A Travel Price Comparison for Argentina Buenos Aires, Argentina vs. El Calafate for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

• Buenos Aires, Argentina Prices
  El Calafate Prices
• Average Daily Cost Per person, per day
  Buenos Aires, Argentina $48
  El Calafate $48

The average daily cost (per person) in Buenos Aires, Argentina is $48, while the average daily cost in El Calafate is $48. 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. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Buenos Aires, Argentina and El Calafate in more detail.

Accommodation

• Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
  Buenos Aires, Argentina $19
  El Calafate $16
• Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
  Buenos Aires, Argentina $38
  El Calafate $32

Local Transportation

• Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
  Buenos Aires, Argentina $7.46
  El Calafate $17

Typical Local Transportation prices in Buenos Aires, Argentina

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Buenos Aires, Argentina:

• Taxi from Airport
  $0.79
• Local Bus
  $0.02
• Metro Ride
  $0.02
• Taxi to airport
  $0.21
• Taxi
  $0.55

Typical Local Transportation prices in El Calafate

Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in El Calafate:

• Taxi
  $8.21

Hired Cars and Shuttles in El Calafate

Also for El Calafate, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

• Bus Transfer from El Calafate to El Chalten: $50
• El Calafate Airport Private Transfer: $57
• Private Airport Transfer: $49
• Transfers Between Airport and Hotels: $26
• Kayak in Perito Moreno Glacier with transfers: $461
• Kayak in Perito Moreno Glacier without transfers: $336
• Private Transfer Airport-Hotel-Airport (Calafate): $90
• Private Transfer Hotel-Bus Station or Bus Station-Hotel (Calafate): $35
• Shared Transfer Airport-Hotel-Airport (Calafate): $32
• Shared transfer to El Calafate -El Chaltén: $75

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

Prices for flights to both El Calafate 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

• Food Meals for one day
  Buenos Aires, Argentina $15
  El Calafate $18

Typical Food prices in Buenos Aires, Argentina

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Buenos Aires, Argentina:

• Lunch
  $0.15
• Cup of Coffee
  $0.09
• Empandas
  $0.11
• Espresso
  $0.05
• Dinner (Pizza)
  $0.09
• Ice Cream
  $0.08
• Breakfast at Airport
  $0.22
• Dinner (Sandwiches)
  $0.06
• Sweets
  $0.04
• Hot Dog
  $0.05
• Breakfast (Take-Away)
  $0.08
• Lunch for 2
  $0.97
• Cake and Coffee
  $3.14
• Dinner
  $11
• Powerade
  $0.68
• Lunch
  $4.93
• Dinner
  $7.17
• Chocolate
  $18

Typical Food prices in El Calafate

For El Calafate, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:

• Dessert
  $0.07
• Dinner
  $11
• Dinner
  $6.30

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in El Calafate

For El Calafate, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:

• Visit to Estancia Alice El Galpon, Dinner and Folkloric Show: $120

Entertainment

• Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
  Buenos Aires, Argentina $16
  El Calafate $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:

• Entry to Japanese Gardens (for 2)
  $0.22
• Movie Ticket
  $0.10
• Tango Class
  $0.17
• Bar entrance
  $3.42

Typical Entertainment prices in El Calafate

Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for El Calafate's activities, tours, and tickets:

• Glacerium Museum
  $8.21

Tours and Activities in El Calafate

For El Calafate, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:

• El Calafate History Museum Tour: $11
• Bamboo Bike self drive tour El Calafate surroundings: $15
• Perito Moreno Glacier Tour with Optional Boat Ride: $38
• Bus ticket to Puerto Natales, Chile: $44
• City Tour in El Calafate with Walichu Caves: $48
• Tour to Punta Walichu and Glaciarium: $48
• Bus Ticket from El Chalten to El Calafate: $50
• El Calafate City Sightseeing Tour Including Walichu Caves: $53
• Bus ticket from El Calafate (Argentina) to Puerto Natales (Chile): $56
• Perito Moreno Glacier Tour with Boat Ride: $70
• El Calafate City Tour: $74
• Full day tour to El Chaltèn: $86

Alcohol

• Alcohol Drinks for one day
  Buenos Aires, Argentina $8.54
  El Calafate $8.79

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:

• Beer
  $0.07
• Beer (0.66L)
  $0.12
• Cocktail
  $0.18
• Alcohol
  $3.94

Typical Alcohol prices in El Calafate

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in El Calafate:

• Beer
  $0.05
• Alcohol
  $2.19

Sample the Local Flavors in El Calafate

Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in El Calafate:

• Calafate Wine Tour | City Tour Peatonal Maridado con Vinos: $38
• Calafate Wine Tour: $48