Should you visit Asuncion or Puerto Montt?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Asuncion or Puerto Montt, 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.
Puerto Montt
The Lake District is a region of snow capped volcanoes, pale green lakes and endless miles of virgin and ancient forests. Found 1,016 km away from Santiago de Chile, Puerto Montt is famous for its beautiful lakes and its germanic architecture, old wooden houses and its legendary Iglesia Catedral, found on the town's main square, la Plaza de Armas. The monument, entirely built with alerce (cypress) wood, is the oldest building of the city. The capital of the Lake Region is a good starting point for many memorable excursions in the area.
Which city is cheaper, Puerto Montt 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 Puerto Montt is $94. 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 Puerto Montt 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.
The average price for accommodation for two people in Puerto Montt is $128. This is for two people sharing a typical double occupancy hotel room.
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 price of a meal in Puerto Montt can vary widely. However, the average price for food per day is $22 per person, and a typical meal will cost around $8.80 based on the spending of previous visitors. Less expensive dining options can be found by eating street food or at fast food restaurants.
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Food
Meals for one day
Asuncion $15
Puerto Montt $22
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
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 average price of local transportation around Puerto Montt is $6.77 per person, per day. As this average includes both taxis and public transport, keep in mind that the prices of private drivers and taxis are significantly more expensive than public transportation.
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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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
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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
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Puerto Montt
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Puerto Montt:
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Transfer from Puerto Montt Airport to Puerto Varas:
$32
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Transfer from Puerto Montt Airport to Frutillar:
$53
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Transfer from Puerto Montt Airport to Castro:
$245
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Transfer Puerto Montt Airport to Castro:
$227
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Puerto Montt Shuttle Transfer:
$21
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Puerto Montt Airport Private Transfer:
$27
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Private Airport Transfer: Puerto Montt to Puerto Montt - El Tepual Airport (PMC):
$25
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Cruce Andino Office Private Transfer from Puerto Montt:
$43
Entertainment
In Asuncion, the costs for things to do, activities, admission tickets, and other sightseeing expenses are on average $14 per person, per day.
Puerto Montt's costs for entertainment, tickets, attractions, and tours will often cost around $14 per person, per day. This cost can vary widely by the type of activity, however, as this includes admission tickets, day tours, museums, and other things to do.
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 Puerto Montt
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Puerto Montt are as follows:
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5-Day Tour Chile & North Patagonia:
$500
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Chiloe Island - Puñihuil Tour:
$85
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Chiloe Island Tour from Puerto Montt:
$62
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Chiloe Island Tour from Puerto Montt in Private:
$323
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Day Tour Frutillar, Puerto Varas and Puerto Montt:
$113
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Day tour Petrohue Falls, Osorno Volcano & Puerto Varas:
$113
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Frutillar Half Day Tour From Puerto Montt:
$41
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Frutillar Tour from Puerto Montt in Private:
$95
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Full-Day Osorno Vulcano and Petrohue Falls Small-Group Tour:
$70
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Private Cruise Shore Excursion from Land of Volcanos:
$550
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Private Shore Excursion Tour to Puerto Montt, Puerto Varas and Frutillar:
$202
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Private Tour: Puerto Montt Sightseeing:
$44
Alcohol
Typically, people visiting Asuncion spend on average $8.95 on alcoholic beverages per person, per day.
The average person spends about $4.73 on alcoholic beverages in Puerto Montt per day. The more you spend on alcohol, the more fun you might be having despite your higher budget.
Typical Alcohol prices in Asuncion
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Asuncion are as follows:
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Asuncion and Puerto Montt, we can see that Puerto Montt is more expensive. And not only is Asuncion much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. 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 Puerto Montt would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Puerto Montt than you might in Asuncion.
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