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

Should you visit Antalya or Buenos Aires, Argentina?

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

Should I visit Antalya or Buenos Aires, Argentina? This is a common question asked by many travelers. By figuring out which city has activities that align with your interests along with knowing which is more affordable, you'll understand where you can get more bang for your buck. So, let's dive into the details and the data, which all comes from actual travelers.

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

Antalya

Antalya is the largest city along Turkey's Mediterranean coast and the eighth largest city in the country with over one million people in the metropolitan area. The city dates back to about 200 BC when it was settled by the Attalid Dynasty of Pergamon and soon conquered by the Romans. The city was ruled by several different groups and most recently was transferred to Italian suzerainty following World War I. It became part of Turkey following the War of Independence. The city has seen an influx of development in recent years and it has grown into a tourism mecca with more than 12 million visitors in 2014.

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 Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Turkey, The Best Anzac Day Tours in Turkey, The Best Vineyard & Wine Tours in Argentina, and The Best Photography Tours in Argentina.


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

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.

The average daily cost (per person) in Antalya is $148, while the average daily cost in Buenos Aires, Argentina is $10. 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 Antalya and Buenos Aires, Argentina in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Antalya $55
    Buenos Aires, Argentina $4.20
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Antalya $110
    Buenos Aires, Argentina $8.40
Compare Hotels in Antalya and Buenos Aires, Argentina

Looking for a hotel in Antalya 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 Antalya


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

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Antalya $111
    Buenos Aires, Argentina $1.60

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Antalya

Also for Antalya, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • Antalya Airport (AYT) to Turkler Transfer - Economy: $89
  • Antalya Airport (AYT) to Turkler Transfer - TOP VIP Minibus: $133
  • Antalya Airport (AYT) to Turkler Transfer - VIP Minibus: $118
  • Antalya Airport (AYT) to Turkler Transfer - VIP Minivan: $104
  • Private Transfer From Antalya Airport To Denizyaka / Gündoğdu / Çolaklı: $76
  • Private Transfer From Antalya Airport To Titreyengöl / Sorgun: $91
  • Adana Airport Transfers to Adana city Hotels: $55
  • Adana Airport Transfers to Ceyhan Hotels: $83
  • Adana Airport Transfers to Mersin Hotels: $116
  • Adana Airport Transfers to Osmaniye City Hotels: $143
  • Adana Airport Transfers to Tarsus city Hotels: $83
  • Adana Airport Transfers to Yumurtalik Hotels: $99

Typical Local Transportation Prices in Buenos Aires, Argentina

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Buenos Aires, Argentina:


  • Taxi from Airport
    $0.14
  • Local Bus
    $0.00
  • Metro Ride
    $0.00
  • Taxi to airport
    $0.04
  • Taxi
    $0.09

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Buenos Aires, Argentina

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

  • Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer in Buenos Aires HTL-APT (EZE): $37
  • Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer in Buenos Aires APT-HTL (EZA): $36
  • Transfers from or to the airport In Argentina Your Best Choice: $83
  • Transfer from Ezeiza Airport to Buenos Aires City - ROUND TRIP: $264
  • Transfer from Buenos Aires Int Airport (EZE) to Buenos Aires Port: $52
  • Transfer from Buenos Aires Cruise Terminal to International Airport (EZE): $80
  • Transfer between airports (EZE-AEP): $70
  • Transfer Buenos Aires International Airport (EZE) to Downtown Hotel: $67
  • Transfer Buenos Aires Downtown Hotel to Domestic (AEP) or Cruise Terminal: $40
  • Transfer Buenos Aires Domestic (AEP) or Cruise Terminal to Downtown Hotel : $40
  • Transfer Airports-City Tours-Connections between airports-Airport Transfers //: $110
  • Tango Show in Tango Porteño - no transfers - : $62

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

Prices for flights to both Buenos Aires, Argentina and Antalya 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
    Antalya $26
    Buenos Aires, Argentina $3.30

