Which place is cheaper, Buenos Aires, Argentina or Halong Bay?
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 Halong Bay or Buenos Aires, Argentina?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Halong Bay and Buenos Aires, Argentina can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
Where Should I go: Halong Bay or Buenos Aires, Argentina?
Halong Bay
Halong Bay is a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the north of Vietnam, near the Chinese border. Known for its thousands of beautiful limestone karsts and stalactite-filled caves, it is one of the most visited destinations in Vietnam. If you appreciate natural scenery and want an adventure at sea, you'll love cruising among more than 1,900 islands in Ha Long Bay.
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 Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Vietnam, The Best Coach Bus Tours in Vietnam, 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 dayHalong Bay $66Buenos Aires, Argentina $56
The average daily cost (per person) in Halong Bay is $66, while the average daily cost in Buenos Aires, Argentina is $56. 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 Halong Bay and Buenos Aires, Argentina in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personHalong Bay $27Buenos Aires, Argentina $40
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomHalong Bay $54Buenos Aires, Argentina $80
Compare Hotels in Halong Bay and Buenos Aires, Argentina
Looking for a hotel in Halong Bay 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: Buenos Aires, Argentina Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Halong Bay $13Buenos Aires, Argentina $2.10
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Halong Bay
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Halong Bay:
- 2D/1N at 5 STAR CRUISES: Transfer,Meals, Cave, Island & Beach: $185
- 2D/1N at AQUAMARINE CRUISES: Transfer,Meals, Cave, Island & Beach: $170
- Alova Premium Cruise Halong Deluxe Day Tour with Transfer & Meal: $55
- Alova Premium Cruise to Halong Bay 1 Day Trip by Highway Transfer: $50
- Best Seller Halong Full Day Tour All Included Expressway Transfer: $48
- Bus Transfer From Cat Ba Island To Ninh Binh/Ninh binh To Cat Ba: $19
- Dragon 5Star HaLong Cruise 2D1N Included Transfer from Hanoi : $176
- From Hanoi with Expessway Transfer to Halong Bay 1 Day Trip: $42
- Hai Phong airport transfer to Halong Bay with private car 4 seat from Hai Phong: $87
- Halong Bay 06 Hours Dragon King Cruise From Halong with Transfer: $60
- Halong Bay 1 Day Tour Included Limousine Bus Transfer from Hanoi: $48
- Halong Bay 2 Days Cruise from Hanoi with Transfer and Meals: $149
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Buenos Aires, Argentina:
- Arrival Private Transfers from Airport AEP to Buenos Aires in Luxury Van: $146
- Arrival Private Transfers from Ezeiza Airport EZE to Buenos Aires: $146
- Arrival Transfer: Airport AEP to Buenos Aires by Business Car: $125
- Arrival Transfer: Ezeiza Airport EZE to Buenos Aires by Sedan: $125
- Best Tango Show with Private Transfer: $105
- Buenos Aires Aeroparque Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP) Private Transfer: $47
- Buenos Aires Airport (EZE) Transfer with English Speaking Driver: $34
- Buenos Aires Airport EZE to Buenos Aires Arrival Private Transfer: $45
- Buenos Aires Airport Transfers: Airport EZE to Buenos Aires in Luxury Van: $146
- Buenos Aires Airport Transfers: Buenos Aires to Airport EZE in Luxury Car: $167
- Buenos Aires Airport(EZE) to Buenos Aires Port - Private Transfer: $102
- Buenos Aires Exp. Winery Gamboa Tasting and Lunch and Transfer: $180
Is it cheaper to fly into Halong Bay or Buenos Aires, Argentina?
Prices for flights to both Buenos Aires, Argentina and Halong Bay 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 dayHalong Bay $26Buenos Aires, Argentina $7.60
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Halong Bay
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Halong Bay.
