Which place is cheaper, Asuncion or Abu Dhabi?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Abu Dhabi or Asuncion?
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 Abu Dhabi and Asuncion can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Abu Dhabi or Asuncion?
Abu Dhabi
It doesn't get more "lifestyles of the rich and famous" than a vacation to Abu Dhabi. The federal capital and center of government for the United Arab Emirates is arguably the most modern city in the world.
Abu Dhabi has a population of 1.5 million and provides a home to several oil companies and embassies, but this place is definitely a playground for the world's fanciest tourists. This city has several large projects underway including Yas Island's Formula 1 track and Ferrari theme park.
Note: homosexuality is still outlawed in the UAE with harsh punishments including deportation, fines, jail time or even a death sentence.
Asuncion
Asuncion is a vastly underrated city. It is the capital but also the administrative economic and cultural center of Paraguay. It is located in the south central part of the country, near the border with Argentina and it is one of the oldest cities in South America, with people living here since almost 500 years. The city has a beautiful and simple center, with a few unique colonial and beaux arts buildings, international cuisine, shady plazas and friendly people. Its handful of historic buildings around the Plaza de los Heroes, Plaza Uruguaya and Manzana de la Ribera, two or three small museums, old bars and cafes, but also smart suburbs, ritzy shopping malls and fashionable nightclubs will keep you entertained for a day or two. It is a very charming city for travellers and apart from the sights, the city boasts a good tourist infrastructure with hotels and restaurants.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Budget Tours to United Arab Emirates, and The Best Tours for Seniors to United Arab Emirates.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAbu Dhabi $164Asuncion $67
The average daily cost (per person) in Abu Dhabi is $164, while the average daily cost in Asuncion is $67. 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 Abu Dhabi and Asuncion in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAbu Dhabi $98Asuncion $22
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAbu Dhabi $196Asuncion $44
Compare Hotels in Abu Dhabi and Asuncion
Looking for a hotel in Abu Dhabi or Asuncion? 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: Abu Dhabi Hotel Prices and Asuncion Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Abu Dhabi $20Asuncion $8.69
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Abu Dhabi
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Abu Dhabi are as follows:
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Car Rental$31
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Taxi to Airport$14
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Abu Dhabi
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Abu Dhabi:
- Warner Bros World Ticket's -Abu Dhabi Without Transfer: $220
- Warner Bros General Admission with Transfers: $150
- Try find your better than us! Airport transfer service in Abu Dhabi HTL-APT(AUH): $52
- Transfer in private minivan from Abu Dhabi Airport (AUH)- Abu Dhabi City: $67
- Skydive in Abu Dhabi | Tandem Skydive with transfer: $817
- Roundtrip Transfer Private Minivan Abu Dhabi Airport (AUH) - Abu Dhabi City: $133
- Private transfer: Abu Dhabi to Abu Dhabi Airport (AUH): $41
- Private transfer: Abu Dhabi Airport (AUH) to Abu Dhabi: $40
- Private direct transfer from Abu Dhabi to Dubai: $124
- Private Transfer: Abu Dhabi to Dubai Airport DXB in Luxury Van: $212
- Private Transfer: Abu Dhabi Airport AUH to Dubai in Luxury Van: $202
- Private Transfer: Abu Dhabi Airport AUH to Dubai in Business Car: $190
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Asuncion
Also for Asuncion, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Transfer in private car from Asuncion City - Asuncion Airport (ASU): $20
- Transfer in Private Car from Asuncion Airport (ASU) - Asuncion City: $21
- Transfer in private minivan from Asuncion Airport (ASU) - Asuncion City: $29
- Transfer in private minivan Asuncion City - Silvio Pettirosi Airport (ASU): $29
- RoundTrip Private Transfer Asuncion Airport (ASU) - Asuncion City: $52
- RoundTrip Transfer in Private Minivan Asuncion Airport (ASU) - Asuncion City: $59
Is it cheaper to fly into Abu Dhabi or Asuncion?
Prices for flights to both Asuncion and Abu Dhabi 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 dayAbu Dhabi $45Asuncion $17
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Abu Dhabi
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Abu Dhabi.
