A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Tallinn vs. Buenos Aires, Argentina for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Tallinn 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 Tallinn 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: Tallinn or Buenos Aires, Argentina?

Tallinn

Tallinn, the capital of Estonia, is located on the southern coast of the Gulf of Finland. It has a population of more than 430,000 people and is a charming, yet cosmopolitan place to visit. The Old Town is at the center of the city's tourism, and the beauty and architecture is very impressive. The city's close proximity to Helsinki makes it a popular day trip from Finland, but cheap plane flights have also encouraged visitors from around Europe to spend several days in this city. In particular, summer months can become quite crowded.

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 from Tallinn, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Estonia, 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 Tallinn?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.

  • Tallinn Prices
    Estonia Prices
    Buenos Aires, Argentina Prices
    Argentina Prices
  • Average Daily Cost Per person, per day
    Tallinn €121
    Buenos Aires, Argentina €49

The average daily cost (per person) in Tallinn is €121, while the average daily cost in Buenos Aires, Argentina is €49. 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 Tallinn and Buenos Aires, Argentina in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Tallinn €47
    Buenos Aires, Argentina €35
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Tallinn €94
    Buenos Aires, Argentina €70
Compare Hotels in Tallinn and Buenos Aires, Argentina

Looking for a hotel in Tallinn 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.

Hotels in Tallinn


Hotels in 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: Tallinn Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Tallinn €12
    Buenos Aires, Argentina €1.81
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Tallinn

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Tallinn:


  • Tram Around Town for Two
    €1.66

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Tallinn

Also for Tallinn, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • Arrival Transfer from Tallinn Airport or Port to Tallinn by Sedan: $40
  • CO2-Offset Arrival Transfer from Tallinn Airport/Port to Tallinn: $99
  • From Alpakafarm Guided Tour with Transfer: $69
  • From Private Transfer to Riga with Sightseeing: $494
  • Private Arrival Transfer Tallinn Airport to Cruise Port: $62
  • Private Shore Excursion: Tallinn Old Town Walking Tour with Round-Trip Transfer: $293
  • Private Transfer from Tallinn Airport to Tallinn city center: $33
  • Private Transfer from Tallinn Airport to Tallinn city center: $45
  • Private Transfer from Tallinn Cruise Port to Tallinn Airport(TLL): $39
  • Private Transfer from Tallinn hotels to Tallinn Cruise Port: $39
  • Talinn Airport and City Private Transfer: $46
  • Tallinn Airport Transfer - Return: $92

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Buenos Aires, Argentina

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Buenos Aires, Argentina:

  • Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer in Buenos Aires HTL-APT (EZE): $75
  • Transfer from Buenos Aires Port to Buenos Aires Int Airport (EZE): $70
  • Transfer from Buenos Aires Cruise Terminal to International Airport (EZE): $130
  • Transfer between airports (EZE-AEP): $85
  • Transfer Van 6 pax Airport Pistarini Buenos Aires to Hotel Port: $170
  • Transfer Buenos Aires International Airport (EZE) to Downtown Hotel: $115
  • Transfer Airports-Cruise Port: $190
  • Tango Show in Tango Porteño - no transfers -: $47
  • Tango Show in Aljibe - No transfers: $75
  • Tango Show La Ventana only show exclusive with transfer: $96
  • Tango Show El Querandí No Transfers: $110
  • Tango Porteño Show With Private Transfers From Port & Hotels In Buenos Aires: $85

Is it cheaper to fly into Tallinn or Buenos Aires, Argentina?

Prices for flights to both Buenos Aires, Argentina and Tallinn 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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Tallinn €62
    Buenos Aires, Argentina €6.55
Typical Food Prices in Tallinn

For Tallinn, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:


  • Lunch for Two
    €7.68
  • Dessert
    €1.15

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Tallinn

For Tallinn, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:

  • Tallinn old town: Estonian Cuisine Cooking Class: $86
  • Old Town Guided Tour with Dinner and Folk Show: $98
  • Old Town Guided Tour and Medieval Dinner with Show: $103
  • Old Town Food Tour from the cruise port: $109
  • From Campfire Cooking Workshop with Guided Hike: $111

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.

  • Esquina Homero Manzi Tango Show with Optional Transfer and Dinner: $26
  • Señor Tango Show with Optional Dinner in Buenos Aires: $36
  • Tango Show at Tango Porteño with Optional Dinner: $37
  • Tango Porteño Show in Buenos Aires (with optional dinner): $39
  • Esquina Homero Manzi Tango Show Ticket Including Optional Dinner in Buenos Aires: $39
  • Madero Tango Dinner Show: $40
  • Tango Porteño Show with Optional Dinner in Buenos Aires: $43
  • BA: Premium Empanadas Cooking Class & Wine Tasting in Palermo: $43
  • BA: Premium Empanadas & Alfajores Cooking Experience in Palermo: $43
  • Señor Tango Show with Optional Dinner in Buenos Aires: $44
  • Early Tango Dinner Show in Buenos Aires: $46
  • BA: Small-Group Empanadas Cooking Class in Palermo: $46

