Which place is cheaper, Liberia or Asuncion?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Asuncion or Liberia?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Asuncion or Liberia, 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 Liberia?
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.
Liberia
Liberia is a town in northwestern Costa Rica. It is the capital of the Guanacaste province, which is about 140 miles away from Costa Rica's capital, San Jose. The town has a population of about 56,000 and is one of the tourism centers of the country.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Adventure Tours to Costa Rica, and The Best Eco Tours in Costa Rica.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAsuncion $68Liberia $112
The average daily cost (per person) in Asuncion is $68, while the average daily cost in Liberia is $112. 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 Liberia in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAsuncion $22Liberia $60
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAsuncion $44Liberia $120
Compare Hotels in Asuncion and Liberia
Looking for a hotel in Asuncion or Liberia? 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 and Liberia Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Asuncion $8.82Liberia $43
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
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Liberia
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Liberia are as follows:
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Bike Rental$25
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Liberia
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Liberia:
- Transfers from Liberia Airport: $60
- Transfers Tamarindo Diria or Occidental Tamarindo, Round Trip.: $230
- Transfer from Playa Hermosa to Liberia Airport (LIR): $85
- Transfer from Liberia Airport (LIR) to Riu Guanacaste Hotel in Guanacaste: $85
- Transfer from Liberia Airport (LIR) to Planet Hollywood Beach Resort: $91
- Transfer from Liberia Airport (LIR) to El Mangroove Hotel: $85
- Transfer from Liberia Airport (LIR) to Dreams Las Mareas Hotel: $149
- Transfer from El Mangroove Hotel to Liberia Airport (LIR): $94
- Transfer from Dreams Las Mareas Hotel to Liberia Airport (LIR): $148
- Transfer Service From Liberia Airport To Dreams Las Mareas, Costa Rica: $240
- Transfer Riu Palace and Guanacaste Round-Trip: $160
- Transfer Liberia Airport to Planet Hollywood or Andaz Papagayo, ROUND TRIP.: $176
Is it cheaper to fly into Asuncion or Liberia?
Prices for flights to both Liberia 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 $17Liberia $21
Typical Food Prices in Liberia
Some typical examples of dining costs in Liberia are as follows:
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Snacks$1.97
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Lunch at The Shack (for 1)$4.95
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Lunch$11
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Coffee & Tres Leches (for 2)$14
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Ginger Ale$1.28
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Liberia
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Liberia.
- 2-Hour Cooking Class in Nosara : $65
- Private Local Cooking Class in Nosara: $85
- Private Sunset Dinner at the Beach with Chef : $190
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Asuncion $16Liberia $25
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
- Full day Paraguay River Nature and Wildlife Boat Tour: $207
- Day tour “Circuito San Bernardino”: $214
- Day tour “Circuito Sapucai”: $221
Tours and Activities in Liberia
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Liberia are as follows:
- ATV Tour Guanacaste the Beach Excursion & Trail: $110
- Llanos de Cortez Safari and Waterfall Tour: $190
- Mega Combo Adventure: $195
- Nicaragua one day tour from Costa Rica, Discover it: $250
- (Private) La Leona Waterfall Adventure Hike: $41
- 2 Hour ATV Private Tour in Costa Rica: $81
- 2 In 1 Jet Sky & Buggy Private Tour: $300
- 2-Hours UTV Tour: $110
- 3 Hour ATV Adventure Tour in El Jobo: $130
- 4 Tours in 1 Action Package - Playa del Coco area: $170
- 5 in 1 sloth, Rainforest, waterfalls, hanging bridges, volcanic activity tour.: $285
- 6 Hours Guanacaste Cultural and Local Farm Experience: $77
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAsuncion $10Liberia $13
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$1.22
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Asuncion and Liberia, we can see that Liberia 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 Liberia is in Central 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 Liberia would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Liberia 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 Liberia Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Asuncion or Liberia?
Asuncion has a larger population, and is about 30 times larger than the population of Liberia. When comparing the sizes of Asuncion and Liberia, 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 Asuncion or Liberia?
