Should you visit Recife or Buenos Aires, Argentina?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel cost comparison between Recife and Buenos Aires, Argentina can help. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
Recife
One of the largest cities on Brazil's northeast coast, Recife is also the capital of the state of Pernambuco. The city gets its name from the Portuguese word for "reef," as it was built around a landscape of natural reef beaches. Many people visit to enjoy these beaches, experience the culture, and explore the history of this important Brazilian city.
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.
Which city is cheaper, Buenos Aires, Argentina or Recife?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Average Daily Cost
Per person, per day
Recife
$129
Buenos Aires, Argentina
$74
The average daily cost (per person) in Recife is $129, while the average daily cost in Buenos Aires, Argentina is $74. 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 city. Below is a breakdown of travel costs for Recife and Buenos Aires, Argentina in more detail.
Accommodation
The average price for accommodation for two people in Recife is $136. This is for two people sharing a typical double occupancy hotel room.
The average price for accommodation for two people in Buenos Aires, Argentina is $58. This is for two people sharing a typical double occupancy hotel room.
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Accommodation
Hotel or hostel for one person
Recife $68
Buenos Aires, Argentina $29
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Accommodation
Typical double-occupancy room
Recife
$136
Buenos Aires, Argentina
$58
Food
In Recife travelers spend around $55 a day on food. You can save money by choosing casual restaurants or food stalls, or you can spend plenty more by dining in nicer restaurants at every meal.
In Buenos Aires, Argentina travelers spend around $23 a day on food. You can save money by choosing casual restaurants or food stalls, or you can spend plenty more by dining in nicer restaurants at every meal.
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
$0.23
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Cup of Coffee
$0.13
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Empandas
$0.17
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Espresso
$0.08
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Dinner (Pizza)
$0.14
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Ice Cream
$0.13
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Breakfast at Airport
$0.33
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Dinner (Sandwiches)
$0.09
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Sweets
$0.06
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Hot Dog
$0.07
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Breakfast (Take-Away)
$0.12
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Lunch for 2
$1.48
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Cake and Coffee
$4.78
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Dinner
$17
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Powerade
$1.04
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Lunch
$7.51
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Dinner
$11
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Chocolate
$28
Local Transportation
The average price of local transportation around Recife is $6.59 per person, per day. As this average includes both taxis and public transport, keep in mind that the prices of private drivers and taxis are significantly more expensive than public transportation.
The average price of local transportation around Buenos Aires, Argentina is $11 per person, per day. As this average includes both taxis and public transport, keep in mind that the prices of private drivers and taxis are significantly more expensive than public transportation.
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Local Transportation
Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
Recife $6.59
Buenos Aires, Argentina $11
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Recife
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Recife:
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Arrival Private Transfer: Recife Airport REC to Porto de Galinhas by Minivan:
$166
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Arrival Private Transfer: Recife Airport REC to Porto de Galinhas by Sedan Car:
$55
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Arrival Transfer from Airport of Recife to João Pessoa:
$109
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Arrival Transfer from Airport of Recife to Maceió:
$256
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Arrival Transfer from Airport of Recife to Maragogi Hotels:
$100
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Arrival Transfer from Airport of Recife to Praia da Pipa:
$192
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Arrival Transfer from Airport of Recife to São Miguel dos Milagres:
$160
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Arrival Transfer from Recife Airport to Boa Viagem Pina or Piedade:
$20
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Arrival Transfer from Recife Airport to Cabo de Santo Agostinho:
$30
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Arrival Transfer from Recife Airport to Olinda:
$40
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Arrival Transfer from Recife Airport to Porto de Galinhas - Muro Alto or Serrambi:
$40
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Arrival Transfer from Recife Airport to Praia dos Carneiros:
$80
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
$1.20
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Local Bus
$0.03
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Metro Ride
$0.02
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Taxi to airport
$0.31
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Taxi
$0.83
Is it cheaper to fly into Recife or Buenos Aires, Argentina?
Prices for flights to both Buenos Aires, Argentina and Recife 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.
Entertainment
Recife's costs for entertainment, tickets, attractions, and tours will often cost around $8.76 per person, per day. This cost can vary widely by the type of activity, however, as this includes admission tickets, day tours, museums, and other things to do.
Buenos Aires, Argentina's costs for entertainment, tickets, attractions, and tours will often cost around $24 per person, per day. This cost can vary widely by the type of activity, however, as this includes admission tickets, day tours, museums, and other things to do.
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Entertainment
Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
Recife $8.76
Buenos Aires, Argentina $24
Tours and Activities in Recife
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Recife are as follows:
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Recife and Olinda City Tour:
$26
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City Tour Olinda And Recife Antigo:
$26
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Cultutal Tour in Recife with Ricardo Brennand Institute:
$26
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Recife Tour By Night:
$27
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Day Trip to Igarassu and Itamaracá Island Tour from Recife:
$29
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Recife & Olinda Tour in Spanish & Portuguese, English Option:
$29
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Recife Culture Tour Including Ricardo Brennand Institute:
$37
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Igarassu And Itamaraca Island Tour:
$38
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Recife Boat Tour:
$38
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Recife 1-Day Tour to Porto Galinhas:
$39
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Carneiros Beach Day Tour:
$40
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Maragogi Beach Tour from Recife:
$43
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:
Alcohol
While the amount that someone spends on alcohol while visiting Buenos Aires, Argentina may vary from person to person, on average a person spends $13 per day on alcoholic beverages.
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
$0.10
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Beer (0.66L)
$0.18
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Cocktail
$0.27
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Alcohol
$6.00
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Recife and Buenos Aires, Argentina, we can see that Recife is more expensive. And not only is Buenos Aires, Argentina much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. 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 Recife would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Recife than you might in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
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