Which place is cheaper, Bogota or Rio de Janeiro?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Rio de Janeiro or Bogota?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Rio de Janeiro and Bogota can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
Where Should I go: Rio de Janeiro or Bogota?
Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro is the most popular travel destination in Brazil. It is the second largest city in Brazil and the sixth largest in the Americas. A portion of the city has been designated a World Heritage Site. It's also famous for Carnival, it's gorgeous beaches, and world-famous landmarks. Rio's appeal as a travel destination is apparent year round due to the great weather and plenty of fun activities. The city has a wonderful natural harbor that is surrounded by Sugar Loaf Mountain, Corcovado Peak, and the hills of Tijuca, creating an absolutely breathtaking and awe-inspiring setting.
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 G Adventures Tours to Brazil, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Rio de Janeiro, 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 dayRio de Janeiro $115Bogota $61
The average daily cost (per person) in Rio de Janeiro is $115, while the average daily cost in Bogota is $61. 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 Rio de Janeiro and Bogota in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personRio de Janeiro $64Bogota $26
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomRio de Janeiro $128Bogota $52
Compare Hotels in Rio de Janeiro and Bogota
Looking for a hotel in Rio de Janeiro 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: Rio de Janeiro Hotel Prices and Bogota Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Rio de Janeiro $7.65Bogota $8.57
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Rio de Janeiro
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Rio de Janeiro:
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Taxi Ride$2.82
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Rio de Janeiro
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Rio de Janeiro:
- Two Brothers Trail- one of the best views of Rio (transfer is included): $54
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer Rio de Janeiro HTL-APT (SDU): $25
- Transfers Rio X Buzios : $184
- Transfer service to/from Rio and Angra dos Reis / Conceição de J.: $106
- Transfer service from / to Rio de Janeiro / Paraty: $150
- Transfer service from / to Buzios / Arraial do Cabo / Cabo Frio: $106
- Transfer of 4 Tickets in Rio de Janeiro: $37
- Transfer in Rio: $35
- Transfer from Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport: $32
- Transfer from Rio de Janeiro Airports to Hotels and Destinations: $48
- Transfer Rio to Búzios, Arraial Do Cabo, Cabo Frio, Angra dos Reis: $150
- Transfer International Airport GIG or SDU Rio de Janeiro: $58
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Bogota
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Bogota are as follows:
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Taxi from Airport$7.39
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Taxi Ride$0.38
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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:
- Bogota Airport (BOG) to Bogota - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $36
- Bogota Airport BOG to Downtown Hotels Arrival Private Transfer: $23
- Bogota to or from Villavicencio Private Transfer: $94
- Downtown Hotels to Bogota Airport BOG Departure Private Transfer: $23
- El Dorado Airport Transfer: Direct to Your Hotel or Accommodation: $30
- Layover Bogotá Private Tour + Transfer in & Out (4 Hrs.) : $179
- Private Arrival Transfer : From Airport to Bogotá Hotels : $36
- Private Arrival or Departure Transfer: El Dorado Airport: $13
- Private Bogota Airport - Hotel Transfer: Safe, Fast, and Reliable: $21
- Private Bogota Airport drop-off Transfer: $59
- Private Hotel to Airport Transfer service in Bogota: $17
- Private One Way Transfer: Bogota Airport (BOG) from/to Bogota: $30
Is it cheaper to fly into Rio de Janeiro or Bogota?
Prices for flights to both Bogota and Rio de Janeiro 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 dayRio de Janeiro $34Bogota $23
Typical Food Prices in Rio de Janeiro
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Rio de Janeiro:
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Popcorn$0.56
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Corn on the Cob$0.75
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Hamburger$0.94
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Rio de Janeiro
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Rio de Janeiro.
