Which place is cheaper, Puerto Vallarta 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 Puerto Vallarta?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Asuncion or Puerto Vallarta, 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 Puerto Vallarta?
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 Vallarta
Puerto Vallarta remains a popular tourist destination with Americans, particularly during spring break when students flock to the area. The area is quite beautiful and has many gorgeous beaches, interesting jungles and waterfalls nearby, and no shortage of luxury resorts and four star restaurants. Many of the locals speak English and are friendly and open to helping tourists with directions or general information. Puerto Vallarta's popularity means that its prices are some of the highest in Mexico, particularly during holidays when the area can get quite crowded.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Mexico, and The Best Luxury Tours to Mexico.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAsuncion $98Puerto Vallarta $136
The average daily cost (per person) in Asuncion is $98, while the average daily cost in Puerto Vallarta is $136. 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 Puerto Vallarta in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAsuncion $27Puerto Vallarta $61
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAsuncion $54Puerto Vallarta $122
Compare Hotels in Asuncion and Puerto Vallarta
Looking for a hotel in Asuncion or Puerto Vallarta? 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 Puerto Vallarta Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Asuncion $11Puerto Vallarta $18
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
- Silvio Pettirossi Airport to Asuncion Transfers: $50
- Roundtrip Private Transfer from Asuncion Airport (ASU): $50
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Puerto Vallarta
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Puerto Vallarta:
- Punta de Mita to Puerto Vallarta Airport (PVR) - Private Departure Transfer: $138
- Puerto Vallarta hotels to Puerto Vallarta Cruise Port-Departure Private Transfer: $70
- Puerto Vallarta Roundtrip Shuttle Airport Transfer: $32
- Puerto Vallarta Port to Puerto Vallarta RoundTripPrivate Transfer: $141
- Puerto Vallarta Port to Puerto Vallarta Airport(PVR)-Departure Private Transfer: $70
- Puerto Vallarta Airport to Hotel Private Transfer by Minivan: $288
- Puerto Vallarta Airport Private Transfer to Multiple Destinations: $34
- Puerto Vallarta Airport (PVR) to Punta de Mita hotels - Private Arrival Transfer: $138
- Puerto Vallarta Airport (PVR) to Puerto Vallarta-Arrival Transfer: $68
- Puerto Vallarta Airport (PVR) to Puerto Vallarta Port-RoundTrip Private Transfer: $141
- Puerto Vallarta Airport (PVR) to Puerto Vallarta Port Transfer: $70
- Puerto Vallarta Airport (PVR) to Puerto Vallarta - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $136
Is it cheaper to fly into Asuncion or Puerto Vallarta?
Prices for flights to both Puerto Vallarta 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 $36Puerto Vallarta $61
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Puerto Vallarta
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Puerto Vallarta.
- Versalles After Dark Food Tour with Vallarta Eats: $51
- Ultimate Taco Tour in Puerto Vallarta with Vallarta Food Tours: $55
- Taste of Pitillal Food Tour by Vallarta Food Tours: $59
- Bucerias Taco Tour with Vallarta Food Tours: $59
- Vegan Food Tour in Vallarta: $59
- Winner 2026 Downtown Vallarta Food Tour with Vallarta Food Tours: $59
- Taco102 - dinner taco walk - all inclusive: $63
- Sayulita Coastal Food Tour: $65
- Puerto Vallarta Guided Food Tour with 8 Locals Favorites Tastings: $65
- Seafood Lover's Tour with Vallarta Food Tours: $65
- Vallarta Flavours Food Tour with 14+ Tastings: $69
- Vallarta Tales Food Tour with 14+ Tastings: $69
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Asuncion $20Puerto Vallarta $18
Tours and Activities in Asuncion
For Asuncion, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Asuncion Highlights Walking Tour with a Guide: $30
- Asunción Private Walking Tour with a Local: $35
- Walking Tour with a Local in Asuncion "The Mother of Cities": $35
- Asuncion Walking Tour: Explore Top Sights & Hidden Gems: $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
- Day tour “Pai Pukú”: $230
Tours and Activities in Puerto Vallarta
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Puerto Vallarta are as follows:
- 1/2 Day Puerto Vallarta Botanical Garden tour: $60
- 2 Hour Private Surfing Experience in Puerto Vallarta: $99
- 2 Hours Catamaran Sunset Tour: $99
- 4-Hour Whale Watching Cruise in Puerto Vallarta: $119
- ATV Adventure in Puerto Vallarta (Single): $107
- ATV Doble in Puerto Vallarta Mountain and Waterfall Tour: $140
- ATV Jorullo Bridge Tour: $174
- ATV Jungle and River Adventure in Puerto Vallarta (3.5 Hours): $166
- ATV Single Jungle Adventure-Waterfalls, Tequila & Local Culture": $107
- ATV Tour: $129
- ATV Tour Off Road And Waterfall: $179
- ATV Tour Rio Cuale Sierra Madre Mountains and tequila tasting: $77
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAsuncion $13Puerto Vallarta $23
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 Puerto Vallarta
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Puerto Vallarta:
- Puerto Vallarta Pub Crawl: $22
- Secret Agave Bar Crawl in Vallarta: $98
- Cachasol Tequila Tasting & Raicilla Distillery Tour: $106
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Asuncion and Puerto Vallarta, we can see that Puerto Vallarta 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 Puerto Vallarta 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 Puerto Vallarta would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Puerto Vallarta 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 Puerto Vallarta Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Asuncion or Puerto Vallarta?
Asuncion has a larger population, and is about 8 times larger than the population of Puerto Vallarta. When comparing the sizes of Asuncion and Puerto Vallarta, 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.