Which place is cheaper, Salvador 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 Salvador?
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 Salvador 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 Salvador?
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.
Salvador
Salvador de Bahia was the first capital of Brazil, founded by the Portuguese in 1549. Also known as "Brazil's capital of happiness," Salvador is famous for its plentiful and spirited street festivals. The third most populous city in Brazil, Salvador is also well-known for its Afro-Brazilian culture and Portuguese colonial architecture.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Vineyard & Wine Tours in Argentina, The Best Photography Tours in Argentina, The Best Eco Tours in Brazil, and The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Brazil.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayBuenos Aires, Argentina $10Salvador $44
The average daily cost (per person) in Buenos Aires, Argentina is $10, while the average daily cost in Salvador is $44. 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 Salvador in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBuenos Aires, Argentina $4.13Salvador $24
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBuenos Aires, Argentina $8.26Salvador $48
Compare Hotels in Buenos Aires, Argentina and Salvador
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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 Salvador Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Buenos Aires, Argentina $1.58Salvador $6.02
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 Buenos Aires (to/from Ezeiza & Aeroparque): $90
- Airport Transfer: Buenos Aires to Jorge Newbery Airfield Airport (AEP): $25
- Airport Transfer: Jorge Newbery Airfield (AEP) to Buenos Aires: $25
- Aljibe Tango Earlier Show With Private Transfers From Port & Hotels Buenos Aires: $85
- Arrival Private Transfers from Airport AEP to Buenos Aires in Business Car: $79
- Arrival Private Transfers from Airport AEP to Buenos Aires in Luxury Car: $124
- Arrival Private Transfers from Airport AEP to Buenos Aires in Luxury Van: $112
- Arrival Private Transfers from Ezeiza Airport EZE to Buenos Aires: $138
- Arrival Private Transfers from Ezeiza Airport EZE to Buenos Aires: $108
- Arrival Transfer Ezeiza Airport EZE to Buenos Aires City by Sedan: $46
- Best Tango Show with Private Transfer: $102
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Salvador
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Salvador:
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Bus from Airport$1.17
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Salvador
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Salvador:
- Airport Transfer x Salvador Hotel - Sedan 1 to 4 people: $30
- Airport Transfer-Grand Palladium Imbassai 1 to 4 people by Salvador Receptivo: $65
- Airport Transfer-Grand Palladium Imbassai 5 to 10 people by Salvador Receptivo: $95
- Arrival or Departure Shared Transfer from Airport to hotels in Salvador: $16
- Costa de Sauipe Transfer - Private Executive Van: $157
- Executive Transfer - Salvador International Airport to Hotels or Residencia: $31
- Hotel Vila Galé Mares - Transfers In / Out: $78
- Iberostar Praia do Forte, In/Out transfers: $97
- Ivan Bahia, Private Transfer Salvador BA to Lençois (Chapada Diamantina): $299
- One Way transfer : Salvador airport to/ from Salvador da Bahia : $43
- One-Way Private Transfer to Boipeba Island: $120
- Praia do Forte Shared Transfer From Salvador : $28
Is it cheaper to fly into Buenos Aires, Argentina or Salvador?
Prices for flights to both Salvador 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 $3.25Salvador $13
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$0.03
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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)$0.02
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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$0.53
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Dinner$1.88
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Powerade$0.12
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Lunch$0.83
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Dinner$1.21
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Chocolate$3.12
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.
- 3-Hour Buenos Aires Empanadas and Alfajores Guided Cooking Class: $35
- Small-Group Empanadas Cooking Class: $35
- Premium Empanadas Cooking Class in Buenos Aires: $37
- Esquina Homero Manzi Tango Show Ticket Including Optional Dinner in Buenos Aires: $39
- Tango Show and Optional Dinner at Esquina Homero Manzi: $40
- Argentinian grilled pizza class in San Telmo: $40
- Catulo Tango: Tango Show & Folklore with Optional Dinner: $40
- Tango Dinner Show Homero Manzi menu Sur: $45
- Private tour Argentinian Flavours food tours on foot : $46
- Tango Porteño Show with Optional Dinner and Tango Class: $50
- Skip the Line Ticket for Tango Porteño Show with Dinner : $53
- Tango Porteño Show with Private Transfers (with optional dinner): $54
Typical Food Prices in Salvador
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Salvador:
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Dinner for 2$1.37
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Salvador
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Salvador.
