A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Moscow vs. Buenos Aires, Argentina for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Moscow 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 Moscow 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: Moscow or Buenos Aires, Argentina?

Moscow

Moscow is the capital of Russia and is notable for its important role in history. It's a very sprawling city with many museums and fascinating buildings. Ten percent of Russia's population lives in this capital city and it's a financial and political center for the country. The Moskva River weaves its way through the city and you will find most of the city's sights and attractions on the northern side of the river.

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 Vineyard & Wine Tours in Argentina, and The Best Photography Tours in Argentina.


Which place is cheaper, Buenos Aires, Argentina or Moscow?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.

The average daily cost (per person) in Moscow is $63, while the average daily cost in Buenos Aires, Argentina is $10. 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 Moscow and Buenos Aires, Argentina in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Moscow $40
    Buenos Aires, Argentina $4.20
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Moscow $80
    Buenos Aires, Argentina $8.40
Compare Hotels in Moscow and Buenos Aires, Argentina

Looking for a hotel in Moscow 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.

Hotels in Moscow


Hotels in Buenos Aires, Argentina


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Our Analysis
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Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Moscow $6.14
    Buenos Aires, Argentina $1.60
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Moscow

Some typical examples of transportation costs in Moscow are as follows:


  • Two Metro Passes
    $1.47

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Moscow

Also for Moscow, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • Private Transfer from 8 ILIR to Palembang Airport (PLM): $94
  • Private Transfer from Balai Batu Sadara to Padang Airport (PDG): $170
  • Private Transfer from Batusangkar to Padang Airport (PDG): $136
  • Private Transfer from Bukit Baru to Palembang Airport (PLM): $94
  • Private Transfer from Cinta Raja to Pekanbaru Airport (PKU): $43
  • Private Transfer from Delima to Pekanbaru Airport (PKU): $43
  • Private Transfer from Karya Baru to Palembang Airport (PLM): $94
  • Private Transfer from Kebun Bunga to Palembang Airport (PLM): $94
  • Private Transfer from Labuh Baru Barat to Pekanbaru Airport (PKU): $43
  • Private Transfer from Palembang Airport (PLM) to Bukit Baru: $94
  • Private Transfer from Palembang Airport (PLM) to Sei Selayur: $94
  • Private Transfer from Palembang Airport (PLM) to Talang Jambe: $94

Typical Local Transportation Prices in Buenos Aires, Argentina

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Buenos Aires, Argentina:


  • Taxi from Airport
    $0.14
  • Local Bus
    $0.00
  • Metro Ride
    $0.00
  • Taxi to airport
    $0.04
  • Taxi
    $0.09

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Buenos Aires, Argentina

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Buenos Aires, Argentina:

  • Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer in Buenos Aires HTL-APT (EZE): $37
  • Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer in Buenos Aires APT-HTL (EZA): $36
  • Transfers from or to the airport In Argentina Your Best Choice: $83
  • Transfer from Ezeiza Airport to Buenos Aires City - ROUND TRIP: $264
  • Transfer from Buenos Aires Int Airport (EZE) to Buenos Aires Port: $52
  • Transfer from Buenos Aires Cruise Terminal to International Airport (EZE): $80
  • Transfer between airports (EZE-AEP): $70
  • Transfer Buenos Aires International Airport (EZE) to Downtown Hotel: $67
  • Transfer Buenos Aires Downtown Hotel to Domestic (AEP) or Cruise Terminal: $40
  • Transfer Buenos Aires Domestic (AEP) or Cruise Terminal to Downtown Hotel : $40
  • Transfer Airports-City Tours-Connections between airports-Airport Transfers //: $110
  • Tango Show in Tango Porteño - no transfers - : $62

Is it cheaper to fly into Moscow or Buenos Aires, Argentina?

Prices for flights to both Buenos Aires, Argentina and Moscow 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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Moscow $14
    Buenos Aires, Argentina $3.30
Typical Food Prices in Moscow

For Moscow, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:


  • Lunch for Two
    $5.97
  • Lunch in the Center Market
    $3.26
  • Breakfast for 2
    $11

Typical Food Prices in Buenos Aires, Argentina

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Buenos Aires, Argentina:


