Should you visit Buenos Aires, Argentina or Pucon?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel cost comparison between Buenos Aires, Argentina and Pucon 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.
Pucon
A popular hub for adventure tourism, Pucon is a town in the Lake District of the South American nation of Chile. Located on Lake Villarirca with the snowcapped Villarrica volcano looming above and plenty of forested valleys below, the town has become a home base year-round for a full range of outdoor activities.
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Which city is cheaper, Pucon 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
$75
Pucon
$105
The average daily cost (per person) in Buenos Aires, Argentina is $75, while the average daily cost in Pucon is $105. 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 Pucon in more detail.
Accommodation
The average price for accommodation for two people in Buenos Aires, Argentina is $60. This is for two people sharing a typical double occupancy hotel room.
The average price for accommodation for two people in Pucon is $90. This is for two people sharing a typical double occupancy hotel room.
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Accommodation
Hotel or hostel for one person
Buenos Aires, Argentina $30
Pucon $45
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Accommodation
Typical double-occupancy room
Buenos Aires, Argentina
$60
Pucon
$90
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.
Pucon food costs typically run travelers around $40 per day. Eating every meal in a nicer restaurant will drive the cost up, and grabbing fast food or casual meals will help you save money.
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)
$0.10
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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
$1.50
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Cake and Coffee
$4.84
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Dinner
$17
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Powerade
$1.06
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Lunch
$7.61
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Dinner
$11
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Chocolate
$28
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Pucon
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Pucon.
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Learn to Cook Like a Local: Private Cooking Class in a Viña del Mar Home:
$83
Local Transportation
The average price of local transportation around Buenos Aires, Argentina is $12 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 Pucon is significantly more than public transportation. On average, past travelers have spent $20 per person, per day, on local transportation in Pucon.
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Local Transportation
Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
Buenos Aires, Argentina $12
Pucon $20
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
$1.22
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Local Bus
$0.03
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Metro Ride
$0.02
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Taxi to airport
$0.32
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Taxi
$0.85
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Pucon
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Pucon:
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Private Transfer from Pucon To Temuco Airport:
$123
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Pucon Temuco Airport Private Transfer:
$82
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 Pucon typically cost an average of $39 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
Pucon $39
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:
Tours and Activities in Pucon
Here are a few actual costs in Pucon for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
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Villarrica Volcanic Caves Park Admission Ticket:
$33
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Sightseeing Tour in Pucon with optional Villarica:
$53
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Pucón Sightseeing City Tour:
$72
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Half Day Tour to The Eyes Of Caburgua from Pucon:
$110
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Mapuche Reserve Horseback Riding Tour in Pucon:
$134
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Full Day Tour to Conguillio National Park from Pucon:
$259
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 Pucon may vary from person to person, on average a person spends $28 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
$0.11
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Beer (0.66L)
$0.18
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Cocktail
$0.27
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Alcohol
$6.08
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Buenos Aires, Argentina and Pucon, we can see that Pucon 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 Pucon would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Pucon than you might in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
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