Which place is cheaper, Buenos Aires, Argentina or Birmingham?
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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Should you visit Birmingham or Buenos Aires, Argentina?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
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 Birmingham and Buenos Aires, Argentina can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Birmingham or Buenos Aires, Argentina?
Birmingham
Birmingham, England, is often known as Britain's second-largest city. It is located in the western Midlands of England. Birmingham is nearly in the center of England, so almost all rail and motorways cross here. The city gained popularity and status during the industrial revolution and is still one of the main cities for industrial production and power, ranging from electricity to metal. Because of its importance as an industrial hub, it is one of the most populated cities in England. In more recent years, Birmingham has done a lot to add to the overall cultural scene of the city with the addition of museums and art.
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 Family-Friendly Tours to United Kingdom, The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in United Kingdom, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Buenos Aires, and The Best 2-Week Tours from Buenos Aires.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayBirmingham £161Buenos Aires, Argentina £47
The average daily cost (per person) in Birmingham is £161, while the average daily cost in Buenos Aires, Argentina is £47. 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 Birmingham and Buenos Aires, Argentina in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBirmingham £66Buenos Aires, Argentina £33
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBirmingham £132Buenos Aires, Argentina £66
Compare Hotels in Birmingham and Buenos Aires, Argentina
Looking for a hotel in Birmingham 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: Birmingham Hotel Prices and Buenos Aires, Argentina Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Birmingham £25Buenos Aires, Argentina £1.74
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Birmingham
Also for Birmingham, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Arrival Private Transfers from Airport BHX to Birmingham in Business Car: $70
- Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Birmingham - Arrival Private Transfer: $73
- Birmingham Airport : Bus transferring to/from Birmingham: $5.79
- Birmingham Airport : Bus transferring to/from Leicester: $11
- Birmingham Private Transfer from Birmingham Airport to City centre: $125
- Birmingham Private Transfer from Birmingham city centre to Birmingham Airport: $127
- Birmingham to Birmingham Airport BHX - Departure Private Transfer: $73
- Departure Private Transfers from Birmingham to Airport BHX in Business Car: $70
- Private Birmingham Arrival Transfer - Airport to Hotel / Accommodation: $64
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Buenos Aires, Argentina:
- Private City Tour & Transfer to the International Airport: $250
- Private Transfer Aeroparque J. Newbery Airport In Buenos Aires: $245
- Private Transfer Cruise Port In Buenos Aires: $233
- Rojo Tango Show with Optional Private Transfers in Buenos Aires: $215
- Executive Van Transfer: Ezeiza Airport (EZE) – Buenos Aires: $210
- Querandi Tango show Vip with private transfer: $210
- LOCAL AIRPORT TRANSFER (AEP) ROUND TRIP with english speaking driver: $200
- Buenos Aires Private Tour + Transfer to Airport: $199
- Buenos Aires Exp. Winery Gamboa Tasting and Lunch and Transfer: $180
- Buenos Aires Shore Excursion: Asado Experience with Port Transfer: $180
- Soccer Match in Buenos Aires with Transfers and Local Guide: $171
- One Way Private Transfer Ezeiza to/from Palermo Hotels: $170
Is it cheaper to fly into Birmingham or Buenos Aires, Argentina?
Prices for flights to both Buenos Aires, Argentina and Birmingham 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 dayBirmingham £66Buenos Aires, Argentina £6.27
Typical Food Prices in Birmingham
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Birmingham:
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Two Subs at Birmingham Bus Station£5.58
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Birmingham
For Birmingham, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Self Guided Half Day Food Tour in Birmingham: $94
- Delicious Healthy Cooking Classes: $121
- Traditional Mediterranean Cooking Class (Includes 4-Course Meal): $149
- Spanish Tapas and Paella Cooking Class (Includes 5-Course Meal): $149
- Italian Cooking Class With Tiramisu in Birmingham: $149
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: $25
- Tango Porteño Show with Optional Dinner and Tango Lesson: $31
- Madero Tango Dance Show with Dinner on Demand: $32
- Tango Porteño with Optional Dinner: $35
- Chacarita Walking Tour - Spooky Cemetery, History & Pizza: $38
- Tango Show and Dinner at: Tango Porteño: $40
- Tango Porteño Show in Buenos Aires (with optional dinner): $43
- Tango Show at Tango Porteño with Optional Dinner: $44
- Dinner at Arte de Mafia, Mafioso Theme Restaurant in Palermo: $44
- Early Tango Dinner Show with Optional Traditional Bus Transfer: $46
- El Aljibe Tango Show in Buenos Aires with Optional Dinner: $47
- Exclusive Italian Lunch or Dinner at Puny Pasta and Grill: $50
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Birmingham £48Buenos Aires, Argentina £25
Tours and Activities in Birmingham
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Birmingham.
