Which place is cheaper, Cabo San Lucas or Asuncion?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Asuncion or Cabo San Lucas?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Asuncion or Cabo San Lucas, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Where Should I go: Asuncion or Cabo San Lucas?
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.
Cabo San Lucas
Cabo San Lucas ("Cabo") is on the far southern end of the Baja Peninsula. It has countless resorts and activities for visitors. There are world class golf courses, fine dining options, and five star resorts. Prior to the 1980s, Cabo was a quiet fishing village but with the construction of a nearby airport in 1977, the city rapidly grew into one of Mexico's most popular resort vacation spots. Today, Cabo has one of the country's most vibrant nightlife scenes. It also has plenty of water sport activities, and a great beach scene.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Mexico, and The Best Historical Tours in Mexico.
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Asuncion Prices
Paraguay PricesCabo San Lucas Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAsuncion $98Cabo San Lucas $173
The average daily cost (per person) in Asuncion is $98, while the average daily cost in Cabo San Lucas is $173. 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 Asuncion and Cabo San Lucas in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAsuncion $27Cabo San Lucas $62
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAsuncion $54Cabo San Lucas $124
Compare Hotels in Asuncion and Cabo San Lucas
Looking for a hotel in Asuncion or Cabo San Lucas? 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: Asuncion Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Asuncion $11Cabo San Lucas $27
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Asuncion
Also for Asuncion, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer from Asuncion Airport (ASU): $26
- Private Transfer to Asuncion Airport (ASU): $26
- Roundtrip Private Transfer from Asuncion Airport (ASU): $50
- Silvio Pettirossi Airport to Asuncion Transfers: $50
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Cabo San Lucas
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Cabo San Lucas:
- Your Vip transfer by private SUV awaits you at the Airport: $142
- Transfer to Cabo San Lucas from Round Trip Airport: $290
- Shared Arrival Transfer: Los Cabos International Airport to Hotel: $27
- San Jose del Cabo to Los Cabos Airport (SJD) Departure Transfer: $71
- San Jose Del Cabo hotels to Cabo San Lucas Port - Departure Private Transfer: $143
- Roundtrip Luxury Private Airport and City Transfers: $170
- RoundTrip Transfers from LosCabos airport: $259
- Round Trip Private SUV Transfer SJD Airport to Cabo San Lucas: $239
- Private transfer SJD Airport to San Jose del Cabo Hotels One Way: $100
- Private or Luxury One Way Transfer Airport Los Cabos SJD CSL: $185
- Private Transfers in Cabo San Lucas: $127
- Private Transfer to San Jose del Cabo International Airport: $97
Is it cheaper to fly into Asuncion or Cabo San Lucas?
Prices for flights to both Cabo San Lucas and Asuncion 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 dayAsuncion $36Cabo San Lucas $87
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Cabo San Lucas
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Cabo San Lucas.
- Cabo Sunset E-Bike Beach Ride with Mexican Dinner and Margaritas: $79
- Seafood Galore, Los Cabos Food Tour: $80
- Small-Group Food Tour in Cabo San Lucas: $82
- Taste Tacos & Street Food Like a Local: Cabo San Lucas Food Tour: $85
- Flavors of Authentic Mexican Food Tour: $85
- Sunset Tour of Everything Cabo! Includes dinner and open bar!: $89
- Sunset Fajita Dinner Cruise in Cabo San Lucas: $89
- Private Mexican Cooking Class in Your Cabo San Lucas Villa or Condo: $90
- San José del Cabo for Meat Lovers Food Tour: $90
- Catch of the day dinner in your private villa/condo in Cabo or San Jose del Cabo: $90
- San Jose del Cabo Tacos and Food Tour: $91
- Sunset Mexican Dinner Cruise and Live Music in Cabo San Lucas: $95
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Asuncion $20Cabo San Lucas $42
Tours and Activities in Asuncion
For Asuncion, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Tour of Asunción History and Culture in the Center: $20
- Asuncion Highlights Walking Tour with a Guide: $30
- Asuncion Walking Tour: Explore Top Sights & Hidden Gems: $30
- Asunción Private Walking Tour with a Local: $35
- Walking Tour with a Local in Asuncion "The Mother of Cities": $35
- Asuncion : Custom Walking Tour with A Guide (Private Tour): $37
- VIP Transportation and Custom Tours in Paraguay: $50
- Asuncion Birding Tour: $100
- Birding and Nature Chaco Tour: $160
- Cultural City 3 Hour Tour in Asuncion by Bus: $180
- Paraguay River Nature and Wildlife Boat Tour from Asunción: $180
- Full day Paraguay River Nature and Wildlife Boat Tour: $230
Tours and Activities in Cabo San Lucas
Here are a few actual costs in Cabo San Lucas for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- "Exclusive Cabo San Lucas Trimaran Experience with Snorkeling": $180
- 2 Hour Sunset Tour on Catamaran in Cabo San Lucas: $85
- 2 Hours Horseback Riding Adventure in Cabo: $130
- 2-Hour Whale Watching Tour in Cabo with Breakfast: $130
- 2-Hours Sunset Experience at Los Cabos with Jazz and Bar! from Los Cabos: $165
- 2x1 Tour: Cabo San Lucas Arch + Camels Ride + Pick up!: $55
- 4-Hour Snorkeling Tour in Cabo San Lucas and Corridor: $109
- 4x4 Automatic ATV and Camel Ride Combo Tour in Cabo San Lucas: $175
- A Full-Day Baja Adventure: La Paz, Balandra Beach & Todos Santos: $130
- A taste of Los Cabos. A San Jose and Cabo San Lucas City Tour: $100
- ATV & Camel Ride Tour on Migriño Beach: $125
- ATV Adventure: $135
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAsuncion $13Cabo San Lucas $28
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$1.49
Sample the Local Flavors in Cabo San Lucas
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Cabo San Lucas:
- Cabo Bar Crawl to the Best Bars and Clubs in Cabo: $60
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Asuncion and Cabo San Lucas, we can see that Cabo San Lucas is more expensive. And not only is Asuncion much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Asuncion is in South America and Cabo San Lucas is in North 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 Cabo San Lucas would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Cabo San Lucas 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 Asuncion Expensive? and Is Cabo San Lucas Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Asuncion or Cabo San Lucas?
Asuncion has a larger population, and is about 30 times larger than the population of Cabo San Lucas. When comparing the sizes of Asuncion and Cabo San Lucas, 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.
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.