Which place is cheaper, Buenos Aires, Argentina or Vilnius?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Vilnius 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 Vilnius 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: Vilnius or Buenos Aires, Argentina?
Vilnius
Vilnius is the capital and largest city in the country of Lithuania. It has a population of more than 500,000 residents and is located in the valley between the Neris River and the Vilnia River in the southeastern part of the country. Visitors come to the city for its beautiful Old Town, impressive architecture, and fascinating culture. In 2009 it was named the European Capital of Culture along with the city of Linz, in Austria.
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 One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Vilnius, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Lithuania, The Best Vineyard & Wine Tours in Argentina, and The Best Photography Tours in Argentina.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayVilnius €94Buenos Aires, Argentina €9.59
The average daily cost (per person) in Vilnius is €94, 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 Vilnius and Buenos Aires, Argentina in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personVilnius €42Buenos Aires, Argentina €3.86
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomVilnius €84Buenos Aires, Argentina €7.72
Compare Hotels in Vilnius 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: Vilnius Hotel Prices and Buenos Aires, Argentina Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Vilnius €8.30Buenos Aires, Argentina €1.47
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Vilnius
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Vilnius:
- Private Transfer from Vilnius Airport to Lithuania: $141
- Arrival Transfer from Vilnius VNO Airport to Vilnius by Minivan: $45
- From Druskininkai & Grutas Park Tour with Transfer: $511
- Private Transfer: Vilnius to Klaipeda or Klaipeda to Vilnius via Trakai Castle: $239
- Private Vilnius Airport Arrival Transfer: $27
- Riga / Tallinn / Vilnius. Transfer Between Baltic States: $638
- Riga: Bus Transfer to/from Vilnius: $20
- Transfer from Kaunas Airport to Vilnius: $213
- Vilnius Airport (VNO): Bus Transfer to/from Gdansk: $51
- Vilnius Airport Transfer: $51
- Vilnius Airport: Bus Transfer to/from Riga: $23
- Vilnius Airport: Bus Transfer to/from Warsaw: $35
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 One-way Ezeiza Airport Transfer To/From Buenos Aires: $20
- Private transfer Vehicle from Buenos Aires city to Ezeiza Airport: $20
- Airport Transfer: Jorge Newbery Airfield (AEP) to Buenos Aires: $25
- Airport Transfer: Buenos Aires to Jorge Newbery Airfield Airport (AEP): $25
- Private AEP Jorge Newbery Airport Transfer To/From Buenos Aires: $28
- Jorge Newbery Airport One-way Private Transfer to Buenos Aires City Center: $30
- Buenos Aires Local Airport One - way Private Transfer from 30 USD: $30
- Buenos aires Shared EZE Airport Transfer: $30
- Private Airport Transfer AEP Jorge New Berry to CAPITAL BA: $30
- Buenos Aires Center One-way Private Transfer to Local Airport: $30
- Private Transfer Jorge Newbery Airport to Hotel in Buenos Aires: $32
Is it cheaper to fly into Vilnius or Buenos Aires, Argentina?
Prices for flights to both Buenos Aires, Argentina and Vilnius 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 dayVilnius €40Buenos Aires, Argentina €3.03
Typical Food Prices in Vilnius
Some typical examples of dining costs in Vilnius are as follows:
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Dinner for Two€13
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Vilnius
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Vilnius.
- Dinner in local family: $74
- Flavors of Vilnius - Private Walking Food Tour: $190
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.
- 3-Hour Buenos Aires Empanadas and Alfajores Guided Cooking Class: $35
- Small-Group Empanadas Cooking Class: $35
- Premium Empanadas Cooking Class in Buenos Aires: $37
- Esquina Homero Manzi Tango Show Ticket Including Optional Dinner in Buenos Aires: $39
- Tango Show and Optional Dinner at Esquina Homero Manzi: $40
- Argentinian grilled pizza class in San Telmo: $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
- Tango Porteño Show with Optional Dinner and Tango Class: $50
- Skip the Line Ticket for Tango Porteño Show with Dinner : $53
- Tango Porteño Show with Private Transfers (with optional dinner): $54
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Vilnius €9.72Buenos Aires, Argentina €3.11
Typical Entertainment Prices in Vilnius
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Vilnius are as follows:
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Walking Tour€5.79
Tours and Activities in Vilnius
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Vilnius are as follows:
- First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.20
- Secrets of Old Vilnius Smartphone App GPS Audio Walking Tour: $6.00
- City Exploration Game and Tour: $6.39
- Self-Guided Highlights Scavenger Hunt & Tour: $6.39
- Vilnius Scavenger Hunt and Best Landmarks Self-Guided Tour: $6.50
- Self-Guided Audio Tour: $11
- Skip the Line: Europos Parkas, Open-Air Museum Ticket Vilnius, Lithuania: $12
- Vibrant Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour: $14
- Regular walking tour of Soviet Vilnius: $18
- Regular walking tour of Jewish Vilnius: $18
- Regular walking tour of Soviet Vilnius: $18
- Regular walking tour of Jewish Vilnius: $18
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
- Self-Guided Audio Tour Evita Peron: Don't cry for me Argentina : $10
- Literature Self-Guided Audio Tour in Buenos Aires: $10
- Recoleta Cemetery Walking Tour: $10
- Self-Guided Audio Tour - Discover Caminito and Tango: $10
- Palermo Graffiti Tour: $10
- Historical Tour of the Recoleta Cemetery: $15
- True Crime Buenos Aires: A Walking Tour: $15
- Walking Tour Knowing Rodrigo Bueno in Buenos Aires: $15
- Graffiti Tour: $15
- Walking Tour La Boca: $15
- Recoleta Cemetery Experience - Immersive Tour with Death: $16
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayVilnius €6.38Buenos Aires, Argentina €1.68
Typical Alcohol Prices in Vilnius
Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Vilnius from other travelers:
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Beer€4.34
Sample the Local Flavors in Vilnius
Also in Vilnius, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Beer degustation at Bear & Boar Brewery Taproom: $43
- Vilnius Private Pub & Bar Crawl Tour & Hidden Gems: $46
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:
- Wine tasting at the Barolo Palace: $35
- Wine Tasting in Palermo, City of Buenos Aires.: $38
- Wine Tasting and Tapas with Expert Sommelier in 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
- Argentinian Private Premium Wine Tasting Live+Guided Walking tour: $76
- Premium Wine Tasting in Buenos Aires: $79
- Argentine Experience: Immersive 6 Course Menu with Wine Tasting : $98
- Private Asado and Wine Tasting in Argentina: $130
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Vilnius and Buenos Aires, Argentina, we can see that Vilnius is more expensive. And not only is Buenos Aires, Argentina much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Vilnius 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 Vilnius would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Vilnius 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 Vilnius Expensive? and Is Buenos Aires, Argentina Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Vilnius or Buenos Aires, Argentina?