- Birmingham Ghost Hunt: Haunted Self-Guide Tour & Quest: $5.94
- Birmingham Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $6.41
- Photography Walking Tour in Birmingham: $6.80
- Birmingham Bricks and Canals Self Guided Tour with App: $7.51
- Birmingham Self-Guided Audio Experience: $9.00
- On the Origins of Charles Darwin: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of Shrewsbury: $12
- Birmingham Private Self-Guided Walking Tour: $12
- Winterbourne House and Garden Admission Ticket: $13
- Skip the Line: House and Garden Admission Ticket : $13
- Birmingham Historical Tour: $16
- 2.5-Hours Walking Tour of Birmingham into Black Heritage Madiba: $19
- Birmingham City Centre Daily Walking Tour (10:30am & 2pm): $19
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 Private City Tour Designed for Seniors: $250
- E-Scooter Tour: Recoleta, Palermo & Downtown + Local Flavors: $69
- Football Matchday In Argentina (Ticket+Transport+Guide): $130
- Private City Tour with Local Gastronomy: $120
- Private Full Day City Tour by Iconic Buenos Aires: $300
- Small Group Walking Tour: Urban Art Palermo: $50
- "SAILING TOUR: Tango and Choripan (typical Argentine food) : $300
- 100% Gaucho Experience in a Traditional Estancia: $262
- 2 Hour Tour in Buenos Aires Parisina : $43
- 2 Hours Football and Street Art Walking Tour in Buenos Aires : $30
- 2 Hours Private Tour in Buenos Aires: $127
- 2 hrs. Walking Tour in San Telmo & Market : $13
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBirmingham £11Buenos Aires, Argentina £7.65
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:
- Buenos Aires Full City Tour with Wine Tasting and Stops: $37
- Boutique Wine Tasting: A Unique Experience in Buenos Aires: $45
- BA: Wine Tasting and Blending Experience in Palermo : $51
- BA: Small Group Wine Tasting and Blending in Palermo: $54
- Wine tasting in OASIS Palermo: $55
- Buenos Aires Small-Group Wine Tasting: $55
- Buenos Aires Premium Wine Tasting: $58
- Malbec Wine Tasting at Boutique Hotel in Palermo: $59
- Private argentinian wine tasting in downtown : $61
- Wine Tasting at Encuentro Nativo a Historic Tenement in Caminito: $63
- Wine Tasting in Palermo, City of Buenos Aires.: $65
- Premium Wine Tasting in Buenos Aires: $85
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Birmingham and Buenos Aires, Argentina, we can see that Birmingham is more expensive. And not only is Buenos Aires, Argentina much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Birmingham 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 Birmingham would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Birmingham 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 Birmingham Expensive? and Is Buenos Aires, Argentina Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Birmingham or Buenos Aires, Argentina?
Buenos Aires, Argentina has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Birmingham. When comparing the sizes of Birmingham 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 Birmingham 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 Birmingham has summer in [NORTHERNSUMMERMONTH] and winter in [NORTHERNWINTERMONTH].
Should I visit Birmingham or Buenos Aires, Argentina in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Birmingham as well as Buenos Aires, Argentina. Many travelers come to Birmingham for the music scene and the family-friendly experiences.
In the summer, Birmingham is cooler than Buenos Aires, Argentina. Typically, the summer temperatures in Birmingham in July average around 17°C (63°F), and Buenos Aires, Argentina averages at about 25°C (77°F)in January.