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Antalya

For Antalya, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:

  • Pamukkalea and Salda Lake Tour with Breakfast-Lunch-Dinner: $40
  • Traditional Turkish Tastes at Antalya Food Tour: $47
  • Full day trip to Pamukkale from Side with dinner: $88
  • Pamukkale tour w. Entrance, Lunch, Dinner & Transfer from Antalya: $96

Typical Food Prices in Buenos Aires, Argentina

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Buenos Aires, Argentina:


  • Lunch
    $0.03
  • Cup of Coffee
    $0.01
  • Empandas
    $0.02
  • Espresso
    $0.01
  • Dinner (Pizza)
    $0.02
  • Ice Cream
    $0.01
  • Breakfast at Airport
    $0.04
  • Dinner (Sandwiches)
    $0.01
  • Sweets
    $0.01
  • Hot Dog
    $0.01
  • Breakfast (Take-Away)
    $0.01
  • Lunch for 2
    $0.17
  • Cake and Coffee
    $0.54
  • Dinner
    $1.91
  • Powerade
    $0.12
  • Lunch
    $0.85
  • Dinner
    $1.23
  • Chocolate
    $3.16

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.

  • Tango Porteño Show in Buenos Aires (with optional dinner): $35
  • Small-Group Empanadas Cooking Class: $35
  • Tango Show and Optional Dinner at Esquina Homero Manzi: $37
  • Empanadas and Alfajores Cooking Experience in Buenos Aires: $39
  • Argentine Empanadas Private Virtual Cooking Class: $40
  • Private tour Argentinian Flavours food tours on foot : $44
  • Tango Dinner Show Homero Manzi menu Sur: $45
  • Private Walking Tour & Argentinian pizzas Tasting: $50
  • Skip the Line Ticket for Tango Porteño Show with Dinner : $53
  • Tango Porteño Show with Private Transfers (with optional dinner): $54
  • Tango Porteño Show with Optional Dinner in Buenos Aires: $54
  • Aljibe Earlier Tango Show Skip the Line Ticket W/Optional Dinner in Buenos Aires: $55

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Antalya $46
    Buenos Aires, Argentina $3.39

Tours and Activities in Antalya

For Antalya, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:

  • Antalya Highlights Escape Game and Tour: $3.26
  • First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.26
  • Bazaar Self-Guided Smartphone App Tour: $6.00
  • Antalya Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $7.80
  • Antalya Scavenger Hunt And Sights Self-Guided Tour: $7.96
  • Antalya Self-Guided Audio Tour: $9.00
  • White Water Rafting Tour from Antalya: $9.59
  • Self-Guided Audio Tour: $11
  • Self-Guided Audio City Tour on Your Phone: $11
  • Antalya Sand Sculpture Museum Admission Ticket: $11
  • Full-Day Private Rafting Adventure in Karabük Türkiye: $11
  • Spa and Skin Care Experience with Massage and Drink: $14

Typical Entertainment Prices in Buenos Aires, Argentina

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


  • Entry to Japanese Gardens (for 2)
    $0.04
  • Movie Ticket
    $0.02
  • Tango Class
    $0.03
  • Bar entrance
    $0.59

Tours and Activities in Buenos Aires, Argentina

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

  • Experience the Night of Buenos Aires with electric bikes: $59
  • Private Full Day City Tour by Iconic Buenos Aires: $290
  • Small Group Walking Tour: Urban Art Palermo: $50
  • 100% Gaucho Experience in a Traditional Estancia: $243
  • 3 hours Private La Boca Street Art Walking Tour: $127
  • 3-Hour Bike Tour Getting to Know the Best of Buenos Aires: $35
  • 3-Hour Private Street Art Tour in La Boca and Barraca: $45
  • 4-Hour Private Night Tour of the Most Exclusive Places: $70
  • 5hs Premium Small Group City Tour of Buenos Aires: $55
  • 8 Hours Guided Bike Tour in Delta El Tigre: $140
  • 8-Hour Tour of the South Bank of the Río de la Plata: $200
  • @argentinahighlights Private City Tour in Buenos Aires: $118