  • Lunch
    $0.03
  • Cup of Coffee
    $0.01
  • Empandas
    $0.02
  • Espresso
    $0.01
  • Dinner (Pizza)
    $0.02
  • Ice Cream
    $0.01
  • Breakfast at Airport
    $0.04
  • Dinner (Sandwiches)
    $0.01
  • Sweets
    $0.01
  • Hot Dog
    $0.01
  • Breakfast (Take-Away)
    $0.01
  • Lunch for 2
    $0.17
  • Cake and Coffee
    $0.54
  • Dinner
    $1.91
  • Powerade
    $0.12
  • Lunch
    $0.85
  • Dinner
    $1.23
  • Chocolate
    $3.16

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
  • Small-Group Empanadas Cooking Class: $35
  • Tango Show and Optional Dinner at Esquina Homero Manzi: $37
  • Empanadas and Alfajores Cooking Experience in Buenos Aires: $39
  • Argentine Empanadas Private Virtual Cooking Class: $40
  • Private tour Argentinian Flavours food tours on foot : $44
  • Tango Dinner Show Homero Manzi menu Sur: $45
  • Private Walking Tour & Argentinian pizzas Tasting: $50
  • Skip the Line Ticket for Tango Porteño Show with Dinner : $53
  • Tango Porteño Show with Private Transfers (with optional dinner): $54
  • Tango Porteño Show with Optional Dinner in Buenos Aires: $54
  • Aljibe Earlier Tango Show Skip the Line Ticket W/Optional Dinner in Buenos Aires: $55

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Moscow $16
    Buenos Aires, Argentina $3.39
Typical Entertainment Prices in Moscow

Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Moscow's activities, tours, and tickets:


  • Theater Tickets
    $12
  • Kremlin Entry (2)
    $11

Tours and Activities in Moscow

For Moscow, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:

  • 2 Days Private Tour to See Bull Race and Raflesia Arnoldi Flower: $250

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:


  • Entry to Japanese Gardens (for 2)
    $0.04
  • Movie Ticket
    $0.02
  • Tango Class
    $0.03
  • Bar entrance
    $0.59

Tours and Activities in Buenos Aires, Argentina

Here are a few actual costs in Buenos Aires, Argentina for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:

  • Experience the Night of Buenos Aires with electric bikes: $59
  • Private Full Day City Tour by Iconic Buenos Aires: $290
  • Small Group Walking Tour: Urban Art Palermo: $50
  • 100% Gaucho Experience in a Traditional Estancia: $243
  • 3 hours Private La Boca Street Art Walking Tour: $127
  • 3-Hour Bike Tour Getting to Know the Best of Buenos Aires: $35
  • 3-Hour Private Street Art Tour in La Boca and Barraca: $45
  • 4-Hour Private Night Tour of the Most Exclusive Places: $70
  • 5hs Premium Small Group City Tour of Buenos Aires: $55
  • 8 Hours Guided Bike Tour in Delta El Tigre: $140
  • 8-Hour Tour of the South Bank of the Río de la Plata: $200
  • @argentinahighlights Private City Tour in Buenos Aires: $118

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Moscow $7.89
    Buenos Aires, Argentina $1.83

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:


  • Beer
    $0.01
  • Beer (0.66L)
    $0.02
  • Cocktail
    $0.03
  • Alcohol
    $0.68

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:

  • Wine tasting at the Barolo Palace: $35
  • Wine Tasting in Palermo, City of Buenos Aires.: $38
  • Wine Tasting of Argentina's Most Classic and Popular Wines: $42
  • Buenos Aires Small-Group Wine Tasting: $55
  • Buenos Aires Premium Wine Tasting: $58
  • Buenos Aires Wine Tasting Tour: $65
  • Private Walking Tour & Argentine wine Tasting: $78
  • Premium Wine Tasting in Buenos Aires: $79
  • Argentine Experience: Immersive 6 Course Menu with Wine Tasting : $98
  • Half-Day Nightlife Experience in Buenos Aires: Palermo Bar Crawl: $110
  • Bodega Gamboa Premium Wine Tasting with Lunch: $165
  • Wine Tour to Colonia Del Sacramento Uruguay: $168


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Moscow and Buenos Aires, Argentina, we can see that Moscow is more expensive. And not only is Buenos Aires, Argentina much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Moscow 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 Moscow would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Moscow 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 Moscow Expensive? and Is Buenos Aires, Argentina Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Moscow or Buenos Aires, Argentina?

Buenos Aires, Argentina has a larger population, and is about 26% larger than the population of Moscow. When comparing the sizes of Moscow 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 Moscow 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 Moscow has summer in [NORTHERNSUMMERMONTH] and winter in [NORTHERNWINTERMONTH].

Should I visit Moscow or Buenos Aires, Argentina in the Summer?

