Which place is cheaper, Buenos Aires, Argentina or Liverpool?
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Should you visit Liverpool 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 Liverpool 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: Liverpool or Buenos Aires, Argentina?
Liverpool
Famous as the hometown of The Beatles, Liverpool is a maritime city on the northwest coast of England. Historically, it was a key port to trade and migration and still plays a major role today, its Pier Head Waterfront being designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2004. Beyond the waterfront, Liverpool is a large vibrant city with a thriving cultural heritage, historic landmarks, and a handful of unique neighborhoods with plenty to see and do.
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.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayLiverpool £161Buenos Aires, Argentina £8.20
The average daily cost (per person) in Liverpool is £161, while the average daily cost in Buenos Aires, Argentina is £8.20. 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 Liverpool and Buenos Aires, Argentina in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personLiverpool £76Buenos Aires, Argentina £3.29
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomLiverpool £152Buenos Aires, Argentina £6.58
Compare Hotels in Liverpool and Buenos Aires, Argentina
Looking for a hotel in Liverpool 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: Liverpool Hotel Prices and Buenos Aires, Argentina Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Liverpool £26Buenos Aires, Argentina £1.26
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Liverpool
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Liverpool:
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City bike hire Liverpool£6.00
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Liverpool
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Liverpool:
- Arrival Private Transfer: Liverpool Airport LPL to Liverpool in Business Car: $66
- Arrival Private Transfer: Liverpool Airport LPL to Liverpool in Luxury Van: $79
- Departure Private Transfer: Liverpool to Liverpool Airport LPL in Luxury Van: $75
- Departure Private Transfer: Liverpool to Manchester Airport MAN in Business Car: $121
- Departure Private Transfer: Liverpool to Manchester Airport MAN in Luxury Van: $195
- Liverpool Airport (LPL) to Liverpool Cruise Port - Arrival Private Transfer : $41
- Liverpool Airport (LPL): Transfer to Liverpool Accommodation: $149
- Liverpool Airport (LPL): Transfer to Liverpool Cruise Port: $149
- Liverpool Airport Arrival Private Transfer to Accommodation: $41
- Liverpool Cruise Port: Private Transfer to Liverpool: $149
- Liverpool Private Transfer from central Liverpool to Liverpool Airport: $123
- Liverpool hotels to Liverpool Cruise Port - Departure Private Transfer: $41
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£0.11
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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£0.07
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 Jorge Newbery Airfield Airport (AEP): $26
- Airport Transfer: Ezeiza International Airport (EZE) to Buenos Aires : $40
- 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: $80
- Arrival Private Transfers from Airport AEP to Buenos Aires in Luxury Car: $124
- Arrival Private Transfers from Ezeiza Airport EZE to Buenos Aires: $109
- Arrival Private Transfers from Ezeiza Airport EZE to Buenos Aires: $140
- Arrival Transfer Ezeiza Airport EZE to Buenos Aires City by Sedan: $46
- Best Tango Show with Private Transfer: $102
- Buenos Aires Airport (EZE) to Buenos Aires hotels - Arrival Private Transfer : $44
- Buenos Aires Airport (EZE) to Buenos Aires hotels - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $87
Is it cheaper to fly into Liverpool or Buenos Aires, Argentina?
Prices for flights to both Buenos Aires, Argentina and Liverpool 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 dayLiverpool £59Buenos Aires, Argentina £2.59
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Liverpool
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Liverpool.
- Brewery Bus Tour with Beer Tasting and Pizza: $82
- Brewery bus tour, 5 breweries, 12 beers, 1 pizza, 1 bus: $89
- Small-Group: Experience Local Food Tour in Liverpool : $89
- Guided Food Tour with Tastings: $100
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£0.02
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Cup of Coffee£0.01
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Empandas£0.01
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Espresso£0.01
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Dinner (Pizza)£0.01
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Ice Cream£0.01
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Breakfast at Airport£0.03
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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£0.13
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Cake and Coffee£0.42
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Dinner£1.50
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Powerade£0.09
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Lunch£0.66
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Dinner£0.97
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Chocolate£2.48
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.
