Which place is cheaper, Buenos Aires, Argentina or Darwin?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Darwin or Buenos Aires, Argentina?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Darwin or Buenos Aires, Argentina, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Where Should I go: Darwin or Buenos Aires, Argentina?
Darwin
Darwin is a tropical city set against the Timor Sea in north central Australia. It is also the capital city of the Northern Territory. Despite being a relatively small city, Darwin is very diverse with residents from all over the world. The city itself has a very relaxed vibe with plenty to do. Visitors can enjoy everything from traditionally Asian style markets to culturally diverse events such as concerts, festivals or art shows.
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.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to Australia, The Best Adventure Tours to Australia, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Buenos Aires, and The Best 2-Week Tours from Buenos Aires.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayDarwin $139Buenos Aires, Argentina $56
The average daily cost (per person) in Darwin is $139, while the average daily cost in Buenos Aires, Argentina is $56. 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 Darwin and Buenos Aires, Argentina in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personDarwin $62Buenos Aires, Argentina $40
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomDarwin $124Buenos Aires, Argentina $80
Compare Hotels in Darwin and Buenos Aires, Argentina
Looking for a hotel in Darwin or Buenos Aires, Argentina? 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: Darwin Hotel Prices and Buenos Aires, Argentina Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Darwin $12Buenos Aires, Argentina $2.10
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Darwin
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Darwin:
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Shuttle to Train Station$9.81
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Darwin
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Darwin:
- Darwin Int Airport (DRW) to Darwin - Arrival Private Transfer: $101
- Darwin Int Airport (DRW) to Darwin - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $202
- Darwin to Darwin Int Airport (DRW) - Departure Private Transfer: $101
- DRW Airport to Darwin City Centre Private Transfer: $47
- Private Transfer from Darwin Airport (DRW) to Darwin Cruise Port: $87
- Private Transfer from Darwin Cruise Port to Darwin Airport (DRW): $87
- Private Transfer from Darwin Cruise Port to Darwin city hotels: $87
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Buenos Aires, Argentina:
- Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP) Private Transfer to Buenos Aires City: $17
- Madero Tango Buenos Aires Show Without Transfers: $24
- Private Transfer to Buenos Aires Airport (EZE): $27
- Private Transfer Buenos Aires Airport (EZE) to City: $27
- Buenos Aires Local Airport One - way Private Transfer from 30 USD: $30
- Jorge Newbery Airport One-way Private Transfer to Buenos Aires City Center: $30
- Buenos Aires Center One-way Private Transfer to Local Airport: $30
- Buenos Aires Airport (EZE) Transfer with English Speaking Driver: $34
- Private Transfer from Jorge Newbery Airport to Downtown Area: $35
- Port Transfers with English Speaking Driver: $35
- Private transfer from Buenos Aires to Jorge Newbery Airport: $35
- Madero Tango Show with Transfer: $35
Is it cheaper to fly into Darwin or Buenos Aires, Argentina?
Prices for flights to both Buenos Aires, Argentina and Darwin 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 dayDarwin $65Buenos Aires, Argentina $7.60
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Darwin
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Darwin.
- Sunset Harbour Cruise with Fish and Chips Dinner: $72
- Darwin Harbor Sunset Cruise with Buffet Dinner: $96
- Charles Darwin Dinner Cruise: $104
- Cape Adieu Sunset Cruise with 4-Course Dinner: $112
- Signature four course Sunset Dinner Cruise: $112
- Sunset 3-Hour Cruise from Darwin with Dinner and Sparkling Wine: $113
- Cape Adieu Darwin Sunset Dinner Cruise: $113
- Waterfront Seafood Dinner with Wine for Two: $132
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.
