Should you visit Mar del Plata or San Miguel de Tucuman?
Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Mar del Plata and San Miguel de Tucuman can help you decide which place is right for you.
Mar del Plata
Mar del Plata is found only 404 km southeast of the city of Buenos Aires, on the Atlantic coast. Today Mar Del Plata is Argentina‘s most well known beach resort. It has successfully married the two worlds of beach and city into a fun, cosmopolitan urban center with the presence of highly developed tourist infrastructure. Founded in 1874, Mar del Plata was at first mainly an industrial and commercial center before becoming a vacation destination for Argentinians. For a peaceful trip and intimate oceanfront promenades, avoid visiting Mar del Plata during summer time, as the gorgeous arced coastline will be crawling with visitors. But the city is more than just beaches. It also offers some culture, lively nightlife, and great food.
San Miguel de Tucuman
The capital of the Tucuman Province in Argentina, San Miguel de Tucuman is the largest city in the country's northwest. The city is probably most well known as the sight where the Declaration of Independence from Spain took place on July 9, 1816. The location of this event, a colonial-style house called "Casa Historica" or "Casita de Tucuman", remains an important landmark in the city.
Which city is cheaper, San Miguel de Tucuman or Mar del Plata?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Mar del Plata is $53, while the average daily cost in San Miguel de Tucuman is $67. 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 Mar del Plata and San Miguel de Tucuman in more detail.
Accommodation
Double occupancy rooms typically run around $38 in Mar del Plata For nicer amenities and a premiere location, you can expect to pay a bit more.
Double occupancy rooms typically run around $58 in San Miguel de Tucuman For nicer amenities and a premiere location, you can expect to pay a bit more.
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Accommodation
Hotel or hostel for one person
Mar del Plata $19
San Miguel de Tucuman $29
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Accommodation
Typical double-occupancy room
Mar del Plata
$38
San Miguel de Tucuman
$58
Local Transportation
To get around in Mar del Plata, the average visitor spends $15 per day, per person. This includes the costs of taxi rides and private drivers as well as public transportation, which tends to be much more affordable.
San Miguel de Tucuman's transportation costs can vary by the type of transport chosen by visitors. Naturally, taxis and private drivers cost much more than public transportation options. On average, visitors spend $18 per person, per day on transportation in San Miguel de Tucuman.
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Local Transportation
Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
Mar del Plata $15
San Miguel de Tucuman $18
Typical Local Transportation prices in San Miguel de Tucuman
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in San Miguel de Tucuman:
Hired Cars and Shuttles in San Miguel de Tucuman
Also for San Miguel de Tucuman, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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Tucuman Airport Transfer To Yerba Buena:
$18
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Tucuman Airport Transfer:
$17
Is it cheaper to fly into Mar del Plata or San Miguel de Tucuman?
Prices for flights to both San Miguel de Tucuman and Mar del Plata 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
In Mar del Plata travelers spend around $23 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.
The price of a meal in San Miguel de Tucuman can vary widely. However, the average price for food per day is $24 per person, and a typical meal will cost around $9.60 based on the spending of previous visitors. Less expensive dining options can be found by eating street food or at fast food restaurants.
Typical Food prices in San Miguel de Tucuman
For San Miguel de Tucuman, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in San Miguel de Tucuman
For San Miguel de Tucuman, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
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Experiencia Gastronomica - Food Cooking&tasting Experience:
$31
Entertainment
In Mar del Plata, the costs for things to do, activities, admission tickets, and other sightseeing expenses are on average $14 per person, per day.
Sightseeing, admission tickets, things to do, and other entertainment expenses in San Miguel de Tucuman can vary widely by price. On average, visitors spend around $20 per person, per day on entertainment and sightseeing here.
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Entertainment
Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
Mar del Plata $14
San Miguel de Tucuman $20
Tours and Activities in San Miguel de Tucuman
For San Miguel de Tucuman, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
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Full Day Adventure:
$67
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Rio Hondo Hot Springs Full Day Tour from Tucuman:
$65
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Tafi del Valle Half-Day Tour from Tucuman:
$65
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Tafi del Valle and Quilmes Ruins Full-Day Tour from Tucuman:
$89
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Yungas Half-Day Tour from Tucuman:
$46
Alcohol
Alcoholic beverages can often be a significant portion of a traveler's budget, and the costs can vary greatly from person to person. In Mar del Plata, the average amount that a visitor spends on alcoholic beverages per day is $11.
Typically, people visiting San Miguel de Tucuman spend on average $12 on alcoholic beverages per person, per day.
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Mar del Plata and San Miguel de Tucuman, we can see that San Miguel de Tucuman is more expensive. And not only is Mar del Plata much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Mar del Plata would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Mar del Plata 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 San Miguel de Tucuman would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in San Miguel de Tucuman than you might in Mar del Plata.
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