Comparison of prices for the 2026 summer season for Argentine tourists. In the Buenos Aires coastal area, the same product costs $4,000, while in Uruguay it climbs to $8,000. Beer: In Brazil, a draft beer sells for $3,250, compared to $5,000 in Argentina and $6,000 in Uruguayan resort towns. Gastronomy: A complete hamburger in Brazil is worth $14,525, while in Mar del Plata it averages $17,000. Calamari costs $26,855 in Brazil versus $32,000 locally. Sectors where Argentina better protects its wallet. Not everything is savings abroad. The value is lower than the $5,000 in Mar del Plata and the $6,500 in Punta del Este. Coffee: A small infusion in Brazil is quoted at $2,230. There are traditional products where national resorts win: Churros: A half-dozen in Mar del Plata costs $7,000, while in Brazil it reaches $10,000. Mate water: The service in Brazil has a high price of $3,930, almost four times more than the $1,000 charged on the Argentine coast. Fuel: A liter of super gasoline in Brazil can be obtained for $1,590, just below the $1,655 in Mar del Plata. Stability on the Atlantic Coast. As reported by the Argentine News Agency, prices in Mar del Plata and Pinamar do not show sharp jumps. After the stabilization of the domestic economy, Brazil is no longer the "perfect financial opportunity" of 2025, although it maintains clear advantages in high-demand products on the sand. According to a survey by LA NACION, the analysis of daily tickets shows that the budget yields more in Brazilian kiosks for certain items, while the Argentine coast becomes more competitive in others. Price comparison on the beach. Consumption on the sand shows significant gaps between the region's main destinations: Corn: In Brazil it costs an average of $4,000. In gastronomy, the increase compared to last summer is around 25%. The biggest adjustment is seen in shade services (tents and umbrellas), with increases of between 30% and 35%, although demand remains high and there are waiting lists. Buenos Aires, January 8 -- The 2026 summer season presents a new cost scenario for Argentine tourists.
