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

Should you visit Aqaba or Buenos Aires, Argentina?

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

If you're trying to decide where to visit between Aqaba or Buenos Aires, Argentina, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.

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

Aqaba

Aqaba is a port city in Jordan, in fact, it is the only port city in the country. This city is located on the Gulf of Aqaba on the Red Sea, which is in the southern part of Jordan. The city is still being developed; many of its facilities and infrastructures are being improved. The population of Aqaba is about 190,000 and the city has been key in developing Jordan's economy via trade and tourism.

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 Luxury Tours to Jordan, The Best Budget Tours to Jordan, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Buenos Aires, and The Best 2-Week Tours from Buenos Aires.


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

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

  • Aqaba Prices
    Jordan Prices
    Buenos Aires, Argentina Prices
    Argentina Prices
  • Average Daily Cost Per person, per day
    Aqaba $157
    Buenos Aires, Argentina $55

The average daily cost (per person) in Aqaba is $157, while the average daily cost in Buenos Aires, Argentina is $55. 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 Aqaba and Buenos Aires, Argentina in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Aqaba $59
    Buenos Aires, Argentina $39
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Aqaba $118
    Buenos Aires, Argentina $78
Compare Hotels in Aqaba and Buenos Aires, Argentina

Looking for a hotel in Aqaba 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 Aqaba


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: Aqaba Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Aqaba $24
    Buenos Aires, Argentina $2.04

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Aqaba

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Aqaba:

  • Aqaba Airport (AQJ) to Aqaba hotels - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $59
  • Aqaba Airport (AQJ) to Petra - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $137
  • Aqaba Airport Private Transfer To Aqaba: $35
  • Aqaba Airport Transfer to Petra: $90
  • Aqaba Hussein Airport (AQJ) to Aqaba - Arrival Private Transfer: $30
  • Aqaba Hussein Airport (AQJ) to Petra - Arrival Private Transfer: $68
  • Aqaba Private Transfer from/to Amman, Airport, Dead Sea or K.H.B: $125
  • Aqaba or Aqaba Airport Private Transfer To Petra: $105
  • Aqaba to Aqaba Hussein Airport (AQJ) - Departure Private Transfer: $30
  • From Transfer to Amman Hotels or Amman Airport: $113
  • Hassle-Free Aqaba South Beach to Wadi Rum Transfer – 24/7 Service: $150
  • Private Transfer from Aqaba Airport to Allenby King Hussein Bridge: $173

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Buenos Aires, Argentina

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

  • Airport Transfer (EZEIZA o AEP) + Private Buenos Aires City Tour: $219
  • Airport Transfer: Airport EZE to Buenos Aires by Business Car: $114
  • Airport Transfer: Buenos Aires to Airport EZE by Business Car: $107
  • Aljibe Tango Earlier Show With Private Transfers From Port & Hotels Buenos Aires: $115
  • Arrival Private Transfers from Airport AEP to Buenos Aires in Luxury Car: $124
  • Arrival Private Transfers from Airport AEP to Buenos Aires in Luxury Van: $140
  • Arrival Transfer Ezeiza Airport EZE to Buenos Aires City by Sedan: $68
  • Arrival Transfer: Airport AEP to Buenos Aires by Business Car: $114
  • Best Tango Show with Private Transfer: $111
  • Buenos Aires : Aljibe, Tango and folklore show with Transfers.: $126
  • Buenos Aires Aeroparque Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP) Private Transfer: $71
  • Buenos Aires Airport (EZE) to Buenos Aires - Round -Trip Transfer: $103

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

Prices for flights to both Buenos Aires, Argentina and Aqaba 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
    Aqaba $73
    Buenos Aires, Argentina $7.37

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Aqaba

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Aqaba.

  • Traditional Bedouin Cooking Experience in the Desert: $50
  • Explore Wadi Rum: Jeep Tour, Bed and Breakfast, and Dinner: $80
  • Wadi Rum Full Day Jeep Tour + Overnight in Bedouin Camp & Dinner: $80
  • Wadi Rum Full Day Jeep Tour + Overnight & Dinner in Bedouin Camp: $106
  • 2 Day Wadi Rum Tour: Traditional Dinner and Starlit Cave Camp: $115
  • Half Day Sunset Tour + Dinner & overnight stay in luxury tents: $243

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.

