Should you visit Berlin or Buenos Aires, Argentina?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Berlin or Buenos Aires, Argentina, this travel cost comparison can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Berlin
Berlin is the capital and largest city in Germany. As such, travelers can expect typical European prices for everything from hotels to food to sights and attractions. While it's possible to experience this city on a cheaper budget, don't expect to get much without paying a decent amount.
With a population of about 4.5 million, Berlin is a very international city that is well known for its high level of tolerance, an eclectic nightlife, an artistic vibe and many historical sights. There are museums, palaces and landmarks spread throughout the city. Despite having a significant amount of damage during the last few years of World War II, Berlin has been rebuilt with an interesting diversity of architecture styles. This is particularly true after the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989. Architecture in the city represents many different historical periods ranging from medieval buildings through modern, glass structures.
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.
Which city is cheaper, Buenos Aires, Argentina or Berlin?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Average Daily Cost
Per person, per day
Berlin
€110
Buenos Aires, Argentina
€58
The average daily cost (per person) in Berlin is €110, while the average daily cost in Buenos Aires, Argentina is €58. 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 city. Below is a breakdown of travel costs for Berlin and Buenos Aires, Argentina in more detail.
Accommodation
The prices for places to stay in Berlin can vary by date, location, and type. Generally, the average cost for accommodation per person is €51, while a typical double-occupancy hotel room for two people will cost around €102.
The average price for accommodation for two people in Buenos Aires, Argentina is €46. This is for two people sharing a typical double occupancy hotel room.
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Accommodation
Hotel or hostel for one person
Berlin €51
Buenos Aires, Argentina €23
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Accommodation
Typical double-occupancy room
Berlin
€102
Buenos Aires, Argentina
€46
Local Transportation
Public transportation tends to be much less expensive in Berlin than paying for a taxi or private car service, as is expected. Typically, people spend €14 on transportation in Berlin on average per day.
The average price of local transportation around Buenos Aires, Argentina is €8.89 per person, per day. As this average includes both taxis and public transport, keep in mind that the prices of private drivers and taxis are significantly more expensive than public transportation.
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Local Transportation
Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
Berlin €14
Buenos Aires, Argentina €8.89
Typical Local Transportation prices in Berlin
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Berlin:
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Short Trip Metro Ticket
€1.40
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Bahn Ticket
€3.00
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Short Taxi Ride
€20
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Berlin
Also for Berlin, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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1-way private transfer Berlin to Karlovy Vary - Mercedes Benz - up to 8 persons:
$662
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Airport/Hotel/Airport Transfer&Tour& Driver Guide:
$218
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Airport/Hotel/Airport Transfer&Tour&Driver&Licensed Guide (DIN EN 15565):
$311
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Berlin Airport Transfers : Berlin Airport TXL to Berlin City in Business Car:
$72
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Berlin Airport Transfers : Berlin Airport TXL to Berlin City in Luxury Car:
$87
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Berlin Airport Transfers : Berlin City to Berlin Airport SXF in Business Car:
$87
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Berlin Airport Transfers : Berlin City to Berlin Airport SXF in Luxury Car:
$118
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Berlin Airport Transfers : Berlin City to Berlin Airport SXF in Luxury Van:
$104
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Berlin Airport Transfers : Berlin City to Berlin Airport TXL in Luxury Car:
$87
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Berlin Airport Transfers : Berlin City to Berlin Tegel Airport TXL in Luxury Van:
$79
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Berlin Airport Transfers : Berlin City to Tegel Airport TXL in Business Car:
$75
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Berlin Airport Transfers : Berlin Tegel Airport TXL to Berlin City in Luxury Van:
$79
Typical Local Transportation prices in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Buenos Aires, Argentina:
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Taxi from Airport
€0.94
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Local Bus
€0.02
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Metro Ride
€0.02
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Taxi to airport
€0.24
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Taxi
€0.65
Is it cheaper to fly into Berlin or Buenos Aires, Argentina?
Prices for flights to both Buenos Aires, Argentina and Berlin 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
In Berlin travelers spend around €41 a day on food. You can save money by choosing casual restaurants or food stalls, or you can spend plenty more by dining in nicer restaurants at every meal.
In Buenos Aires, Argentina travelers spend around €18 a day on food. You can save money by choosing casual restaurants or food stalls, or you can spend plenty more by dining in nicer restaurants at every meal.
