How much does it cost to travel to Buenos Aires? (2026)
Budget, mid-range and luxury daily estimates for Buenos Aires, in USD and ARS.
Daily and weekly costs
| Tier | Per day (USD) | Per day (ARS) | 7 days (USD) | 7 days (ARS) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BudgetHostel bed, cheap meals, public transport | $45 | ARS 56,000 | $315 | ARS 390,000 |
| Mid-rangeThree-star hotel, restaurants, some taxis | $110 | ARS 140,000 | $770 | ARS 960,000 |
| LuxuryFour- or five-star hotel, dining out | $235 | ARS 290,000 | $1,645 | ARS 2,000,000 |
Every amount in this table is an estimateestimate, derived from the World Bank price level for Argentina rather than quoted by any seller.
How this is calculated
A US baseline of 90, 210 and 450 USD a day for the three tiers is multiplied by the price level of Argentina (0.45718406726303745, World Bank 2025) and by a city-size factor of 1.15, then rounded to the nearest 5 dollars. Local amounts use the World Bank exchange rate of 1240.85125 ARS to the dollar, rounded to two significant digits.
These are modeled estimates, not quoted prices. Read the full formula on the methodology page.
Sample prices in Buenos Aires
Typical prices, every one an estimateestimate rather than a quoted price.
Budget hotel or hostel room, per night
estimate for a basic private or shared room
$20
Casual meal at a local eatery
estimate for a simple lunch or dinner
$8
Restaurant meal, mid-range
estimate for a sit-down dinner with a drink
$20
Local bus or subway fare
estimate for a single public transit ride
$1
Coffee at a café
estimate for a standard cup of coffee
$3
Museum or attraction entry
estimate for typical admission
$10
Prepaid SIM card with data
estimate for a tourist SIM with a data package
$12
Where the money goes
A budget day near $45 typically covers a bed in shared or basic accommodation, simple meals, and public transportation. Moving up to the $110 mid-range tier adds a private room, sit-down restaurant meals, and occasional taxis or paid attractions. At the $235 luxury tier, travelers can expect upscale hotels, unrestricted restaurant dining, and private transport for most trips. Over a full week these tiers total $315, $770, and $1,645, giving a straightforward way to budget before arrival.
The cheapest and quietest months to visit are June, July, and August, the off-season stretch when demand and many prices tend to ease compared with the warmer months. These figures are estimates based on typical spending patterns rather than fixed prices, and actual costs will vary with exchange rates, neighborhood, and personal spending habits.
Cheapest months by climate demand: Jun, Jul and Aug.
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Sources
- GeoNames city database — CC BY 4.0, fetched September 14, 2026
- World Bank price level and exchange rate — CC BY 4.0, data year 2025
AI-written interpretation reviewed against the data above — claude-sonnet-5, generated September 21, 2026. Every number on this page comes from a dataset named here; the formulas are public.