Should you visit Asuncion or Pereira?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Asuncion or Pereira, 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.
Pereira
Situated in a small valley in the western Andes, Pereira is the capital city of Risaralda, Colombia. The city is surrounded by coffee producing agriculture and sits in the middle of a triangle of cities including Bogota, Medillin and Cali, each of which is about a three to five hour drive away.
The city itself is very much student oriented, as there are many universities around town and at least one quarter of the population is made up of students. There is also a very European vibe to the city and you will find the area beautiful with many parks and museums.
Pereira's economy is based on government, agriculture, manufacturing, logistics, trade, commerce, and tourism. Agricultural products include sugarcane, cacao, rubber, cereals, coffee, and livestock. Apparel is the main manufacturing product, along with aluminium goods, motorcycles and telecommunications technology.
Pereira is found in a warm moorland area with an average temperature of around 72 degrees. The temperatures remain relatively consistent throughout the year with highs in the high 70s Fahrenheit to low 80s Fahrenheit. Low temperatures are usually in the low 60s Fahrenheit. Rain is heaviest during the months of April and May as well as October and November.
Which city is cheaper, Pereira 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 Pereira is $54. 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 Pereira 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.
Accommodation prices vary by location and style, but travelers pay on average about $44 for a double occupancy room in Pereira.
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.
On average, meal and food prices in Pereira cost around $19 per person, per day. While this price can vary widely by location, the type of restaurant, and the amount of food ordered, a typical meal often costs around $7.60.
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Food
Meals for one day
Asuncion $15
Pereira $19
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 Pereira
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Pereira:
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Pereira
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Pereira.
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Private Tropical Cooking Class in Pereira with Fruit Tasting:
$120
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.
The cost of a taxi ride in Pereira is significantly more than public transportation. On average, past travelers have spent $17 per person, per day, on local transportation in Pereira.
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Asuncion
Also for Asuncion, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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Private Airport Transfer: from Asuncion to Silvio Pettirossi Int. Airport (ASU):
$26
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Private Arrival Transfer: Asunción Airport to Hotel:
$47
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Private Departure Transfer: Hotel to Asunción Airport:
$47
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Round Trip Transfer Silvio Pettirossi Airport (ASU) to Asuncion City Center:
$46
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Transfer in private car from Asuncion City to Asuncion Silvio Pettirosi Airport:
$30
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Transfer in private minivan from Asuncion City to Silvio Pettirosi Airport:
$37
Typical Local Transportation prices in Pereira
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Pereira are as follows:
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Pereira
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Pereira:
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Private Transfer Pereira to Salento (or vice versa):
$54
Entertainment
In Asuncion, the costs for things to do, activities, admission tickets, and other sightseeing expenses are on average $14 per person, per day.
Entertainment and activities in Pereira typically cost an average of $15 per person, per day. This includes fees paid for admission tickets to museums and attractions, day tours, and other sightseeing expenses.
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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Asunción Like a Local: Customized Private Tour:
$31
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City Tour Asunción:
$48
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2 Hours Catamaran Tour from the Asunción Bay with Audio Guide:
$55
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Private Tour: Golden Circuit from Asuncion:
$64
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Asuncion Birding Tour:
$70
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Asunción City Market Tour:
$72
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Asunción Small-Group Art and Cultural Walking Tour:
$78
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Cultural City 3 Hour Tour in Asuncion by Bus:
$99
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Private Half day city tour in Asuncion, Paraguay:
$100
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Golden Triangle Tour:
$110
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Crystal Fall - day tour in a reduced group:
$110
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Shopping tour in Asuncion:
$115
Tours and Activities in Pereira
Here are a few actual costs in Pereira for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
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2-Day Biking and Hiking Tour in the Coffee Region from Pereira:
$404
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5-Day Biking Tour Including Coffee and Cultural from Pereira:
$1,744
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7-Day Biking Tour: Coffee, Cultural and Cocora Valley from Pereira:
$2,115
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Cocora Tour, Water Star:
$201
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Coffee Tour Santa Rosa de Cabal:
$86
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Full Day Tour of Cocora Valley, Salento, and Coffee Farm Tour (from Pereira):
$167
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Full Day Tour of Cocora Valley, Salento, and Filandia Coffee Town (from Pereira):
$133
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Pereira Full Day Bike Tour: Local Means of Transport Route:
$128
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Pereira Full Day Bike Tour: Nature and Coffee:
$122
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Romantic tour in Pereira:
$498
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The Best of Pereira Walking Tour:
$498
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[Online Experience] Enjoy the Awakening of Birds:
$20
Alcohol
Typically, people visiting Asuncion spend on average $8.95 on alcoholic beverages per person, per day.
While the amount that someone spends on alcohol while visiting Pereira may vary from person to person, on average a person spends $12 per day on alcoholic beverages.
Typical Alcohol prices in Asuncion
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Asuncion are as follows:
When comparing the travel costs between Asuncion and Pereira, we can see that Asuncion is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Since both cities are in South America, it's no surprise that their costs are relatively close, as many destinations here have somewhat similar travel prices overall.
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