Which place is cheaper, Buenos Aires, Argentina or Bangkok?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Bangkok and Buenos Aires, Argentina can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
Bangkok: a name synonymous with all things exotic. The vibrant and exciting capital of Thailand is not just a hub for Southeast Asia, but also a destination into itself. Known for an active nightlife and party scene, as well as great food, historic temples, and busy markets, Bangkok offers a diversity to entertain even the most experienced travelers.
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 Family-Friendly Tours to Thailand, The Best Wildlife Tours to Thailand, The Best Vineyard & Wine Tours in Argentina, and The Best Photography Tours in Argentina.
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Bangkok is $76, 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 Bangkok and Buenos Aires, Argentina in more detail.
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Some typical examples of transportation costs in Bangkok are as follows:
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Bangkok:
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Buenos Aires, Argentina:
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Buenos Aires, Argentina:
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Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Bangkok:
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Bangkok.
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Buenos Aires, Argentina:
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Here are a few typical costs in Bangkok for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
Here are a few actual costs in Bangkok for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
Here are a few typical costs in Buenos Aires, Argentina for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
Here are a few actual costs in Buenos Aires, Argentina for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Bangkok are as follows:
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Bangkok:
Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Buenos Aires, Argentina from other travelers:
Also in Buenos Aires, Argentina, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Bangkok and Buenos Aires, Argentina, we can see that Bangkok is more expensive. And not only is Buenos Aires, Argentina much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Bangkok 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 Bangkok would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Bangkok 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 Bangkok Expensive? and Is Buenos Aires, Argentina Expensive?.
Buenos Aires, Argentina has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Bangkok. When comparing the sizes of Bangkok 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.
Buenos Aires, Argentina has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Bangkok experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Both Buenos Aires, Argentina and Bangkok are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Bangkok throughout the year.
In the summer, Bangkok is a little warmer than Buenos Aires, Argentina. Typically, the summer temperatures in Bangkok in July average around 29°C (84°F), and Buenos Aires, Argentina averages at about 25°C (77°F)in January.
It's quite sunny in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Bangkok usually receives less sunshine than Buenos Aires, Argentina during summer. Bangkok gets 176 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. It's quite rainy in Bangkok. In July, Bangkok usually receives more rain than Buenos Aires, Argentinain January. Bangkok gets 155 mm (6.1 in) of rain, while Buenos Aires, Argentina receives 118 mm (4.6 in) of rain each month for the summer.
Both Buenos Aires, Argentina and Bangkok during the autumn are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Bangkok because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In October, Bangkok is generally much warmer than Buenos Aires, Argentinain April. Daily temperatures in Bangkok average around 28°C (83°F), and Buenos Aires, Argentina fluctuates around 18°C (65°F).
In Buenos Aires, Argentina, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Bangkok. In the autumn, Bangkok often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Buenos Aires, Argentinain April. Bangkok gets 206 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. It rains a lot this time of the year in Bangkok. Bangkok usually gets more rain in October than Buenos Aires, Argentinain April. Bangkok gets 242 mm (9.5 in) of rain, while Buenos Aires, Argentina receives 104 mm (4.1 in) of rain this time of the year. November to February is the dry season in Bangkok. May to October is the rainy season in Bangkok.
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Bangkok and Buenos Aires, Argentina. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Bangkok year-round.
Bangkok is much warmer than Buenos Aires, Argentina in the winter. The daily temperature in Bangkok averages around 27°C (80°F) in January, and Buenos Aires, Argentina fluctuates around 12°C (53°F)in July.
In Bangkok, it's very sunny this time of the year. Bangkok usually receives more sunshine than Buenos Aires, Argentina during winter. Bangkok gets 276 hours of sunny skies, while Buenos Aires, Argentina receives 143 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Bangkok usually receives less rain than Buenos Aires, Argentinain July. Bangkok gets 9 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Buenos Aires, Argentina receives 68 mm (2.7 in) of rain each month for the winter. November to February in Bangkok is the dry season.
The spring brings many poeple to Bangkok as well as Buenos Aires, Argentina. Bangkok attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In the spring, Bangkok is much warmer than Buenos Aires, Argentina. Typically, the spring temperatures in Bangkok in April average around 31°C (87°F), and Buenos Aires, Argentina averages at about 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 Bangkok this time of the year. In the spring, Bangkok often gets more sunshine than Buenos Aires, Argentinain October. Bangkok gets 262 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. Bangkok usually gets less rain in April than Buenos Aires, Argentinain October. Bangkok gets 65 mm (2.6 in) of rain, while Buenos Aires, Argentina receives 125 mm (4.9 in) of rain this time of the year. May to October in Bangkok is the rainy season.
Bangkok | Buenos Aires, Argentina | |||
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Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
Jan | 27°C (80°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 118 mm (4.6 in) |
Feb | 28°C (82°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 117 mm (4.6 in) |
Mar | 29°C (85°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 142 mm (5.6 in) |
Apr | 31°C (87°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 104 mm (4.1 in) |
May | 30°C (86°F) | 220 mm (8.7 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
Jun | 29°C (85°F) | 149 mm (5.9 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
Jul | 29°C (84°F) | 155 mm (6.1 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
Aug | 29°C (84°F) | 197 mm (7.8 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
Sep | 28°C (83°F) | 344 mm (13.5 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 75 mm (3 in) |
Oct | 28°C (83°F) | 242 mm (9.5 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 125 mm (4.9 in) |
Nov | 27°C (81°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 117 mm (4.6 in) |
Dec | 26°C (79°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 23°C (74°F) | 104 mm (4.1 in) |