Which place is cheaper, Buenos Aires, Argentina or Venice?
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 Venice 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 Venice and Buenos Aires, Argentina can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Venice or Buenos Aires, Argentina?
Venice
The canals of Venice are one of the most popular and emulated destinations in the world. In it's hay day, Venice was at the center of politics, exploration, arts and architecture. Today that history is still very much alive and well. The city is unlike any other in the world. The best way to immerse yourself in Venice is to get yourself lost in the alleyways. It's actually quite easy to do and you'll find yourself stumbling into the most interesting places, hidden away from the crowds of Piazzo San Marco.
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 Sightseeing Tours in Italy, The Best Vineyard & Wine Tours in 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 dayVenice €276Buenos Aires, Argentina €53
The average daily cost (per person) in Venice is €276, 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 Venice and Buenos Aires, Argentina in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personVenice €120Buenos Aires, Argentina €38
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomVenice €240Buenos Aires, Argentina €76
Compare Hotels in Venice and Buenos Aires, Argentina
Looking for a hotel in Venice 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: Venice Hotel Prices and Buenos Aires, Argentina Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Venice €27Buenos Aires, Argentina €1.99
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Venice
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Venice:
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Venice 12 Hour Transport Pass€16
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Vaporetto Ride€6.50
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1 Day Travel Card€18
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7 Day Transport Card (for Two)€101
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Venice
Also for Venice, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Venice, Сruise Port to Verona Airport (VRN) - Departure Private Transfer: $208
- Airport Transfer from Venice Airport to Portorož / Piran: $215
- Arrival Transfer from Venice Airport to Piazzale Roma by Sedan: $60
- Arrival Transfer: Marco Polo Airport VCE to Venice (Luxury Van): $214
- Arrival Transfer: Marco Polo Airport VCE to Venice in Sedan Car: $210
- Budapest: Private transfer to Venice or Venice to Budapest: $637
- Chioggia Port to Venice Airport(VCE) - Departure Private Transfer: $180
- Departure Transfer: Venice to Marco Polo Airport VCE (Luxury Van): $214
- Departure Transfer: Venice to Marco Polo Airport VCE in Sedan Car: $210
- Ljubljana: Bus transfer from/to Venice Marco Polo Airport: $33
- Marco Polo Airport(VCE)to Merano Resorts-Arrival Private Transfer: $295
- PRIVATE TRANSFER: from Venice To Florence with private chauffeur: $262
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 Venice or Buenos Aires, Argentina?
Prices for flights to both Buenos Aires, Argentina and Venice 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 dayVenice €112Buenos Aires, Argentina €7.18
Typical Food Prices in Venice
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Venice:
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Panini Sandwich€4.00
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Gelato€6.00
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Artichoke & Mushroom Pizza€7.90
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Expresso€1.95
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Slice of Pizza€2.23
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Three Course Dinner (for Two)€79
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Venice
For Venice, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Hard Rock Cafe Venice with Set Lunch or Dinner: $39
- Eating Venice Street Food Tour with Guided Tasting and Sightseeing: $52
- Street Food Tour of Venice in 2.5 hours: $58
- Tasty Street Food Tour of Venice City Center with Cicchetti & Local Specialties: $58
- Secret Street Food Tour of Venice in 2,5 hours: $58
- Small Group Venice Street Food Tour with Expert Local Guide: $58
- Venice Street Food Tour with a Native & Top Rated Expert: $58
- Pasta and Tiramisu Cooking Class with Wine: $73
- Venetian Dinner: $75
- Venice Evening Food Tour: Bites, Drinks & Sit-Down Dinner: $84
- Guided Small Group Kickstart Food Tour of Venice : $84
- Venice Bacaro Food Tour - Eat and Drink like a Venetian: $93
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.Venice €101Buenos Aires, Argentina €29
Typical Entertainment Prices in Venice
For Venice, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Venice Boat Ride€15
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Bell tower of St. Mark Entrance Fee€8.00
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Gondola Ride (for Group)€80
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Secret Itinerary Tour- Doge's Palace€16
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The Jewish Museum Admission€3.00
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The Glass Museum in Murano€8.00
Tours and Activities in Venice
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Venice.
