Which place is cheaper, Buenos Aires, Argentina or Penang?
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 Penang 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 Penang 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: Penang or Buenos Aires, Argentina?
Penang
Just off the northwestern coast of Malaysia is the charming and diverse island state of Penang. As the link between the ancient kingdoms of Asia and Europe's colonial empire, this area is enriched with Malay, Chinese, Indian and European influences. This exciting culture is centered in George Town, the main city of the state.
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 10-Day Tours in Malaysia, The Best 2-Week Tours in Malaysia, 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 dayPenang $144Buenos Aires, Argentina $56
The average daily cost (per person) in Penang is $144, while the average daily cost in Buenos Aires, Argentina is $56. 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 Penang and Buenos Aires, Argentina in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personPenang $55Buenos Aires, Argentina $40
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomPenang $110Buenos Aires, Argentina $80
Compare Hotels in Penang and Buenos Aires, Argentina
Looking for a hotel in Penang 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: Penang Hotel Prices and Buenos Aires, Argentina Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Penang $14Buenos Aires, Argentina $2.10
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Penang
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Penang:
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Local Bus$1.43
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Island Ferry$0.57
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Bus From Airport to George Town$0.64
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Taxi From Airport to George Town$11
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Motorbike Rental (One Day)$7.13
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Bicycle Rental (One Day)$2.38
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Penang
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Penang:
- Chauffeur: Penang Island to Singapore Van Transfer: $146
- Full-Day Private Transfer in Penang City : $275
- Penang Airport (PEN) to Swettenham Cruise Port - Arrival Private Transfer: $23
- Penang Airport Transfer ( 24/7): $59
- Penang Airport Transfer - Arrival or Departure: $36
- Penang City Hotels to Kuala Lumpur Airport One-way Transfer: $140
- Penang City to Kuala Lumpur City 1-way Transfer: $107
- Penang City to Kuala Lumpur City One-way Transfer: $140
- Penang Island to Penang Airport(PEN) - Departure Private transfer: $19
- Penang to KUL Hotel (One Way Transfer): $237
- Penang to Kuala Lumpur 1-way Transfer: $107
- ATV Ride in Balik Pulau with Snacks and Transfers: $66
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Buenos Aires, Argentina:
- Aljibe, Tango and Folk Show With Transfer: $66
- Airport Transfer: Buenos Aires to Airport EZE by Luxury Van: $154
- Arrival Private Transfers from Airport AEP to Buenos Aires in Luxury Van: $146
- Arrival Private Transfers from Ezeiza Airport EZE to Buenos Aires: $146
- Arrival Transfer: Airport AEP to Buenos Aires by Business Car: $125
- Arrival Transfer: Ezeiza Airport EZE to Buenos Aires by Sedan: $126
- Buenos Aires Aeroparque Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP) Private Transfer: $45
- Buenos Aires Airport (EZE) Transfer with English Speaking Driver: $34
- Buenos Aires Airport (EZE) to Buenos Aires - Round -Trip Transfer: $107
- Buenos Aires Airport Arrival Transfer (Ezeiza Airport to Buenos Aires Hotel or Address): $71
- Buenos Aires Airport EZE to Buenos Aires Arrival Private Transfer: $45
- Buenos Aires Airport EZE to Buenos Aires-Arrival Private Transfer: $54
Is it cheaper to fly into Penang or Buenos Aires, Argentina?
Prices for flights to both Buenos Aires, Argentina and Penang 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 dayPenang $64Buenos Aires, Argentina $7.60
Typical Food Prices in Penang
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Penang:
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Snack$1.90
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Dinner at The Suffolk House (for 2)$81
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Lunch at Sakae Sushi (for 2)$69
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Lassy Juice$1.66
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Dinner for 2$3.57
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Street Stall Food$0.67
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Casual Lunch (for Two)$4.52
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Italian Lunch (for Two)$11
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Penang
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Penang.