Asuncion has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Liberia experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Asuncion or Liberia in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Asuncion as well as Liberia. The warm climate attracts visitors to Liberia throughout the year.
Asuncion is around the same temperature as Liberia in the summer. The daily temperature in Asuncion averages around 29°C (84°F) in January, and Liberia fluctuates around 28°C (82°F)in July.
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Asuncion this time of the year. In the summer, Asuncion often gets more sunshine than Liberiain July. Asuncion gets 249 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Liberia receives 164 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Liberia. Asuncion receives a lot of rain in the summer. Asuncion usually gets less rain in January than Liberiain July. Asuncion gets 150 mm (5.9 in) of rain, while Liberia receives 164 mm (6.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures January and JulyAsuncion 29°C (84°F)Liberia 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Asuncion or Liberia in the Autumn?
Both Liberia and Asuncion are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. Plenty of visitors come to Liberia because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In the autumn, Asuncion is cooler than Liberia. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Asuncion in April average around 24°C (75°F), and Liberia averages at about 27°C (81°F)in October.
Asuncion usually receives more sunshine than Liberia during autumn. Asuncion gets 199 hours of sunny skies, while Liberia receives 169 hours of full sun in the autumn.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Liberia. It's quite rainy in Asuncion. In April, Asuncion usually receives less rain than Liberiain October. Asuncion gets 150 mm (5.9 in) of rain, while Liberia receives 254 mm (10 in) of rain each month for the autumn. The dry season in Liberia is December to April. The rainy season in Liberia is April to December.
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Autumn Average Temperatures April and OctoberAsuncion 24°C (75°F)Liberia 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Asuncion or Liberia in the Winter?
Both Liberia and Asuncion during the winter are popular places to visit. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Liberia year-round.
In July, Asuncion is generally cooler than Liberiain January. Daily temperatures in Asuncion average around 19°C (66°F), and Liberia fluctuates around 27°C (81°F).
In Liberia, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the winter, Asuncion often gets less sunshine than Liberiain January. Asuncion gets 191 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Liberia receives 264 hours of full sun.
Asuncion usually gets more rain in July than Liberiain January. Asuncion gets 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain, while Liberia receives 8 mm (0.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures July and JanuaryAsuncion 19°C (66°F)Liberia 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Asuncion or Liberia in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Asuncion and Liberia. Liberia attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Asuncion is cooler than Liberia in the spring. The daily temperature in Asuncion averages around 25°C (77°F) in October, and Liberia fluctuates around 29°C (85°F)in April.
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Liberia this time of the year. In Asuncion, it's very sunny this time of the year. Asuncion usually receives less sunshine than Liberia during spring. Asuncion gets 206 hours of sunny skies, while Liberia receives 255 hours of full sun in the spring.
Asuncion gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In October, Asuncion usually receives more rain than Liberiain April. Asuncion gets 130 mm (5.1 in) of rain, while Liberia receives 28 mm (1.1 in) of rain each month for the spring. December to April in Liberia is the dry season. Also, April to December is the rainy season in Liberia.
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Spring Average Temperatures October and AprilAsuncion 25°C (77°F)Liberia 29°C (85°F)
Typical Weather for Liberia and Asuncion
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 29°C (84°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) |
| Feb | 27°C (81°F) | 140 mm (5.5 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
| Mar | 26°C (79°F) | 140 mm (5.5 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) |
| Apr | 24°C (75°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) | 29°C (85°F) | 28 mm (1.1 in) |
| May | 21°C (70°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 29°C (83°F) | 226 mm (8.9 in) |
| Jun | 19°C (66°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 226 mm (8.9 in) |
| Jul | 19°C (66°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 164 mm (6.5 in) |
| Aug | 21°C (70°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 289 mm (11.4 in) |
| Sep | 22°C (72°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 328 mm (12.9 in) |
| Oct | 25°C (77°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 254 mm (10 in) |
| Nov | 26°C (79°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 121 mm (4.8 in) |
| Dec | 28°C (82°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 33 mm (1.3 in) |
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