- Self Guided Tour of Venice's Best Kept Secrets: $3.57
- Self Guided Tours Venice With 100 Captivating Audio Stories: $3.57
- Venice Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self-Guided Tour: $4.16
- Venice Scavenger Hunt and Best Landmarks Self-Guided Tour: $4.18
- San Marco and San Polo Scavenger Hunt Self-Guided Tour in Venice : $5.12
- Venice Cannaregio Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $5.12
- Private Audio Guided Walking Tour in Venice: $5.95
- Doge's Palace Venice Audio Tour Experience: $5.99
- From Doges to Domes Self Guided Tour of Venice with App: $6.93
- Venezia Walking Tour with Audio and Written Guide by a Local: $7.16
- Venice Walking Tour with Audioguide on Your Smartphone: $8.40
- Venice Interactive City Tour: $8.42
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 dayVenice €24Buenos Aires, Argentina €8.76
Typical Alcohol Prices in Venice
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Venice:
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1/2 Liter Wine€5.20
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Beer€4.90
Sample the Local Flavors in Venice
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Venice:
- Venice Food and Wine Tasting Tour with a Local Guide: $24
- Guided Visit and Wine Tasting at the Winery in Veneto: $30
- Natural Wine Tasting in the heart of the Prosecco Hills: $33
- Wine Tasting in Venice: $42
- Guided Tour and wine tasting 5 wines to discover the Conegliano Valdobbiadene: $43
- Venice Wine Tasting and Contemporary Art: $78
- Venice Cicchetti, Spritz and Wine Tour with a Local Guide: $78
- 2 Hour Cicchetti and Wine Tasting Tour in Venice: $78
- Natural wine tasting with a Bacaro owner in Venice: $105
- Rialto Market Food and Wine Tasting Guided Tour in Venice: $113
- Cicchetti and Wine Tasting Tour in Venice: $137
- Natural Wine Tasting & Food Pairing with a Sommelier in Venice: $155
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 Venice and Buenos Aires, Argentina, we can see that Venice is more expensive. And not only is Buenos Aires, Argentina much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Venice 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 Venice would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Venice 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 Venice Expensive? and Is Buenos Aires, Argentina Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Venice or Buenos Aires, Argentina?
Buenos Aires, Argentina has a larger population, and is about 50 times larger than the population of Venice. When comparing the sizes of Venice 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 Venice 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 Venice has summer in [NORTHERNSUMMERMONTH] and winter in [NORTHERNWINTERMONTH].
Should I visit Venice or Buenos Aires, Argentina in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Venice as well as Buenos Aires, Argentina. Many travelers come to Venice for the family-friendly experiences.
In July, Venice is generally around the same temperature as Buenos Aires, Argentinain January. Daily temperatures in Venice average around 23°C (73°F), and Buenos Aires, Argentina fluctuates around 25°C (77°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Buenos Aires, Argentina. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Venice this time of the year. In the summer, Venice often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Buenos Aires, Argentinain January. Venice gets 287 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. Venice usually gets less rain in July than Buenos Aires, Argentinain January. Venice gets 61 mm (2.4 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 JanuaryVenice 23°C (73°F)Buenos Aires, Argentina 25°C (77°F)
Should I visit Venice or Buenos Aires, Argentina in the Autumn?
Both Buenos Aires, Argentina and Venice are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. Many visitors come to Venice in the autumn for the shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area.
Venice is cooler than Buenos Aires, Argentina in the autumn. The daily temperature in Venice averages around 14°C (57°F) in October, and Buenos Aires, Argentina fluctuates around 18°C (65°F)in April.
It's quite sunny in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Venice usually receives less sunshine than Buenos Aires, Argentina during autumn. Venice gets 134 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, Venice usually receives less rain than Buenos Aires, Argentinain April. Venice gets 67 mm (2.7 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 AprilVenice 14°C (57°F)Buenos Aires, Argentina 18°C (65°F)
Should I visit Venice or Buenos Aires, Argentina in the Winter?
Both Buenos Aires, Argentina and Venice during the winter are popular places to visit. Most visitors come to Venice for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine during these months.
Venice can be very cold during winter. In the winter, Venice is much colder than Buenos Aires, Argentina. Typically, the winter temperatures in Venice in January average around 3°C (37°F), and Buenos Aires, Argentina averages at about 12°C (53°F)in July.
In the winter, Venice often gets less sunshine than Buenos Aires, Argentinain July. Venice gets 88 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Buenos Aires, Argentina receives 143 hours of full sun.
Venice usually gets less rain in January than Buenos Aires, Argentinain July. Venice gets 58 mm (2.3 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 JulyVenice 3°C (37°F)Buenos Aires, Argentina 12°C (53°F)
Should I visit Venice or Buenos Aires, Argentina in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Venice and Buenos Aires, Argentina. The spring months attract visitors to Venice because of the natural beauty.
In April, Venice is generally cooler than Buenos Aires, Argentinain October. Daily temperatures in Venice average around 13°C (55°F), and Buenos Aires, Argentina fluctuates around 18°C (64°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Buenos Aires, Argentina this time of the year. Venice usually receives less sunshine than Buenos Aires, Argentina during spring. Venice gets 154 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, Venice usually receives less rain than Buenos Aires, Argentinain October. Venice gets 60 mm (2.4 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 OctoberVenice 13°C (55°F)Buenos Aires, Argentina 18°C (64°F)
Typical Weather for Buenos Aires, Argentina and Venice
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| Jan | 3°C (37°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 118 mm (4.6 in) |
| Feb | 5°C (41°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 117 mm (4.6 in) |
| Mar | 8°C (47°F) | 57 mm (2.3 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 142 mm (5.6 in) |
| Apr | 13°C (55°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 104 mm (4.1 in) |
| May | 17°C (63°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Jun | 21°C (69°F) | 77 mm (3 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Jul | 23°C (73°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
| Aug | 23°C (73°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
| Sep | 19°C (67°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 75 mm (3 in) |
| Oct | 14°C (57°F) | 67 mm (2.7 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 125 mm (4.9 in) |
| Nov | 8°C (47°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 117 mm (4.6 in) |
| Dec | 4°C (38°F) | 50 mm (1.9 in) | 23°C (74°F) | 104 mm (4.1 in) |
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