Which place is cheaper, Buenos Aires, Argentina or Perth?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Perth or Buenos Aires, Argentina?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
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 Perth and Buenos Aires, Argentina can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Perth or Buenos Aires, Argentina?
Perth
Capital of Western Australia, Perth is a city that sits where the Swan River meets the sea, and given its ocean side location there is plenty to see and do on the water and beyond. Spend a day on Perth's sandy beaches or get lost in its parks and gardens, sail down the river or enjoy the city's history and culture visiting museums and historic sites, shopping, dining, and much more.
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 Adventure Tours to Australia, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Australia, The Best Vineyard & Wine Tours in Argentina, and The Best Photography Tours in Argentina.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayPerth $133Buenos Aires, Argentina $10
The average daily cost (per person) in Perth is $133, 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 Perth and Buenos Aires, Argentina in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personPerth $76Buenos Aires, Argentina $4.07
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomPerth $152Buenos Aires, Argentina $8.14
Compare Hotels in Perth and Buenos Aires, Argentina
Looking for a hotel in Perth 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: Perth Hotel Prices and Buenos Aires, Argentina Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Perth $25Buenos Aires, Argentina $1.55
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Perth
Also for Perth, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Ballooning in the Avon Valley plus Transfer from Perth : $258
- Departure Private Transfer: Perth City to Perth Airport PER in Business Car: $76
- Hillarys Boat Harbour: Rottnest Island Ferry Transfer: $59
- Perth Airport: One-Way Private Transfer to Perth city: $67
- Perth city to Perth Airport (PER) - Departure Private Transfer: $33
- One Way Flight Transfer to or from Rottnest Island: $165
- Rottnest Island Flight Transfer with Return Ferry: $221
- Private Transfer from Fremantle Cruise Port to Perth Airport(PER): $33
- Private Transfer from Fremantle Cruise Port to Perth city hotels: $33
- Private Transfer from Perth City Hotels to Fremantle Cruise Port : $33
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Buenos Aires, Argentina:
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Taxi from Airport$0.13
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Local Bus$0.00
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Metro Ride$0.00
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Taxi to airport$0.03
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Taxi$0.09
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Buenos Aires, Argentina:
- Transfer from Ezeiza Airport to Buenos Aires City - ROUND TRIP: $263
- Rojo Tango Show with private transfers in Buenos Aires: $259
- Shore Excursion: Rojo Tango Show Including Private Transfers: $250
- Private City Tour & Transfer to the International Airport: $250
- Rojo Tango Show: Skip the Line Ticket including Private Transfer: $250
- Ministro Pistarini Airport to Gualeguaychú Round Trip Transfer: $241
- Rojo Tango Show Ticket with Private Transfers From Port & Hotels in Buenos Aires: $229
- Buenos Aires City Tour and Airport Transfer Combo: $222
- Transfer from EZEIZA or AEP Airport + Private City Tour: $210
- Querandi Tango show Vip with private transfer: $210
- LOCAL AIRPORT TRANSFER (AEP) ROUND TRIP with english speaking driver: $200
- Private Transfer Ezeiza International Airport (EZE) In Buenos Aires: $185
Is it cheaper to fly into Perth or Buenos Aires, Argentina?
Prices for flights to both Buenos Aires, Argentina and Perth 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 dayPerth $36Buenos Aires, Argentina $3.19
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Perth
For Perth, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Hands on Cooking Class or Cooking Workshop Experience: $69
- Half-Day Low and Slow BBQ Food Tour in Perth: $79
- American BBQ Food Tour: $79
- Perth Swan River Dinner Cruise: $112
- Swan River Dinner Cruise with Beverages: $112
- Pinnacles Sunset Dinner and Stargazing Experience a Small Group Tour: $116
- From Pinnacles Sunset and Stargazing Tour with Dinner: $116
- Pinnacle Desert Sunset and Stargazing with Dinner: $142
- The 10 Tastings of Perth With Locals: Private Food Tour : $159
Typical Food Prices in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Buenos Aires, Argentina:
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Lunch$0.03
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Cup of Coffee$0.01
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Empandas$0.02
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Espresso$0.01
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Dinner (Pizza)$0.01
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Ice Cream$0.01
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Breakfast at Airport$0.04
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Dinner (Sandwiches)$0.01
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Sweets$0.01
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Hot Dog$0.01
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Breakfast (Take-Away)$0.01
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Lunch for 2$0.16
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Cake and Coffee$0.52
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Dinner$1.85
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Powerade$0.11
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Lunch$0.82
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Dinner$1.19
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Chocolate$3.07
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
- 3-Hour Buenos Aires Empanadas and Alfajores Guided Cooking Class: $35
- Premium Empanadas & Alfajores Cooking Experience in Buenos Aires: $39
- Empanadas and Alfajores Cooking Experience in Buenos Aires: $39
- Premium Empanadas Cooking Class in Buenos Aires: $39
- Tango Show and Optional Dinner at Esquina Homero Manzi: $40
- Catulo Tango: Tango Show & Folklore with Optional Dinner: $40
- Tango Dinner Show Homero Manzi menu Sur: $45
- Private tour Argentinian Flavours food tours on foot : $46
- Small Group Empanadas Cooking Class & Wine Blending: $49
- La Ventana Tango Show in Buenos Aires (with optional dinner): $49
- Tango Porteño Show with Optional Dinner and Tango Class: $50
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Perth $14Buenos Aires, Argentina $3.28
Tours and Activities in Perth
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Perth.
