A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Asuncion vs. Rio de Janeiro for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

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Should you visit Asuncion or Rio de Janeiro?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

If you're trying to decide where to visit between Asuncion or Rio de Janeiro, 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 Rio de Janeiro?

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.

Rio de Janeiro

Rio de Janeiro is the most popular travel destination in Brazil. It is the second largest city in Brazil and the sixth largest in the Americas. A portion of the city has been designated a World Heritage Site. The peak time to visit is during the city's famous Carnival festival, which is one of the most famous festivals in the world. However, Rio's appeal as a travel destination is apparent year around. The city has a wonderful natural harbour that is surrounded by Sugar Loaf Mountain, Corcovado Peak, and the hills of Tijuca, creating an absolutely breathtaking and awe-inspiring setting. And you can't miss the beach, either!

Which city is cheaper, Rio de Janeiro or Asuncion?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.

The average daily cost (per person) in Asuncion is $54, while the average daily cost in Rio de Janeiro is $83. 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. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Asuncion and Rio de Janeiro in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Asuncion $18
    Rio de Janeiro $52
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Asuncion $36
    Rio de Janeiro $104
Compare Hotels in Asuncion and Rio de Janeiro

Looking for a hotel in Asuncion or Rio de Janeiro? 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.

Hotels in Asuncion


Hotels in Rio de Janeiro


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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 Rio de Janeiro Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Asuncion $7.05
    Rio de Janeiro $6.38

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Asuncion

Also for Asuncion, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • Private Airport Transfer: from Asuncion to Silvio Pettirossi Int. Airport (ASU): $26
  • Private Arrival Transfer: Asunción Airport to Hotel: $47
  • Private Departure Transfer: Hotel to Asunción Airport: $47
  • Round Trip Transfer Silvio Pettirossi Airport (ASU) to Asuncion City Center: $46
  • Transfer in private car from Asuncion City to Asuncion Silvio Pettirosi Airport: $30
  • Transfer in private minivan from Asuncion City to Silvio Pettirosi Airport: $37

Typical Local Transportation prices in Rio de Janeiro

Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Rio de Janeiro:


  • Taxi Ride
    $2.94

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Rio de Janeiro

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Rio de Janeiro:

  • Visit to an Original Historic Coffee Farm Guided Tour including Transfer: $140
  • Visit to Madureira Park in Rio de Janeiro with Transfer: $66
  • Transfers: $139
  • Transfer in Rio: $35
  • Transfer in Private Vehicle from Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport to City: $23
  • Transfer in Private Minivan from Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport to City: $73
  • Transfer in Private Minivan from Rio de Janeiro Galeao(GIG) Airport to City: $73
  • Transfer in Private Car from Galeao Airpor t(GIG) to Rio de Janeiro city center: $23
  • Transfer from South Zone/Downtown to Santos Dumont Airport (SDU): $30
  • Transfer from Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) to South Zone/Downtown hotels: $47
  • Transfer from Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) to Barra da Tijuca/São Conrado: $71
  • Transfer from Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport: $33

Is it cheaper to fly into Asuncion or Rio de Janeiro?

Prices for flights to both Rio de Janeiro 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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Asuncion $14
    Rio de Janeiro $16

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Asuncion

For Asuncion, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:

  • Asunción Dinner and Show Experience: $93
  • Private Tour: Asuncion at Night with Dinner Show: $103
  • Dinner Show in Asuncion: $149

Typical Food prices in Rio de Janeiro

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Rio de Janeiro:


  • Popcorn
    $0.59
  • Corn on the Cob
    $0.78
  • Hamburger
    $0.98

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Rio de Janeiro

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Rio de Janeiro.