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Antalya $21
    Buenos Aires, Argentina $1.83

Typical Alcohol Prices in Buenos Aires, Argentina

Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Buenos Aires, Argentina from other travelers:


  • Beer
    $0.01
  • Beer (0.66L)
    $0.02
  • Cocktail
    $0.03
  • Alcohol
    $0.68

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:

  • Wine tasting at the Barolo Palace: $35
  • Wine Tasting in Palermo, City of Buenos Aires.: $38
  • Wine Tasting of Argentina's Most Classic and Popular Wines: $42
  • Buenos Aires Small-Group Wine Tasting: $55
  • Buenos Aires Premium Wine Tasting: $58
  • Buenos Aires Wine Tasting Tour: $65
  • Private Walking Tour & Argentine wine Tasting: $78
  • Premium Wine Tasting in Buenos Aires: $79
  • Argentine Experience: Immersive 6 Course Menu with Wine Tasting : $98
  • Half-Day Nightlife Experience in Buenos Aires: Palermo Bar Crawl: $110
  • Bodega Gamboa Premium Wine Tasting with Lunch: $165
  • Wine Tour to Colonia Del Sacramento Uruguay: $168


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Antalya and Buenos Aires, Argentina, we can see that Antalya is more expensive. And not only is Buenos Aires, Argentina much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Antalya 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 Antalya would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Antalya 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 Antalya Expensive? and Is Buenos Aires, Argentina Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Antalya or Buenos Aires, Argentina?

Buenos Aires, Argentina has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Antalya. When comparing the sizes of Antalya 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.


When is the best time to visit Antalya or Buenos Aires, Argentina?

Even though both destinations experience a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, they experience these seasons at different times of the year. Buenos Aires, Argentina is in the southern hemisphere and summer is in January and winter is in July, but Antalya has summer in [NORTHERNSUMMERMONTH] and winter in [NORTHERNWINTERMONTH].

Should I visit Antalya or Buenos Aires, Argentina in the Summer?

Both Buenos Aires, Argentina and Antalya during the summer are popular places to visit. Many visitors come to Antalya in the summer for the beaches, snorkeling, the hiking, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences.

In July, Antalya is generally a little warmer than Buenos Aires, Argentinain January. Daily temperatures in Antalya average around 28°C (83°F), and Buenos Aires, Argentina fluctuates around 25°C (77°F).

In Buenos Aires, Argentina, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Antalya. In the summer, Antalya often gets more sunshine than Buenos Aires, Argentinain January. Antalya gets 376 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Buenos Aires, Argentina receives 279 hours of full sun.

Buenos Aires, Argentina gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Antalya usually gets less rain in July than Buenos Aires, Argentinain January. Antalya gets 3 mm (0.1 in) of rain, while Buenos Aires, Argentina receives 118 mm (4.6 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Summer Average Temperatures July and January
    Antalya 28°C (83°F) 
    Buenos Aires, Argentina 25°C (77°F)

Should I visit Antalya or Buenos Aires, Argentina in the Autumn?

The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Antalya and Buenos Aires, Argentina. Most visitors come to Antalya for the hiking trails, the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area during these months.

Antalya is a little warmer than Buenos Aires, Argentina in the autumn. The daily temperature in Antalya averages around 21°C (69°F) in October, and Buenos Aires, Argentina fluctuates around 18°C (65°F)in April.

People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Buenos Aires, Argentina this time of the year. In Antalya, it's very sunny this time of the year. Antalya usually receives more sunshine than Buenos Aires, Argentina during autumn. Antalya gets 251 hours of sunny skies, while Buenos Aires, Argentina receives 220 hours of full sun in the autumn.

