Which place is cheaper, Brasilia or Buenos Aires, Argentina?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Buenos Aires, Argentina or Brasilia?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Buenos Aires, Argentina and Brasilia 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.
Where Should I go: Buenos Aires, Argentina or Brasilia?
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.
Brasilia
The capital city of Brazil, Brasilia is a uniquely-planned city that was constructed in four years from 1956-1960 in the shape of a large bird or airplane. Renowned for its modern architecture, the city listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO and attracts architecture aficionados worldwide.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Vineyard & Wine Tours in Argentina, The Best Camping Tours in Argentina, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Brazil, and The Best 2-Week Tours in Brazil.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayBuenos Aires, Argentina $9.74Brasilia $78
The average daily cost (per person) in Buenos Aires, Argentina is $9.74, while the average daily cost in Brasilia is $78. 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 Buenos Aires, Argentina and Brasilia in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBuenos Aires, Argentina $3.92Brasilia $33
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBuenos Aires, Argentina $7.84Brasilia $66
Compare Hotels in Buenos Aires, Argentina and Brasilia
Looking for a hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina or Brasilia? 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: Buenos Aires, Argentina Hotel Prices and Brasilia Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Buenos Aires, Argentina $1.49Brasilia $21
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$0.13
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Local Bus$0.00
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Metro Ride$0.00
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Taxi to airport$0.03
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Taxi$0.09
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Buenos Aires, Argentina:
- Ezeiza Airport One-way Private Transfer to Buenos Aires City Center: $75
- Airport Transfer: Ezeiza International Airport (EZE) to Buenos Aires : $41
- Arrival Private Transfers from Airport AEP to Buenos Aires in Business Car: $116
- Arrival Private Transfers from Airport AEP to Buenos Aires in Luxury Car: $126
- Arrival Private Transfers from Ezeiza Airport EZE to Buenos Aires: $116
- Arrival Transfer Ezeiza Airport EZE to Buenos Aires City by Sedan: $46
- Best Tango Show with Private Transfer: $102
- Buenos Aires Airport (EZE) Transfer with English speaking driver: $34
- Buenos Aires Airport Transfers: Airport EZE to Buenos Aires in Luxury Van: $143
- Buenos Aires Airport Transfers: Buenos Aires to Airport EZE in Luxury Van: $143
- Buenos Aires City Tour and Airport Transfer Combo: $298
- Buenos Aires Private Departure Transfer (Buenos Aires Hotel or Address to Ezeiza Airport): $133
Is it cheaper to fly into Buenos Aires, Argentina or Brasilia?
Prices for flights to both Brasilia and Buenos Aires, Argentina 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 dayBuenos Aires, Argentina $3.08Brasilia $30
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$0.02
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Cup of Coffee$0.01
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Empandas$0.02
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Espresso$0.01
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Dinner (Pizza)$0.01
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Ice Cream$0.01
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Breakfast at Airport$0.04
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Dinner (Sandwiches)$0.01
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Sweets$0.01
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Hot Dog$0.01
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Breakfast (Take-Away)$0.01
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Lunch for 2$0.16
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Cake and Coffee$0.50
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Dinner$1.78
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Powerade$0.11
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Lunch$0.79
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Dinner$1.15
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Chocolate$2.95
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 with Optional Dinner and Tango Class: $39
- Esquina Homero Manzi Tango Show Ticket Including Optional Dinner in Buenos Aires: $39
- Tango Show and Optional Dinner at Esquina Homero Manzi: $42
- La Ventana Tango Show in Buenos Aires (with optional dinner): $46
- Tango Porteño Show in Buenos Aires (with optional dinner): $46
- Tango Show and Dinner at: Tango Porteño: $54
- Tango Porteño Show with Optional Dinner in Buenos Aires: $54
- Mansion Tango Show And Dinner: $55
- El Aljibe Tango Show in Buenos Aires (with optional dinner): $55
- Private Walking Tour & Argentinian pizzas Tasting: $58
- Tango Show @ El Querandi with Optional Dinner: $59
- Early Tango Dinner Show with Semi Private Transfer: $59
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Buenos Aires, Argentina $3.16Brasilia $18
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:
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Entry to Japanese Gardens (for 2)$0.04
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Movie Ticket$0.02
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Tango Class$0.03
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Bar entrance$0.55
Tours and Activities in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Here are a few actual costs in Buenos Aires, Argentina for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Historic Buenos Aires: Quest Experience: $6.07
- Recoleta Cemetery Tour in English : $9.99
- Self-Guided Audio Tour Evita Peron: Don't cry for me Argentina : $10
- Buenos Aires Shopping Tour: $15
- Graffiti Tour: $15
- Ticket to the Boca Juniors Museum: $19
- Evita Immortal Walking Tour: $20
- Half Day Walking Tour Discovering Palermo Soho & Graffiti in Buenos Aires: $25
- Tasting and experience of Yerba Mate, live the great Argentine ritual: $26
- Group City Tour of Buenos Aires (MISSABLE): $29
- Buenos Aires: Hop-On Hop-Off City Bus Tour: $30
- Skip the Line: Tango Porteño Only Show Ticket: $30
Tours and Activities in Brasilia
Here are a few actual costs in Brasilia for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Brasilia Tour: $41
- Brasilia : Private Custom Tour with a Local Guide: $60
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBuenos Aires, Argentina $1.71Brasilia $14
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$0.01
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Beer (0.66L)$0.02
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Cocktail$0.03
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Alcohol$0.63
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 and Tapas with Expert Sommelier in Buenos Aires: $40
- Wine Tasting at Downtown Buenos Aires Ego Experience: $42
- Wine Tasting of Argentina's Most Classic and Popular Wines: $42
- Tango Lesson and Wine Tasting in Buenos Aires, Argentina: $48
- BA: Wine tour with 5 tastings stops in the heart of Palermo: $49
- Wine tasting in OASIS Palermo: $55
- Buenos Aires Small-Group Wine Tasting: $55
- BA: Small Group Wine Tasting and Blending in Palermo: $55
- Buenos Aires Premium Wine Tasting: $58
- Bodega Gamboa Small-Group Wine Tasting Tour with Lunch: $85
- Bodega Gamboa Premium Wine Tasting with Lunch: $85
- Argentine Experience: Immersive 6 Course Menu with Wine Tasting : $98
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Buenos Aires, Argentina and Brasilia, we can see that Brasilia is more expensive. And not only is Buenos Aires, Argentina much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. 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 Brasilia would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Brasilia 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 Buenos Aires, Argentina Expensive? and Is Brasilia Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Buenos Aires, Argentina or Brasilia?
Buenos Aires, Argentina has a larger population, and is about 6 times larger than the population of Brasilia. When comparing the sizes of Buenos Aires, Argentina and Brasilia, 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.
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.