Which place is cheaper, Buenos Aires, Argentina or Bali?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Bali or Buenos Aires, Argentina?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Bali and Buenos Aires, Argentina can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Bali or Buenos Aires, Argentina?
Bali
Known as the "Island of the Gods," it's not difficult to see why the Gods would want to set up shop in Bali. With a beautifully diverse landscape of hills, mountains, coastlines, beaches, vibrant rice fields and volcanic hillsides, you'll easily go into sensory overload.
Bali is home to 4 million people who all hold true to a deeply spiritual and unique culture. With champion surfing, world class resorts and challenging hiking trails, this Indonesian island accommodates travelers from every walk of life. It's often called, "paradise on earth, " and no one disagrees.
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 Tours for Seniors to Indonesia, The Best G Adventures Tours to Indonesia, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Buenos Aires, and The Best 2-Week Tours from Buenos Aires.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayBali $79Buenos Aires, Argentina $59
The average daily cost (per person) in Bali is $79, while the average daily cost in Buenos Aires, Argentina is $59. 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 Bali and Buenos Aires, Argentina in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBali $37Buenos Aires, Argentina $42
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBali $74Buenos Aires, Argentina $84
Compare Hotels in Bali and Buenos Aires, Argentina
Looking for a hotel in Bali 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.
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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: Bali Hotel Prices and Buenos Aires, Argentina Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Bali $8.07Buenos Aires, Argentina $2.20
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Bali
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Bali:
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Motorbike Rental$2.77
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bali
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Bali:
- Bali Massage with Transfer to International Bali Airport (DPS): $59
- Bali Nusa Dua Combo Parasailing And Snorkeling Include Transfer: $40
- Bali Parasailing Adventure, Sea Walker, Donut Boat with Transfer: $68
- Bali Parasailing Adventure,Banana Boat,Jet Ski and Donut Boat with Transfers: $66
- Bali Quad and Buggy Discovery Tour, Including Round-Trip Transfer: $76
- Bali Sea Walker, Parasailing Adventure, Donut Boat with Transfer: $67
- Bali Spa Treatment with Airport Transfers (Departure): $64
- Bali Ultimate Watersport Package and Optional Transfers: $65
- Batur Volcano Jeep Tour Include Private Transfer: $80
- Denpasar Arrival Transfer: Airport to Hotel: $25
- Denpasar Departure Transfer: Hotel to Airport: $25
- Devdan Treasure of the Archipelago Show with Transfer from Bali: $36
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Buenos Aires, Argentina:
- Private Transfer to Buenos Aires Airport (AEP): $19
- Private Transfer from Buenos Aires Airport (AEP): $19
- Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP) Private Transfer to Buenos Aires City: $20
- Private Aeroparque (AEP) Airport Transfer TO Buenos Aires City: $23
- Tango Show in Catullo Without Transfer: $28
- Private Transfer to Buenos Aires Airport (EZE): $29
- Jorge Newbery Airport One-way Private Transfer to Buenos Aires City Center: $30
- Buenos Aires Local Airport One - way Private Transfer from 30 USD: $30
- Local Airport One-way Private Transfer to Buenos Aires City Center: $30
- Buenos Aires Center One-way Private Transfer to Local Airport: $30
- Private Transfer from Buenos Aires Cruise Port to Ezeiza: $35
- Private Ezeiza (EZE) Airport Transfer to Buenos Aires City: $35
Is it cheaper to fly into Bali or Buenos Aires, Argentina?
Prices for flights to both Buenos Aires, Argentina and Bali 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
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Food Meals for one dayBali $32Buenos Aires, Argentina $7.95
Typical Food Prices in Bali
Some typical examples of dining costs in Bali are as follows:
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Coffee$1.11
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Lunch for Two$12
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Bali Cafe for Two$24
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Lunch for Two$7.21
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Lunch for 2$7.99
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Dinner for 2$8.76
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Bali
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Bali.
