Which place is cheaper, Buenos Aires, Argentina or Luxembourg?
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 Luxembourg or Buenos Aires, Argentina?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Luxembourg and Buenos Aires, Argentina. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.
Where Should I go: Luxembourg or Buenos Aires, Argentina?
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 Buenos Aires, and The Best 2-Week Tours from Buenos Aires.
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Luxembourg Prices
Luxembourg PricesBuenos Aires, Argentina Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayLuxembourg €237Buenos Aires, Argentina €50
The average daily cost (per person) in Luxembourg is €237, while the average daily cost in Buenos Aires, Argentina is €50. 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 Luxembourg and Buenos Aires, Argentina in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personLuxembourg €100Buenos Aires, Argentina €35
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomLuxembourg €200Buenos Aires, Argentina €70
Compare Hotels in Luxembourg and Buenos Aires, Argentina
Looking for a hotel in Luxembourg 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: Luxembourg Hotel Prices and Buenos Aires, Argentina Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Luxembourg €8.45Buenos Aires, Argentina €1.86
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Buenos Aires, Argentina:
- Private Transfer to Buenos Aires Airport (AEP): $19
- Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP) Private Transfer to Buenos Aires City: $20
- Private Aeroparque (AEP) Airport Transfer TO Buenos Aires City: $23
- Private Transfer to Buenos Aires Airport (EZE): $29
- Jorge Newbery Airport One-way Private Transfer to Buenos Aires City Center: $30
- Buenos Aires Local Airport One - way Private Transfer from 30 USD: $30
- Buenos Aires Center One-way Private Transfer to Local Airport: $30
- Local Airport One-way Private Transfer to Buenos Aires City Center: $30
- Private Transfer from Ezeiza (EZE) to Buenos Aires Cruise Port: $35
- Private Transfer from Buenos Aires Cruise Port to Ezeiza: $35
- Private Ezeiza (EZE) Airport Transfer to Buenos Aires City: $35
- Madero Tango Show in Buenos Aires Without Transfers: $36
Is it cheaper to fly into Luxembourg or Buenos Aires, Argentina?
Prices for flights to both Buenos Aires, Argentina and Luxembourg 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 dayLuxembourg €129Buenos Aires, Argentina €6.71
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.
- Esquina Homero Manzi Tango Show with Optional Transfer and Dinner: $28
- Esquina Homero Manzi Tango Show Ticket Including Optional Dinner in Buenos Aires: $39
- Tango Porteño Show with Optional Dinner in Buenos Aires: $40
- Madero Tango Dance Show with Dinner on Demand: $42
- BA: Premium Empanadas & Alfajores Cooking Experience in Palermo: $43
- Tango Porteño Show in Buenos Aires (with optional dinner): $43
- BA: Small-Group Empanadas Cooking Class in Palermo: $46
- Early Tango Dinner Show with Optional Traditional Bus Transfer: $46
- El Viejo Almacen Tango Show with Optional Dinner: $47
- Tango Dinner-Show at El Aljibe with Optional Classic Bus Transfer: $48
- BA: Empanadas and Alfajores Cooking Experience in Palermo: $49
- Chacarita Walking Tour - Spooky Cemetery, History & Pizza: $49
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Luxembourg €13Buenos Aires, Argentina €27
Tours and Activities in Luxembourg
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Luxembourg are as follows:
- Luxembourg Day Tour from Brussels: $821
Tours and Activities in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Here are a few actual costs in Buenos Aires, Argentina for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Literature Self-Guided Audio Tour in Buenos Aires: $6.72
- Buenos Aires Audio Guided Walking Tour 2h30 and 18 reviews: $7.08
- Discover Buenos Aires: A Self-Guided Tour: $8.15
- Small Group Buenos Aires Walking Tour: $10
- Walking Tour in Retreat Palaces and Trains and Authentic Mate.: $10
- Self-Guided Audio Tour - Discover Caminito and Tango: $11
- Guided tour of the Mate Museum: $13
- 2 hrs. Walking Tour in San Telmo & Market: $13
- Palermo Graffiti Tour: $13
- Walking Tour Knowing Rodrigo Bueno in Buenos Aires: $15
- Small Group Tour of Buenos Aires Historic: $15
- Recoleta Cemetery Tour in English: $16
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayLuxembourg €11Buenos Aires, Argentina €8.19
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: $35
- Exclusive Malbec Wine Tasting in Buenos Aires: $42
- BA: Small Group Wine Tasting and Blending in Palermo: $54
- Wine tasting in OASIS Palermo: $55
- Malbec Wine Tasting at Boutique Hotel in Palermo: $59
- Wine Tasting at Encuentro Nativo a Historic Tenement in Caminito: $60
- Wine Tasting in Palermo, City of Buenos Aires.: $65
- Premium Wine Tasting in Buenos Aires: $85
- Wine Tasting Boutique in Buenos Aires: $94
- Private Malbec Wine Tasting Experience in Buenos Aires: $95
- Private argentinian wine tasting in downtown: $97
- Argentinian Private Premium Wine Tasting Live+Guided Walking tour: $106
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Luxembourg and Buenos Aires, Argentina, we can see that Luxembourg is more expensive. And not only is Buenos Aires, Argentina much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Luxembourg 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 Luxembourg would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Luxembourg 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 Luxembourg Expensive? and Is Buenos Aires, Argentina Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Luxembourg or Buenos Aires, Argentina?
Buenos Aires, Argentina has a larger population, and is about 170 times larger than the population of Luxembourg. When comparing the sizes of Luxembourg 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.