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Tallinn €5.63
    Buenos Aires, Argentina €26

Tours and Activities in Tallinn

For Tallinn, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:

  • Old Town Self-Guided Audio Tour with 3D Map: $3.45
  • Tallinn Scavenger Hunt & Highlights Self-Guided Walking Tour: $6.73
  • Tales of Reval Walking Tour with Smartphone App: $6.90
  • Audio Tour of the Toompea Hill (Cathedral Hill) in Tallinn: $8.06
  • Monks, Ghosts and Legends Self Guided Tour of Tallinn: $8.50
  • Aegna Island: Self-Guided Discovery Tour: $9.21
  • Old Town Highlights Tour with Audio Guide: $9.22
  • Tour to the Paljassaare Special Protection Area: $15
  • Discover Terrific Self-Guided Audio Tour: $15
  • Guided Tallinn Old Town Walking Tour: $16
  • Guided Tallinn Old Town Walking Tour: $16
  • Museum of Illusions Tallinn Official Entry Ticket: $17

Tours and Activities in Buenos Aires, Argentina

Here are a few actual costs in Buenos Aires, Argentina for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:

  • ! Explore Corrientes Ave at Night! Walking Tour 100% Individual: $22
  • Único tour sobre la Historia del Tango (sin mitos): $60
  • "SAILING TOUR: Tango and Choripan (typical Argentine food): $300
  • 1-Hour Catamaran Cruise in the Tiger Delta: $19
  • 2 Hour Tour in Buenos Aires Parisina: $43
  • 2 Hours Football and Street Art Walking Tour in Buenos Aires: $30
  • 3 Hours Private Street Art Tour in La Boca and Barracas: $45
  • 3 Hours Ultimate Buenos Aires Bar Tour: $34
  • 5hs Small Group City Tour of Buenos Aires (Optional Street Food): $54
  • @argentinahighlights City LGBTQ tour: $150
  • A Back-Street Beer Brewing Tour of Buenos Aires: $165
  • Architectural tour of Buenos Aires: $35

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Tallinn €15
    Buenos Aires, Argentina €8.00

Sample the Local Flavors in Tallinn

Also in Tallinn, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:

  • Telliskivi Bar Crawl - Trendy Bars with Shots, Games and Deals: $19
  • Old Town Bar Crawl - Shots, Games, Deals & Club: $22
  • Telliskivi Bar Crawl with games, drinks, discounts: $22
  • Tallinn Old Town Bar Crawl - free shots, discounts & club: $23
  • Bar Crawl with Shots, Beer, and Nightclub Entry: $23
  • Urban Beats Bar Crawl with Party Bus and Clubs: $51
  • Tallinn Guided Bar Crawl: $129
  • Gin Distillery Tour and Tasting: $275

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: $45
  • Wine tasting in OASIS Palermo: $55
  • Buenos Aires Small-Group Wine Tasting: $55
  • Wine Tasting and Local Specialties in Buenos Aires: $56
  • Wine Tasting in Palermo, City of Buenos Aires.: $65
  • Tango Lesson and Wine Tasting in Buenos Aires, Argentina: $65
  • Classic Tiger Delta Navigation, City Tour and Wine Tasting: $69
  • Empanadas & Argentine wine tour: $74
  • BA: Wine tour with 5 tasting stops in the heart of Palermo: $78
  • Premium Wine Tasting in Buenos Aires: $85
  • Private Malbec Wine Tasting Experience in Buenos Aires: $95
  • Wine Tasting Boutique in Buenos Aires: $99


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Tallinn and Buenos Aires, Argentina, we can see that Tallinn is more expensive. And not only is Buenos Aires, Argentina much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Tallinn 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 Tallinn would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Tallinn 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 Tallinn Expensive? and Is Buenos Aires, Argentina Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Tallinn or Buenos Aires, Argentina?

Buenos Aires, Argentina has a larger population, and is about 30 times larger than the population of Tallinn. When comparing the sizes of Tallinn 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 Tallinn 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 Tallinn has summer in [NORTHERNSUMMERMONTH] and winter in [NORTHERNWINTERMONTH].

Should I visit Tallinn or Buenos Aires, Argentina in the Summer?

Both Buenos Aires, Argentina and Tallinn during the summer are popular places to visit. The family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Tallinn this time of year.

Tallinn is much colder than Buenos Aires, Argentina in the summer. The daily temperature in Tallinn averages around 17°C (62°F) in July, and Buenos Aires, Argentina fluctuates around 25°C (77°F)in January.

In Buenos Aires, Argentina, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Tallinn. In the summer, Tallinn often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Buenos Aires, Argentinain January. Tallinn gets 279 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Buenos Aires, Argentina receives 279 hours of full sun.