- Good Morning Penang Food Tour with 15+ Tastings: $45
- Penang Plates Food Tour with 15+ Tastings: $45
- Penang Food Tour - Georgetown: $62
- Eat Like A Local: Penang Street Food Tour: $62
- 3-Hour Heritage on a Plate Dinner Hop in George Town Penang: $65
- 4-Hour Georgetown Food Tour: $88
- Authentic Local Food Tour with Scenic Walk: $89
- Malay Culinary Journey Cooking Class for the Adventurous Foodie: $92
- Authentic Indian Penang Cooking Class: $92
- Penang Cooking Class:Dive into Malaysian Cuisine with PenangChiak: $94
- Private Half Day Penang Tasty Local Street Food Tour: $99
- Private Dinner at THE TOP with Skywalk Experience from Penang: $103
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: $25
- Tango Porteño Show with Optional Dinner and Tango Lesson: $31
- Madero Tango Dance Show with Dinner on Demand: $32
- Tango Porteño with Optional Dinner: $35
- Chacarita Walking Tour - Spooky Cemetery, History & Pizza: $38
- Tango Show and Dinner at: Tango Porteño: $40
- Tango Porteño Show in Buenos Aires (with optional dinner): $43
- Tango Show at Tango Porteño with Optional Dinner: $44
- Dinner at Arte de Mafia, Mafioso Theme Restaurant in Palermo: $44
- Early Tango Dinner Show with Optional Traditional Bus Transfer: $46
- El Aljibe Tango Show in Buenos Aires with Optional Dinner: $47
- Exclusive Italian Lunch or Dinner at Puny Pasta and Grill: $50
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Penang $55Buenos Aires, Argentina $30
Typical Entertainment Prices in Penang
Here are a few typical costs in Penang for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Butterfly Gardens$7.37
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Trishaw Tour (One Hour)$7.13
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Fort Cornwallis Entrance$0.48
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Leong San Tong Khoo Kongsi Entrance$2.38
Tours and Activities in Penang
Here are a few actual costs in Penang for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Guided Tour of Cheong Fatt Tze's Blue Mansion in George Town: $6.35
- Tech Dome Entrance Ticket: $6.92
- Straits and Oriental Museum Ticket: $7.31
- Tropical Spice Garden Entrance Ticket & Guided Tours: $8.15
- Penang Hill Funicular Ticket: $8.35
- The Vanilla Village Farm Tour by Kairos: $9.39
- Malaysia: Penang Habitat Entry Ticket: $15
- Malaysia: Discover Nature's Wonders with Entopia Entry Ticket: $17
- Penang Rainbow Skywalk at The Top Komtar Observation Deck Tickets: $22
- Entopia Butterfly and Nature Discovery Park Entry Ticket Penang : $28
- Half-Day Penang Countryside Cycling Tour: $32
- Georgetown Half Day City Tour: $42
Tours and Activities in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Here are a few actual costs in Buenos Aires, Argentina for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Heart of Colonial Buenos Aires Walking Audio Tour: $5.34
- Literature Self-Guided Audio Tour in Buenos Aires: $10
- Recoleta Cemetery Walking Tour: $10
- Self-Guided Audio Tour Evita Peron: Don't cry for me Argentina : $10
- Self-Guided Audio Tour - Discover Caminito and Tango: $10
- B.A Hidden Wonders Tour Parque Chas and Agronomía Park: $12
- Private Tour of La Boca and Caminito: $12
- Private Tour of San Telmo, Old Town: $12
- La Boca Walking Tour: $13
- 2 hrs. Walking Tour in San Telmo & Market : $13
- Walking Tour Knowing Rodrigo Bueno in Buenos Aires: $15
- Graffiti Tour: $15
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayPenang $18Buenos Aires, Argentina $9.27
Typical Alcohol Prices in Penang
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Penang:
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Beer$1.90
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: $37
- Boutique Wine Tasting: A Unique Experience in Buenos Aires: $45
- BA: Wine Tasting and Blending Experience in Palermo : $51
- BA: Small Group Wine Tasting and Blending in Palermo: $54
- Wine tasting in OASIS Palermo: $55
- Buenos Aires Small-Group Wine Tasting: $55
- Buenos Aires Premium Wine Tasting: $58
- Malbec Wine Tasting at Boutique Hotel in Palermo: $59
- Private argentinian wine tasting in downtown : $61
- Wine Tasting at Encuentro Nativo a Historic Tenement in Caminito: $63
- Wine Tasting in Palermo, City of Buenos Aires.: $65
- Premium Wine Tasting in Buenos Aires: $85
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Penang and Buenos Aires, Argentina, we can see that Penang is more expensive. And not only is Buenos Aires, Argentina much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Penang 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 Penang would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Penang 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 Penang Expensive? and Is Buenos Aires, Argentina Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Penang or Buenos Aires, Argentina?