- First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.23
- Highlights Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt and Tour: $3.77
- City Exploration Escape Game and Tour: $6.46
- Perth Bell Tower Entry Ticket and Bell Chiming Experience: $12
- Skip the Line: Perth Video Game Console Museum Ticket: $12
- Perth Self-Guided Audio Tour: $14
- The Perth Mint Gold Tour: $16
- Fabulous Fremantle Self-Guided Audio Tour: $16
- The Optus Stadium Tour: $18
- Optus Stadium Guided Tour: $19
- The Premium Anzac Bell Tour at the Bell Tower: $21
- AQWA Aquarium of Western Australia Entry Tickets: $22
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:
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Entry to Japanese Gardens (for 2)$0.04
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Movie Ticket$0.02
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Tango Class$0.03
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Bar entrance$0.57
Tours and Activities in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Here are a few actual costs in Buenos Aires, Argentina for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- 2x1: Día de Campo + Tour Nocturno en Buenos Aires: $220
- Experience the Night of Buenos Aires with electric bikes: $59
- Premium Buenos Aires by Night Small-Group City Tour: $59
- Small Group Walking Tour: Urban Art Palermo: $50
- Small group Yerba Mate Experience with snacks: $35
- 1-hour Paramotor Experience in Buenos Aires Argentina: $100
- 3 hours Private La Boca Street Art Walking Tour: $127
- 3-Hour Private Street Art Tour in La Boca and Barraca: $45
- 3-Hour Tour in Buenos Aires Parisian: $45
- 4-Hour Private Night Tour of the Most Exclusive Places: $70
- 5hs Small Group City Tour of Buenos Aires (optional street food): $35
- @argentinahighlights Private City Tour in Buenos Aires: $120
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayPerth $7.54Buenos Aires, Argentina $1.78
Sample the Local Flavors in Perth
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Perth:
- Little Creatures Brewery Tours : $17
- Half Day Swan Valley Wine Tour: $63
- Afternoon Swan Valley Wine Tasting with Transportation: $63
- Swan Valley: Half-Day Wine Tour From Perth: $63
- Swan Valley Half Day Wine Tour from Perth: $65
- Half-Day Swan Valley Wine Tour with Tastings - From Perth: $69
- Swan Valley: Out for the Afternoon Wine Tasting with Lunch: $76
- Small-Group Gin Distillery Tour in Perth: $89
- Swan Valley: Full-Day Wine Tour with Lunch: $92
- From Swan Valley Winery & Brewery Day Tour With Lunch: $109
- Swan River Kayaking Tour with Dining and Wine Tasting: $109
- Half-Day Swan Valley Winery & Brewery: $129
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:
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Beer$0.01
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Beer (0.66L)$0.02
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Cocktail$0.03
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Alcohol$0.65
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:
- Argentine Wine Tasting in Caminito with Appetizers Included: $30
- Wine tasting at the Barolo Palace: $35
- Wine Tasting of Argentina's Most Classic and Popular Wines: $42
- Wine Tasting in Palermo, City of Buenos Aires.: $42
- Unique Wine Tasting in a Boutique Hotel : $45
- Wine Tasting at Downtown Buenos Aires Ego Experience: $53
- Buenos Aires Small-Group Wine Tasting: $55
- Buenos Aires Premium Wine Tasting: $58
- Wine Tasting Boutique in Buenos Aires: $62
- Upscale Asado & Wine Tasting (BBQ): $70
- Argentinian Private Premium Wine Tasting Live+Guided Walking tour: $76
- Premium Wine Tasting in Buenos Aires: $79
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Perth and Buenos Aires, Argentina, we can see that Perth is more expensive. And not only is Buenos Aires, Argentina much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Perth is in Pacific 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 Perth would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Perth 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 Perth Expensive? and Is Buenos Aires, Argentina Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Perth or Buenos Aires, Argentina?
