A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Ankara vs. Buenos Aires, Argentina for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Ankara or Buenos Aires, Argentina?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Ankara and Buenos Aires, Argentina. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.

Where Should I go: Ankara or Buenos Aires, Argentina?

Ankara

Located at the heart of Turkey near Central Anatolia, Ankara is the capital city and second largest city in the country after Istanbul. Formerly known for its long-haired goats and textiles, the city has since developed into a metropolitan mix of modern cultures with historic landmarks.

Buenos Aires, Argentina

Buenos Aires, federal capital of Argentina, also known as "The City of Tango", is best known for its energetic and unpredictable character. Like a restless child, Buenos Aires is a dynamic and modern city full of surprises. While its French-style palaces, rooftop restaurants, wide avenues and green plazas resemble European-style architecture, Buenos Aires preserves its musical, literary and culinary traditions. You can't miss dining in front of a Tango show, walking around the colourful streets of La Boca and visiting the renowned Recoleta Cemetery, designed by Argentina's most important architects and home to hundreds of illustrious corpses.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Budget Tours to Turkey, The Best Tours for Seniors to Turkey, The Best Vineyard & Wine Tours in Argentina, and The Best Camping Tours in Argentina.


Which place is cheaper, Buenos Aires, Argentina or Ankara?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.

  • Ankara Prices
    Turkey Prices
    Buenos Aires, Argentina Prices
    Argentina Prices
  • Average Daily Cost Per person, per day
    Ankara $127
    Buenos Aires, Argentina $79

The average daily cost (per person) in Ankara is $127, while the average daily cost in Buenos Aires, Argentina is $79. 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 Ankara and Buenos Aires, Argentina in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Ankara $52
    Buenos Aires, Argentina $56
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Ankara $104
    Buenos Aires, Argentina $112
Compare Hotels in Ankara and Buenos Aires, Argentina

Looking for a hotel in Ankara or Buenos Aires, Argentina? 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.

Hotels in Ankara


Hotels in Buenos Aires, Argentina


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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: Ankara Hotel Prices and Buenos Aires, Argentina Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Ankara $34
    Buenos Aires, Argentina $2.95
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Ankara

Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Ankara:


  • Metro Ride
    $0.04
  • Short Taxi Ride
    $0.14

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Ankara

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Ankara:

  • Ankara City Center (Cankaya,Kizilay) Hotels to Ankara Esenboga Airport transfers: $100
  • Ankara Esenboga Airport to City Hotels Transfer: $46
  • Ankara Esenboga Airport transfers to Ankara City Center (Cankaya,Kizilay) Hotels: $100
  • Ankara Esenboğa Airport From/To City Center Private Transfer: $58
  • Ankara Private Departure Transfer from City hotels to Airport: $75
  • Ankara Private Transfer from central Ankara hotels to Ankara Airport (ESB): $47
  • Private Airport Transfer From/To Ankara Airport to Cankaya Hotels: $47
  • Private Transfer Ankara Esenboga Airport ESB to Keçiören Ankara: $40
  • Private Transfer from Ankara Esenboga Airport (ESB) to Central Ankara: $47
  • Private Transfers Ankara City or Esenboga Airport to/from Beypazari Town: $185
  • Private Transfers Ankara City or Esenboga Airport to/from Gordion Ancient City: $185
  • Private Transfers Ankara City or Esenboga Airport to/from Kizilcahamam Town: $185

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Buenos Aires, Argentina

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Buenos Aires, Argentina:

  • Ezeiza Airport One-way Private Transfer to Buenos Aires City Center: $75
  • 2-Days Buenos Aires Express - Accommodation + Roundtrip transfer + City tour : $300
  • Airport Transfer: $170
  • Aljibe Tango Earlier Show With Private Transfers From Port & Hotels Buenos Aires: $95
  • Arrival Private Transfers from Ezeiza Airport EZE to Buenos Aires: $136
  • Best Tango Show with Private Transfer: $111
  • Buenos Aires Airport (EZE) Private Transfer to Buenos Aires City: $38
  • Buenos Aires Airport (EZE) Transfer with English speaking driver: $34
  • Buenos Aires Airport Arrival Transfer (Ezeiza Airport to Buenos Aires Hotel or Address): $63
  • Buenos Aires Airport EZE to Buenos Aires Arrival Private Transfer: $65
  • Buenos Aires Airport Transfers: Airport EZE to Buenos Aires in Business Car: $111
  • Buenos Aires Airport Transfers: Airport EZE to Buenos Aires in Luxury Car: $155

Is it cheaper to fly into Ankara or Buenos Aires, Argentina?