- Esquina Homero Manzi Tango Show with Optional Transfer and Dinner: $25
- Tango Porteño Show with Optional Dinner and Tango Lesson: $31
- Madero Tango Dance Show with Dinner on Demand: $32
- Tango Porteño with Optional Dinner: $35
- Chacarita Walking Tour - Spooky Cemetery, History & Pizza: $38
- Tango Show and Dinner at: Tango Porteño: $40
- Tango Porteño Show in Buenos Aires (with optional dinner): $43
- Tango Show at Tango Porteño with Optional Dinner: $44
- Dinner at Arte de Mafia, Mafioso Theme Restaurant in Palermo: $44
- Early Tango Dinner Show with Optional Traditional Bus Transfer: $46
- El Aljibe Tango Show in Buenos Aires with Optional Dinner: $47
- Exclusive Italian Lunch or Dinner at Puny Pasta and Grill: $50
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Darwin $15Buenos Aires, Argentina $30
Tours and Activities in Darwin
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Darwin are as follows:
- Aquascene Fish Feeding Experience: $11
- Explore Delightful Self-Guided Audio Tour: $16
- Crocosaurus Cove General Admission Ticket: $26
- Adelaide River Queen Original Jumping Crocodile Cruise: $27
- Big Bus Open-Top Hop-on Hop-off Tour: $32
- Darwin Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour: $33
- 1 Hour Jumping Crocodile Cruise on the Adelaide River: $37
- Darwin History and Wartime Experience Tour: $40
- Adelaide River Cruises - Jumping Crocodile Experience: $40
- Discover Darwin Harbour: Darwin Harbour Afternoon Cruise: $43
- 1-Hour Bombing of Darwin Cruise: $43
- Darwin Harbour Bombing of Darwin Cruise: $44
Tours and Activities in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Here are a few actual costs in Buenos Aires, Argentina for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Heart of Colonial Buenos Aires Walking Audio Tour: $5.34
- Literature Self-Guided Audio Tour in Buenos Aires: $10
- Recoleta Cemetery Walking Tour: $10
- Self-Guided Audio Tour Evita Peron: Don't cry for me Argentina : $10
- Self-Guided Audio Tour - Discover Caminito and Tango: $10
- B.A Hidden Wonders Tour Parque Chas and Agronomía Park: $12
- Private Tour of La Boca and Caminito: $12
- Private Tour of San Telmo, Old Town: $12
- La Boca Walking Tour: $13
- 2 hrs. Walking Tour in San Telmo & Market : $13
- Walking Tour Knowing Rodrigo Bueno in Buenos Aires: $15
- Graffiti Tour: $15
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayDarwin $13Buenos Aires, Argentina $9.27
Typical Alcohol Prices in Darwin
Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Darwin from other travelers:
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Evening at a Bar$16
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Glass of Wine$4.58
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:
- Buenos Aires Full City Tour with Wine Tasting and Stops: $37
- Boutique Wine Tasting: A Unique Experience in Buenos Aires: $45
- BA: Wine Tasting and Blending Experience in Palermo : $51
- BA: Small Group Wine Tasting and Blending in Palermo: $54
- Wine tasting in OASIS Palermo: $55
- Buenos Aires Small-Group Wine Tasting: $55
- Buenos Aires Premium Wine Tasting: $58
- Malbec Wine Tasting at Boutique Hotel in Palermo: $59
- Private argentinian wine tasting in downtown : $61
- Wine Tasting at Encuentro Nativo a Historic Tenement in Caminito: $63
- Wine Tasting in Palermo, City of Buenos Aires.: $65
- Premium Wine Tasting in Buenos Aires: $85
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Darwin and Buenos Aires, Argentina, we can see that Darwin is more expensive. And not only is Buenos Aires, Argentina much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Darwin is in Pacific and Buenos Aires, Argentina is in South America, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. 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 Darwin would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Darwin 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 Darwin Expensive? and Is Buenos Aires, Argentina Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Darwin or Buenos Aires, Argentina?
Buenos Aires, Argentina has a larger population, and is about 140 times larger than the population of Darwin. When comparing the sizes of Darwin and Buenos Aires, Argentina, 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 Darwin or Buenos Aires, Argentina?
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 Darwin or Buenos Aires, Argentina in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Darwin and Buenos Aires, Argentina. The beaches, the hiking, and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Darwin this time of year.
Darwin is a little warmer than Buenos Aires, Argentina in the summer. The daily temperature in Darwin averages around 29°C (83°F) in January, and Buenos Aires, Argentina fluctuates around 25°C (77°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Buenos Aires, Argentina this time of the year. Darwin usually receives less sunshine than Buenos Aires, Argentina during summer. Darwin gets 173 hours of sunny skies, while Buenos Aires, Argentina receives 279 hours of full sun in the summer.
