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Tours Gone Wild Buenos Aires Pricing Guide
Buenos Aires used to be the most expensive city in Latin America. Prices rivaled those of Manhattan. After the Economic Crisis in 2002, the Argentine Peso plummeted and everything in Argentina officially went on sale.
Prices have fallen across the board with the peso's devaluation, and the sophisticated city of Buenos Aires has become an unsurpassed bargain for tourists.
The Argentine currency is the Peso, made up of 100 centavos (cents). Money is denominated in notes of 2, 5, 10, 20, 50, and 100 pesos and coins of 5, 10, 25, and 50 centavos. For the past year the Peso has been flunctuating between 2.80 - 3.00 pesos to the US Dollar. You should take SOME American dollars to have with you in case of emergencies ($100 is recommended), as well as exchanging some dollars for pesos to cover miscellaneous things when you arrive.
ATM machines usually ONLY accept the Cirrus and VISA logos so please check your debit and credit cards. When withdrawing money from ATM’s be careful with your surroundings. There may also be limits on the amount of money you pull out.
ATMs are easy to access in Buenos Aires and other urban areas, but don't depend on finding them off the beaten path.
It's also a good idea to contact your bank before you depart to let them know you are using your ATM card overseas. If you want to exchange currency, you can do this at the front desk of your hotel, "casas de cambio" (money-exchange centers), the airport, and some banks. Please also keep in mind that the US Dollar is not widely accepted in Buenos Aires.
Visa, American Express, Mastercard, and Diners Club are accepted throughout Buenos Aires. Credit cards are accepted at most hotels and expensive restaurants, but please note that many smaller establishments (stores, restaurants, taxis, tourist attractions, etc) do not accept Credit Cards.
Please look below where we have compiled a list of things you will most likely be purchasing on your vacation to Argentina. Use these as bench marks and do not pay much more. Like any other place, Tourists are always charged more, especially American tourists.
Chilling During the Day |
Item |
In US $
|
| Lunch - Puerto Madero Zone |
$3 - $6 |
| Lunch/Dinner - Palermo |
$5 - $12 |
| Executive Lunches (around 12 - 1 pm) |
$2.50 - $5 |
| Delicious Steak and wine for 4 people |
$25 - $40 |
| Pizza (8 servings) |
$4 - $8 |
| Pastas |
$2 - $6 |
| Parrillada (assortment of meats/barbecue for 2 people) |
$8 |
| Empanadas (small meat pies) |
$.30 - $.50 |
| All U Can Eat |
$4 - $8 |
| Juice |
$.50 - $1 |
| Bottled Water |
$.40 |
| Internet Access |
$1 - $3 per hour |
Partying at Night |
| Beer |
$1 - $3 |
| Well Drinks |
$4 - $6 |
| Bottle |
$80 - $200 |
| Soft Drink |
$1 - $3 |
| Bottled Water |
$1 - $3 |
Taxi Cab Estimator (in Argentine pesos) |
| Basic fare of $ 1.98 + 0.22 each 200 meters (220 yards). Average trip lasting 8 minutes: $ 6 to $ 7. |
| Tip: Always ask the taxi driver to turn on the meter when you get into the cab. In English: Podes prender el taximetro? |
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