  • Esquina Homero Manzi Tango Show with Optional Transfer and Dinner: $26
  • Señor Tango Show with Optional Dinner in Buenos Aires: $36
  • Tango Show at Tango Porteño with Optional Dinner: $37
  • Tango Porteño Show in Buenos Aires (with optional dinner): $39
  • Esquina Homero Manzi Tango Show Ticket Including Optional Dinner in Buenos Aires: $39
  • Madero Tango Dinner Show: $40
  • Tango Porteño Show with Optional Dinner in Buenos Aires: $43
  • BA: Premium Empanadas Cooking Class & Wine Tasting in Palermo: $43
  • BA: Premium Empanadas & Alfajores Cooking Experience in Palermo: $43
  • Señor Tango Show with Optional Dinner in Buenos Aires: $44
  • Early Tango Dinner Show in Buenos Aires: $46
  • BA: Small-Group Empanadas Cooking Class in Palermo: $46

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Aqaba $54
    Buenos Aires, Argentina $30

Tours and Activities in Aqaba

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

  • Sightseeing Bike Rental in Aqaba: $7.00
  • Sea Breeze 3 Hours Snorkeling or 2 Hours Sunset Cruise: $24
  • Aqaba Local Tour: $28
  • 2 Hours Morning or Sunset Jeep Tour in Wadi Rum Desert Highlights: $30
  • Private Walking Tour in Aqaba City with Free Meal: $30
  • Wadi Rum Half-day Jeep Tour incl. sandboard, water & Bedouin tea: $30
  • Glass-Bottom Boat 2-hours Tour and Coral-Reef Viewing from Aqaba: $30
  • Aqaba Local Food, Market & Culture Walking Tour: $30
  • Stargazing Adventure in Jordan: $30
  • Half-Day Jeep Tour in Wadi Rum with Sandboarding & Sunset: $33
  • Wadi Rum 3 hours sunset Jeep 4x4 Tour: $35
  • 2 Hour Jeep Tour - Wadi Rum Desert & Canyon: $35

Tours and Activities in Buenos Aires, Argentina

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

  • Self Guided Walking Tour of Buenos Aires with Audio Guide: $5.70
  • Buenos Aires Self-Guided Audio Tour: $6.00
  • Self-Guided Audio Tour Evita Peron: Don't cry for me Argentina: $6.72
  • Literature Self-Guided Audio Tour in Buenos Aires: $6.72
  • Heart of Colonial Buenos Aires Walking Audio Tour: $6.99
  • Discover Buenos Aires: A Self-Guided Tour: $7.97
  • The Women Behind Puerto Madero’s Streets: A Self Guided Tour: $9.99
  • Small Group Buenos Aires Walking Tour: $10
  • Private Shopping Tour with Matu Salcedo: $10
  • Self-Guided Audio Tour - Discover Caminito and Tango: $11
  • Private Tour of San Telmo, Old Town: $12
  • Palermo Graffiti Tour: $13

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Aqaba $9.07
    Buenos Aires, Argentina $8.99

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:

  • Argentine Wine Tasting in Caminito with Appetizers Included: $45
  • Wine tasting in OASIS Palermo: $55
  • Buenos Aires Small-Group Wine Tasting: $55
  • Wine Tasting and Local Specialties in Buenos Aires: $56
  • Wine Tasting in Palermo, City of Buenos Aires.: $65
  • Tango Lesson and Wine Tasting in Buenos Aires, Argentina: $65
  • Classic Tiger Delta Navigation, City Tour and Wine Tasting: $69
  • Empanadas & Argentine wine tour: $74
  • BA: Wine tour with 5 tasting stops in the heart of Palermo: $78
  • Premium Wine Tasting in Buenos Aires: $85
  • Private Malbec Wine Tasting Experience in Buenos Aires: $95
  • Wine Tasting Boutique in Buenos Aires: $99


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


Which is Bigger, Aqaba or Buenos Aires, Argentina?

Buenos Aires, Argentina has a larger population, and is about 140 times larger than the population of Aqaba. When comparing the sizes of Aqaba 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 Aqaba or Buenos Aires, Argentina?

Buenos Aires, Argentina has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Aqaba experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.

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

Both Buenos Aires, Argentina and Aqaba are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Aqaba throughout the year.

It's very hot in Aqaba this time of the year. Aqaba is a little warmer than Buenos Aires, Argentina in the summer. The daily temperature in Aqaba averages around 33°C (91°F) in July, and Buenos Aires, Argentina fluctuates around 25°C (77°F)in January.

It's quite sunny in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Aqaba. Aqaba usually receives more sunshine than Buenos Aires, Argentina during summer. Aqaba gets 384 hours of sunny skies, while Buenos Aires, Argentina receives 279 hours of full sun in the summer.

