Which place is cheaper, Buenos Aires, Argentina or Osaka?
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 Osaka or Buenos Aires, Argentina?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Osaka or Buenos Aires, Argentina, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Where Should I go: Osaka or Buenos Aires, Argentina?
Osaka
The third largest city in Japan, Osaka has a lot to offer travelers. It's at the center of the Kansai region, and is a wonderful place to spend a few days. The city sits at the mouth of the Yodo River on Osaka Bay and is a major commercial hub for the country.
Osaka has a humid subtropical climate with four seasons. The winters are mild with January temperatures having an average high of almost 50 degrees Fahrenheit. Snow is very rare. Springs start cool and become hot and humid. This is also the wettest season with the rainiest time being between May and early July. Summers are hot and humid with July temperatures climbing into the high 90s Fahrenheit. The fall season becomes cooler as winter approaches.
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 Coach Bus Tours in Japan, The Best Adventure Tours to Japan, 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 dayOsaka $101Buenos Aires, Argentina $57
The average daily cost (per person) in Osaka is $101, while the average daily cost in Buenos Aires, Argentina is $57. 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 Osaka and Buenos Aires, Argentina in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personOsaka $44Buenos Aires, Argentina $40
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomOsaka $88Buenos Aires, Argentina $80
Compare Hotels in Osaka and Buenos Aires, Argentina
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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: Osaka Hotel Prices and Buenos Aires, Argentina Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Osaka $13Buenos Aires, Argentina $2.12
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Osaka
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Osaka:
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Subway$7.44
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Osaka
Also for Osaka, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Airport-to-City Transfer, from Kansai Airport to Each City: $200
- Awa Dance Festival Ticket with Car Transfer from Osaka: $35
- City-to-City Transfer, from Central Osaka to Each City in Kansai: $114
- Departure Private Transfers: Osaka City to Kansai Airport KIX in Business Car: $205
- Itami Airport(ITM): Private Transfer from/to Osaka or Kyoto: $42
- Itami Airport(ITM): Private Transfer to/from Osaka or Kyoto city: $121
- Kansai Airport (KIX) Private Airport Transfer to Osaka/Kyoto: $143
- Kansai Airport (KIX) Transfer to Osaka/Kobe/Kyoto/Nara/Wakayama: $59
- Kansai Airport (KIX) to Kyoto city Arrival Private Transfer: $136
- Kansai Airport (KIX): Private Transfer To/From Kyoto City Hotels: $230
- Kansai Airport (KIX): Private Transfer To/From Osaka City Hotels: $139
- Kansai Airport Osaka City Private Taxi Transfers: $260
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): $109
- Transfer from Buenos Aires Port to Buenos Aires Int Airport (EZE): $71
- Transfer from Buenos Aires Int Airport (EZE) to Buenos Aires Port: $71
- Transfer from Buenos Aires Cruise Terminal to International Airport (EZE): $137
- Transfer Van 6 pax Airport Pistarini Buenos Aires to Hotel Port: $145
- Transfer VIP airport EZEIZA (EZE) Buenos Aires: $67
- Transfer Buenos Aires Downtown Hotel transfer to International Airport (EZE): $116
- Transfer Buenos Aires Domestic (AEP) or Cruise Terminal to Downtown Hotel: $80
- Transfer Airports-Cruise Port: $190
- Temaiken Biopark Tour with Transfer Included: $95
- Tango Show in Tango Porteño - no transfers -: $47
- Tango Show in El Querandí With Transfers: $89
Is it cheaper to fly into Osaka or Buenos Aires, Argentina?