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Buenos Aires, Argentina. In the summer, Birmingham often gets less sunshine than Buenos Aires, Argentinain January. Birmingham gets 196 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Buenos Aires, Argentina receives 279 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Birmingham usually gets less rain in July than Buenos Aires, Argentinain January. Birmingham gets 44 mm (1.7 in) of rain, while Buenos Aires, Argentina receives 118 mm (4.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures July and JanuaryBirmingham 17°C (63°F)Buenos Aires, Argentina 25°C (77°F)
Should I visit Birmingham or Buenos Aires, Argentina in the Autumn?
Both Buenos Aires, Argentina and Birmingham are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. Many visitors come to Birmingham in the autumn for the shopping scene and the music scene.
In October, Birmingham is generally much colder than Buenos Aires, Argentinain April. Daily temperatures in Birmingham average around 11°C (52°F), and Buenos Aires, Argentina fluctuates around 18°C (65°F).
It's quite sunny in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Birmingham usually receives less sunshine than Buenos Aires, Argentina during autumn. Birmingham gets 103 hours of sunny skies, while Buenos Aires, Argentina receives 220 hours of full sun in the autumn.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Buenos Aires, Argentina. In October, Birmingham usually receives less rain than Buenos Aires, Argentinain April. Birmingham gets 54 mm (2.1 in) of rain, while Buenos Aires, Argentina receives 104 mm (4.1 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures October and AprilBirmingham 11°C (52°F)Buenos Aires, Argentina 18°C (65°F)
Should I visit Birmingham or Buenos Aires, Argentina in the Winter?
Both Buenos Aires, Argentina and Birmingham during the winter are popular places to visit. Most visitors come to Birmingham for the museums, the shopping scene, the theater shows, and the cuisine during these months.
Birmingham can be very cold during winter. Birmingham is much colder than Buenos Aires, Argentina in the winter. The daily temperature in Birmingham averages around 3°C (38°F) in January, and Buenos Aires, Argentina fluctuates around 12°C (53°F)in July.
In the winter, Birmingham often gets less sunshine than Buenos Aires, Argentinain July. Birmingham gets 58 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Buenos Aires, Argentina receives 143 hours of full sun.
Birmingham usually gets around the same amount of rain in January as Buenos Aires, Argentinain July. Birmingham gets 64 mm (2.5 in) of rain, while Buenos Aires, Argentina receives 68 mm (2.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures January and JulyBirmingham 3°C (38°F)Buenos Aires, Argentina 12°C (53°F)
Should I visit Birmingham or Buenos Aires, Argentina in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Birmingham and Buenos Aires, Argentina.
In the spring, Birmingham is much colder than Buenos Aires, Argentina. Typically, the spring temperatures in Birmingham in April average around 9°C (48°F), and Buenos Aires, Argentina averages at about 18°C (64°F)in October.
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Buenos Aires, Argentina this time of the year. Birmingham usually receives less sunshine than Buenos Aires, Argentina during spring. Birmingham gets 136 hours of sunny skies, while Buenos Aires, Argentina receives 227 hours of full sun in the spring.
Buenos Aires, Argentina receives a lot of rain in the spring. In April, Birmingham usually receives less rain than Buenos Aires, Argentinain October. Birmingham gets 44 mm (1.7 in) of rain, while Buenos Aires, Argentina receives 125 mm (4.9 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures April and OctoberBirmingham 9°C (48°F)Buenos Aires, Argentina 18°C (64°F)
Typical Weather for Buenos Aires, Argentina and Birmingham
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 3°C (38°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 118 mm (4.6 in) |
| Feb | 4°C (40°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 117 mm (4.6 in) |
| Mar | 6°C (42°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 142 mm (5.6 in) |
| Apr | 9°C (48°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 104 mm (4.1 in) |
| May | 12°C (53°F) | 52 mm (2.1 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Jun | 15°C (59°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Jul | 17°C (63°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
| Aug | 17°C (62°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
| Sep | 14°C (58°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 75 mm (3 in) |
| Oct | 11°C (52°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 125 mm (4.9 in) |
| Nov | 7°C (45°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 117 mm (4.6 in) |
| Dec | 5°C (40°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) | 23°C (74°F) | 104 mm (4.1 in) |
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.