Which place is cheaper, Buenos Aires, Argentina or Innsbruck?
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 Innsbruck or Buenos Aires, Argentina?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Innsbruck and Buenos Aires, Argentina 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: Innsbruck or Buenos Aires, Argentina?
Innsbruck
Innsbruck is conveniently located near Munich, Germany and northern Italy, making it a centrally located base for seeing the Alps. Innsbruck is also a haven for winter sports and has twice hosted the Winter Olympics. The scenery is stunning and the skiing is world class. It is known as the largest ski resort in the Alps. Innsbruck was also a big contributor to the rise in snowboarding popularity during the 1990's. Snowboarding is still a huge past time in the area, and there is a very vibrant subculture of snowboarders that remains in the area. During the winter months, there are a stream of almost constant events that cater to skiers and winter sports fans, as well as adrenaline junkies. Innsbruck is also home to two different universities and a few smaller colleges, giving the city a youthful vibe with a very vibrant and enthusiastic nightlife.
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 One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Vienna, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Salzburg, 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 dayInnsbruck €158Buenos Aires, Argentina €53
The average daily cost (per person) in Innsbruck is €158, 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 destination. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Innsbruck and Buenos Aires, Argentina in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personInnsbruck €76Buenos Aires, Argentina €38
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomInnsbruck €152Buenos Aires, Argentina €76
Compare Hotels in Innsbruck and Buenos Aires, Argentina
Looking for a hotel in Innsbruck 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: Innsbruck Hotel Prices and Buenos Aires, Argentina Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Innsbruck €15Buenos Aires, Argentina €1.99
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Innsbruck
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Innsbruck:
- Innsbruck Airport (INN) to Alpbach - Arrival Private Transfer: $126
- Innsbruck Airport (INN) to Kitzbühel/SkiWelt - Arrival Transfer: $167
- Innsbruck Airport (INN) to Längenfeld - Arrival Private Transfer: $72
- Innsbruck Airport (INN) to Längenfeld-Round-Trip Private Transfer: $101
- Innsbruck Airport (INN) to Mayrhofen - Arrival Private Transfer: $126
- Innsbruck Airport (INN) to Soelden - Arrival Private Transfer: $167
- Innsbruck Airport (INN) to St.Anton am Arlberg - Arrival Transfer: $168
- Innsbruck Airport INN to Alpbach - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $251
- Innsbruck Airport(INN) to Innsbruck - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $131
- Innsbruck Airport(INN) to Saalbach-Hinterglemm - Arrival Transfer: $292
- Innsbruck Private Transfer from Innsbruck Airport to City centre: $68
- Innsbruck Swarovski Crystal Worlds Ticket and Transfer: $42
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 Innsbruck or Buenos Aires, Argentina?
Prices for flights to both Buenos Aires, Argentina and Innsbruck 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 dayInnsbruck €69Buenos Aires, Argentina €7.18
Typical Food Prices in Innsbruck
Some typical examples of dining costs in Innsbruck are as follows:
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Soup for Lunch€3.75
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Pasta Lunch€8.20
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Innsbruck
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Innsbruck.
- Walking Traditional Food Tour: $163
- A Walking Food Tour with Full Meal by Do Eat Better: $166
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.Innsbruck €19Buenos Aires, Argentina €29
Typical Entertainment Prices in Innsbruck
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Innsbruck are as follows:
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Schloss Ambras Entrance€8.00
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Botanical Garden Entrance Fee€2.00
Tours and Activities in Innsbruck
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Innsbruck are as follows:
- Innsbruck Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self-Guided Tour: $4.77
- Innsbruck Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $6.40
- Innsbruck Self-Guided Audio Experience: $9.00
- Innsbruck Exploration Game and City Tour on your Phone: $9.57
- The Golden Roof and Imperial A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $9.99
- Innsbruck English Audio Tour with Quizzes on your Phone: $10
- Bergisel Ski Jump Arena Entrance Ticket in Innsbruck: $12
- Bergisel Olympia Ski Jump Arena Ticket: $13
- Swarovski Exclusive Guided Tour with Drink & Gift: $14
- Skip the Line: Ambras Castle in Innsbruck Entrance Ticket: $14
- Hungerburg: Roundtrip Funicular Tickets from Innsbruck: $15
- Alpenzoo Entrance Ticket: $18
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 dayInnsbruck €19Buenos Aires, Argentina €8.76
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 Innsbruck and Buenos Aires, Argentina, we can see that Innsbruck is more expensive. And not only is Buenos Aires, Argentina much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Innsbruck 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 Innsbruck would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Innsbruck 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 Innsbruck Expensive? and Is Buenos Aires, Argentina Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Innsbruck or Buenos Aires, Argentina?
Buenos Aires, Argentina has a larger population, and is about 120 times larger than the population of Innsbruck. When comparing the sizes of Innsbruck 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.
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.