Should you visit Rhodes 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 Rhodes 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: Rhodes or Buenos Aires, Argentina?
Rhodes
Rhodes Island is one of the largest and most visited islands in Greece both because of its diversity of sights and its wonderful climate. On the island are some beautiful beaches, well preserved historic sights, and lovely towns. Rhodes City is the capital city on the island of Rhodes and is famous as the former site of the Colossus. Colossus is one of the seven wonders of the ancient world and the oldest inhabited medieval town in Europe. Today Rhodes City has an interesting old town that is surrounded by the medieval wall. Inside you'll find countless souvenir shops and restaurants that cater to tourists. Cruise ships also frequent the island, so it's best visited during the off season when the crowds may be slightly less. You will also find that prices drop when the crowds are thinner and the cruise ships are scarce.
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 2-Week Tours in Greece, The Best Bicycle Tours in Greece, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Buenos Aires, and The Best 2-Week Tours from Buenos Aires.
Which place is cheaper, Buenos Aires, Argentina or Rhodes?
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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Average Daily Cost
Per person, per day
Rhodes
€170
Buenos Aires, Argentina
€53
The average daily cost (per person) in Rhodes is €170, while the average daily cost in Buenos Aires, Argentina is €53. 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 Rhodes and Buenos Aires, Argentina in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation
Hotel or hostel for one person
Rhodes €58
Buenos Aires, Argentina €38
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Accommodation
Typical double-occupancy room
Rhodes
€116
Buenos Aires, Argentina
€76
Looking for a hotel in Rhodes 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:
Rhodes Hotel Prices and
Buenos Aires, Argentina Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation
Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
Rhodes €48
Buenos Aires, Argentina €1.99
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Rhodes
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Rhodes:
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Rhodes
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Rhodes:
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Rhodes Airport Transfer to Rhodes Town city or Faliraki (ONE WAY:
$60
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Airport Transfer - From/To Airport - From/To Rhodes:
$57
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Butterfly Valley and Seven Springs Valley Self-guided Transfer:
$32
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Diagoras Airport: Private One-Way Transfer to/from Rhodes:
$47
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East Coast Bay to Bay Full-Day Boat Trip with Transfers:
$78
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From North Round-Trip Lindos Transfer from Hotels:
$23
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From Boat Trip to Symi Island with Hotel Transfer:
$74
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From Lindos Round-Trip Bus Transfer with Free Time:
$26
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LINDOS EXPRESS - PRIVATE Round Transfer and 3Hours FREE in Lindos:
$89
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One Way Private Airport Transfers Rhodes Island:
$72
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One Way Private Transfer Rhodes Airport to / from Ialyssos - Ixia:
$29
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One Way Private Transfer Rhodes Airport to / from Lindos:
$82
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Buenos Aires, Argentina:
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Aljibe, Tango and Folk Show With Transfer:
$66
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Airport Transfer: Buenos Aires to Airport EZE by Luxury Van:
$154
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Arrival Private Transfers from Airport AEP to Buenos Aires in Luxury Van:
$146
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Arrival Private Transfers from Ezeiza Airport EZE to Buenos Aires:
$146
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Arrival Transfer: Airport AEP to Buenos Aires by Business Car:
$125
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Arrival Transfer: Ezeiza Airport EZE to Buenos Aires by Sedan:
$126
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Buenos Aires Aeroparque Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP) Private Transfer:
$45
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Buenos Aires Airport (EZE) Transfer with English Speaking Driver:
$34
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Buenos Aires Airport (EZE) to Buenos Aires - Round -Trip Transfer:
$107
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Buenos Aires Airport Arrival Transfer (Ezeiza Airport to Buenos Aires Hotel or Address):
$71
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Buenos Aires Airport EZE to Buenos Aires Arrival Private Transfer:
$45
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Buenos Aires Airport EZE to Buenos Aires-Arrival Private Transfer:
$54
Is it cheaper to fly into Rhodes or Buenos Aires, Argentina?
Prices for flights to both Buenos Aires, Argentina and Rhodes 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
Typical Food Prices in Rhodes
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Rhodes:
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Coffee
€1.95
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Dinner for Two
€23
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Rhodes
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Rhodes.
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Sunset Catamaran Cruise with Dinner Buffet & Drinks:
$63
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Sunset Catamaran Cruise with Dinner, Drinks & Swim:
$70
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Sunset Cruise with Open Bar, Dinner, & Live Music:
$74
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Cooking Class and Wine Tasting Experience:
$82
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Traditional Greek COOKING class and Wine Tasting in Rhodes:
$82
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11 Course Lunch with Cooking Mastery and Wine Tasting in Rhodes:
$83
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Sip & Savor 11-Dish Wine Pairing and Cooking Adventure:
$89
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Rhodes Wine & Food Tour: 10 Meal Course Lunch, Wine Tasting, Cooking Class :
$93
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Winery Tour, Tasting and cooking with the Winemaker in Rhodes:
$95
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Tasting Cooking Class, Wine Tasting & more in an Authentic Greek village:
$113
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Authentic Greek Cooking Experience: Taste the Roots of Rhodes:
$114
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Cooking Lesson and Wine Tasting with Lunch:
$135
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.
