Colombia

South America · 1 city covered

1
Cities
$128
Avg mid / day
$52–418
Daily range
Country data

Colombia in numbers

Cities tracked
1South America
Median mid · shoulder
$128/day54% below global median ($279)
Cheapest city
Bogotá · $128/daymid-range, shoulder season
Priciest city
Bogotá · $128/daysingle-city index
Accommodation share
52%of the mid-range daily total
Seasonality swing
29%peak vs low, per city — widest in Bogotá
Currency
COPUSD conversions use ECB reference rates, refreshed daily
Working language
Spanishfor everyday transactions

We track one city in Colombia. Its mid-range shoulder-season day comes to $128, which is 54% below the median across all 68 cities in the index.

Bogotá is the anchor — high-altitude capital of murals, coffee, and andean light. Accommodation is 52% of the mid-range day there, so where you sleep decides most of the budget.

Season coefficients are calibrated per city, not shared. Across Colombia the peak-to-low swing runs 29%–29%, widest in Bogotá (29%, highland eternal-spring pattern: low May, Sep–Oct at ×0.90, peak Jun–Aug, Dec at ×1.16). Altitude flattens the weather, so pricing follows holidays rather than climate. The swing is narrow, which makes the destination unusually predictable to budget.

Colombia vs the rest of South America

Mid-range, shoulder season, same five line items. Difference is relative to Colombia ($128/day).

CountryMid · shouldervs Colombia
Argentina$171/day+34%
Peru$171/day+34%
Chile$236/day+84%
Brazil$257/day+101%
Average daily cost · shoulder season

Three credible numbers across Colombia.

Budget
$58
per person · per day
hostels, street food
Mid-range
$128
per person · per day
hotels, sit-down meals
Luxury
$360
per person · per day
design hotels, tasting menus

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to travel in Colombia per day?

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On average, a mid-range traveller spends $128 per day in Colombia during shoulder season. Budget travellers can get by on around $52/day, while a luxury trip averages $418/day.

What is the cheapest city to visit in Colombia?

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The most affordable destination in Colombia is Bogotá, where a budget trip costs about $52 per day in low season.

What is the most expensive city in Colombia?

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At the top end, Bogotá reaches around $418 per day during peak season.

When is the best time to visit Colombia?

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The best windows vary by city, but many destinations in Colombia are ideal during Dec–Mar or shoulder season for a balance of weather and price.