- 7-Recipe Boozy Cooking Class in Salvador: $75
- 7-Recipe Boozy Cooking Class in Salvador: $75
- Private Bahian Cooking Class - An Amazing Experience!: $113
- Salvador by Night: Cultural Dinner and Show: $130
- Private Cooking Experience with local in Salvador: $130
- Cultural Folkloric Show and Dinner in Salvador: $140
- Baiana Cooking Class with Market Visit & Lunch: $150
- Bahia By Night: Dinner and Folkloric show: $195
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Buenos Aires, Argentina $3.34Salvador $5.67
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$0.58
Tours and Activities in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Here are a few actual costs in Buenos Aires, Argentina for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Buenos Aires Self-Guided Audio Tour: $9.00
- Self-Guided Audio Tour Evita Peron: Don't cry for me Argentina : $10
- Recoleta Cemetery Walking Tour: $10
- Palermo Graffiti Tour: $10
- Literature Self-Guided Audio Tour in Buenos Aires: $10
- Self-Guided Audio Tour - Discover Caminito and Tango: $10
- Graffiti Tour: $15
- Walking Tour La Boca: $15
- True Crime Buenos Aires: A Walking Tour: $15
- Historical Tour of the Recoleta Cemetery: $15
- Walking Tour Knowing Rodrigo Bueno in Buenos Aires: $15
- Recoleta Cemetery Experience - Immersive Tour with Death: $16
Tours and Activities in Salvador
Here are a few actual costs in Salvador for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Salvador, Vitória & Barra: Scavenger Hunt Self-Guided Tour: $7.68
- Salvador, Pelourinho: Scavenger Hunt and Self-Guided Tour: $7.68
- Salvador Sights Self Guided Tour (Vitória and Barra): $7.87
- Walking tour historic Pelourinho: $13
- Historic City Tour - Half Day in Salvador: $19
- Panoramic City Tour - Half Day in Salvador: $19
- Full Day Tour to Frades Islands + Itaparica: $22
- Regular Tour to Forte Beach - Leaving Salvador by Bahia Top Turismo: $24
- Bahia 500 Years Historic Tour, Salvador, Bahia, Brazil: $25
- Salvador Historical City Center Tour: $25
- Historic City Tour in Salvador: $25
- Salvador Panoramic City Tour: $25
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBuenos Aires, Argentina $1.81Salvador $5.38
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$0.67
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 at the Barolo Palace: $35
- Wine Tasting in Palermo, City of Buenos Aires.: $38
- Wine Tasting and Tapas with Expert Sommelier in Buenos Aires: $42
- Unique Wine Tasting in a Boutique Hotel : $45
- Wine Tasting at Downtown Buenos Aires Ego Experience: $53
- Buenos Aires Small-Group Wine Tasting: $55
- Buenos Aires Premium Wine Tasting: $58
- Wine Tasting Boutique in Buenos Aires: $62
- Argentinian Private Premium Wine Tasting Live+Guided Walking tour: $76
- Premium Wine Tasting in Buenos Aires: $79
- Argentine Experience: Immersive 6 Course Menu with Wine Tasting : $98
- Private Asado and Wine Tasting in Argentina: $130
Typical Alcohol Prices in Salvador
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Salvador:
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Beers for 2$1.37
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Drinks$2.74
Sample the Local Flavors in Salvador
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Salvador:
- Tropical Night Samba Drinks Pub crawl in Salvador: $105
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Buenos Aires, Argentina and Salvador, we can see that Salvador 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 Salvador would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Salvador 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 Salvador Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Buenos Aires, Argentina or Salvador?
Buenos Aires, Argentina has a larger population, and is about 5 times larger than the population of Salvador. When comparing the sizes of Buenos Aires, Argentina and Salvador, 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.
When is the best time to visit Buenos Aires, Argentina or Salvador?
Both destinations experience a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. And since both cities are in the southern hemisphere, summer is in January and winter is in July.
Should I visit Buenos Aires, Argentina or Salvador in the Summer?
Both Salvador and Buenos Aires, Argentina are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities.
In the summer, Buenos Aires, Argentina is around the same temperature as Salvador. Typically, the summer temperatures in Buenos Aires, Argentina in January average around 25°C (77°F), and Salvador averages at about 27°C (81°F).