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Esquina Homero Manzi Tango Show with Optional Transfer and Dinner:
$25
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Tango Porteño Show with Optional Dinner and Tango Lesson:
$31
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Madero Tango Dance Show with Dinner on Demand:
$32
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Tango Porteño with Optional Dinner:
$35
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Chacarita Walking Tour - Spooky Cemetery, History & Pizza:
$38
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Tango Show and Dinner at: Tango Porteño:
$40
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Tango Porteño Show in Buenos Aires (with optional dinner):
$43
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Tango Show at Tango Porteño with Optional Dinner:
$44
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Dinner at Arte de Mafia, Mafioso Theme Restaurant in Palermo:
$44
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Early Tango Dinner Show with Optional Traditional Bus Transfer:
$46
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El Aljibe Tango Show in Buenos Aires with Optional Dinner:
$47
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Exclusive Italian Lunch or Dinner at Puny Pasta and Grill:
$50
Entertainment
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Entertainment
Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
Rhodes €19
Buenos Aires, Argentina €29
Tours and Activities in Rhodes
Here are a few actual costs in Rhodes for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
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Rhodes Self Guided Audio Experience:
$9.00
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Private Self-Guided Audio Tour in Rhodes:
$9.54
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Rhodes Old Town Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self Guided Tour:
$12
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The Palace of the Grand Master Self-guided Audio Tour:
$14
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Throne of Helios: The History of Rhodes 9D Experience:
$15
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Rhodes Town: Submarine Cruise with Underwater Views:
$16
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Rhodes Town: Yellow Submarine Cruise with Underwater Views:
$16
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Yellow Submarine Cruise with Underwater Views:
$18
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Lindos Bus Tour with Free Time to Explore:
$19
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Rhodes Nightlife: Old Town Party Tour - 5 Bars & Free Shots :
$21
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Faliraki full family day tour :
$21
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Rhodes:1-hour Sightseeing Day Cruise on an 18th-Century Boat:
$23
Tours and Activities in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Here are a few actual costs in Buenos Aires, Argentina for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
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Heart of Colonial Buenos Aires Walking Audio Tour:
$5.34
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Literature Self-Guided Audio Tour in Buenos Aires:
$10
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Recoleta Cemetery Walking Tour:
$10
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Self-Guided Audio Tour Evita Peron: Don't cry for me Argentina :
$10
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Self-Guided Audio Tour - Discover Caminito and Tango:
$10
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B.A Hidden Wonders Tour Parque Chas and Agronomía Park:
$12
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Private Tour of La Boca and Caminito:
$12
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Private Tour of San Telmo, Old Town:
$12
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La Boca Walking Tour:
$13
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2 hrs. Walking Tour in San Telmo & Market :
$13
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Walking Tour Knowing Rodrigo Bueno in Buenos Aires:
$15
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Graffiti Tour:
$15
Alcohol
Sample the Local Flavors in Rhodes
Also in Rhodes, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
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Private Wine Tasting Experience for Beginners:
$41
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Private Wine Tasting Under the Guidance of a Sommelier in Rhodes:
$42
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Rhodian Wines - Private Wine Tasting Under a Sommelier:
$57
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Best Rhodes Tour with Wine Tasting Experience from Cruise Port:
$68
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Best Rhodes Tour with Lindos, Old Town, Wine Tasting & Free Time :
$69
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Private Wine Tasting Experience for Wine Lovers:
$70
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1 Day Rhodes Island Tour with Olive Oil, Honey and Wine Tasting :
$73
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Majestic Lindos, Old Town, History, Culture & Wine Tour:
$75
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Private Full Day Rhodes Island Tour with Wine Tasting Experience:
$81
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Full Day Guided Rhodes Island Cultural & Wine Tour:
$83
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Gourmet Journey: 12-Course Lunch, Wine Tasting & Culinary Session:
$92
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Rhodes Wine Tasting Experience:
$94
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:
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Buenos Aires Full City Tour with Wine Tasting and Stops:
$37
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Boutique Wine Tasting: A Unique Experience in Buenos Aires:
$45
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BA: Wine Tasting and Blending Experience in Palermo :
$51
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BA: Small Group Wine Tasting and Blending in Palermo:
$54
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Wine tasting in OASIS Palermo:
$55
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Buenos Aires Small-Group Wine Tasting:
$55
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Buenos Aires Premium Wine Tasting:
$58
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Malbec Wine Tasting at Boutique Hotel in Palermo:
$59
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Private argentinian wine tasting in downtown :
$61
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Wine Tasting at Encuentro Nativo a Historic Tenement in Caminito:
$63
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Wine Tasting in Palermo, City of Buenos Aires.:
$65
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Premium Wine Tasting in Buenos Aires:
$85
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Rhodes and Buenos Aires, Argentina, we can see that Rhodes is more expensive. And not only is Buenos Aires, Argentina much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Rhodes 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 Rhodes would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Rhodes 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 Rhodes Expensive? and Is Buenos Aires, Argentina Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Rhodes or Buenos Aires, Argentina?
Buenos Aires, Argentina has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Rhodes. When comparing the sizes of Rhodes 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.
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