- Tango Porteño Show in Buenos Aires (with optional dinner): $35
- 3-Hour Buenos Aires Empanadas and Alfajores Guided Cooking Class: $35
- Premium Empanadas & Alfajores Cooking Experience in Buenos Aires: $39
- Empanadas and Alfajores Cooking Experience in Buenos Aires: $39
- Premium Empanadas Cooking Class in Buenos Aires: $39
- Tango Show and Optional Dinner at Esquina Homero Manzi: $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
- Small Group Empanadas Cooking Class & Wine Blending: $49
- La Ventana Tango Show in Buenos Aires (with optional dinner): $49
- Tango Porteño Show with Optional Dinner and Tango Class: $50
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Liverpool £36Buenos Aires, Argentina £2.66
Tours and Activities in Liverpool
Here are a few actual costs in Liverpool for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.23
- Escape Game and Tour: $4.31
- Self-Guided Highlights Scavenger Hunt & Tour: $4.31
- A Hope Street Stroll: A self-guided tour from the Metropolitan Cathedral to LIPA: $5.20
- City Exploration Game and Tour on your Phone: $6.40
- Liverpool History and Culture: A Self-Guided Audio Tour along the River Mersey: $6.99
- Liverpool’s Hidden Histories: A Self-Guided Walking Tour: $6.99
- Self-guided walking tour with mobile app: $7.20
- Discover Liverpool’s Legacy: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $7.56
- Discover Liverpool’s Legacy: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $7.59
- Albert Docks Sightseeing Cruise with Commentary: $10
- Self-Guided Audio Tour: $11
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)£0.03
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Movie Ticket£0.01
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Tango Class£0.02
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Bar entrance£0.46
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
- Recoleta Cemetery Walking Tour: $10
- Literature Self-Guided Audio Tour in Buenos Aires: $10
- Self-Guided Audio Tour - Discover Caminito and Tango: $10
- Self-Guided Audio Tour Evita Peron: Don't cry for me Argentina : $10
- La Boca Walking Tour: $13
- Walking Tour Knowing Rodrigo Bueno in Buenos Aires: $15
- True Crime Buenos Aires: A Walking Tour: $15
- Bike tour through the La Boca neighborhood. Tango, Football and Art: $15
- Walking Tour La Boca: $15
- Graffiti Tour: $15
- Palermo Soho for curious people Walking Tour: $20
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayLiverpool £13Buenos Aires, Argentina £1.44
Sample the Local Flavors in Liverpool
Also in Liverpool, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- FunnyBoyz Liverpool - Drag Shows, Tributes, Brunches & Bar Crawls: $19
- Liverpool Bar Maid-led Pub Crawl for Special Events: $50
- Pirate Pub Crawl & Boat Tour: $56
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£0.02
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Alcohol£0.53
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: $30
- Wine tasting at the Barolo Palace: $35
- Wine Tasting of Argentina's Most Classic and Popular Wines: $42
- Wine Tasting in Palermo, City of 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
- Upscale Asado & Wine Tasting (BBQ): $70
- Argentinian Private Premium Wine Tasting Live+Guided Walking tour: $76
- Premium Wine Tasting in Buenos Aires: $79
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Liverpool and Buenos Aires, Argentina, we can see that Liverpool is more expensive. And not only is Buenos Aires, Argentina much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Liverpool 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 Liverpool would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Liverpool 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 Liverpool Expensive? and Is Buenos Aires, Argentina Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Liverpool or Buenos Aires, Argentina?
Buenos Aires, Argentina has a larger population, and is about 30 times larger than the population of Liverpool. When comparing the sizes of Liverpool 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 Liverpool 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 Liverpool has summer in [NORTHERNSUMMERMONTH] and winter in [NORTHERNWINTERMONTH].
Should I visit Liverpool or Buenos Aires, Argentina in the Summer?
Both Buenos Aires, Argentina and Liverpool are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The summer months attract visitors to Liverpool because of the music scene and the family-friendly experiences.
Liverpool is much colder than Buenos Aires, Argentina in the summer. The daily temperature in Liverpool averages around 15°C (60°F) in July, and Buenos Aires, Argentina fluctuates around 25°C (77°F)in January.
It's quite sunny in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Liverpool usually receives less sunshine than Buenos Aires, Argentina during summer. Liverpool gets 176 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. In July, Liverpool usually receives less rain than Buenos Aires, Argentinain January. Liverpool gets 65 mm (2.6 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 JanuaryLiverpool 15°C (60°F)Buenos Aires, Argentina 25°C (77°F)
Should I visit Liverpool or Buenos Aires, Argentina in the Autumn?
Both Buenos Aires, Argentina and Liverpool during the autumn are popular places to visit. The shopping scene and the music scene are the main draw to Liverpool this time of year.
In the autumn, Liverpool is much colder than Buenos Aires, Argentina. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Liverpool in October average around 12°C (53°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, Liverpool often gets less sunshine than Buenos Aires, Argentinain April. Liverpool gets 97 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. Liverpool usually gets less rain in October than Buenos Aires, Argentinain April. Liverpool gets 78 mm (3.1 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 AprilLiverpool 12°C (53°F)Buenos Aires, Argentina 18°C (65°F)
Should I visit Liverpool or Buenos Aires, Argentina in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Liverpool and Buenos Aires, Argentina. Many travelers come to Liverpool for the museums, the shopping scene, the theater shows, and the cuisine.
In January, Liverpool is generally much colder than Buenos Aires, Argentinain July. Daily temperatures in Liverpool average around 5°C (42°F), and Buenos Aires, Argentina fluctuates around 12°C (53°F).
Liverpool usually receives less sunshine than Buenos Aires, Argentina during winter. Liverpool gets 53 hours of sunny skies, while Buenos Aires, Argentina receives 143 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Liverpool usually receives around the same amount of rain as Buenos Aires, Argentinain July. Liverpool gets 69 mm (2.7 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 JulyLiverpool 5°C (42°F)Buenos Aires, Argentina 12°C (53°F)
Should I visit Liverpool or Buenos Aires, Argentina in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Liverpool as well as Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Liverpool is much colder than Buenos Aires, Argentina in the spring. The daily temperature in Liverpool averages around 8°C (47°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, Liverpool often gets less sunshine than Buenos Aires, Argentinain October. Liverpool gets 144 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. Liverpool usually gets less rain in April than Buenos Aires, Argentinain October. Liverpool gets 51 mm (2 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 OctoberLiverpool 8°C (47°F)Buenos Aires, Argentina 18°C (64°F)
Typical Weather for Buenos Aires, Argentina and Liverpool
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 5°C (42°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 118 mm (4.6 in) |
| Feb | 5°C (41°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 117 mm (4.6 in) |
| Mar | 6°C (44°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 142 mm (5.6 in) |
| Apr | 8°C (47°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 104 mm (4.1 in) |
| May | 11°C (52°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Jun | 14°C (56°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Jul | 15°C (60°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
| Aug | 15°C (60°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
| Sep | 14°C (57°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 75 mm (3 in) |
| Oct | 12°C (53°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 125 mm (4.9 in) |
| Nov | 8°C (47°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 117 mm (4.6 in) |
| Dec | 6°C (44°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) | 23°C (74°F) | 104 mm (4.1 in) |
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.