Which place is cheaper, Buenos Aires, Argentina or Kyoto?
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 Kyoto 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 Kyoto 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: Kyoto or Buenos Aires, Argentina?
Kyoto
Kyoto is a larger city of Japan, though it is very much set in the old ways. With quiet temples, sublime gardens, colorful shrines, and geisha walking amidst a city surrounded by stunning mountains, Kyoto feels like a world of another time and place. True to ancient Japanese tradition, most aspects of daily life are tied closely with the changing of the seasons.
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 10-Day Tours from Tokyo, The Best 2-Week Tours from Tokyo, 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 dayKyoto $110Buenos Aires, Argentina $55
The average daily cost (per person) in Kyoto is $110, while the average daily cost in Buenos Aires, Argentina is $55. 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 Kyoto and Buenos Aires, Argentina in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personKyoto $62Buenos Aires, Argentina $39
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomKyoto $124Buenos Aires, Argentina $78
Compare Hotels in Kyoto and Buenos Aires, Argentina
Looking for a hotel in Kyoto 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: Kyoto Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Kyoto $7.33Buenos Aires, Argentina $2.04
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Kyoto
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Kyoto:
- City-to-City Transfer, from Central Kyoto to Each City in Kansai: $255
- Departure Transfer from Kyoto to Itami Airport ITM by Minivan: $135
- Kansai Airport(KIX)to/from Osaka or Kyoto Private Transfer: $132
- Kyoto Gion & Fushimi E-Bike Tour with Hotel Transfer: $123
- Kyoto Private Transfer From or To Kansai Airport (KIX): $246
- Kyoto Station to Kyoto City Private Transfer: $123
- Kyoto to Osaka Kansai Airport (KIX) - Departure Private Transfer: $160
- Naruto & Boruto at Nijigen no Mori Entry & Transfer: $47
- Minivan Departure Transfer from Kyoto City to Kansai Airport KIX: $271
- Osaka Hotel Private Transfer to or from Kyoto Hotel: $206
- Private Transfer Between Kansai Airport and Kyoto Hotels: $239
- Private Transfer Between Osaka Cruise Port and Kyoto Hotels: $204
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Buenos Aires, Argentina:
- 8hr Buenos Aires City Tour and Airport Transfer Combo: $288
- Airport Transfer (EZEIZA o AEP) + Private Buenos Aires City Tour: $219
- Airport Transfer: Airport EZE to Buenos Aires by Business Car: $120
- Airport Transfer: Buenos Aires to Airport EZE by Business Car: $113
- Arrival Private Transfers from Airport AEP to Buenos Aires in Luxury Car: $130
- Arrival Private Transfers from Airport AEP to Buenos Aires in Luxury Van: $148
- Arrival Transfer Ezeiza Airport EZE to Buenos Aires City by Sedan: $68
- Arrival Transfer: Airport AEP to Buenos Aires by Business Car: $120
- Best Tango Show with Private Transfer: $111
- Best Tango Show with Private Transfer: $105
- Buenos Aires : Aljibe, Tango and folklore show with Transfers.: $82
- Buenos Aires : The house of D10S With Transfers.: $51
Is it cheaper to fly into Kyoto or Buenos Aires, Argentina?
Prices for flights to both Buenos Aires, Argentina and Kyoto 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 dayKyoto $40Buenos Aires, Argentina $7.36
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Kyoto
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Kyoto.
- Kyoto:Exclusive Geisha(Maiko) Show with Dinner, Games & Open Bar: $32
- Kyoto Izakaya Hopping: Pontocho & Gion Local Food Tour: $37
- Kyoto Nishiki Market Food Tour Hidden Tastings and Local Insights: $42
- Kyoto Nishiki Market & Depachika: 2-hours Food Tour with a Local: $48
- Nishiki Market Food Tour-7 Tastings: $52
- Future Train Kyoto Diner & Cafe Night Parade Dinner Party: $52
- 1 hour Takoyaki and Okonomiyaki cooking class in Kyoto: $57
- Private Cooking Class Udon in Kyoto Japan: $59
- Japanese Cooking Class: $60
- Kyoto Private Vegan Cooking : Shojin Ryori with a Local Host: $70
- Bento Box Cooking Class: $71
- Izakaya Style Cooking Class: $71
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.
