Buenos Aires Prices & Travel Costs

Last Updated: Jan 2024

Buenos Aires is still somewhat of a bargain for foreigners, though it’s not the amazing bargain it was from 2003 through 2008 or so. Still, this is a gorgeous city that feels very European and prices are still a bit lower than they are in, say, Lisbon or Barcelona.

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Travel Costs to Buenos Aires

Population 3,100,000
Area 13,400,000
Timezone UTC-3
Currency Argentine peso
Airports Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE)
BACKPACKER INDEX: US$36.38
1 USD = 850.6800 ARS
134 World cities ranked cheapest to most expensive: Backpacker Index for 2024

Accommodation Costs in Buenos Aires

Buenos Aires Hotel Seasons

Buenos Aires Hotel Prices

Rating Price(USD)
starstarstarstarstar15.00 - 40.00
starstarstarstarstar27.00 - 72.00
starstarstarstarstar37.00 - 76.00
starstarstarstarstar41.00 - 109.00
starstarstarstarstar146.00 - 308.00

Buenos Aires Hostels Prices

Type Price(USD)
Hostel Bed8.00 - 20.00

Buenos Aires Attractions Prices

Location Description Type Price(USD)
Tango show plus dinnerThese tango shows are extremely popular with tourists and prices range greatly. A show without a meal is often cheaper.
midrange
3.53
Palacio BaroloTake a guided tour of this historic landmark for the best views in Buenos Aires.
adults
3.52
Museo Nacional de Bellas ArtesThis acclaimed museum has 12,000 artworks, and signs only in Spanish, but English tours 4 days a week.
everyone
0.00
Museum of Latin American Art of Buenos AiresLovers of Latin American art won't want to miss this one.
adults
0.82

Buenos Aires Food and Drink Prices

Food Type Description Price(USD)
Budget breakfastMost hotels will include a breakfast with your room. If not you'll find coffee shops and other casual places nearby.2.94 - 4.70
Budget lunchYou can even find a cheap and delicious steak meal in this price range if you go where the locals go or to mall food courts.4.11 - 5.88
Budget dinnerAs long as you avoid Recoleta or other trendy districts you can find great value sit-down meals in Buenos Aires.5.29 - 8.23
Beer (.5l bottle)Quilmes is the popular local lager and it's cheap everywhere but the night clubs.1.53 - 2.35

Buenos Aires Transport Prices

Type Price(USD)
Public bus from airport to city center0.14
Shuttle bus from airport to city center0.47
Taxi from airport to city center1.41
3km taxi ride in Buenos Aires0.47 - 0.71
Subway or bus ride in Buenos Aires0.09 - 0.14
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When to visit Buenos Aires

Temperature and rainfall

Month High F Low F Precip (inches)
January87694.7
February84674.6
March80635.3
April73573.8
May66512.9
June60462.5
July59452.6
August63482.8
September66502.9
October73554.7
November78614.3
December83654.1

Buenos Aires Weather advice

Sunrise and sunset

21 Mar6:58am7:04pm
21 Jun8:00am5:52pm
21 Sep6:45am6:50pm
21 Dec5:38am8:06pm

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