour Nami Island with Petite France 'and/or' The Garden of Morning Calm: $98
- ‘Itaewon Class’ Night Tour: $24
- 1 Day Private Full DMZ Tour in Seoul with Crystal Gondola: $220
- 2-Hour Makgeolli Tasting Experience in Seoul: $37
- 2-Hour Private Kayaking and Paddleboarding Experience in Hanriver: $30
- 2D 1N Phoenix Pyeongchang Reseot Stay + Trout Ice-Fishing Festival Tour: $144
- 3 Hour Walking Tour in Songpa Seoul: $48
- 3-Hour Self-guided Sokcho Tour with Private Transportation: $33
- 63 Aqua Planet and 63 Building Seoul Observatory Tickets: $14
- ARMY must visit BTS tour in Seoul: $55
- Activity - Mt. Bukhan Hiking Guided Tour: $150
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$1.29
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 daySeoul $12Bogota $14
Sample the Local Flavors in Seoul
Also in Seoul, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Chunpoong Makgeolli Brewery Tour: $11
- The Seoul Pub Crawl [official]: $21
- Pub Crawl: $25
- The Seoul Pub Crawl [official]: $26
- Soju Tasting at Distillery - Story of Three Pigs: $43
- Learn and Craft Makgeolli in a Traditional Brewery: $81
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 Seoul and Bogota, we can see that Seoul is more expensive. And not only is Bogota much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Seoul is in Asia 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 Seoul would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Seoul 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 Seoul Expensive? and Is Bogota Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Seoul or Bogota?
Seoul has a larger population, and is about 46% larger than the population of Bogota. When comparing the sizes of Seoul 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 Seoul or Bogota?
Seoul 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 Seoul or Bogota in the Summer?
Both Bogota and Seoul during the summer are popular places to visit. The city activities, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Seoul this time of year. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Bogota year-round.
In July, Seoul is generally much warmer than Bogota. Daily temperatures in Seoul average around 26°C (78°F), and Bogota fluctuates around 14°C (57°F).
It rains a lot this time of the year in Seoul. Seoul usually gets more rain in July than Bogota. Seoul gets 369 mm (14.5 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 JulySeoul 26°C (78°F)Bogota 14°C (57°F)
Should I visit Seoul or Bogota in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Seoul and Bogota. Many travelers come to Seoul for the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the music scene. Bogota attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Seoul is around the same temperature as Bogota in the autumn. The daily temperature in Seoul averages around 15°C (59°F) in October, and Bogota fluctuates around 14°C (57°F).
Bogota receives a lot of rain in the autumn. In October, Seoul usually receives less rain than Bogota. Seoul gets 49 mm (1.9 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 OctoberSeoul 15°C (59°F)Bogota 14°C (57°F)
Should I visit Seoul or Bogota in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Seoul as well as Bogota. Many visitors come to Seoul in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine. The warm climate attracts visitors to Bogota throughout the year.
Seoul can get quite cold in the winter. In the winter, Seoul is much colder than Bogota. Typically, the winter temperatures in Seoul in January average around -3°C (27°F), and Bogota averages at about 14°C (57°F).
Seoul usually gets less rain in January than Bogota. Seoul gets 23 mm (0.9 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 JanuarySeoul -3°C (27°F)Bogota 14°C (57°F)
Should I visit Seoul or Bogota in the Spring?
Both Bogota and Seoul are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Most visitors come to Seoul for the activities around the city during these months. Plenty of visitors come to Bogota because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In April, Seoul is generally cooler than Bogota. Daily temperatures in Seoul average around 13°C (55°F), and Bogota fluctuates around 15°C (59°F).
In April, Seoul usually receives around the same amount of rain as Bogota. Seoul gets 94 mm (3.7 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 AprilSeoul 13°C (55°F)Bogota 15°C (59°F)
Typical Weather for Bogota and Seoul
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | -3°C (27°F) | 23 mm (0.9 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Feb | -0°C (32°F) | 25 mm (1 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Mar | 6°C (42°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Apr | 13°C (55°F) | 94 mm (3.7 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| May | 18°C (65°F) | 92 mm (3.6 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Jun | 23°C (73°F) | 134 mm (5.3 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Jul | 26°C (78°F) | 369 mm (14.5 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Aug | 26°C (80°F) | 294 mm (11.6 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Sep | 22°C (71°F) | 169 mm (6.7 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Oct | 15°C (59°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Nov | 8°C (46°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Dec | 0°C (33°F) | 22 mm (0.9 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
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