Should you visit Salta or Rosario?
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 Salta and Rosario can help you decide which place is right for you.
Salta
Located in the heart of the famous Northwest region of Argentina, at 1200m of elevation and at the foot of the Cerro San Bernardo, Salta is the largest city of the region and perhaps the most beautiful colonial city of Argentina. Founded in 1582 by the Spanish, Salta was an important stop for merchants who followed the usual trade road through Bolivia and Peru. Argentines call this city nestled in the foothills of the Andes and surrounded by mountains, of just over half a million inhabitants, Salta La Linda (Salta the Beautiful) and it's easy to see why. Young and traditional at the same time, Salta and its renowned museums, plaza side cafes and live musica folklorica of its bustling penas, is a sophisticated and lively city day and night.
Rosario
Rosario is the third largest city in Argentina. Located at the Parana river and known for its rich architectural heritage and beautiful riverside scenery, Rosario is the birthplace of the Argentinian flag as well as two of the nation's most famous icons, Che Guevara and Lionel Messi. Rosario is still an important river port but has done a great job of regenerating its center, which now has a vibrant cultural and night life. The abandoned buildings of the long riverbank have been converted into galleries, restaurants, skateparks and river beaches, which buzz with life in summer. Dynamic and confident without being showy, culturally rich and the best urban location to cool off in the boiling summers, Rosario is easily overlooked but not to be missed.
Which city is cheaper, Rosario or Salta?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Salta is $68, while the average daily cost in Rosario is $64. 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 Salta and Rosario in more detail.
Accommodation
Double occupancy rooms typically run around $48 in Salta For nicer amenities and a premiere location, you can expect to pay a bit more.
Double occupancy rooms typically run around $44 in Rosario For nicer amenities and a premiere location, you can expect to pay a bit more.
Food
While meal prices in Salta can vary, the average travelers spends about $23 per day on food. Based on the spending habits of previous travelers, when dining out, an average meal in Salta should cost around $9.20 per person. Breakfast prices are usually a little cheaper than lunch or dinner. The price of food in sit-down restaurants in Salta is often higher than fast food prices or street food prices.
While meal prices in Rosario can vary, the average travelers spends about $27 per day on food. Based on the spending habits of previous travelers, when dining out, an average meal in Rosario should cost around $11 per person. Breakfast prices are usually a little cheaper than lunch or dinner. The price of food in sit-down restaurants in Rosario is often higher than fast food prices or street food prices.
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Food
Meals for one day
Salta $23
Rosario $27
Typical Food prices in Salta
For Salta, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Emplanadas
$0.05
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Ice Cream
$0.06
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Lunch
$5.92
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Coffee
$1.22
Local Transportation
To get around in Salta, the average visitor spends $28 per day, per person. This includes the costs of taxi rides and private drivers as well as public transportation, which tends to be much more affordable.
Rosario's transportation costs can vary by the type of transport chosen by visitors. Naturally, taxis and private drivers cost much more than public transportation options. On average, visitors spend $19 per person, per day on transportation in Rosario.
Typical Local Transportation prices in Salta
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Salta are as follows:
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Salta
Also for Salta, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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Humahuaca, 7-color Hill & round trip transfers airport - hotel in Salta:
$127
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Salta City Tour & Round Trip Transfers airport - hotel:
$62
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Salta Airport Private Transfer:
$50
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Private Airport Transfer: Martin Miguel de Guemes Int. Airport (SLA) to Salta:
$30
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Private Airport Transfer: Salta to Martin Miguel de Guemes Int. Airport (SLA):
$30
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Shared Departure Transfer: Salta Hotels to Martín Miguel de Güemes International Airport:
$27
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Shared Arrival Transfer: Martín Miguel de Güemes International Airport to Salta:
$19
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Salta Airport Shuttle Transfer:
$9.97
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One-Way or Round Trip Airport Transfer:
$5.50
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Rosario
Also for Rosario, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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Transfer in private minivan from Rosario to Rosario Islas Malvinas Airport (ROS):
$120
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Transfer in private minivan from Rosario Islas Malvinas Airport (ROS) to Rosario:
$120
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Transfer in Private Car from Rosario to Rosario "Islas Malvinas" Airport (ROS):
$36
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Transfer in Private Car from Rosario Islas Malvinas Airport (ROS) to Rosario:
$36
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Round trip transfer in private minivan from-to Rosario Airport (ROS) to Rosario:
$240
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Round trip transfer in Private Car from-to Rosario Airport (ROS) to Rosario city:
$72
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Rosario Airport ROS Arrival Private Transfer to Rosario City Business Van:
$14
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Private Transfer from Rosario City or Airport ROS to Buenos Aires AEP by Minivan:
$500
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Private Transfer Rosario City or Airport to Buenos Aires Airport EZE by Minivan:
$542
Is it cheaper to fly into Salta or Rosario?
Prices for flights to both Rosario and Salta 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
In Salta, the costs for things to do, activities, admission tickets, and other sightseeing expenses are on average $24 per person, per day.
Sightseeing, admission tickets, things to do, and other entertainment expenses in Rosario can vary widely by price. On average, visitors spend around $22 per person, per day on entertainment and sightseeing here.
Typical Entertainment prices in Salta
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Salta's activities, tours, and tickets:
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Gondola Ride
$0.15
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Pool
$0.51
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Wine and Cheese night
$37
Tours and Activities in Salta
For Salta, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
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2-Day Calchaquí Valley Tour to Cachi and Cafayate:
$318
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2-day tour: Humahuaca Canyon + Cachi and Calchaquies Valleys:
$165
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2-day tour: Humahuaca Canyon + Cafayate Wine Country:
$165
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3-Days Salta, Purmamarca & Salinas Grandes Private Experience:
$625
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3-day Overland Adventure in Tolar Grande, Salta:
$1,240
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4 x 4 Safari Tour to Puna, Salt Falts and Purmamarca from Salta:
$120
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4-Days Discovering Amazing Salta - Nature & Adventure:
$645
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4-Days Tour of Salta Cafayate and Humahuaca:
$808
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5-Day Adventure Trip in Salta:
$527
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6-Day Tour in Salta, Purmamarca, Humahuaca, Tolar Grande & Salt flats!:
$1,813
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6-day Tour in Salta y Jujuy - Best of The Northwest:
$1,095
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7-Day Tour in Salta, the Calchaqui Valley and Cafayate and San Pedro de Atacama:
$1,292
Tours and Activities in Rosario
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Rosario.
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2-Hour Private Walking Tour of Rosario:
$42
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Wine Experience in Rosario - Organic Wines and Vegan Snack Board:
$65
Alcohol
Typically, people visiting Salta spend on average $9.62 on alcoholic beverages per person, per day.
Alcoholic beverages can often be a significant portion of a traveler's budget, and the costs can vary greatly from person to person. In Rosario, the average amount that a visitor spends on alcoholic beverages per day is $12.
Typical Alcohol prices in Salta
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Salta are as follows:
Sample the Local Flavors in Salta
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Salta:
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Full-day Cafayate, Lerma Valley, and Wine Tasting from Salta:
$24
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From Cafayate Day Trip with Wine Tasting:
$25
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From Full-Day Tour to Cafayate with Wine Tasting:
$27
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Luxury Colome wine tour:
$806
When comparing the travel costs between Salta and Rosario, we can see that Salta is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Since both cities are in South America, it's no surprise that their costs are relatively close, as many destinations here have somewhat similar travel prices overall.
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