Buenos Aires, Argentina has a larger population, and is about 70 times larger than the population of Penang. When comparing the sizes of Penang 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 Penang or Buenos Aires, Argentina?
Buenos Aires, Argentina has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Penang experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Penang or Buenos Aires, Argentina in the Summer?
Both Buenos Aires, Argentina and Penang are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Penang throughout the year.
In July, Penang is generally around the same temperature as Buenos Aires, Argentinain January. Daily temperatures in Penang average around 27°C (81°F), and Buenos Aires, Argentina fluctuates around 25°C (77°F).
It's quite sunny in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Penang. Penang usually receives less sunshine than Buenos Aires, Argentina during summer. Penang gets 211 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. It's quite rainy in Penang. In July, Penang usually receives more rain than Buenos Aires, Argentinain January. Penang gets 210 mm (8.3 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 JanuaryPenang 27°C (81°F)Buenos Aires, Argentina 25°C (77°F)
Should I visit Penang or Buenos Aires, Argentina in the Autumn?
Both Buenos Aires, Argentina and Penang during the autumn are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Penang because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
Penang is a little warmer than Buenos Aires, Argentina in the autumn. The daily temperature in Penang averages around 27°C (81°F) in October, and Buenos Aires, Argentina fluctuates around 18°C (65°F)in April.
Buenos Aires, Argentina gets a good bit of rain this time of year. It rains a lot this time of the year in Penang. Penang usually gets more rain in October than Buenos Aires, Argentinain April. Penang gets 340 mm (13.4 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 AprilPenang 27°C (81°F)Buenos Aires, Argentina 18°C (65°F)
Should I visit Penang or Buenos Aires, Argentina in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Penang and Buenos Aires, Argentina. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Penang year-round.
In the winter, Penang is much warmer than Buenos Aires, Argentina. Typically, the winter temperatures in Penang in January average around 28°C (82°F), and Buenos Aires, Argentina averages at about 12°C (53°F)in July.
In January, Penang usually receives around the same amount of rain as Buenos Aires, Argentinain July. Penang gets 70 mm (2.8 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 JulyPenang 28°C (82°F)Buenos Aires, Argentina 12°C (53°F)
Should I visit Penang or Buenos Aires, Argentina in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Penang as well as Buenos Aires, Argentina. Penang attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In April, Penang is generally much warmer than Buenos Aires, Argentinain October. Daily temperatures in Penang average around 28°C (82°F), and Buenos Aires, Argentina fluctuates around 18°C (64°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Buenos Aires, Argentina. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Penang this time of the year. In the spring, Penang often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Buenos Aires, Argentinain October. Penang gets 218 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. Penang receives a lot of rain in the spring. Penang usually gets more rain in April than Buenos Aires, Argentinain October. Penang gets 240 mm (9.4 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 OctoberPenang 28°C (82°F)Buenos Aires, Argentina 18°C (64°F)
Typical Weather for Buenos Aires, Argentina and Penang
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 28°C (82°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 118 mm (4.6 in) |
| Feb | 28°C (82°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 117 mm (4.6 in) |
| Mar | 28°C (82°F) | 120 mm (4.7 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 142 mm (5.6 in) |
| Apr | 28°C (82°F) | 240 mm (9.4 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 104 mm (4.1 in) |
| May | 28°C (82°F) | 240 mm (9.4 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Jun | 28°C (82°F) | 170 mm (6.7 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 210 mm (8.3 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 190 mm (7.5 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
| Sep | 27°C (81°F) | 330 mm (13 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 75 mm (3 in) |
| Oct | 27°C (81°F) | 340 mm (13.4 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 125 mm (4.9 in) |
| Nov | 27°C (81°F) | 230 mm (9.1 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 117 mm (4.6 in) |
| Dec | 28°C (82°F) | 140 mm (5.5 in) | 23°C (74°F) | 104 mm (4.1 in) |
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