- Dubai: Dhow Cruise Marina Multi Cusine Dinner & Tanura Show: $35
- Dubai Marina luxury Dhow Cruise Dinner (catamaran): $42
- Abu Dhabi Desert Safari BBQ Dinner Live Shows Pick & Drop More: $45
- Dubai Best Dhow Cruise Dinner Marina: $46
- Abu Dhabi Desert Safari With BBQ Dinner & Live Shows: $49
- Desert Safari, Quad Bike, Camel Ride & BBQ Dinner: $50
- Desert Tour with BBQ Dinner and Hotel Transfer: $51
- Abu Dhabi Desert Safari With Live Shows And BBQ Buffet Dinner: $60
- Abu Dhabi Evening Desert Safari with BBQ Dinner and all Camp Activities : $72
- Desert Safari Abu Dhabi w/ Sand Boarding, Camel Ride & BBQ Dinner: $75
- Abu Dhabi Evening Desert Safari & Dinner Under the Stars: $77
- Abu Dhabi Desert Safari (Dune Bashing, BBQ Dinner, Camel Ride & Sand Skii): $80
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Abu Dhabi $39Asuncion $16
Tours and Activities in Abu Dhabi
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Abu Dhabi are as follows:
- Abu Dhabi Full Day City Tour : $100
- Abu Dhabi Louvre Museum Entrance Ticket: $41
- Abu Dhabi Tour-Sheik Zayed Mosque, Emirates Palace With Louvre Musuem: $115
- Falcon Hospital Tour with Transportation : $101
- Full Day Abu Dhabi City & Louvre Museum Tour: $90
- Private Full-Day Tour in Abu Dhabi: $234
- Ticket to Louvre Museum, Abu Dhabi: $19
- 4 Hour Cultural Tour of Abu Dhabi - Private Tour: $160
- 8 Hour Ticket/Pass For Yas Water World In Dubai.: $103
- Abu Dhabi 'Hidden Gems' by City Break - walking tours made fun!: $32
- Abu Dhabi 4G & 5G Data Roaming for Tourist: $11
- Abu Dhabi : Private Custom Walking Tour with A Guide: $43
Tours and Activities in Asuncion
For Asuncion, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Private Custom Walking Tour with a Local Guide in Asuncion: $34
- Walking Tour with a Local in Asuncion "The Mother of Cities": $35
- Asunción Like a Local: Customized Private Tour: $35
- Asuncion Birding Tour: $70
- Crystal Fall - day tour in a reduced group: $85
- Golden Triangle Tour: $110
- Birding and Nature Chaco Tour: $140
- Paraguay River Nature and Wildlife Boat Tour from Asunción: $160
- Half-Day Yparacai Lake Tour from Asuncion with Pick Up: $185
- Day tour “Circuito San Bernardino”: $214
- Day tour “Circuito Sapucai”: $221
- Day tour “Pai Pukú”: $230
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAbu Dhabi $13Asuncion $10
Typical Alcohol Prices in Asuncion
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Asuncion are as follows:
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Beer$1.21
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Abu Dhabi and Asuncion, we can see that Abu Dhabi is more expensive. And not only is Asuncion much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Abu Dhabi is in Middle East and Asuncion 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 Asuncion would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Asuncion 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 Abu Dhabi would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Abu Dhabi than you might in Asuncion.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Abu Dhabi Expensive? and Is Asuncion Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Abu Dhabi or Asuncion?
Asuncion has a larger population, and is about 2 times larger than the population of Abu Dhabi. When comparing the sizes of Abu Dhabi and Asuncion, 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 Abu Dhabi or Asuncion?
Asuncion has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Abu Dhabi experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Abu Dhabi or Asuncion in the Summer?
Both Asuncion and Abu Dhabi during the summer are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Abu Dhabi because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
It's very hot in Abu Dhabi this time of the year. Abu Dhabi is a little warmer than Asuncion in the summer. The daily temperature in Abu Dhabi averages around 35°C (95°F) in July, and Asuncion fluctuates around 29°C (84°F)in January.
In Asuncion, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Abu Dhabi. In the summer, Abu Dhabi often gets more sunshine than Asuncionin January. Abu Dhabi gets 331 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Asuncion receives 249 hours of full sun.
Asuncion gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Abu Dhabi usually gets less rain in July than Asuncionin January. Abu Dhabi gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Asuncion receives 150 mm (5.9 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures July and JanuaryAbu Dhabi 35°C (95°F)Asuncion 29°C (84°F)
Should I visit Abu Dhabi or Asuncion in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Abu Dhabi and Asuncion. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Abu Dhabi year-round.
In the autumn, Abu Dhabi is a little warmer than Asuncion. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Abu Dhabi in October average around 29°C (84°F), and Asuncion averages at about 24°C (75°F)in April.
In Abu Dhabi, it's very sunny this time of the year. Abu Dhabi usually receives more sunshine than Asuncion during autumn. Abu Dhabi gets 314 hours of sunny skies, while Asuncion receives 199 hours of full sun in the autumn.
Asuncion receives a lot of rain in the autumn. In October, Abu Dhabi usually receives less rain than Asuncionin April. Abu Dhabi gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Asuncion receives 150 mm (5.9 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures October and AprilAbu Dhabi 29°C (84°F)Asuncion 24°C (75°F)
Should I visit Abu Dhabi or Asuncion in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Abu Dhabi as well as Asuncion. Abu Dhabi attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In January, Abu Dhabi is generally around the same temperature as Asuncionin July. Daily temperatures in Abu Dhabi average around 18°C (64°F), and Asuncion fluctuates around 19°C (66°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Abu Dhabi this time of the year. In the winter, Abu Dhabi often gets more sunshine than Asuncionin July. Abu Dhabi gets 269 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Asuncion receives 191 hours of full sun.
Abu Dhabi usually gets less rain in January than Asuncionin July. Abu Dhabi gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Asuncion receives 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures January and JulyAbu Dhabi 18°C (64°F)Asuncion 19°C (66°F)
Should I visit Abu Dhabi or Asuncion in the Spring?
Both Asuncion and Abu Dhabi are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Abu Dhabi throughout the year.
Abu Dhabi is around the same temperature as Asuncion in the spring. The daily temperature in Abu Dhabi averages around 27°C (81°F) in April, and Asuncion fluctuates around 25°C (77°F)in October.
It's quite sunny in Asuncion. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Abu Dhabi. Abu Dhabi usually receives more sunshine than Asuncion during spring. Abu Dhabi gets 297 hours of sunny skies, while Asuncion receives 206 hours of full sun in the spring.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Asuncion. In April, Abu Dhabi usually receives less rain than Asuncionin October. Abu Dhabi gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Asuncion receives 130 mm (5.1 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures April and OctoberAbu Dhabi 27°C (81°F)Asuncion 25°C (77°F)
Typical Weather for Asuncion and Abu Dhabi
| Abu Dhabi | Asuncion | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 18°C (64°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) |
| Feb | 20°C (68°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 140 mm (5.5 in) |
| Mar | 23°C (73°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 140 mm (5.5 in) |
| Apr | 27°C (81°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) |
| May | 31°C (88°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Jun | 33°C (91°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Jul | 35°C (95°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Aug | 36°C (97°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Sep | 33°C (91°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Oct | 29°C (84°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) |
| Nov | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) |
| Dec | 21°C (70°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) |
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