Which place is cheaper, Buenos Aires, Argentina or Podgorica?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Podgorica 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 Podgorica 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: Podgorica or Buenos Aires, Argentina?
Podgorica
Podgorica is Montenegro's capital city, and also its largest. Dating back to the Ottoman Empire, World War II destroyed much of this history, but there are a few Turkish remnants worth visiting. Podgorica's central location often makes the city a good starting point for day trips to coastal cities or mountain resorts.
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 Budget Tours to Montenegro, The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Montenegro, The Best Vineyard & Wine Tours in Argentina, and The Best Photography Tours in Argentina.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayPodgorica €105Buenos Aires, Argentina €9.59
The average daily cost (per person) in Podgorica is €105, while the average daily cost in Buenos Aires, Argentina is €9.59. 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 Podgorica and Buenos Aires, Argentina in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personPodgorica €46Buenos Aires, Argentina €3.86
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomPodgorica €92Buenos Aires, Argentina €7.72
Compare Hotels in Podgorica 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: Podgorica Hotel Prices and Buenos Aires, Argentina Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Podgorica €20Buenos Aires, Argentina €1.47
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Podgorica
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Podgorica:
- Podgorica Airport (TGD) to Kotor Cruise Port - Arrival Private Transfer: $47
- Budva to Podgorica one way transfer: $118
- From One-Way Private Transfer to/from Virpazar: $57
- Kotor to Podgorica one way transfer: $205
- Podgorica airport: Private Transfer to/from Budva: $75
- Podgorica hotels to Kotor Cruise Port - Departure Private Transfer: $47
- Private Transfer to Budva: $39
- Private transfer to Kotor: $54
- Private transfer to Tivat: $54
- Private Transfer from Podgorica Airport (TGD) to Bar : $98
- Private Transfer from Podgorica Airport (TGD) to Herceg Novi: $156
- Private Transfer from Podgorica Airport (TGD) to Lustica: $263
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€0.12
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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:
- ONE WAY: Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP) Transfer to/from Buenos Aires City: $18
- Private transfer Vehicle from Ezeiza Airport to Buenos Aires City: $20
- Airport Transfer: Buenos Aires to Jorge Newbery Airfield Airport (AEP): $26
- Buenos Aires Center One-way Private Transfer to Local Airport: $30
- Buenos Aires Local Airport One - way Private Transfer from 30 USD: $30
- Private Airport Transfer AEP Jorge New Berry to CAPITAL BA: $30
- Jorge Newbery Airport One-way Private Transfer to Buenos Aires City Center: $30
- Private Transfer from Jorge Newbery Airport to Downtown Area: $35
- Roundtrip Transfer Private SUV Ezeiza Airport (EZE) -Buenos Aires City: $39
- Private Transfer Jorge Newbery Airport to Hotel in Buenos Aires: $40
- Roundtrip Transfer Private Vehicle Ezeiza Airport (EZE) -Buenos Aires City: $40
- Airport Transfer: Ezeiza International Airport (EZE) to Buenos Aires : $40
Is it cheaper to fly into Podgorica or Buenos Aires, Argentina?
Prices for flights to both Buenos Aires, Argentina and Podgorica 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 dayPodgorica €41Buenos Aires, Argentina €3.03
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€0.02
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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€0.03
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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€0.15
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Cake and Coffee€0.49
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Dinner€1.76
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Powerade€0.11
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Lunch€0.78
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Dinner€1.13
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Chocolate€2.91
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.Podgorica €21Buenos Aires, Argentina €3.11
Tours and Activities in Podgorica
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Podgorica are as follows:
- Skip The Line: National Park Skadar Lake - Tickets: $8.23
- Skadar lake - Falcon kayak tour: $13
- Boat Cruise Viktor Skadar LakeVirpazar Kom MonasteryVirpazar: $14
- Lake Skadar Grmozur Fortress and Monastery Cruise: $16
- Lake Skadar: Guided Sightseeing Boat Tour with Refreshments: $16
- Two Hours Sightseeing Lake Cruise at Montenegro National Park: $16
- Lake Skadar: Guided Panoramic Boat Tour to Kom Monastery : $22
- Podgorica City Walking Tour: $22
- From Virpazar: Guided Lake Skadar cruise and Crnojevića River: $33
- Book Your Tour Podgorica by walk: $36
- Book Your Tour Ostrog Monastery: $66
- Walking tour, all the secrets of Podgorica: $75
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)€0.03
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Movie Ticket€0.02
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Tango Class€0.03
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Bar entrance€0.54
Tours and Activities in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Here are a few actual costs in Buenos Aires, Argentina for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Buenos Aires Self-Guided Audio Tour: $9.00
- Recoleta Cemetery Walking Tour: $10
- Literature Self-Guided Audio Tour in Buenos Aires: $10
- Self-Guided Audio Tour - Discover Caminito and Tango: $10
- Self-Guided Audio Tour Evita Peron: Don't cry for me Argentina : $10
- La Boca Walking Tour: $13
- Walking Tour Knowing Rodrigo Bueno in Buenos Aires: $15
- True Crime Buenos Aires: A Walking Tour: $15
- Bike tour through the La Boca neighborhood. Tango, Football and Art: $15
- Walking Tour La Boca: $15
- Graffiti Tour: $15
- Palermo Soho for curious people Walking Tour: $20
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayPodgorica €20Buenos Aires, Argentina €1.68
Sample the Local Flavors in Podgorica
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Podgorica:
- Private Wine Tasting Activity at Lipovac Winery: $27
- Book Your Wine Tour: $78
- Podgorica Car Trip - Architecture, History, Wine tasting, Churches, Doclea city: $98
- Wine tasting in the family winery, feel the spirit: $121
- Montenegro: Nature, Locals & Wine Tour: $129
- Full Day Private Podgorica Wine Tour Experience: $159
- Skadar lake boat ride through "Montenegrin Amazon", wine tasting & Niagara falls: $197
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€0.62
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 Podgorica and Buenos Aires, Argentina, we can see that Podgorica is more expensive. And not only is Buenos Aires, Argentina much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Podgorica 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 Podgorica would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Podgorica 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 Podgorica Expensive? and Is Buenos Aires, Argentina Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Podgorica or Buenos Aires, Argentina?