- Best Romantic Seafood Dinner at Jimbaran Beach Sunset: $30
- Romantic Seafood Dinner at Jimbaran beach: $38
- Private Tour Uluwatu Sunset Kecak Dance and Dinner at Jimbaran: $41
- Bali's Best Sunset: Uluwatu Kecak Dance & Dinner Jimbaran Beach: $50
- Kekeb Cooking Class at Nusa Dua: $55
- Spice Garden, Jamu & Cooking Class in Bali Village: $55
- Uluwatu Temple Sunset Tour & Dinner at Jimbaran Bay: $63
- Bali Famous Beach, Kecak Dance, Uluwatu Temple, Sunset, Dinner: $65
- Halfday Private Tour Uluwatu Kecak Dance, Jimbaran Season Dinner: $65
- Highlights Padang - Padang, Melasti Beach & Jimbaran Dinner: $65
- Bali Street Food Tour: $65
- Ubud Slow Afternoon with Balinese Cooking Class: $75
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: $28
- Piazzolla Tango Show with Optional Dinner in Buenos Aires: $35
- Esquina Homero Manzi Tango Show Ticket Including Optional Dinner in Buenos Aires: $39
- BA: Premium Empanadas Cooking Class in Palermo: $39
- Tango Porteño Show with Optional Dinner in Buenos Aires: $40
- Tango Porteño Show in Buenos Aires (with optional dinner): $43
- BA: Premium Empanadas & Alfajores Cooking Experience in Palermo: $43
- BA: Premium Empanadas Cooking Class & Wine Tasting in Palermo: $43
- Early Tango Dinner Show with Optional Traditional Bus Transfer: $46
- El Aljibe Tango Show in Buenos Aires with Optional Dinner: $47
- BA: Small Group Empanadas Cooking Class & Wine Tasting in Palermo: $49
- Chacarita Walking Tour - Spooky Cemetery, History & Pizza: $49
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Bali $9.68Buenos Aires, Argentina $32
Typical Entertainment Prices in Bali
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Bali are as follows:
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Spa for Two$48
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Snorkelling Trip$11
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Cooking School$25
Tours and Activities in Bali
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Bali are as follows:
- Tickets for the Kecak Dance Performance at Uluwatu Temple: $11
- Kecak and Fire Dance Ticket at Uluwatu Temple: $12
- Skip-the-Line: Uluwatu Kecak Dance Ticket (First Session): $13
- Uluwatu Kecak Tickets A Spectacular Show: $18
- Kanto Lampo Penglipuran Swing Kehen Temple Private Guided Tour: $18
- Best Full Day Of Ubud Private Guided Tour: $19
- Bali Jetski Watersport Nusa Dua Beach Experience: $20
- Skip The Line Tour: Uluwatu Temple and Kecak Fire Dance Tour – Half Day: $20
- Private ATV Quad Bike Guided Adventure in Ubud: $23
- Bali Full Day Uluwatu Highlights Tour: $23
- Ubud Waterfall Swing And Spring Temple Private Guided Tour: $23
- Ultimate Ubud Experience All Inclusive Private Day Tour: $23
Tours and Activities in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Here are a few actual costs in Buenos Aires, Argentina for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Literature Self-Guided Audio Tour in Buenos Aires: $6.72
- Buenos Aires Audio Guided Walking Tour 2h30 and 18 reviews: $7.20
- Self-Guided Audio Tour - Discover Caminito and Tango: $11
- Recoleta Cemetery Buenos Aires Tour with Audioguide (no ticket): $12
- Palermo Graffiti Tour: $13
- 2 hrs. Walking Tour in San Telmo & Market: $13
- Guided tour of the Mate Museum: $13
- Graffiti Tour: $14
- Small Group Tour of Buenos Aires Historic: $15
- Recoleta Cemetery Tour in English: $16
- Buenos Aires Shopping Tour: $19
- La Boca walking tour Tango neighborhood Football and Art: $20
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBali $2.86Buenos Aires, Argentina $9.69
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:
- Buenos Aires Full City Tour with Wine Tasting and Stops: $35
- Exclusive Malbec Wine Tasting in Buenos Aires: $42
- BA: Small Group Wine Tasting and Blending in Palermo: $54
- Wine tasting in OASIS Palermo: $55
- Wine Tasting at Encuentro Nativo a Historic Tenement in Caminito: $60
- Tango Lesson and Wine Tasting in Buenos Aires, Argentina: $65
- Wine Tasting in Palermo, City of Buenos Aires.: $65
- BA: Wine tour with 5 tasting stops in the heart of Palermo: $78
- Premium Wine Tasting in Buenos Aires: $85
- Wine Tasting Boutique in Buenos Aires: $94
- Private Malbec Wine Tasting Experience in Buenos Aires: $95
- Private argentinian wine tasting in downtown: $97
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Bali and Buenos Aires, Argentina, we can see that Bali is more expensive. And not only is Buenos Aires, Argentina much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Bali is in Asia 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 Bali would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Bali 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 Bali Expensive? and Is Buenos Aires, Argentina Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Bali or Buenos Aires, Argentina?
