Should you visit Edinburgh or Buenos Aires, Argentina?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel cost comparison between Edinburgh and Buenos Aires, Argentina can help. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
Edinburgh
Edinburgh is the moderately sized capital of Scotland. It is a medieval city that has managed to perfect the combination of Georgian architecture and medieval relics with a cosmopolitan population and avant-garde atmosphere. The city's population is quite young, in large part because of the University of Edinburgh. This youthful vibe gives this city a lot of vitality. There's a thriving nightlife, many restaurants, theatres, galleries and museums.
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.
Which city is cheaper, Buenos Aires, Argentina or Edinburgh?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Average Daily Cost
Per person, per day
Edinburgh
£115
Buenos Aires, Argentina
£53
The average daily cost (per person) in Edinburgh is £115, while the average daily cost in Buenos Aires, Argentina is £53. 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 Edinburgh and Buenos Aires, Argentina in more detail.
Accommodation
Travelers usually pay around £120 for a double occupancy room in Edinburgh If you want to be in a premiere location or have high end amenities, you can expect to pay a bit more.
The average price for accommodation for two people in Buenos Aires, Argentina is £42. This is for two people sharing a typical double occupancy hotel room.
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Accommodation
Hotel or hostel for one person
Edinburgh £60
Buenos Aires, Argentina £21
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Accommodation
Typical double-occupancy room
Edinburgh
£120
Buenos Aires, Argentina
£42
Food
Food in Edinburgh costs travelers about £31 per day on average. Restaurants can vary significantly in price, so choose wisely if you're trying to save money. Fast food and street stalls are typically your cheapest options, which sit down restaurants can be significantly more expensive.
In Buenos Aires, Argentina travelers spend around £17 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.
Typical Food prices in Edinburgh
For Edinburgh, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Edinburgh
For Edinburgh, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
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Scottish Classic Desserts private cooking class with professional chef:
$66
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Discover Royal Mile-Old Town & ENJOY Indian Dinner ~ Walking Tour!:
$79
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3-Hour Guided Secret Food Tour:
$82
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Vegetarian/Vegan Curry Cooking Class – pure comfort food for the soul!:
$97
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Curry Around The World Cooking Class:
$97
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Scottish Storytelling 3 Course Dinner and Whisky:
$104
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Private Tour: Secret Food Tours Edinburgh:
$106
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Relaxing Handmade Pasta with meal and wine - Safe Cooking Class:
$110
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Vegetarian/Vegan Curry Private Cooking Class with professional chef:
$116
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"Curry Around The World" Private Cooking Class with professional chef:
$116
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Private Food Tour with a Local Expert including 10 Tastings in Edinburgh:
$136
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Handmade Pasta Cooking Class & Dinner with professional chef for private groups:
$137
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
£0.17
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Cup of Coffee
£0.09
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Empandas
£0.12
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Espresso
£0.06
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Dinner (Pizza)
£0.10
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Ice Cream
£0.09
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Breakfast at Airport
£0.24
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Dinner (Sandwiches)
£0.07
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Sweets
£0.04
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Hot Dog
£0.05
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Breakfast (Take-Away)
£0.09
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Lunch for 2
£1.07
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Cake and Coffee
£3.44
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Dinner
£12
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Powerade
£0.75
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Lunch
£5.41
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Dinner
£7.87
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Chocolate
£20
Local Transportation
Public transportation tends to be much less expensive in Edinburgh than paying for a taxi or private car service, as is expected. Typically, people spend £13 on transportation in Edinburgh on average per day.
The average price of local transportation around Buenos Aires, Argentina is £8.18 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.