- Cat Ba Paradise Cave Experience with Dinner and Live Music: $41
- Paradise Cave Dinner with Live Music and Tasting in Cat Ba: $42
- Halong's Hidden Gem: Dragon Pearl Cave Tour with Dinner: $47
- Halong Bay Luxury Dinner Cruise - Ambassador: $51
- Best 2D1N Lan Ha Bay Cruise: BBQ dinner, Viet Hai Ancient Village: $210
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
- Viejo Almacen Tango Show with Optional Dinner in Buenos Aires: $30
- Tango Show in Madero Tango, with Optional Dinner: $30
- Tango Porteño Show with Optional Dinner and Tango Lesson: $31
- Madero Tango Dance Show with Dinner on Demand: $32
- 3-Hour Buenos Aires Empanadas and Alfajores Cooking Class: $35
- Tango Show and Dinner at: Tango Porteño: $40
- Esquina Homero Manzi Tango Show Ticket Including Optional Dinner in Buenos Aires: $42
- BA: Premium Empanadas Cooking Class in Palermo: $45
- Piazzolla Tango Show with Optional Dinner in Buenos Aires: $45
- Early Tango Dinner Show with Optional Traditional Bus Transfer: $46
- El Aljibe Tango Show in Buenos Aires with Optional Dinner: $47
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Halong Bay $16Buenos Aires, Argentina $30
Tours and Activities in Halong Bay
Here are a few actual costs in Halong Bay for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- City Sightseeing Ha Long Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour: $19
- Shared 6 Hours boat Tour With Cave Kayak Beach From Halong City: $20
- JADESAILS CRUISE-The Most Luxurious Day Tour in Ha Long Bay & Lan Ha Bay: $20
- Sun World Halong Admission Ticket: $20
- Breathtaking Sunset Boat Tours to Lan Ha Bay from Cat Ba Island : $27
- Majestic Sunset Boat Tour: Explore Lan Ha Bay’s Stunning Scenery: $27
- From Cat Ba Island: Majestic Sunset Boat Tour Explore Lan Ha Bay : $27
- Majestic Sunset Boat Tour Explore the Stunning Lan Ha Bay, Cat Ba: $27
- From Cat Ba Island: Amazing Sunset Tour in Lan Ha Bay, Kayaking: $28
- Half-Day Lan Ha Bay Adventure: Boat Jumping, Kayaking, Sunset : $28
- Magical Sunset Tour: Kayaking & Swimming in Lan Ha Bay: $28
- From Cat Ba: Amazing Sunset Boat Tour in Lan Ha Bay: $28
Tours and Activities in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Here are a few actual costs in Buenos Aires, Argentina for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Self-Guided Audio Tour Evita Peron: Don't cry for me Argentina : $10
- B.A Hidden Wonders Tour Parque Chas and Agronomía Park: $12
- Private Tour of San Telmo, Old Town: $12
- La Boca Walking Tour: $13
- Palermo Graffiti Tour: $13
- Graffiti Tour: $15
- Buenos Aires Shopping Tour: $16
- Evita Immortal Walking Tour: $20
- Half Day Walking Tour Discovering Palermo Soho & Graffiti in Buenos Aires: $25
- BA Street Art Walking Tour - Small Shared Group : $26
- Madero Tango Experience: Show and Dining on Request: $27
- The Ultimate Buenos Aires Bar Tour – Where Locals Go Out: $28
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayHalong Bay $12Buenos Aires, Argentina $9.27
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:
- Boutique Wine Tasting: A Unique Experience in Buenos Aires: $45
- BA: Wine Tasting and Blending Experience in Palermo : $51
- 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
- BA: Wine tour with 5 tasting stops in the heart of Palermo: $78
- Premium Wine Tasting in Buenos Aires: $85
- Wine Tour to Colonia Del Sacramento in Finca del Sacramento: $110
- Buenos Aires Wine Tasting Tour: $129
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Halong Bay and Buenos Aires, Argentina, we can see that Halong Bay is more expensive. And not only is Buenos Aires, Argentina much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Halong Bay is in Asia 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 Halong Bay would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Halong Bay 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 Halong Bay Expensive? and Is Buenos Aires, Argentina Expensive?.
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.