Should you visit Buenos Aires, Argentina or Huaraz?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel cost comparison between Buenos Aires, Argentina and Huaraz can help. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
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.
Huaraz
Huaraz is a large town in the Cordillera Blanca region of Peru's Central Sierra. Huaraz stands tall at 3100m; travellers from Lima might need a day or two to acclimatize to the change in atmosphere. Nearly wiped out by the earthquake of 1970, the town of 100,000 blends a mix of modern and native culture. Huarez is first and foremost a trekking metropolis. During high season the streets buzz with hundreds of backpackers and adventurers freshly returned from arduous hikes or planning their next expedition. The town has many markets, shops, quality restaurants and hopping bars catering to tourist and local needs. Mountain adventures in the off-season can be equally rewarding, but the vibe is calmer and some places go into hibernation once the rains set in.
Which city is cheaper, Huaraz or Buenos Aires, Argentina?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Average Daily Cost
Per person, per day
Buenos Aires, Argentina
$74
Huaraz
$38
The average daily cost (per person) in Buenos Aires, Argentina is $74, while the average daily cost in Huaraz is $38. 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 Buenos Aires, Argentina and Huaraz in more detail.
Accommodation
The average price for accommodation for two people in Buenos Aires, Argentina is $58. This is for two people sharing a typical double occupancy hotel room.
Huaraz's average price for two people sharing a typical double-occupancy hotel room is $30. A typical place to stay for one person, per day is $15.
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Accommodation
Hotel or hostel for one person
Buenos Aires, Argentina $29
Huaraz $15
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Accommodation
Typical double-occupancy room
Buenos Aires, Argentina
$58
Huaraz
$30
Food
In Buenos Aires, Argentina travelers spend around $24 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.
While meal prices in Huaraz can vary, the average travelers spends about $13 per day on food. Based on the spending habits of previous travelers, when dining out, an average meal in Huaraz should cost around $5.20 per person. Breakfast prices are usually a little cheaper than lunch or dinner. The price of food in sit-down restaurants in Huaraz is often higher than fast food prices or street food prices.
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
$0.23
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Cup of Coffee
$0.13
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Empandas
$0.17
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Espresso
$0.08
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Dinner (Pizza)
$0.14
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Ice Cream
$0.13
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Breakfast at Airport
$0.34
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Dinner (Sandwiches)
$0.09
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Sweets
$0.06
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Hot Dog
$0.07
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Breakfast (Take-Away)
$0.12
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Lunch for 2
$1.49
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Cake and Coffee
$4.80
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Dinner
$17
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Powerade
$1.05
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Lunch
$7.55
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Dinner
$11
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Chocolate
$28
Typical Food prices in Huaraz
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Huaraz:
Local Transportation
The average price of local transportation around Buenos Aires, Argentina is $11 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.
The cost of a taxi ride in Huaraz is significantly more than public transportation. On average, past travelers have spent $7.66 per person, per day, on local transportation in Huaraz.
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Local Transportation
Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
Buenos Aires, Argentina $11
Huaraz $7.66
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
$1.21
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Local Bus
$0.03
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Metro Ride
$0.02
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Taxi to airport
$0.31
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Taxi
$0.84
Typical Local Transportation prices in Huaraz
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Huaraz are as follows:
Entertainment
Buenos Aires, Argentina's costs for entertainment, tickets, attractions, and tours will often cost around $24 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.
Entertainment and activities in Huaraz typically cost an average of $15 per person, per day. This includes fees paid for admission tickets to museums and attractions, day tours, and other sightseeing expenses.
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Entertainment
Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
Buenos Aires, Argentina $24
Huaraz $15
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:
Typical Entertainment prices in Huaraz
Here are a few typical costs in Huaraz for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
Tours and Activities in Huaraz
Here are a few actual costs in Huaraz for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
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Traditional Picante de Cuy Gastronomy Tour in Huaraz:
$15
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Llanganuco Full Day Tour:
$21
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Pachamanca Gastronomy Tour in Huaraz:
$28
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Lake 69 Full-Day Hiking Tour from Huaraz:
$40
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From Llanganuco Lagoon fullday tour:
$50
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From Chavín de Huantar fullday tour:
$50
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From Nevado Pastoruri Tour fullday tour:
$50
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Huaraz Private City Tour:
$65
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Querococha Lake and Chavin Ruins Private Tour from Huaraz:
$73
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Pastoruri Glacier Private Full-Day Tour from Huaraz:
$73
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Full-Day Tour to Lake Paron from Huaraz, Peru:
$80
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Full-Day Tour to Callejón de Huaylas and Llanganuco:
$89
Alcohol
While the amount that someone spends on alcohol while visiting Buenos Aires, Argentina may vary from person to person, on average a person spends $13 per day on alcoholic beverages.
While the amount that someone spends on alcohol while visiting Huaraz may vary from person to person, on average a person spends $11 per day on alcoholic beverages.
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
$0.10
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Beer (0.66L)
$0.18
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Cocktail
$0.27
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Alcohol
$6.03
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Buenos Aires, Argentina and Huaraz, we can see that Buenos Aires, Argentina is more expensive. And not only is Huaraz much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Huaraz would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Huaraz 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 Buenos Aires, Argentina would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Buenos Aires, Argentina than you might in Huaraz.
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