Prices for flights to both Buenos Aires, Argentina and Osaka 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 dayOsaka $41Buenos Aires, Argentina $7.65
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Osaka
For Osaka, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Osaka Cooking Class 17 Tastes Takoyaki Making: $21
- Japanese Home cooking in Osaka: $25
- Osaka Umeda: PICCADILLY DINNER SHOW&NIGHTCLUB with Tasting: $32
- Welcome to Osaka Matrix and Local food tour with Ninja Guide: $36
- Kobe Beef Bowl Cooking Class in Osaka Afternoon: $38
- 1.5 Hour Food Tour at the Kuromon Market in Osaka: $41
- Experience Cooking Takoyaki in its Birthplace, Osaka: $41
- Osaka Okonomiyaki Cooking Experience!: $48
- Osaka Cooking for Japanese Pescatarian dishes: $48
- Private Food Tour & Bar Hopping in Namba: $48
- Family Friendly Osaka Tempura Cooking Class: $50
- Osaka Takoyaki Okonomiyaki and Onigiri Cooking Class: $60
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.Osaka $19Buenos Aires, Argentina $31
Typical Entertainment Prices in Osaka
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Osaka's activities, tours, and tickets:
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Osaka Aquarium (for 2)$29
Tours and Activities in Osaka
For Osaka, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Osaka Dotonbori: CHEVAL Nightclub Ticket & Drinks (Foreign Only): $5.08
- Osaka Dotonbori: GIRAFFE Nightclub Admission Ticket (For Foreign): $6.34
- Osaka Farplane Parco Bar Admission Ticket with Drink for Foreign: $6.34
- Osaka Umeda: OWL Nightclub Admission Ticket (For Foreign): $6.35
- Osaka Shinsaibashi: AMMONA Nightclub Entry Ticket (For Foreign): $6.35
- Osaka Food Quest: Self-Guided Culinary & History Adventure: $6.66
- Osaka Walking Tour with Audioguide on Your Smartphone: $12
- General Admission ticket to ABENO HARUKAS in Osaka: $13
- Osaka Dotonbori Wonder Cruise: $13
- Osaka Dotonbori River Cruise with Glico Sign & Neon Lights View: $13
- Osaka Dotonbori River Cruise with Glico Sign: $13
- Osaka Oracle GPS App Walking Tour Mobile Game: $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:
- Único tour sobre la Historia del Tango (sin mitos): $60
- "SAILING TOUR: Tango and Choripan (typical Argentine food): $300
- 2 Hour Tour in Buenos Aires Parisina: $43
- 2 hrs. Walking Tour in San Telmo & Market: $13
- 3 Hours Ultimate Buenos Aires Bar Tour: $34
- 3 hours Private La Boca Street Art Walking Tour: $160
- 5 Hour Private Driving and Walking Tour of Buenos Aires: $185
- @argentinahighlights City LGBTQ tour: $150
- A Local's Grill: Hidden Tigre Island Experience - Grill & Wine: $120
- Architectural tour of Buenos Aires: $35
- Argentine Asado by Maru. Private experience in Buenos Aires: $140
- Argentine Football Graffiti of Messi and Maradona Tour: $120
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayOsaka $11Buenos Aires, Argentina $9.34
Sample the Local Flavors in Osaka
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Osaka:
- Osaka Pub Crawl and Nightlife Tour: $22
- Osaka Nights: Ultimate Pub Bar Crawl with an Expert Local Guide: $33
- Osaka Sake Brewery Tour and Tasting: $41
- 3Hour Osaka Pub Crawl Bar Hopping Nightlife Guided Tour in Namba: $46
- Off The Beaten Path Osaka Local Bar Crawl: $51
- Osaka Winery Tour with Wine Tasting & Vineyard Walk: $82
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 Osaka and Buenos Aires, Argentina, we can see that Osaka is more expensive. And not only is Buenos Aires, Argentina much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Osaka 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 Osaka would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Osaka 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 Osaka Expensive? and Is Buenos Aires, Argentina Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Osaka or Buenos Aires, Argentina?
Buenos Aires, Argentina has a larger population, and is about 5 times larger than the population of Osaka. When comparing the sizes of Osaka 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 Osaka 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 Osaka has summer in [NORTHERNSUMMERMONTH] and winter in [NORTHERNWINTERMONTH].
Should I visit Osaka or Buenos Aires, Argentina in the Summer?
Both Buenos Aires, Argentina and Osaka during the summer are popular places to visit. The city activities and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Osaka this time of year.
In July, Osaka is generally around the same temperature as Buenos Aires, Argentinain January. Daily temperatures in Osaka average around 28°C (82°F), and Buenos Aires, Argentina fluctuates around 25°C (77°F).