Typical Food prices in Berlin
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Berlin:
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Berlin
For Berlin, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
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English Comedy Ticket including Pizza in Berlin Mitte:
$16
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English Comedy Showcase Including Pizza in Berlin Mitte:
$25
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Bitemojo Self Guided Food Tour New To Berlin:
$40
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Dinner Cruise – “This is the CHEF talking”:
$49
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Berlin Kreuzberg - Food Tour:
$53
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Berlin Mitte - Food Tour:
$53
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Berlin Food Tour:
$55
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Withlocals 10 Tastings: Covid-19 Regulated Private Food Tour:
$57
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Berlin Dinner Cruise.:
$61
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History Bites: The Berlin History and Food Tour:
$61
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Fun Dinner and Dancing by Gaiety in Berlin:
$84
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Vegan Food Tour Experience in Berlin:
$87
Typical Food prices in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Buenos Aires, Argentina:
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Lunch
€0.18
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Cup of Coffee
€0.10
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Empandas
€0.13
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Espresso
€0.07
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Dinner (Pizza)
€0.11
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Ice Cream
€0.10
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Breakfast at Airport
€0.26
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Dinner (Sandwiches)
€0.07
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Sweets
€0.04
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Hot Dog
€0.06
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Breakfast (Take-Away)
€0.09
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Lunch for 2
€1.16
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Cake and Coffee
€3.73
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Dinner
€13
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Powerade
€0.82
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Lunch
€5.87
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Dinner
€8.54
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Chocolate
€22
Entertainment
Sightseeing expenses in Berlin, including the cost of admission tickets for day tours, museums, and attractions, usually cost an average of €18 per day, per person.
Buenos Aires, Argentina's costs for entertainment, tickets, attractions, and tours will often cost around €19 per person, per day. This cost can vary widely by the type of activity, however, as this includes admission tickets, day tours, museums, and other things to do.
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Entertainment
Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
Berlin €18
Buenos Aires, Argentina €19
Typical Entertainment prices in Berlin
For Berlin, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
Tours and Activities in Berlin
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Berlin.
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Rude Bastards tour of Berlin:
$1.87
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Music of Berlin Private Tour: Communist Berlin Exploration Game:
$3.72
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Berlin Private Tour: Third Reich & the Cold War Exploration Game:
$4.96
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The Dönerkebab: Discover how it changed Germany on an audio walking tour:
$5.48
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Witches, Riots and the Cold War: A Walk Through Wedding Audio Tour by VoiceMap:
$5.48
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In and Around Alexanderplatz Walking Audio Tour by VoiceMap:
$5.48
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Berlin's Centre - Explore the city's modern history with this audio walking tour:
$5.48
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Classic Sights and Hidden Histories of Berlin's Museum Island Audio Tour:
$5.48
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Into the Heart of Berlin Self-guided Audio Tour by VoiceMap:
$5.48
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Ku'damm Couture and Currywurst Self-guided Audio Tour by VoiceMap:
$5.48
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Berlin Trabi Museum: Day Ticket:
$5.66
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Self-Guided Tour of Over 100 Sights:
$5.66
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:
Alcohol
Alcoholic beverages can often be a significant portion of a traveler's budget, and the costs can vary greatly from person to person. In Berlin, the average amount that a visitor spends on alcoholic beverages per day is €13.
While the amount that someone spends on alcohol while visiting Buenos Aires, Argentina may vary from person to person, on average a person spends €10 per day on alcoholic beverages.
Typical Alcohol prices in Berlin
Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Berlin from other travelers:
Sample the Local Flavors in Berlin
Also in Berlin, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
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Berlin Pub Crawl And Night Life Tour:
$15
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Guided Pub Crawl with Shots:
$20
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Berlin Nightlife: The Original Pub Crawl:
$20
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#1 Berlin Pub Crawl:
$25
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Sean's Wine Tasting Events:
$66
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Showgirls of Burlesque by Gl’Amouresque:
$66
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Welcome to Berlin tour! Sightseeing, souvenirs and visit of a German brewery:
$236
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:
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Beer
€0.08
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Beer (0.66L)
€0.14
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Cocktail
€0.21
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Alcohol
€4.69
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Berlin and Buenos Aires, Argentina, we can see that Berlin is more expensive. And not only is Buenos Aires, Argentina much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Berlin 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 Berlin would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Berlin than you might in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
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