Should you visit Asuncion or Florianopolis?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Asuncion or Florianopolis, this travel cost comparison can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
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.
Florianopolis
With a population of almost 500,000, Florianopolis is the capital city of the state of Santa Catarina in southern Brazil. The city is split between mainland Brazil and Santa Catarina Island.
Florianopolis has grown in popularity with tourists recently because of its wonderful scenery, beautiful beaches, and fascinating culture. Many Brazilians have also moved here, leaving behind the big cities of Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro.
Florianopolis has a warm humid subtropical climate. There are summer, winter, spring and fall seasons. Frosts are rare but do occur occasionally. Highs during the warmest months are usually in the high 70s Fahrenheit. Rain is evenly distributed throughout the year and there is no distinct dry season.
Which city is cheaper, Florianopolis or Asuncion?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Asuncion is $59, while the average daily cost in Florianopolis is $48. 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 city. Below is a breakdown of travel costs for Asuncion and Florianopolis in more detail.
Accommodation
The prices for places to stay in Asuncion can vary by date, location, and type. Generally, the average cost for accommodation per person is $19, while a typical double-occupancy hotel room for two people will cost around $38.
An average hotel room with basic furnishings costs about $40 in Florianopolis For the most convenient locations and nicer amenities you can expect to pay a bit more.
Food
In Asuncion travelers spend around $15 a day on food. You can save money by choosing casual restaurants or food stalls, or you can spend plenty more by dining in nicer restaurants at every meal.
The average traveler spends about $17 per day in Florianopolis for food, but obviously this is dependent on the type of restaurant and the amount of food ordered. To save money you can grab a lighter lunch or dinner, or you can try fast food or street food.
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Food
Meals for one day
Asuncion $15
Florianopolis $17
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Asuncion
For Asuncion, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
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Asunción Dinner and Show Experience:
$93
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Private Tour: Asuncion at Night with Dinner Show:
$103
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Dinner Show in Asuncion:
$149
Typical Food prices in Florianopolis
For Florianopolis, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Florianopolis
For Florianopolis, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
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Floripa Cooking Class:
$72
Local Transportation
To get around in Asuncion, the average visitor spends $7.62 per day, per person. This includes the costs of taxi rides and private drivers as well as public transportation, which tends to be much more affordable.
Public transportation tends to be much less expensive in Florianopolis than paying for a taxi or private car service, as is expected. Typically, people spend $10 on transportation in Florianopolis on average per day.
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Asuncion
Also for Asuncion, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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Transfer in private minivan from Asuncion City to Silvio Pettirosi Airport:
$37
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Transfer in private car from Asuncion City to Asuncion Silvio Pettirosi Airport:
$30
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Round Trip Transfer Silvio Pettirossi Airport (ASU) to Asuncion City Center:
$46
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Private Departure Transfer: Hotel to Asunción Airport:
$47
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Private Arrival Transfer: Asunción Airport to Hotel:
$47
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Private Airport Transfer: from Asuncion to Silvio Pettirossi Int. Airport (ASU):
$26
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Florianopolis
Also for Florianopolis, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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Shared transfer from Florianópolis airport to Balneário Camboriú:
$35
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Private transfer: Florianopolis to Florianopolis International Airport (FLN):
$45
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Private transfer: Florianopolis International Airport (FLN) to Florianopolis:
$45
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Private transfer: Cali International Airport (CLO) to Cali:
$54
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Private Airport Transfer: from Florianopolis to Hercilio Luz Int. Airport (FLN):
$30
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Private Airport Transfer: Hercilio Luz Int. Airport (FLN) to Florianopolis:
$30
Entertainment
In Asuncion, the costs for things to do, activities, admission tickets, and other sightseeing expenses are on average $14 per person, per day.
Sightseeing expenses in Florianopolis, including the cost of admission tickets for day tours, museums, and attractions, usually cost an average of $20 per day, per person.
Tours and Activities in Asuncion
For Asuncion, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
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2 Hours Catamaran Tour from the Asunción Bay with Audio Guide:
$55
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Asuncion Birding Tour:
$70
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Asunción City Market Tour:
$72
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Asunción Like a Local: Customized Private Tour:
$31
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Asunción Small-Group Art and Cultural Walking Tour:
$78
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Birding and Nature Chaco Tour:
$140
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City Tour Asunción:
$48
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Crystal Fall - day tour in a reduced group:
$110
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Cultural City 3 Hour Tour in Asuncion by Bus:
$99
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Day Tour “Cerrito”:
$231
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Day tour to “National Park Ybycuí”:
$265
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Day tour “Circuito San Bernardino”:
$214
Typical Entertainment prices in Florianopolis
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Florianopolis's activities, tours, and tickets:
Tours and Activities in Florianopolis
For Florianopolis, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
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Balneário Camboriú City Tour from Florianópolis:
$35
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Blumenau City Tour - departing from Florianópolis:
$40
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Blumenau City Tour from Florianópolis:
$40
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Campeche Island day tour - Transport and boat crossing:
$52
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Florianópolis Full Day City Tour:
$26
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North Florianópolis Bike Tour: Mozambique, Santinho and Ingleses Beaches:
$51
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Private Day Tour: Florianópolis Island with Professional Pictures:
$154
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Private Guided Tour in Florianopolis:
$79
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Roteiro Regular - Floripa City Tour Sul e Leste em grupo:
$45
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Shared Shuttle between Florianópolis Airport and Hotel with optional City Tour:
$26
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Southern Beaches of Florianópolis Bike Tour:
$51
Alcohol
Typically, people visiting Asuncion spend on average $8.95 on alcoholic beverages per person, per day.
Typically, people visiting Florianopolis spend on average $6.80 on alcoholic beverages per person, per day.
Typical Alcohol prices in Asuncion
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Asuncion are as follows:
Typical Alcohol prices in Florianopolis
Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Florianopolis from other travelers:
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Asuncion and Florianopolis, we can see that Asuncion is more expensive. And not only is Florianopolis much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Florianopolis would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Florianopolis 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 Asuncion would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Asuncion than you might in Florianopolis.
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