Buenos Aires, Argentina receives a lot of rain in the autumn. In October, Antalya usually receives less rain than Buenos Aires, Argentinain April. Antalya gets 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain, while Buenos Aires, Argentina receives 104 mm (4.1 in) of rain each month for the autumn.


  • Autumn Average Temperatures October and April
    Antalya 21°C (69°F) 
    Buenos Aires, Argentina 18°C (65°F)

Should I visit Antalya or Buenos Aires, Argentina in the Winter?

The winter brings many poeple to Antalya as well as Buenos Aires, Argentina. The winter months attract visitors to Antalya because of the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.

In the winter, Antalya is around the same temperature as Buenos Aires, Argentina. Typically, the winter temperatures in Antalya in January average around 11°C (51°F), and Buenos Aires, Argentina averages at about 12°C (53°F)in July.

In the winter, Antalya often gets more sunshine than Buenos Aires, Argentinain July. Antalya gets 161 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Buenos Aires, Argentina receives 143 hours of full sun.

Antalya receives a lot of rain in the winter. Antalya usually gets more rain in January than Buenos Aires, Argentinain July. Antalya gets 239 mm (9.4 in) of rain, while Buenos Aires, Argentina receives 68 mm (2.7 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Winter Average Temperatures January and July
    Antalya 11°C (51°F) 
    Buenos Aires, Argentina 12°C (53°F)

Should I visit Antalya or Buenos Aires, Argentina in the Spring?

Both Buenos Aires, Argentina and Antalya are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The beaches and the natural beauty are the main draw to Antalya this time of year.

In April, Antalya is generally around the same temperature as Buenos Aires, Argentinain October. Daily temperatures in Antalya average around 16°C (62°F), and Buenos Aires, Argentina fluctuates around 18°C (64°F).

It's quite sunny in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Antalya. Antalya usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Buenos Aires, Argentina during spring. Antalya gets 243 hours of sunny skies, while Buenos Aires, Argentina receives 227 hours of full sun in the spring.

It rains a lot this time of the year in Buenos Aires, Argentina. In April, Antalya usually receives less rain than Buenos Aires, Argentinain October. Antalya gets 46 mm (1.8 in) of rain, while Buenos Aires, Argentina receives 125 mm (4.9 in) of rain each month for the spring.


  • Spring Average Temperatures April and October
    Antalya 16°C (62°F) 
    Buenos Aires, Argentina 18°C (64°F)

Typical Weather for Buenos Aires, Argentina and Antalya

Antalya Buenos Aires, Argentina
Temp (°C) Rain (mm) Temp (°C) Rain (mm)
Jan 11°C (51°F) 239 mm (9.4 in) 25°C (77°F) 118 mm (4.6 in)
Feb 11°C (52°F) 196 mm (7.7 in) 24°C (75°F) 117 mm (4.6 in)
Mar 13°C (56°F) 103 mm (4.1 in) 22°C (71°F) 142 mm (5.6 in)
Apr 16°C (62°F) 46 mm (1.8 in) 18°C (65°F) 104 mm (4.1 in)
May 20°C (69°F) 28 mm (1.1 in) 15°C (59°F) 80 mm (3.1 in)
Jun 25°C (77°F) 8 mm (0.3 in) 12°C (53°F) 61 mm (2.4 in)
Jul 28°C (83°F) 3 mm (0.1 in) 12°C (53°F) 68 mm (2.7 in)
Aug 28°C (83°F) 1 mm (0 in) 13°C (55°F) 68 mm (2.7 in)
Sep 25°C (77°F) 11 mm (0.4 in) 15°C (59°F) 75 mm (3 in)
Oct 21°C (69°F) 70 mm (2.8 in) 18°C (64°F) 125 mm (4.9 in)
Nov 16°C (61°F) 134 mm (5.3 in) 21°C (69°F) 117 mm (4.6 in)
Dec 12°C (54°F) 227 mm (8.9 in) 23°C (74°F) 104 mm (4.1 in)