Buenos Aires, Argentina has a larger population, and is about 9 times larger than the population of Perth. When comparing the sizes of Perth 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 Perth or Buenos Aires, Argentina?
Both places have a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. As both cities are in the southern hemisphere, summer is in January and winter is in July.
Should I visit Perth or Buenos Aires, Argentina in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Perth as well as Buenos Aires, Argentina. Many travelers come to Perth for the beaches and the family-friendly experiences.
In the summer, Perth is around the same temperature as Buenos Aires, Argentina. Typically, the summer temperatures in Perth in January average around 25°C (76°F), and Buenos Aires, Argentina averages at about 25°C (77°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 Perth this time of the year. In the summer, Perth often gets more sunshine than Buenos Aires, Argentina. Perth gets 331 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Buenos Aires, Argentina receives 279 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Perth usually gets less rain in January than Buenos Aires, Argentina. Perth gets 7 mm (0.3 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 JanuaryPerth 25°C (76°F)Buenos Aires, Argentina 25°C (77°F)
Should I visit Perth or Buenos Aires, Argentina in the Autumn?
Both Buenos Aires, Argentina and Perth are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. Many visitors come to Perth in the autumn for the shopping scene.
In April, Perth is generally around the same temperature as Buenos Aires, Argentina. Daily temperatures in Perth average around 19°C (67°F), and Buenos Aires, Argentina fluctuates around 18°C (65°F).
It's quite sunny in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Perth. Perth usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Buenos Aires, Argentina during autumn. Perth gets 219 hours of sunny skies, while Buenos Aires, Argentina receives 220 hours of full sun in the autumn.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Buenos Aires, Argentina. In April, Perth usually receives less rain than Buenos Aires, Argentina. Perth gets 40 mm (1.6 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 AprilPerth 19°C (67°F)Buenos Aires, Argentina 18°C (65°F)
Should I visit Perth or Buenos Aires, Argentina in the Winter?
Both Buenos Aires, Argentina and Perth during the winter are popular places to visit. Most visitors come to Perth for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine during these months.
Perth is a little warmer than Buenos Aires, Argentina in the winter. The daily temperature in Perth averages around 13°C (55°F) in July, and Buenos Aires, Argentina fluctuates around 12°C (53°F).
In the winter, Perth often gets more sunshine than Buenos Aires, Argentina. Perth gets 166 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Buenos Aires, Argentina receives 143 hours of full sun.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Perth. Perth usually gets more rain in July than Buenos Aires, Argentina. Perth gets 170 mm (6.7 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 JulyPerth 13°C (55°F)Buenos Aires, Argentina 12°C (53°F)
Should I visit Perth or Buenos Aires, Argentina in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Perth and Buenos Aires, Argentina. The spring months attract visitors to Perth because of the beaches.
In the spring, Perth is around the same temperature as Buenos Aires, Argentina. Typically, the spring temperatures in Perth in October average around 17°C (62°F), and Buenos Aires, Argentina averages at about 18°C (64°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Buenos Aires, Argentina this time of the year. In Perth, it's very sunny this time of the year. Perth usually receives more sunshine than Buenos Aires, Argentina during spring. Perth gets 273 hours of sunny skies, while Buenos Aires, Argentina receives 227 hours of full sun in the spring.
Buenos Aires, Argentina receives a lot of rain in the spring. In October, Perth usually receives less rain than Buenos Aires, Argentina. Perth gets 62 mm (2.4 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 OctoberPerth 17°C (62°F)Buenos Aires, Argentina 18°C (64°F)
Typical Weather for Buenos Aires, Argentina and Perth
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 25°C (76°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 118 mm (4.6 in) |
| Feb | 25°C (77°F) | 13 mm (0.5 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 117 mm (4.6 in) |
| Mar | 23°C (73°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 142 mm (5.6 in) |
| Apr | 19°C (67°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 104 mm (4.1 in) |
| May | 16°C (61°F) | 115 mm (4.5 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Jun | 14°C (58°F) | 201 mm (7.9 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Jul | 13°C (55°F) | 170 mm (6.7 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
| Aug | 13°C (56°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
| Sep | 15°C (58°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 75 mm (3 in) |
| Oct | 17°C (62°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 125 mm (4.9 in) |
| Nov | 19°C (67°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 117 mm (4.6 in) |
| Dec | 22°C (72°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) | 23°C (74°F) | 104 mm (4.1 in) |
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.