In Buenos Aires, Argentina, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the summer, Osaka often gets less sunshine than Buenos Aires, Argentinain January. Osaka gets 183 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Buenos Aires, Argentina receives 279 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 Osaka. Osaka usually gets more rain in July than Buenos Aires, Argentinain January. Osaka gets 157 mm (6.2 in) of rain, while Buenos Aires, Argentina receives 118 mm (4.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures July and JanuaryOsaka 28°C (82°F)Buenos Aires, Argentina 25°C (77°F)
Should I visit Osaka or Buenos Aires, Argentina in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Osaka and Buenos Aires, Argentina. Many travelers come to Osaka for the city's sights and attractions and the shopping scene.
Osaka is around the same temperature as Buenos Aires, Argentina in the autumn. The daily temperature in Osaka averages around 19°C (66°F) in October, and Buenos Aires, Argentina fluctuates around 18°C (65°F)in April.
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Buenos Aires, Argentina this time of the year. Osaka usually receives less sunshine than Buenos Aires, Argentina during autumn. Osaka gets 159 hours of sunny skies, while Buenos Aires, Argentina receives 220 hours of full sun in the autumn.
Buenos Aires, Argentina receives a lot of rain in the autumn. Osaka gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In October, Osaka usually receives around the same amount of rain as Buenos Aires, Argentinain April. Osaka gets 108 mm (4.3 in) of rain, while Buenos Aires, Argentina receives 104 mm (4.1 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures October and AprilOsaka 19°C (66°F)Buenos Aires, Argentina 18°C (65°F)
Should I visit Osaka or Buenos Aires, Argentina in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Osaka as well as Buenos Aires, Argentina. Many visitors come to Osaka in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
In the winter, Osaka is much colder than Buenos Aires, Argentina. Typically, the winter temperatures in Osaka in January average around 6°C (42°F), and Buenos Aires, Argentina averages at about 12°C (53°F)in July.
In the winter, Osaka often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Buenos Aires, Argentinain July. Osaka gets 140 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Buenos Aires, Argentina receives 143 hours of full sun.
Osaka usually gets less rain in January than Buenos Aires, Argentinain July. Osaka gets 46 mm (1.8 in) of rain, while Buenos Aires, Argentina receives 68 mm (2.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures January and JulyOsaka 6°C (42°F)Buenos Aires, Argentina 12°C (53°F)
Should I visit Osaka or Buenos Aires, Argentina in the Spring?
Both Buenos Aires, Argentina and Osaka are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Most visitors come to Osaka for the activities around the city during these months.
In April, Osaka is generally cooler than Buenos Aires, Argentinain October. Daily temperatures in Osaka average around 15°C (59°F), and Buenos Aires, Argentina fluctuates around 18°C (64°F).
It's quite sunny in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Osaka usually receives less sunshine than Buenos Aires, Argentina during spring. Osaka gets 176 hours of sunny skies, while Buenos Aires, Argentina receives 227 hours of full sun in the spring.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Buenos Aires, Argentina. It's quite rainy in Osaka. In April, Osaka usually receives more rain than Buenos Aires, Argentinain October. Osaka gets 137 mm (5.4 in) of rain, while Buenos Aires, Argentina receives 125 mm (4.9 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures April and OctoberOsaka 15°C (59°F)Buenos Aires, Argentina 18°C (64°F)
Typical Weather for Buenos Aires, Argentina and Osaka
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 6°C (42°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 118 mm (4.6 in) |
| Feb | 6°C (43°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 117 mm (4.6 in) |
| Mar | 9°C (48°F) | 99 mm (3.9 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 142 mm (5.6 in) |
| Apr | 15°C (59°F) | 137 mm (5.4 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 104 mm (4.1 in) |
| May | 20°C (67°F) | 140 mm (5.5 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Jun | 24°C (74°F) | 204 mm (8 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 157 mm (6.2 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
| Aug | 29°C (84°F) | 95 mm (3.7 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
| Sep | 25°C (77°F) | 170 mm (6.7 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 75 mm (3 in) |
| Oct | 19°C (66°F) | 108 mm (4.3 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 125 mm (4.9 in) |
| Nov | 13°C (56°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 117 mm (4.6 in) |
| Dec | 8°C (47°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) | 23°C (74°F) | 104 mm (4.1 in) |
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