I visited Buenos Aires last month. Whether it will be inexpensive or not, is up to you. For example, accomodation can start at $20 per night, for a very basic hotel in a not that fancy area, and it can go to hundreds of dollars for the usual top end hotels. The standard guides (Lonely Planet, Rough Guide etc) and of course the internet can give you a lot of info.
In general, I found that prices for most everyday expenses are comparable to those in a major city of the U.S..
Originally posted by Freefly:
Planning a trip in May to Buenos Aires and Argentine countryside. Is food, lodging, etc. inexpensive? Has anyone visited there recently and can they offer some advice/tips? Thanks!