It's quite sunny in Salvador. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Buenos Aires, Argentina usually receives more sunshine than Salvador during summer. Buenos Aires, Argentina gets 279 hours of sunny skies, while Salvador receives 246 hours of full sun in the summer.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Salvador. It's quite rainy in Buenos Aires, Argentina. In January, Buenos Aires, Argentina usually receives less rain than Salvador. Buenos Aires, Argentina gets 118 mm (4.6 in) of rain, while Salvador receives 138 mm (5.4 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JanuaryBuenos Aires, Argentina 25°C (77°F)Salvador 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Buenos Aires, Argentina or Salvador in the Autumn?
Both Salvador and Buenos Aires, Argentina during the autumn are popular places to visit.
In April, Buenos Aires, Argentina is generally cooler than Salvador. Daily temperatures in Buenos Aires, Argentina average around 18°C (65°F), and Salvador fluctuates around 26°C (80°F).
It's quite sunny in Buenos Aires, Argentina. In the autumn, Buenos Aires, Argentina often gets more sunshine than Salvador. Buenos Aires, Argentina gets 220 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Salvador receives 190 hours of full sun.
Salvador gets a good bit of rain this time of year. It rains a lot this time of the year in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Buenos Aires, Argentina usually gets less rain in April than Salvador. Buenos Aires, Argentina gets 104 mm (4.1 in) of rain, while Salvador receives 310 mm (12.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures AprilBuenos Aires, Argentina 18°C (65°F)Salvador 26°C (80°F)
Should I visit Buenos Aires, Argentina or Salvador in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Buenos Aires, Argentina and Salvador.
Buenos Aires, Argentina is much colder than Salvador in the winter. The daily temperature in Buenos Aires, Argentina averages around 12°C (53°F) in July, and Salvador fluctuates around 24°C (75°F).
Buenos Aires, Argentina usually receives less sunshine than Salvador during winter. Buenos Aires, Argentina gets 143 hours of sunny skies, while Salvador receives 181 hours of full sun in the winter.
Salvador receives a lot of rain in the winter. In July, Buenos Aires, Argentina usually receives less rain than Salvador. Buenos Aires, Argentina gets 68 mm (2.7 in) of rain, while Salvador receives 175 mm (6.9 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JulyBuenos Aires, Argentina 12°C (53°F)Salvador 24°C (75°F)
Should I visit Buenos Aires, Argentina or Salvador in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Buenos Aires, Argentina as well as Salvador.
In the spring, Buenos Aires, Argentina is cooler than Salvador. Typically, the spring temperatures in Buenos Aires, Argentina in October average around 18°C (64°F), and Salvador averages at about 26°C (78°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Salvador. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Buenos Aires, Argentina this time of the year. In the spring, Buenos Aires, Argentina often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Salvador. Buenos Aires, Argentina gets 227 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Salvador receives 228 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Salvador. Buenos Aires, Argentina receives a lot of rain in the spring. Buenos Aires, Argentina usually gets more rain in October than Salvador. Buenos Aires, Argentina gets 125 mm (4.9 in) of rain, while Salvador receives 115 mm (4.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures OctoberBuenos Aires, Argentina 18°C (64°F)Salvador 26°C (78°F)
Typical Weather for Salvador and Buenos Aires, Argentina
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 25°C (77°F) | 118 mm (4.6 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 138 mm (5.4 in) |
| Feb | 24°C (75°F) | 117 mm (4.6 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 142 mm (5.6 in) |
| Mar | 22°C (71°F) | 142 mm (5.6 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 152 mm (6 in) |
| Apr | 18°C (65°F) | 104 mm (4.1 in) | 26°C (80°F) | 310 mm (12.2 in) |
| May | 15°C (59°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 360 mm (14.2 in) |
| Jun | 12°C (53°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 25°C (76°F) | 244 mm (9.6 in) |
| Jul | 12°C (53°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 175 mm (6.9 in) |
| Aug | 13°C (55°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 127 mm (5 in) |
| Sep | 15°C (59°F) | 75 mm (3 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 102 mm (4 in) |
| Oct | 18°C (64°F) | 125 mm (4.9 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 115 mm (4.5 in) |
| Nov | 21°C (69°F) | 117 mm (4.6 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 137 mm (5.4 in) |
| Dec | 23°C (74°F) | 104 mm (4.1 in) | 26°C (80°F) | 143 mm (5.6 in) |
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