It rains a lot this time of the year in Buenos Aires, Argentina. In July, Aqaba usually receives less rain than Buenos Aires, Argentinain January. Aqaba gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Buenos Aires, Argentina receives 118 mm (4.6 in) of rain each month for the summer.


  • Summer Average Temperatures July and January
    Aqaba 33°C (91°F) 
    Buenos Aires, Argentina 25°C (77°F)

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

Both Buenos Aires, Argentina and Aqaba during the autumn are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Aqaba because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.

In the autumn, Aqaba is a little warmer than Buenos Aires, Argentina. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Aqaba in October average around 26°C (79°F), and Buenos Aires, Argentina averages at about 18°C (65°F)in April.

In Buenos Aires, Argentina, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Aqaba. In the autumn, Aqaba often gets more sunshine than Buenos Aires, Argentinain April. Aqaba gets 295 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Buenos Aires, Argentina receives 220 hours of full sun.

Buenos Aires, Argentina gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Aqaba usually gets less rain in October than Buenos Aires, Argentinain April. Aqaba gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Buenos Aires, Argentina receives 104 mm (4.1 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Autumn Average Temperatures October and April
    Aqaba 26°C (79°F) 
    Buenos Aires, Argentina 18°C (65°F)

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

The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Aqaba and Buenos Aires, Argentina. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Aqaba year-round.

In January, Aqaba is generally a little warmer than Buenos Aires, Argentinain July. Daily temperatures in Aqaba average around 14°C (57°F), and Buenos Aires, Argentina fluctuates around 12°C (53°F).

In Aqaba, it's very sunny this time of the year. Aqaba usually receives more sunshine than Buenos Aires, Argentina during winter. Aqaba gets 234 hours of sunny skies, while Buenos Aires, Argentina receives 143 hours of full sun in the winter.

In January, Aqaba usually receives less rain than Buenos Aires, Argentinain July. Aqaba gets 3 mm (0.1 in) of rain, while Buenos Aires, Argentina receives 68 mm (2.7 in) of rain each month for the winter.


  • Winter Average Temperatures January and July
    Aqaba 14°C (57°F) 
    Buenos Aires, Argentina 12°C (53°F)

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

The spring brings many poeple to Aqaba as well as Buenos Aires, Argentina. Aqaba attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.

Aqaba is a little warmer than Buenos Aires, Argentina in the spring. The daily temperature in Aqaba averages around 24°C (75°F) in April, and Buenos Aires, Argentina fluctuates around 18°C (64°F)in October.

The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Buenos Aires, Argentina. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Aqaba this time of the year. In the spring, Aqaba often gets more sunshine than Buenos Aires, Argentinain October. Aqaba gets 282 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Buenos Aires, Argentina receives 227 hours of full sun.

It's quite rainy in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Aqaba usually gets less rain in April than Buenos Aires, Argentinain October. Aqaba gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Buenos Aires, Argentina receives 125 mm (4.9 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Spring Average Temperatures April and October
    Aqaba 24°C (75°F) 
    Buenos Aires, Argentina 18°C (64°F)

Typical Weather for Buenos Aires, Argentina and Aqaba

Aqaba Buenos Aires, Argentina
Temp (°C) Rain (mm) Temp (°C) Rain (mm)
Jan 14°C (57°F) 3 mm (0.1 in) 25°C (77°F) 118 mm (4.6 in)
Feb 16°C (61°F) 1 mm (0 in) 24°C (75°F) 117 mm (4.6 in)
Mar 19°C (66°F) 1 mm (0 in) 22°C (71°F) 142 mm (5.6 in)
Apr 24°C (75°F) 1 mm (0 in) 18°C (65°F) 104 mm (4.1 in)
May 27°C (81°F) 0 mm (0 in) 15°C (59°F) 80 mm (3.1 in)
Jun 31°C (88°F) 0 mm (0 in) 12°C (53°F) 61 mm (2.4 in)
Jul 33°C (91°F) 0 mm (0 in) 12°C (53°F) 68 mm (2.7 in)
Aug 33°C (91°F) 0 mm (0 in) 13°C (55°F) 68 mm (2.7 in)
Sep 31°C (88°F) 0 mm (0 in) 15°C (59°F) 75 mm (3 in)
Oct 26°C (79°F) 1 mm (0 in) 18°C (64°F) 125 mm (4.9 in)
Nov 20°C (68°F) 2 mm (0.1 in) 21°C (69°F) 117 mm (4.6 in)
Dec 15°C (59°F) 3 mm (0.1 in) 23°C (74°F) 104 mm (4.1 in)