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Local Transportation
Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
Edinburgh £13
Buenos Aires, Argentina £8.18
Typical Local Transportation prices in Edinburgh
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Edinburgh:
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Edinburgh
Also for Edinburgh, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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Airport Transfer:
$70
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Airport Transfers:
$75
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Airport Transfers , Edinburgh to Aberdeen , or Aberdeen to Edinburgh:
$538
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Arrival Private Transfer Edinburgh Airport EDI to Edinburgh City by Luxury Car:
$84
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Arrival Private Transfer Edinburgh Airport EDI to Edinburgh by Business Car:
$77
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Arrival Private Transfer Edinburgh Airport EDI to Edinburgh by Luxury Van:
$84
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Arrival Private Transfers from Edinburgh Airport EDI to Edinburgh City:
$93
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Arrival Private Transfers from Edinburgh Airport EDI to Edinburgh City:
$80
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Central Edinburgh Hotels to Edinburgh Airport Transfers 1-3 pax:
$105
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Departure Private Transfer Edinburg City to Glasgow GLA Airport by Business Car:
$154
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Departure Private Transfer Edinburgh City to Edinburgh Airport EDI by Luxury Van:
$84
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Departure Private Transfer Edinburgh City to Glasgow GLA Airport by Luxury Car:
$196
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
£0.86
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Local Bus
£0.02
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Metro Ride
£0.02
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Taxi to airport
£0.23
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Taxi
£0.60
Is it cheaper to fly into Edinburgh or Buenos Aires, Argentina?
Prices for flights to both Buenos Aires, Argentina and Edinburgh 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.
Entertainment
Sightseeing expenses in Edinburgh, including the cost of admission tickets for day tours, museums, and attractions, usually cost an average of £16 per day, per person.
Buenos Aires, Argentina's costs for entertainment, tickets, attractions, and tours will often cost around £17 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.
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Entertainment
Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
Edinburgh £16
Buenos Aires, Argentina £17
Typical Entertainment prices in Edinburgh
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Edinburgh's activities, tours, and tickets:
Tours and Activities in Edinburgh
For Edinburgh, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
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Harry Potter’s Explore the magic of the city on an audio walking tour:
$5.99
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John Knox House Museum Ticket:
$6.91
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Edinburgh Audio Tour: Discover its History and Secrets:
$8.26
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Edinburgh Royal Mile (New Self Guided Tour):
$8.26
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Edinburgh Queen's Gallery Holyroodhouse Entrance Ticket:
$9.95
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Gilmerton Cove Guided Tour:
$10
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Early Evening Underground Ghost Tour:
$12
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Afternoon Underground Ghost Tour:
$12
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Self-Guided City Experience:
$12
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Edinburgh Secrets of the Royal Mile Walking Tour:
$13
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Murder and Mystery Walking Tour of Edinburgh:
$14
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Ghost and Gore Walking Tour of Edinburgh:
$14
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:
Alcohol
Typically, people visiting Edinburgh spend on average £12 on alcoholic beverages per person, per day.
While the amount that someone spends on alcohol while visiting Buenos Aires, Argentina may vary from person to person, on average a person spends £9.37 per day on alcoholic beverages.
Typical Alcohol prices in Edinburgh
Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Edinburgh from other travelers:
Sample the Local Flavors in Edinburgh
Also in Edinburgh, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
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4-Hour Pub Crawl with Free Shots & Discounts:
$9.68
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3-Hour Alternative Pub Crawl:
$11
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4-Hour Pub Crawl with Free Drinks & Specials:
$17
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The Orange Pub Crawl - Edinburgh:
$18
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Edinburgh Brewery Tour:
$22
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Edinburgh Literary Pub Tour:
$24
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Rosslyn Chapel, Scottish Borders & Glenkinchie Distillery:
$51
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Loch Lomond, Stirling, and Glengoyne Distillery Tour from Edinburgh:
$52
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Rosslyn Chapel, Scottish Borders & Glenkinchie Distillery from Edinburgh:
$54
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Stirling, Distillery, St.Andrews & Italian Tour Guide:
$62
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Loch Ness, Highlands & Whisky Distillery Tour from Edinburgh:
$63
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Loch Ness, Highlands and Whisky Distillery Day Tour from Edinburgh:
$66
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
£0.08
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Beer (0.66L)
£0.13
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Cocktail
£0.20
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Alcohol
£4.32
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Edinburgh and Buenos Aires, Argentina, we can see that Edinburgh is more expensive. And not only is Buenos Aires, Argentina much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Edinburgh is in Europe 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 Edinburgh would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Edinburgh than you might in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
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