Prices for flights to both Buenos Aires, Argentina and Ankara 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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Ankara $51
    Buenos Aires, Argentina $11
Typical Food Prices in Ankara

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Ankara:


  • A Quick Lunch
    $0.32

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Buenos Aires, Argentina

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

  • 3-Hour Buenos Aires Empanadas and Alfajores Cooking Class: $35
  • BA: Small-Group Empanadas Cooking Class in Palermo: $39
  • BA: Premium Empanadas Cooking Class in Palermo: $39
  • Argentine Empanadas Private Virtual Cooking Class: $40
  • Piazzolla Tango Show with Optional Dinner: $42
  • Madero Tango Show with Optional Dinner in Buenos Aires: $44
  • Tango Porteño Show in Buenos Aires (with optional dinner): $46
  • Tango Show at Tango Porteño with Optional Dinner: $48
  • BA: Empanadas and Alfajores Cooking Experience in Palermo: $49
  • BA: Small Group Empanadas Cooking Class & Wine Tasting in Palermo: $49
  • Tango Show and Optional Dinner at Esquina Homero Manzi: $52
  • Tango Show and Dinner at: Tango Porteño: $54

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Ankara $31
    Buenos Aires, Argentina $43
Typical Entertainment Prices in Ankara

Here are a few typical costs in Ankara for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:


  • Underground City
    $0.22

Tours and Activities in Ankara

Here are a few actual costs in Ankara for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:

  • Ankara Highlights Walking Tour With A Guide: $30
  • Best of Private Walking Tour with a Local: $31
  • Private Walking tour With A Guide (Private Tour): $31
  • Ankara : Private Walking Tour With A Guide ( Private Tour ) : $32
  • Private Tour with a Local: $36
  • Istanbul: Half-Day Tour with Topkapi Palace: $145
  • Istanbul: Golden Horn & Bosphorus Day Cruise: $165
  • İstanbul: Full-Day Tour with Grand Bazaar: $180
  • Ankara Private Walking Tour with a Professional Guide: $211
  • Half Day Private Tour in Ankara: $215
  • Private Tour: Ankara Sightseeing: $235
  • Private Ankara City Tours by an Archaeologist Tour Guide : $280

Tours and Activities in Buenos Aires, Argentina

Here are a few actual costs in Buenos Aires, Argentina for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:

  • Heart of Colonial Buenos Aires Walking Audio Tour: $5.34
  • Buenos Aires Self-Guided Audio Tour: $9.00
  • Literature Self-Guided Audio Tour in Buenos Aires: $10
  • Recoleta Cemetery Walking Tour: $10
  • Self-Guided Audio Tour - Discover Caminito and Tango: $10
  • Historic Buenos Aires: Quest Experience: $11
  • La Boca Walking Tour: $13
  • 2 hrs. Walking Tour in San Telmo & Market : $13
  • Buenos Aires Shopping Tour: $15
  • True Crime Buenos Aires: A Walking Tour: $15
  • Walking Tour Knowing Rodrigo Bueno in Buenos Aires: $15
  • Graffiti Tour: $15

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Ankara $14
    Buenos Aires, Argentina $13

Sample the Local Flavors in Buenos Aires, Argentina

Also in Buenos Aires, Argentina, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:

  • Exclusive Malbec Wine Tasting in Buenos Aires: $42
  • Boutique Wine Tasting: A Unique Experience in Buenos Aires: $45
  • BA: Small Group Wine Tasting and Blending in Palermo: $55
  • Wine Tasting and Tapas with Expert Sommelier in Buenos Aires: $65
  • Wine Tasting Boutique in Buenos Aires: $80
  • Argentinian Private Premium Wine Tasting Live+Guided Walking tour: $91
  • Bodega Gamboa Small-Group Wine Tasting Tour with Lunch: $91
  • Bodega Gamboa Premium Wine Tasting with Lunch: $92
  • Wine Tour to Colonia Del Sacramento in Finca del Sacramento: $98
  • Premium Wine Tasting in Buenos Aires: $99
  • Tango Lessons + Wine Tasting with a Professional Tango Dancer: $100
  • Private Walking Tour & Argentine wine Tasting: $103


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Ankara and Buenos Aires, Argentina, we can see that Ankara is more expensive. And not only is Buenos Aires, Argentina much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Ankara is in Europe and Buenos Aires, Argentina 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 Buenos Aires, Argentina would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Buenos Aires, Argentina 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 Ankara would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Ankara than you might in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Ankara Expensive? and Is Buenos Aires, Argentina Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Ankara or Buenos Aires, Argentina?

Buenos Aires, Argentina has a larger population, and is about 4 times larger than the population of Ankara. When comparing the sizes of Ankara and Buenos Aires, Argentina, 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.