Buenos Aires, Argentina has a larger population, and is about 30 times larger than the population of Bali. When comparing the sizes of Bali 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 Bali or Buenos Aires, Argentina?
Buenos Aires, Argentina has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Bali experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Bali or Buenos Aires, Argentina in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Bali and Buenos Aires, Argentina. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Bali year-round.
Bali is around the same temperature as Buenos Aires, Argentina in the summer. The daily temperature in Bali averages around 27°C (81°F) in July, and Buenos Aires, Argentina fluctuates around 25°C (77°F)in January.
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Buenos Aires, Argentina this time of the year. In Bali, it's very sunny this time of the year. Bali usually receives less sunshine than Buenos Aires, Argentina during summer. Bali gets 253 hours of sunny skies, while Buenos Aires, Argentina receives 279 hours of full sun in the summer.
Buenos Aires, Argentina receives a lot of rain in the summer. In July, Bali usually receives less rain than Buenos Aires, Argentinain January. Bali gets 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Buenos Aires, Argentina receives 118 mm (4.6 in) of rain each month for the summer. April to September in Bali is the dry season.
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Summer Average Temperatures July and JanuaryBali 27°C (81°F)Buenos Aires, Argentina 25°C (77°F)
Should I visit Bali or Buenos Aires, Argentina in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Bali as well as Buenos Aires, Argentina. Bali attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In the autumn, Bali is a little warmer than Buenos Aires, Argentina. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Bali in October average around 27°C (81°F), and Buenos Aires, Argentina averages at about 18°C (65°F)in April.
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Buenos Aires, Argentina. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Bali this time of the year. In the autumn, Bali often gets more sunshine than Buenos Aires, Argentinain April. Bali gets 266 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Buenos Aires, Argentina receives 220 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Bali usually gets less rain in October than Buenos Aires, Argentinain April. Bali gets 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Buenos Aires, Argentina receives 104 mm (4.1 in) of rain this time of the year. October to March in Bali is the rainy season.
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Autumn Average Temperatures October and AprilBali 27°C (81°F)Buenos Aires, Argentina 18°C (65°F)
Should I visit Bali or Buenos Aires, Argentina in the Winter?
Both Buenos Aires, Argentina and Bali are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Bali throughout the year.
In January, Bali is generally much warmer than Buenos Aires, Argentinain July. Daily temperatures in Bali average around 26°C (79°F), and Buenos Aires, Argentina fluctuates around 12°C (53°F).
Bali usually receives more sunshine than Buenos Aires, Argentina during winter. Bali gets 170 hours of sunny skies, while Buenos Aires, Argentina receives 143 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Bali usually receives more rain than Buenos Aires, Argentinain July. Bali gets 90 mm (3.5 in) of rain, while Buenos Aires, Argentina receives 68 mm (2.7 in) of rain each month for the winter. The rainy season in Bali is October to March.
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Winter Average Temperatures January and JulyBali 26°C (79°F)Buenos Aires, Argentina 12°C (53°F)
Should I visit Bali or Buenos Aires, Argentina in the Spring?
Both Buenos Aires, Argentina and Bali during the spring are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Bali because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
Bali is much warmer than Buenos Aires, Argentina in the spring. The daily temperature in Bali averages around 27°C (81°F) in April, and Buenos Aires, Argentina fluctuates around 18°C (64°F)in October.
In Buenos Aires, Argentina, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Bali. In the spring, Bali often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Buenos Aires, Argentinain October. Bali gets 226 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Buenos Aires, Argentina receives 227 hours of full sun.
Buenos Aires, Argentina gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Bali usually gets less rain in April than Buenos Aires, Argentinain October. Bali gets 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain, while Buenos Aires, Argentina receives 125 mm (4.9 in) of rain this time of the year. April to September is the dry season in Bali.
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Spring Average Temperatures April and OctoberBali 27°C (81°F)Buenos Aires, Argentina 18°C (64°F)
Typical Weather for Buenos Aires, Argentina and Bali
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 26°C (79°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 118 mm (4.6 in) |
| Feb | 26°C (79°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 117 mm (4.6 in) |
| Mar | 27°C (81°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 142 mm (5.6 in) |
| Apr | 27°C (81°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 104 mm (4.1 in) |
| May | 28°C (82°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Jun | 27°C (81°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
| Sep | 27°C (81°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 75 mm (3 in) |
| Oct | 27°C (81°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 125 mm (4.9 in) |
| Nov | 27°C (81°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 117 mm (4.6 in) |
| Dec | 27°C (81°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 23°C (74°F) | 104 mm (4.1 in) |
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.