Buenos Aires, Argentina has a larger population, and is about 100 times larger than the population of Podgorica. When comparing the sizes of Podgorica 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 Podgorica 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 Podgorica has summer in [NORTHERNSUMMERMONTH] and winter in [NORTHERNWINTERMONTH].
Should I visit Podgorica or Buenos Aires, Argentina in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Podgorica and Buenos Aires, Argentina.
In the summer, Podgorica is around the same temperature as Buenos Aires, Argentina. Typically, the summer temperatures in Podgorica in July average around 26°C (80°F), and Buenos Aires, Argentina averages at about 25°C (77°F)in January.
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Buenos Aires, Argentina this time of the year. In Podgorica, it's very sunny this time of the year. Podgorica usually receives more sunshine than Buenos Aires, Argentina during summer. Podgorica gets 341 hours of sunny skies, while Buenos Aires, Argentina receives 279 hours of full sun in the summer.
Buenos Aires, Argentina receives a lot of rain in the summer. In July, Podgorica usually receives less rain than Buenos Aires, Argentinain January. Podgorica gets 40 mm (1.6 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 JanuaryPodgorica 26°C (80°F)Buenos Aires, Argentina 25°C (77°F)
Should I visit Podgorica or Buenos Aires, Argentina in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Podgorica as well as Buenos Aires, Argentina.
In October, Podgorica is generally around the same temperature as Buenos Aires, Argentinain April. Daily temperatures in Podgorica average around 17°C (63°F), and Buenos Aires, Argentina fluctuates around 18°C (65°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 Podgorica this time of the year. In the autumn, Podgorica often gets less sunshine than Buenos Aires, Argentinain April. Podgorica gets 203 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Buenos Aires, Argentina receives 220 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Podgorica receives a lot of rain in the autumn. Podgorica usually gets more rain in October than Buenos Aires, Argentinain April. Podgorica gets 166 mm (6.5 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 AprilPodgorica 17°C (63°F)Buenos Aires, Argentina 18°C (65°F)
Should I visit Podgorica or Buenos Aires, Argentina in the Winter?
Both Buenos Aires, Argentina and Podgorica are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities.
Podgorica is much colder than Buenos Aires, Argentina in the winter. The daily temperature in Podgorica averages around 6°C (42°F) in January, and Buenos Aires, Argentina fluctuates around 12°C (53°F)in July.
Podgorica usually receives less sunshine than Buenos Aires, Argentina during winter. Podgorica gets 121 hours of sunny skies, while Buenos Aires, Argentina receives 143 hours of full sun in the winter.
It's quite rainy in Podgorica. In January, Podgorica usually receives more rain than Buenos Aires, Argentinain July. Podgorica gets 192 mm (7.6 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 JulyPodgorica 6°C (42°F)Buenos Aires, Argentina 12°C (53°F)
Should I visit Podgorica or Buenos Aires, Argentina in the Spring?
Both Buenos Aires, Argentina and Podgorica during the spring are popular places to visit.
In the spring, Podgorica is cooler than Buenos Aires, Argentina. Typically, the spring temperatures in Podgorica in April average around 14°C (58°F), and Buenos Aires, Argentina averages at about 18°C (64°F)in October.
In Buenos Aires, Argentina, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the spring, Podgorica often gets less sunshine than Buenos Aires, Argentinain October. Podgorica gets 194 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Buenos Aires, Argentina receives 227 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 Podgorica. Podgorica usually gets more rain in April than Buenos Aires, Argentinain October. Podgorica gets 144 mm (5.7 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 OctoberPodgorica 14°C (58°F)Buenos Aires, Argentina 18°C (64°F)
Typical Weather for Buenos Aires, Argentina and Podgorica
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 6°C (42°F) | 192 mm (7.6 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 118 mm (4.6 in) |
| Feb | 8°C (46°F) | 167 mm (6.6 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 117 mm (4.6 in) |
| Mar | 11°C (51°F) | 159 mm (6.3 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 142 mm (5.6 in) |
| Apr | 14°C (58°F) | 144 mm (5.7 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 104 mm (4.1 in) |
| May | 19°C (67°F) | 89 mm (3.5 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Jun | 23°C (73°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Jul | 26°C (80°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
| Aug | 26°C (79°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
| Sep | 22°C (72°F) | 121 mm (4.8 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 75 mm (3 in) |
| Oct | 17°C (63°F) | 166 mm (6.5 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 125 mm (4.9 in) |
| Nov | 11°C (53°F) | 239 mm (9.4 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 117 mm (4.6 in) |
| Dec | 7°C (45°F) | 217 mm (8.5 in) | 23°C (74°F) | 104 mm (4.1 in) |
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