Both Buenos Aires, Argentina and Moscow during the summer are popular places to visit.

In the summer, Moscow is cooler than Buenos Aires, Argentina. Typically, the summer temperatures in Moscow in July average around 19°C (67°F), and Buenos Aires, Argentina averages at about 25°C (77°F)in January.

Buenos Aires, Argentina gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Moscow usually gets less rain in July than Buenos Aires, Argentinain January. Moscow gets 92 mm (3.6 in) of rain, while Buenos Aires, Argentina receives 118 mm (4.6 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Summer Average Temperatures July and January
    Moscow 19°C (67°F) 
    Buenos Aires, Argentina 25°C (77°F)

Should I visit Moscow or Buenos Aires, Argentina in the Autumn?

The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Moscow and Buenos Aires, Argentina.

In October, Moscow is generally much colder than Buenos Aires, Argentinain April. Daily temperatures in Moscow average around 6°C (43°F), and Buenos Aires, Argentina fluctuates around 18°C (65°F).

Buenos Aires, Argentina receives a lot of rain in the autumn. In October, Moscow usually receives less rain than Buenos Aires, Argentinain April. Moscow gets 58 mm (2.3 in) of rain, while Buenos Aires, Argentina receives 104 mm (4.1 in) of rain each month for the autumn.


  • Autumn Average Temperatures October and April
    Moscow 6°C (43°F) 
    Buenos Aires, Argentina 18°C (65°F)

Should I visit Moscow or Buenos Aires, Argentina in the Winter?

The winter brings many poeple to Moscow as well as Buenos Aires, Argentina.

It's quite cold in Moscow in the winter. Moscow is much colder than Buenos Aires, Argentina in the winter. The daily temperature in Moscow averages around -8°C (17°F) in January, and Buenos Aires, Argentina fluctuates around 12°C (53°F)in July.

Moscow usually gets less rain in January than Buenos Aires, Argentinain July. Moscow gets 45 mm (1.8 in) of rain, while Buenos Aires, Argentina receives 68 mm (2.7 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Winter Average Temperatures January and July
    Moscow -8°C (17°F) 
    Buenos Aires, Argentina 12°C (53°F)

Should I visit Moscow or Buenos Aires, Argentina in the Spring?

Both Buenos Aires, Argentina and Moscow are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities.

In the spring, Moscow is much colder than Buenos Aires, Argentina. Typically, the spring temperatures in Moscow in April average around 7°C (45°F), and Buenos Aires, Argentina averages at about 18°C (64°F)in October.

It rains a lot this time of the year in Buenos Aires, Argentina. In April, Moscow usually receives less rain than Buenos Aires, Argentinain October. Moscow gets 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Buenos Aires, Argentina receives 125 mm (4.9 in) of rain each month for the spring.


  • Spring Average Temperatures April and October
    Moscow 7°C (45°F) 
    Buenos Aires, Argentina 18°C (64°F)

Typical Weather for Buenos Aires, Argentina and Moscow

Moscow Buenos Aires, Argentina
Temp (°C) Rain (mm) Temp (°C) Rain (mm)
Jan -8°C (17°F) 45 mm (1.8 in) 25°C (77°F) 118 mm (4.6 in)
Feb -7°C (20°F) 37 mm (1.5 in) 24°C (75°F) 117 mm (4.6 in)
Mar -1°C (30°F) 34 mm (1.3 in) 22°C (71°F) 142 mm (5.6 in)
Apr 7°C (45°F) 40 mm (1.6 in) 18°C (65°F) 104 mm (4.1 in)
May 14°C (57°F) 58 mm (2.3 in) 15°C (59°F) 80 mm (3.1 in)
Jun 18°C (64°F) 76 mm (3 in) 12°C (53°F) 61 mm (2.4 in)
Jul 19°C (67°F) 92 mm (3.6 in) 12°C (53°F) 68 mm (2.7 in)
Aug 18°C (64°F) 74 mm (2.9 in) 13°C (55°F) 68 mm (2.7 in)
Sep 12°C (54°F) 64 mm (2.5 in) 15°C (59°F) 75 mm (3 in)
Oct 6°C (43°F) 58 mm (2.3 in) 18°C (64°F) 125 mm (4.9 in)
Nov -0°C (32°F) 58 mm (2.3 in) 21°C (69°F) 117 mm (4.6 in)
Dec -5°C (23°F) 52 mm (2 in) 23°C (74°F) 104 mm (4.1 in)