Which place is cheaper, Buenos Aires, Argentina or Florence?
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 Florence 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 Florence 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: Florence or Buenos Aires, Argentina?
Florence
Florence is the capital of Tuscany and one of the most well known cities in Italy for its art and cultural scenes. The city is rooted in history and you can see this in the architecture, statues, gardens, and art that are everywhere around town. This city truly is a living museum. You should allow yourself at least a couple of days to explore Florence and if you can afford more, it is well worth the time. In particular, if art history is your passion then you will need a week or more to satisfy your interest as the museums and architecturally impressive buildings throughout the city are endless.
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 Luxury Tours to Italy, The Best Budget Tours to Italy, 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 dayFlorence €180Buenos Aires, Argentina €53
The average daily cost (per person) in Florence is €180, 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 Florence and Buenos Aires, Argentina in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personFlorence €87Buenos Aires, Argentina €38
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomFlorence €174Buenos Aires, Argentina €76
Compare Hotels in Florence 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: Florence Hotel Prices and Buenos Aires, Argentina Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Florence €22Buenos Aires, Argentina €1.99
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Florence
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Florence:
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Taxi Ride Within City€8.00
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Taxi from Airport€25
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In City Parking (Full Day)€30
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Bus Pass (Full Day)€5.00
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Bus From Airport€5.00
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Florence
Also for Florence, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Florence to Pisa Airport (PSA) - Departure Private Transfer: $136
- Arrival Transfer Florence Station SMN to Florence by Sedan or Van: $112
- Bologna Airport Private Transfer from your Hotel in Florence: $241
- Chianti Wine Tastings and Visit to 3 Cellars with Lunch&Transfer: $209
- Direct transfer from Florence to Livorno with private driver: $216
- Florence Airport (FLR) to Chianciano - Arrival Private Transfer: $287
- Florence Airport (FLR) to Florence hotels - Arrival Private Transfer: $76
- Florence Airport (FLR) to Florence hotels - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $151
- Florence Airport (FLR) to Montecatini Terme - Arrival Transfer: $165
- Florence Airport (FLR) to Pisa - Arrival Private Transfer: $174
- Florence Airport Private Departure Transfer: $53
- Florence Airport Transfers : Florence City to Airport FLR in Business Car: $195
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 Florence or Buenos Aires, Argentina?
Prices for flights to both Buenos Aires, Argentina and Florence 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 dayFlorence €62Buenos Aires, Argentina €7.18
Typical Food Prices in Florence
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Florence:
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Panini Sandwich€6.50
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Casual Lunch (for Two)€17
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Florence
For Florence, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Florence Old City Street Food Tour and Guided Sightseeing: $35
- Hard Rock Cafe Florence with Set Lunch or Dinner: $35
- Food Tour of Traditional Eateries and Wine Pairings: $36
- Street Food Tour and Sightseeing with Local Expert Guide in 2.5 hours : $46
- Cooking Class and Lunch at a Tuscan Farmhouse with Local Market Tour from Florence: $48
- Florence Street Food Tour and sightseeing with Central Market: $51
- Florence's Food Tour with Authentic Local Tastigs and Sightseeing: $51
- Florence Street Food Tour with Walking Sightseeing and Local Guide: $51
- Pasta Cooking Class with Unlimited Wine: $53
- Hands-On Pasta & Tiramisu Cooking Class: $53
- Cooking Class in Florence Pasta & Tiramisu Making Unlimited Wine: $54
- Pasta & Tiramisu Cooking Class with Unlimited Wine: $57
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.Florence €30Buenos Aires, Argentina €29
Typical Entertainment Prices in Florence
For Florence, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Admission to Uffizi€11
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Phone Booking Fee for Uffizi€4.00
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Firenze Card (for Two)€100
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Audioguides at Uffizi (for Two)€20
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Giotto's Tower Entrance Fee€6.00
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Boboli Gardens Entrance Fee€7.00
Tours and Activities in Florence
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Florence.