Buenos Aires, Argentina gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Tallinn usually gets less rain in July than Buenos Aires, Argentinain January. Tallinn gets 79 mm (3.1 in) of rain, while Buenos Aires, Argentina receives 118 mm (4.6 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Summer Average Temperatures July and January
    Tallinn 17°C (62°F) 
    Buenos Aires, Argentina 25°C (77°F)

Should I visit Tallinn or Buenos Aires, Argentina in the Autumn?

The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Tallinn and Buenos Aires, Argentina. Many travelers come to Tallinn for the shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area.

In the autumn, Tallinn is much colder than Buenos Aires, Argentina. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Tallinn in October average around 7°C (44°F), and Buenos Aires, Argentina averages at about 18°C (65°F)in April.

People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Buenos Aires, Argentina this time of the year. Tallinn usually receives less sunshine than Buenos Aires, Argentina during autumn. Tallinn gets 92 hours of sunny skies, while Buenos Aires, Argentina receives 220 hours of full sun in the autumn.

Buenos Aires, Argentina receives a lot of rain in the autumn. In October, Tallinn usually receives less rain than Buenos Aires, Argentinain April. Tallinn gets 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain, while Buenos Aires, Argentina receives 104 mm (4.1 in) of rain each month for the autumn.


  • Autumn Average Temperatures October and April
    Tallinn 7°C (44°F) 
    Buenos Aires, Argentina 18°C (65°F)

Should I visit Tallinn or Buenos Aires, Argentina in the Winter?

The winter brings many poeple to Tallinn as well as Buenos Aires, Argentina. Many visitors come to Tallinn in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.

Tallinn can get quite cold in the winter. In January, Tallinn is generally much colder than Buenos Aires, Argentinain July. Daily temperatures in Tallinn average around -5°C (22°F), and Buenos Aires, Argentina fluctuates around 12°C (53°F).

In the winter, Tallinn often gets less sunshine than Buenos Aires, Argentinain July. Tallinn gets 25 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Buenos Aires, Argentina receives 143 hours of full sun.

Tallinn usually gets less rain in January than Buenos Aires, Argentinain July. Tallinn gets 45 mm (1.8 in) of rain, while Buenos Aires, Argentina receives 68 mm (2.7 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Winter Average Temperatures January and July
    Tallinn -5°C (22°F) 
    Buenos Aires, Argentina 12°C (53°F)

Should I visit Tallinn or Buenos Aires, Argentina in the Spring?

Both Buenos Aires, Argentina and Tallinn are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Most visitors come to Tallinn for the natural beauty during these months.

Tallinn can be very cold during spring. Tallinn is much colder than Buenos Aires, Argentina in the spring. The daily temperature in Tallinn averages around 4°C (39°F) in April, and Buenos Aires, Argentina fluctuates around 18°C (64°F)in October.

It's quite sunny in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Tallinn usually receives less sunshine than Buenos Aires, Argentina during spring. Tallinn gets 186 hours of sunny skies, while Buenos Aires, Argentina receives 227 hours of full sun in the spring.

It rains a lot this time of the year in Buenos Aires, Argentina. In April, Tallinn usually receives less rain than Buenos Aires, Argentinain October. Tallinn gets 36 mm (1.4 in) of rain, while Buenos Aires, Argentina receives 125 mm (4.9 in) of rain each month for the spring.


  • Spring Average Temperatures April and October
    Tallinn 4°C (39°F) 
    Buenos Aires, Argentina 18°C (64°F)

Typical Weather for Buenos Aires, Argentina and Tallinn

Tallinn Buenos Aires, Argentina
Temp (°C) Rain (mm) Temp (°C) Rain (mm)
Jan -5°C (22°F) 45 mm (1.8 in) 25°C (77°F) 118 mm (4.6 in)
Feb -6°C (22°F) 29 mm (1.1 in) 24°C (75°F) 117 mm (4.6 in)
Mar -2°C (29°F) 29 mm (1.1 in) 22°C (71°F) 142 mm (5.6 in)
Apr 4°C (39°F) 36 mm (1.4 in) 18°C (65°F) 104 mm (4.1 in)
May 10°C (50°F) 37 mm (1.5 in) 15°C (59°F) 80 mm (3.1 in)
Jun 15°C (58°F) 53 mm (2.1 in) 12°C (53°F) 61 mm (2.4 in)
Jul 17°C (62°F) 79 mm (3.1 in) 12°C (53°F) 68 mm (2.7 in)
Aug 16°C (60°F) 84 mm (3.3 in) 13°C (55°F) 68 mm (2.7 in)
Sep 11°C (52°F) 82 mm (3.2 in) 15°C (59°F) 75 mm (3 in)
Oct 7°C (44°F) 70 mm (2.8 in) 18°C (64°F) 125 mm (4.9 in)
Nov 1°C (34°F) 68 mm (2.7 in) 21°C (69°F) 117 mm (4.6 in)
Dec -3°C (27°F) 55 mm (2.2 in) 23°C (74°F) 104 mm (4.1 in)