- Waterfront Dinner and Live Music in Rio de Janeiro: $46
- Hands-On Cooking Class in Rio: Iconic Street Foods & Caipirinhas: $75
- Authentic Brazilian BBQ & Wine: A Guided Dinner Experience in Rio: $79
- Roxy Show - Brazilian Rhythms with optional Barbecue Dinner: $85
- Food Tour Rio de Janeiro - The Best Typical Brazilian Dishes: $92
- Family Cooking Class in Rio Make 9 Brazilian Dishes Together: $95
- LGBTQ+ Cooking Class in Rio: Cook, Toast & Celebrate Together: $95
- Brazilian BBQ Cooking & Drinks Class + Patio Party in Copacabana: $95
- Dinner and Show at the Official Roxy Dinner Show - Rio de Janeiro: $122
- Brazilian Dinner Show: Cultural Experience in Rio de Janeiro: $126
- Samba Show Admission & Transfer with Dinner Option: $130
- Flavors of Cooking Class and Caipirinhas: $130
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:
- Viejo Bogota Food Tour with 12+ Tastings: $49
- PALOQUEMAO MARKET FOOD TOUR. EXOTIC FRUIT. LOCAL SNACKS. /Min 2 pax: $55
- Food Tour in La Candelaria Bogotá: $60
- Flavors of Colombia: Chapinero Street Food Tour: $73
- Food Tour in Historic Downtown with a Food Scholar and Tastings: $75
- Colombian Cooking Class in Bogota with a Local Chef: $102
- Tropical Abundance: Interactive Cooking Class in Bogota: $176
- Bogotá Food Tour. Exotic Fruits and local Cuisine.: $180
- Gastronomic Tour and Cooking Workshop: $213
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Rio de Janeiro $21Bogota $13
Tours and Activities in Rio de Janeiro
Here are a few actual costs in Rio de Janeiro for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- 2 Day Tour from Rio de Janeiro, Corcovado and Arraial do Cabo: $180
- A Day in Arraial do Cabo Guided Tour: $77
- Favelas do Vidigal or Rocinha's experience: $23
- Ilha Grande Tour Full day - Rio de Janeiro by Rio Eco Trip: $105
- One Day Guided Tour in Rio de Janeiro: $165
- Samba Backstage Tour: Go Behind-the-Scenes of Carnival: $159
- 1 Day Discovery Tour NO Rio DE Janeiro: $192
- 1 day tour Rio de Janeiro to Christ and Cable car and much more: $115
- 10 Hours Private City Tour in Rio de Janeiro - Chartered Tour: $300
- 2 Days Tour in City Tour Express and Arraial do Cabo: $168
- 2 Days in Rio: Cultural & Ecologic Tours: $290
- 3 Hour Rocinha Favela Walking Tour with a Local Guide : $42
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$1.28
Tours and Activities in Bogota
For Bogota, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Theatron Party-Tour, 20 Clubs, Map, cocktail, bottle, After-party: $5.00
- Botanical Garden José Celestino Mutis Photo Tour in Bogota: $5.80
- Bogotá: La Macarena to Parque Nacional Walking Audio Tour: $5.99
- Traditional Bogotá: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $5.99
- Colonial Bogotá: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of La Candelaria: $5.99
- Self-Guided Audio Tour - El Dorado Expedition, Part II: $6.99
- Self-Guided Audio Tour - El Dorado Expedition, Part I : $6.99
- Self-Guided Audio Tour - Paranormal Candelaria: $10
- Armed Conflict and Violence Tour in Bogotá, Colombia: $12
- Shared Tour Colombian Conflict: war, drug trafficking and peace: $13
- Bogota Shared Gastronomy Tour in the Historic Center: $13
- Shared Walking Tour of Bogotá's Historic Center Candelaria: $14
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayRio de Janeiro $12Bogota $13
Sample the Local Flavors in Rio de Janeiro
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Rio de Janeiro:
- Petropolis City Tour with Imperial Museum and Optional Lunch & Bohemia Brewery: $40
- Rio de Janeiro Pub Crawl (Lapa district): $40
- Rio Pub Crawl: Taste Caipirinhas & Local Bar Snacks: $95
- Petrópolis City and Brewery Bohemia Tour - Best of Rio's Mountains: $110
Sample the Local Flavors in Bogota
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Bogota:
- Thursday Bar Crawl in Bogotá, Colombia: $25
- Saturday Night Bar Crawl in Bogotá, Colombia: $25
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Rio de Janeiro and Bogota, we can see that Rio de Janeiro is more expensive. And not only is Bogota much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. 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 Rio de Janeiro would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Rio de Janeiro 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 Rio de Janeiro Expensive? and Is Bogota Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Rio de Janeiro or Bogota?