- Argentine Cooking, Wine & Beef Tasting at Argentine Experience: $33
- Piazzolla Tango Show with Optional Dinner in Buenos Aires: $35
- BA: Premium Empanadas Cooking Class in Palermo: $39
- Tango Porteño Show in Buenos Aires (with optional dinner): $39
- Madero Tango Dance Show with Dinner on Demand: $42
- BA: Premium Empanadas Cooking Class & Wine Tasting in Palermo: $43
- Señor Tango Show with Optional Dinner in Buenos Aires: $44
- Señor Tango Show with Optional Dinner in Buenos Aires: $45
- Tango Porteño Show with Optional Dinner in Buenos Aires: $45
- BA: Small-Group Empanadas Cooking Class in Palermo: $46
- Early Tango Dinner Show in Buenos Aires: $46
- El Aljibe Tango Show in Buenos Aires with Optional Dinner: $47
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Kyoto $13Buenos Aires, Argentina $29
Tours and Activities in Kyoto
Here are a few actual costs in Kyoto for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Hidden Temples in Kyoto a Self-Guided Zen Tour: $1.12
- Kimono Experience at Fushimi Inari Shrine: $3.23
- Kimono Experience 1 Min from Historic Yasaka Shrine: $3.23
- Self Guided Podcast Tour Unlocking Kyoto's Culinary Soul: $5.47
- Kyoto Self-Guided Audio Experience: $6.00
- Kyoto KITSUNE Nightclub Admission Ticket For Foreign: $6.47
- Family Mitsui House Museum with green tea admission ticket: $7.12
- Kyoto Self Guided Walking Tour Gion Alleys with Audio and Quiz: $7.99
- Tea Ceremony Experience (includes Matcha grinding demonstration): $8.21
- Nidec Kyoto Tower Ticket 360 Degree Observation Deck Kyoto: $10
- Kyoto Fushimi Inari Taisha Walking Tour with Audioguide: $11
- Kyoto Ring Making Experience: Vintage Japanese Coin Ring: $13
Tours and Activities in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Here are a few actual costs in Buenos Aires, Argentina for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Self Guided Walking Tour of Buenos Aires with Audio Guide: $5.72
- Buenos Aires Self-Guided Audio Tour: $6.00
- Literature Self-Guided Audio Tour in Buenos Aires: $6.72
- Self-Guided Audio Tour Evita Peron: Don't cry for me Argentina: $6.72
- Buenos Aires Audio Guided Walking Tour 2h30 and 18 reviews: $6.79
- Heart of Colonial Buenos Aires Walking Audio Tour: $6.99
- Discover Buenos Aires: A Self-Guided Tour: $8.00
- Private Shopping Tour with Matu Salcedo: $8.00
- Two to Tango: A San Telmo Self Guided Walking Tour: $9.99
- The Women Behind Puerto Madero’s Streets: A Self Guided Tour: $9.99
- Small Group Buenos Aires Walking Tour: $10
- Self-Guided Audio Tour - Discover Caminito and Tango: $11
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayKyoto $12Buenos Aires, Argentina $8.98
Sample the Local Flavors in Kyoto
Also in Kyoto, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Kyoto Pub Crawl & Bar Hopping Night with Local friend: $29
- Kyoto's Sake District Brewery Tour and Tasting: $40
- Kyoto Night Pub Crawl: Pontocho & Gion Hidden Alley Bars Tour: $42
- Fushimi Sake Discovery Tour Tasting and Brewery Visit: $76
- Kyoto sake brewery experience tour (Includes 4 sake tastings): $81
- 3-Hour Kyoto Insider Sake Brewery Tour with Tastings & Pairings: $86
- Fushimi Cherry Blossom and Sake Brewery Tour: $96
- Hidden Bar Crawl in Pontocho & Gion (Food & Drink Incl.): $105
- Fushimi Sake Brewery Tour - 18 Tastings in 2.5 Hours: $110
- Kyoto Sake Tasting: Private Brewery Tour with Inside Access: $147
- Kyoto Matsui Sake Brewery Experience with Tasting: $194
- Visit Whisky Distillery Tour from Kyoto: $225
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:
- Argentine Wine Tasting in Caminito with Appetizers Included: $45
- Buenos Aires Full City Tour with Wine Tasting and Stops: $47
- Wine tasting in OASIS Palermo: $55
- Wine Tasting and Local Specialties in Buenos Aires: $56
- Argentine Wine Tasting with Lunch or Charcuterie Pairings: $59
- Wine Tasting in Palermo, City of Buenos Aires.: $65
- Wine Tasting at Encuentro Nativo a Historic Tenement in Caminito: $69
- Empanadas & Argentine wine tour: $74
- BA: Wine tour with 5 tasting stops in the heart of Palermo: $78
- Premium Wine Tasting in Buenos Aires: $85
- Malbec Wine Tasting in Buenos Aires Private Experience: $92
- Wine Tasting Boutique in Buenos Aires: $94
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Kyoto and Buenos Aires, Argentina, we can see that Kyoto is more expensive. And not only is Buenos Aires, Argentina much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Kyoto is in Asia 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 Kyoto would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Kyoto 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 Kyoto Expensive? and Is Buenos Aires, Argentina Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Kyoto or Buenos Aires, Argentina?
Buenos Aires, Argentina has a larger population, and is about 9 times larger than the population of Kyoto. When comparing the sizes of Kyoto 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 Kyoto or Buenos Aires, Argentina?