Buenos Aires, Argentina receives a lot of rain in the summer. Darwin gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In January, Darwin usually receives more rain than Buenos Aires, Argentina. Darwin gets 437 mm (17.2 in) of rain, while Buenos Aires, Argentina receives 118 mm (4.6 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JanuaryDarwin 29°C (83°F)Buenos Aires, Argentina 25°C (77°F)
Should I visit Darwin or Buenos Aires, Argentina in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Darwin as well as Buenos Aires, Argentina. Many travelers come to Darwin for the hiking trails and the shopping scene.
In the autumn, Darwin is much warmer than Buenos Aires, Argentina. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Darwin in April average around 29°C (84°F), and Buenos Aires, Argentina averages at about 18°C (65°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Buenos Aires, Argentina. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Darwin this time of the year. In the autumn, Darwin often gets more sunshine than Buenos Aires, Argentina. Darwin gets 267 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Buenos Aires, Argentina receives 220 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Darwin usually gets less rain in April than Buenos Aires, Argentina. Darwin gets 85 mm (3.3 in) of rain, while Buenos Aires, Argentina receives 104 mm (4.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures AprilDarwin 29°C (84°F)Buenos Aires, Argentina 18°C (65°F)
Should I visit Darwin or Buenos Aires, Argentina in the Winter?
Both Buenos Aires, Argentina and Darwin are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. Many visitors come to Darwin in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
In July, Darwin is generally much warmer than Buenos Aires, Argentina. Daily temperatures in Darwin average around 25°C (77°F), and Buenos Aires, Argentina fluctuates around 12°C (53°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Darwin. Darwin usually receives more sunshine than Buenos Aires, Argentina during winter. Darwin gets 312 hours of sunny skies, while Buenos Aires, Argentina receives 143 hours of full sun in the winter.
In July, Darwin usually receives less rain than Buenos Aires, Argentina. Darwin gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Buenos Aires, Argentina receives 68 mm (2.7 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JulyDarwin 25°C (77°F)Buenos Aires, Argentina 12°C (53°F)
Should I visit Darwin or Buenos Aires, Argentina in the Spring?
Both Buenos Aires, Argentina and Darwin during the spring are popular places to visit. Most visitors come to Darwin for the beaches during these months.
Darwin is much warmer than Buenos Aires, Argentina in the spring. The daily temperature in Darwin averages around 29°C (85°F) in October, and Buenos Aires, Argentina fluctuates around 18°C (64°F).
In Buenos Aires, Argentina, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Darwin. In the spring, Darwin often gets more sunshine than Buenos Aires, Argentina. Darwin gets 291 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Buenos Aires, Argentina receives 227 hours of full sun.
Buenos Aires, Argentina gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Darwin usually gets less rain in October than Buenos Aires, Argentina. Darwin gets 76 mm (3 in) of rain, while Buenos Aires, Argentina receives 125 mm (4.9 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures OctoberDarwin 29°C (85°F)Buenos Aires, Argentina 18°C (64°F)
Typical Weather for Buenos Aires, Argentina and Darwin
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 29°C (83°F) | 437 mm (17.2 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 118 mm (4.6 in) |
| Feb | 28°C (83°F) | 343 mm (13.5 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 117 mm (4.6 in) |
| Mar | 28°C (83°F) | 342 mm (13.5 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 142 mm (5.6 in) |
| Apr | 29°C (84°F) | 85 mm (3.3 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 104 mm (4.1 in) |
| May | 27°C (81°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Jun | 26°C (78°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Jul | 25°C (77°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
| Aug | 26°C (79°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
| Sep | 28°C (83°F) | 19 mm (0.7 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 75 mm (3 in) |
| Oct | 29°C (85°F) | 76 mm (3 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 125 mm (4.9 in) |
| Nov | 30°C (85°F) | 131 mm (5.2 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 117 mm (4.6 in) |
| Dec | 29°C (85°F) | 234 mm (9.2 in) | 23°C (74°F) | 104 mm (4.1 in) |
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