Bogota has a larger population, and is about 18% larger than the population of Rio de Janeiro. When comparing the sizes of Rio de Janeiro 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 Rio de Janeiro or Bogota?
Rio de Janeiro 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 Rio de Janeiro or Bogota in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Rio de Janeiro as well as Bogota. Most visitors come to Rio de Janeiro for the beaches, the hiking, the city activities, and the family-friendly experiences during these months. The warm climate attracts visitors to Bogota throughout the year.
In the summer, Rio de Janeiro is much warmer than Bogota. Typically, the summer temperatures in Rio de Janeiro in January average around 26°C (79°F), and Bogota averages at about 14°C (57°F)in July.
Rio de Janeiro receives a lot of rain in the summer. Rio de Janeiro usually gets more rain in January than Bogotain July. Rio de Janeiro gets 114 mm (4.5 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 January and JulyRio de Janeiro 26°C (79°F)Bogota 14°C (57°F)
Should I visit Rio de Janeiro or Bogota in the Autumn?
Both Bogota and Rio de Janeiro are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. The autumn months attract visitors to Rio de Janeiro because of the hiking trails, the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area. Plenty of visitors come to Bogota because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In April, Rio de Janeiro is generally much warmer than Bogotain October. Daily temperatures in Rio de Janeiro average around 25°C (77°F), and Bogota fluctuates around 14°C (57°F).
It rains a lot this time of the year in Bogota. It's quite rainy in Rio de Janeiro. In April, Rio de Janeiro usually receives more rain than Bogotain October. Rio de Janeiro gets 137 mm (5.4 in) of rain, while Bogota receives 110 mm (4.3 in) of rain each month for the autumn. The dry season in Rio de Janeiro is May to November. The rainy season in Rio de Janeiro is December to April.
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Autumn Average Temperatures April and OctoberRio de Janeiro 25°C (77°F)Bogota 14°C (57°F)
Should I visit Rio de Janeiro or Bogota in the Winter?
Both Bogota and Rio de Janeiro during the winter are popular places to visit. The museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine are the main draw to Rio de Janeiro this time of year. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Bogota year-round.
Rio de Janeiro is a little warmer than Bogota in the winter. The daily temperature in Rio de Janeiro averages around 21°C (70°F) in July, and Bogota fluctuates around 14°C (57°F)in January.
Rio de Janeiro usually gets more rain in July than Bogotain January. Rio de Janeiro gets 56 mm (2.2 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 July and JanuaryRio de Janeiro 21°C (70°F)Bogota 14°C (57°F)
Should I visit Rio de Janeiro or Bogota in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Rio de Janeiro and Bogota. Many travelers come to Rio de Janeiro for the beaches, the activities around the city, and the natural beauty. Bogota attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In the spring, Rio de Janeiro is much warmer than Bogota. Typically, the spring temperatures in Rio de Janeiro in October average around 23°C (73°F), and Bogota averages at about 15°C (59°F)in April.
In October, Rio de Janeiro usually receives around the same amount of rain as Bogotain April. Rio de Janeiro gets 88 mm (3.5 in) of rain, while Bogota receives 90 mm (3.5 in) of rain each month for the spring. May to November in Rio de Janeiro is the dry season. Also, December to April is the rainy season in Rio de Janeiro.
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Spring Average Temperatures October and AprilRio de Janeiro 23°C (73°F)Bogota 15°C (59°F)
Typical Weather for Bogota and Rio de Janeiro
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 26°C (79°F) | 114 mm (4.5 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Feb | 27°C (81°F) | 105 mm (4.1 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Mar | 26°C (79°F) | 103 mm (4.1 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Apr | 25°C (77°F) | 137 mm (5.4 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| May | 23°C (73°F) | 86 mm (3.4 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Jun | 22°C (72°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Jul | 21°C (70°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Aug | 22°C (72°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Sep | 22°C (72°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Oct | 23°C (73°F) | 88 mm (3.5 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Nov | 24°C (75°F) | 96 mm (3.8 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Dec | 25°C (77°F) | 169 mm (6.7 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
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