- Florence Free Walking Tour With Local Guide: $2.16
- The Best tour in Renaissance & Medici Tales - guided by a STORYTELLER: $3.59
- Florence Walking Tour: $3.59
- Sunset Walking Tour: $3.61
- Private Tour to the Laboratory of Artistic Ceramics in Tuscany: $3.61
- Florence Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self-Guided Tour: $4.20
- AudioZoom into A Self-Guided Walking Tour: $5.99
- Florence Medici Quest: Self-Guided Conspiracy Adventure: $7.20
- Self-Guided Walking Tour of Florence with Audio and Quizzes: $8.42
- Florence Self-Guided Audio Tour: $9.00
- Florence Self Guided Audio Tour: $12
- Leonardo Da Vinci Museum Entrance Ticket: $13
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 dayFlorence €18Buenos Aires, Argentina €8.76
Typical Alcohol Prices in Florence
Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Florence from other travelers:
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Glass of Chianti€4.20
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Bottle of Wine€7.50
Sample the Local Flavors in Florence
Also in Florence, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Wine Tasting by CarusVini in San Casciano in val di Pesa: $18
- Winery tour and wine tasting of organic Chianti wines and extra virgin oil: $24
- Wine Tasting Activity at Chianti Rufina: $25
- Great wine tasting at Tenuta Moriano: $27
- Wine Tasting Experience near Florence: $30
- Classic Wine Tasting in Montalcino: $36
- Private Wine Tasting Experience in the heart of Tuscany: $36
- Wine Tasting in an Authentic Tuscan Cellar in Radda in Chianti: $38
- Montefioralle Winery - Tour and Wine Tasting in Chianti: $42
- Chianti Half Day Wine Tour from Florence: $42
- Wine Tasting of Brunello with Tuscan Cold Cuts and Cheese: $47
- Winery tour & wine tasting in Montalcino: $48
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 Florence and Buenos Aires, Argentina, we can see that Florence is more expensive. And not only is Buenos Aires, Argentina much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Florence 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 Florence would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Florence 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 Florence Expensive? and Is Buenos Aires, Argentina Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Florence or Buenos Aires, Argentina?
Buenos Aires, Argentina has a larger population, and is about 40 times larger than the population of Florence. When comparing the sizes of Florence 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 Florence 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 Florence has summer in [NORTHERNSUMMERMONTH] and winter in [NORTHERNWINTERMONTH].
Should I visit Florence or Buenos Aires, Argentina in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Florence as well as Buenos Aires, Argentina. The family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Florence this time of year.
Florence is around the same temperature as Buenos Aires, Argentina in the summer. The daily temperature in Florence averages around 25°C (77°F) in July, and Buenos Aires, Argentina fluctuates around 25°C (77°F)in January.
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Buenos Aires, Argentina. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Florence this time of the year. In the summer, Florence often gets more sunshine than Buenos Aires, Argentinain January. Florence gets 316 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. Florence usually gets less rain in July than Buenos Aires, Argentinain January. Florence gets 31 mm (1.2 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 JanuaryFlorence 25°C (77°F)Buenos Aires, Argentina 25°C (77°F)
Should I visit Florence or Buenos Aires, Argentina in the Autumn?
Both Buenos Aires, Argentina and Florence are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. Many travelers come to Florence for the shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area.
In the autumn, Florence is cooler than Buenos Aires, Argentina. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Florence in October average around 16°C (61°F), and Buenos Aires, Argentina averages at about 18°C (65°F)in April.
It's quite sunny in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Florence usually receives less sunshine than Buenos Aires, Argentina during autumn. Florence gets 177 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, Florence usually receives less rain than Buenos Aires, Argentinain April. Florence gets 96 mm (3.8 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 AprilFlorence 16°C (61°F)Buenos Aires, Argentina 18°C (65°F)
Should I visit Florence or Buenos Aires, Argentina in the Winter?
Both Buenos Aires, Argentina and Florence during the winter are popular places to visit. Many visitors come to Florence in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
In January, Florence is generally much colder than Buenos Aires, Argentinain July. Daily temperatures in Florence average around 7°C (45°F), and Buenos Aires, Argentina fluctuates around 12°C (53°F).
In the winter, Florence often gets less sunshine than Buenos Aires, Argentinain July. Florence gets 105 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Buenos Aires, Argentina receives 143 hours of full sun.
Florence usually gets less rain in January than Buenos Aires, Argentinain July. Florence gets 63 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 JulyFlorence 7°C (45°F)Buenos Aires, Argentina 12°C (53°F)
Should I visit Florence or Buenos Aires, Argentina in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Florence and Buenos Aires, Argentina. Most visitors come to Florence for the natural beauty during these months.
Florence is cooler than Buenos Aires, Argentina in the spring. The daily temperature in Florence averages around 14°C (57°F) in April, and Buenos Aires, Argentina fluctuates around 18°C (64°F)in October.
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Buenos Aires, Argentina this time of the year. Florence usually receives less sunshine than Buenos Aires, Argentina during spring. Florence gets 192 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, Florence usually receives less rain than Buenos Aires, Argentinain October. Florence gets 78 mm (3.1 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 OctoberFlorence 14°C (57°F)Buenos Aires, Argentina 18°C (64°F)
Typical Weather for Buenos Aires, Argentina and Florence
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| Jan | 7°C (45°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 118 mm (4.6 in) |
| Feb | 8°C (46°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 117 mm (4.6 in) |
| Mar | 10°C (50°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 142 mm (5.6 in) |
| Apr | 14°C (57°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 104 mm (4.1 in) |
| May | 18°C (64°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Jun | 22°C (72°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Jul | 25°C (77°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
| Aug | 24°C (75°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
| Sep | 21°C (70°F) | 76 mm (3 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 75 mm (3 in) |
| Oct | 16°C (61°F) | 96 mm (3.8 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 125 mm (4.9 in) |
| Nov | 11°C (52°F) | 102 mm (4 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 117 mm (4.6 in) |
| Dec | 8°C (46°F) | 72 mm (2.8 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.