Even though both destinations experience a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, they experience these seasons at different times of the year. Buenos Aires, Argentina is in the southern hemisphere and summer is in January and winter is in July, but Kyoto has summer in [NORTHERNSUMMERMONTH] and winter in [NORTHERNWINTERMONTH].
Should I visit Kyoto or Buenos Aires, Argentina in the Summer?
Both Buenos Aires, Argentina and Kyoto are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The summer months attract visitors to Kyoto because of the city activities and the family-friendly experiences.
Kyoto is around the same temperature as Buenos Aires, Argentina in the summer. The daily temperature in Kyoto averages around 27°C (81°F) in July, and Buenos Aires, Argentina fluctuates around 25°C (77°F)in January.
It's quite sunny in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Kyoto usually receives less sunshine than Buenos Aires, Argentina during summer. Kyoto gets 183 hours of sunny skies, while Buenos Aires, Argentina receives 279 hours of full sun in the summer.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Buenos Aires, Argentina. It's quite rainy in Kyoto. In July, Kyoto usually receives more rain than Buenos Aires, Argentinain January. Kyoto gets 236 mm (9.3 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 July and JanuaryKyoto 27°C (81°F)Buenos Aires, Argentina 25°C (77°F)
Should I visit Kyoto or Buenos Aires, Argentina in the Autumn?
Both Buenos Aires, Argentina and Kyoto during the autumn are popular places to visit. The city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area are the main draw to Kyoto this time of year.
In the autumn, Kyoto is around the same temperature as Buenos Aires, Argentina. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Kyoto in October average around 18°C (64°F), and Buenos Aires, Argentina averages at about 18°C (65°F)in April.
In Buenos Aires, Argentina, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the autumn, Kyoto often gets less sunshine than Buenos Aires, Argentinain April. Kyoto gets 159 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Buenos Aires, Argentina receives 220 hours of full sun.
Buenos Aires, Argentina gets a good bit of rain this time of year. It rains a lot this time of the year in Kyoto. Kyoto usually gets around the same amount of rain in October as Buenos Aires, Argentinain April. Kyoto gets 111 mm (4.4 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 October and AprilKyoto 18°C (64°F)Buenos Aires, Argentina 18°C (65°F)
Should I visit Kyoto or Buenos Aires, Argentina in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Kyoto and Buenos Aires, Argentina. Many travelers come to Kyoto for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Be prepared for some very cold days in Kyoto. In January, Kyoto is generally much colder than Buenos Aires, Argentinain July. Daily temperatures in Kyoto average around 5°C (40°F), and Buenos Aires, Argentina fluctuates around 12°C (53°F).
Kyoto usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Buenos Aires, Argentina during winter. Kyoto gets 140 hours of sunny skies, while Buenos Aires, Argentina receives 143 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Kyoto usually receives less rain than Buenos Aires, Argentinain July. Kyoto gets 50 mm (2 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 January and JulyKyoto 5°C (40°F)Buenos Aires, Argentina 12°C (53°F)
Should I visit Kyoto or Buenos Aires, Argentina in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Kyoto as well as Buenos Aires, Argentina. Many visitors come to Kyoto in the spring for the activities around the city and the natural beauty.
Kyoto is cooler than Buenos Aires, Argentina in the spring. The daily temperature in Kyoto averages around 14°C (58°F) in April, and Buenos Aires, Argentina fluctuates around 18°C (64°F)in October.
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Buenos Aires, Argentina. In the spring, Kyoto often gets less sunshine than Buenos Aires, Argentinain October. Kyoto gets 176 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Buenos Aires, Argentina receives 227 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Kyoto receives a lot of rain in the spring. Kyoto usually gets more rain in April than Buenos Aires, Argentinain October. Kyoto gets 153 mm (6 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 April and OctoberKyoto 14°C (58°F)Buenos Aires, Argentina 18°C (64°F)
Typical Weather for Buenos Aires, Argentina and Kyoto
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 5°C (40°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 118 mm (4.6 in) |
| Feb | 5°C (41°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 117 mm (4.6 in) |
| Mar | 8°C (47°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 142 mm (5.6 in) |
| Apr | 14°C (58°F) | 153 mm (6 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 104 mm (4.1 in) |
| May | 19°C (67°F) | 154 mm (6 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Jun | 23°C (73°F) | 251 mm (9.9 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 236 mm (9.3 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
| Aug | 29°C (83°F) | 146 mm (5.7 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
| Sep | 24°C (75°F) | 196 mm (7.7 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 75 mm (3 in) |
| Oct | 18°C (64°F) | 111 mm (4.4 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 125 mm (4.9 in) |
| Nov | 12°C (54°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 117 mm (4.6 in) |
| Dec | 7°C (45°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 23°C (74°F) | 104 mm (4.1 in) |
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