Buenos Aires, Argentina has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Vilnius. When comparing the sizes of Vilnius 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 Vilnius 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 Vilnius has summer in [NORTHERNSUMMERMONTH] and winter in [NORTHERNWINTERMONTH].
Should I visit Vilnius or Buenos Aires, Argentina in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Vilnius and Buenos Aires, Argentina. Most visitors come to Vilnius for the family-friendly experiences during these months.
Vilnius is cooler than Buenos Aires, Argentina in the summer. The daily temperature in Vilnius averages around 18°C (65°F) in July, and Buenos Aires, Argentina fluctuates around 25°C (77°F)in January.
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Buenos Aires, Argentina this time of the year. In Vilnius, it's very sunny this time of the year. Vilnius usually receives less sunshine than Buenos Aires, Argentina during summer. Vilnius gets 219 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, Vilnius usually receives less rain than Buenos Aires, Argentinain January. Vilnius gets 78 mm (3.1 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 JanuaryVilnius 18°C (65°F)Buenos Aires, Argentina 25°C (77°F)
Should I visit Vilnius or Buenos Aires, Argentina in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Vilnius as well as Buenos Aires, Argentina. The autumn months attract visitors to Vilnius because of the shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area.
In the autumn, Vilnius is much colder than Buenos Aires, Argentina. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Vilnius in October average around 8°C (46°F), and Buenos Aires, Argentina averages at about 18°C (65°F)in April.
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Buenos Aires, Argentina. In the autumn, Vilnius often gets less sunshine than Buenos Aires, Argentinain April. Vilnius gets 94 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. Vilnius usually gets less rain in October than Buenos Aires, Argentinain April. Vilnius gets 53 mm (2.1 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 AprilVilnius 8°C (46°F)Buenos Aires, Argentina 18°C (65°F)
Should I visit Vilnius or Buenos Aires, Argentina in the Winter?
Both Buenos Aires, Argentina and Vilnius are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine are the main draw to Vilnius this time of year.
It's quite cold in Vilnius in the winter. In January, Vilnius is generally much colder than Buenos Aires, Argentinain July. Daily temperatures in Vilnius average around -5°C (23°F), and Buenos Aires, Argentina fluctuates around 12°C (53°F).
Vilnius usually receives less sunshine than Buenos Aires, Argentina during winter. Vilnius gets 36 hours of sunny skies, while Buenos Aires, Argentina receives 143 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Vilnius usually receives less rain than Buenos Aires, Argentinain July. Vilnius gets 41 mm (1.6 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 JulyVilnius -5°C (23°F)Buenos Aires, Argentina 12°C (53°F)
Should I visit Vilnius or Buenos Aires, Argentina in the Spring?
Both Buenos Aires, Argentina and Vilnius during the spring are popular places to visit. Many travelers come to Vilnius for the natural beauty.
Vilnius is much colder than Buenos Aires, Argentina in the spring. The daily temperature in Vilnius averages around 7°C (45°F) in April, and Buenos Aires, Argentina fluctuates around 18°C (64°F)in October.
In Buenos Aires, Argentina, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the spring, Vilnius often gets less sunshine than Buenos Aires, Argentinain October. Vilnius gets 164 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. Vilnius usually gets less rain in April than Buenos Aires, Argentinain October. Vilnius gets 46 mm (1.8 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 OctoberVilnius 7°C (45°F)Buenos Aires, Argentina 18°C (64°F)
Typical Weather for Buenos Aires, Argentina and Vilnius
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | -5°C (23°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 118 mm (4.6 in) |
| Feb | -4°C (26°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 117 mm (4.6 in) |
| Mar | 1°C (33°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 142 mm (5.6 in) |
| Apr | 7°C (45°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 104 mm (4.1 in) |
| May | 14°C (57°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Jun | 17°C (63°F) | 77 mm (3 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Jul | 18°C (65°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
| Aug | 18°C (64°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
| Sep | 13°C (56°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 75 mm (3 in) |
| Oct | 8°C (46°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 125 mm (4.9 in) |
| Nov | 2°C (36°F) | 57 mm (2.2 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 117 mm (4.6 in) |
| Dec | -2°C (29°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) | 23°C (74°F) | 104 mm (4.1 in) |
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