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Colombia vs Japan

Colombia from about $45/day against Japan from about $75/day — compared on daily cost, the months to go and what each one is actually best for. Add a third destination below to widen the comparison.

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Colombia

South America

CityCultureCoffeeNightlife

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Japan

East Asia

CultureFoodTechnologyNature

Destination 3

Metric	🇨🇴 Colombia South America	🇯🇵 Japan East Asia
Daily budget	$45–$80/day budget → mid	$75–$130/day budget → mid
Safety	Level 2 · Exercise a high degree of cautionAustralian Govt advice, 2026-10-06	Level 1 · Exercise normal safety precautionsAustralian Govt advice, 2026-08-25
Visa	Visa-Free 90 days Onward or return ticket required — airlines check this at the gate. Extendable to 180 days/year max.	Visa-Free 90 days UK, Irish, German, Austrian and Swiss passports can extend to 6 months, but only by applying in Japan.
Internet	🟡 Good	🟢 Excellent
Best months	JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec	JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Vibe	CityCultureCoffeeNightlife	CultureFoodTechnologyNature
Avg meal	$3–10/meal	$5–15/meal
Stay	$15–60/night	$25–100/night
Best for	Adventurous travelers, Latin America first-timers, coffee lovers	Culture lovers, food enthusiasts, first-time Asia visitors
Avoid	Research neighborhood safety before booking; stay in recommended areas	Golden Week (late April–May 5), Obon (mid-August) — packed and pricey

Destination details

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Colombia

South America

Medellín cable cars

Cartagena walled city

Coffee region Salento

Bogotá Gold Museum

Language: Spanish / English in tourist areas

Currency: Colombian Peso (COP)

Transport: $3–12/day (metro/taxi)

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Japan

East Asia

Mt. Fuji view

Kyoto geisha district

Tokyo neon

Hiroshima Peace Park

Language: Japanese / English in tourist areas

Currency: Japanese Yen (JPY)

Transport: $10–20/day (JR Pass or IC Card)

Verify before you book

Daily costs here are planning estimates, not quotes, and the visa and safety figures are editorial summaries rather than official determinations. Entry rules in particular change without notice and depend on your own passport — confirm them against these primary sources before you spend money or board a flight.

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