  • Food Tour Rio de Janeiro: $30
  • Cooking Class for Cacao Lovers: $51
  • Feijoada Food Tour in Rio de Janeiro with Hotel pick-up and drop-off: $55
  • Plant-based Brazilian Flavours Cooking Class: $56
  • Dinner & Rio Scenarium Nightclub Admission with Transfer: $60
  • Private Tour in Rio Scenarium with Dinner: $65
  • Skip the line: Samba Show Admission & Transfer with Dinner Option: $70
  • Dinner and Brazilian Music Show in Rio Scenarium: $70
  • Rio Scenarium Entrance, Dinner, and Open Bar: $72
  • Small-Group Boozy 7-Recipe Brazilian Cooking Class: $75
  • Food Tour Experience in Rio de Janeiro (Small Groups or Private): $80
  • Samba Show Ginga Tropical with Optional Dinner: $86

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Asuncion $13
    Rio de Janeiro $17

Tours and Activities in Asuncion

For Asuncion, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:

  • Asunción Like a Local: Customized Private Tour: $31
  • City Tour Asunción: $48
  • 2 Hours Catamaran Tour from the Asunción Bay with Audio Guide: $55
  • Private Tour: Golden Circuit from Asuncion: $64
  • Asuncion Birding Tour: $70
  • Asunción City Market Tour: $72
  • Asunción Small-Group Art and Cultural Walking Tour: $78
  • Cultural City 3 Hour Tour in Asuncion by Bus: $99
  • Private Half day city tour in Asuncion, Paraguay: $100
  • Golden Triangle Tour: $110
  • Crystal Fall - day tour in a reduced group: $110
  • Shopping tour in Asuncion: $115

Tours and Activities in Rio de Janeiro

Here are a few actual costs in Rio de Janeiro for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:

  • 2 Days in Rio: Cultural & Ecologic Tours: $284
  • 2 Days in Rio: Tijuca Forest & Two Brothers Hiking Tours: $265
  • 2 Hour Vidigal Favela Tour Discovery the Most Laidback Favela: $19
  • 3 Hour Sailing Experience in Rio: $39
  • 3-Day Customizable Tour of Rio de Janeiro: $365
  • 4 horas - Tour private: Corcovado e praias: $154
  • 4 hours - Tour Private: Pão de Açúcar e Catedral Metropolitana: $154
  • 4-Day Private Guided Tour from Rio de Janeiro to São Paulo – Coastal Trip: $990
  • 4-Days Ilha Grande Experience - Unlocking Brazil's 'Garden of Eden': $1,025
  • 4-hour Rio Downtown Sites & Bites Small Group Tour: $62
  • 4-hour Sum-up Of Rio de Janeiro "Private Tour" – Optional Airport & Port Pick-up: $92
  • 6-hour Classic Rio de Janeiro "Private City Tour" – Optional For Airport Pick-up: $123

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Asuncion $8.28
    Rio de Janeiro $9.68
Typical Alcohol prices in Asuncion

Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Asuncion are as follows:


  • Beer
    $1.22

Sample the Local Flavors in Rio de Janeiro

Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Rio de Janeiro:

  • Pub Crawl Rio de Janeiro: $11
  • Pub Crawl in Lapa: $19
  • Skip the line: Ipanema Pub Crawl: $28
  • Beautiful Imperial Petropolis City Tour Optional Lunch & Bohemia Brewery: $34
  • Rio By Night Tour: Pub Crawl Experiencing Music, Dancing, Drinks & Local Culture: $105
  • Petrópolis City and Brewery Bohemia Tour - Best of Rio's Mountains: $135
  • Rio: Sitio Burle Marx and Cachaça Distillery Private Tour: $160

About these numbers

When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Asuncion and Rio de Janeiro, we can see that Rio de Janeiro 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 Rio de Janeiro would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Rio de Janeiro than you might in Asuncion.


When is the best time to visit Asuncion or Rio de Janeiro?

Both places have a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. As both cities are in the southern hemisphere, summer is in January and winter is in July.

Should I visit Asuncion or Rio de Janeiro in the Summer?

Both Rio de Janeiro and Asuncion during the summer are popular places to visit.

In January, Asuncion is generally a little warmer than Rio de Janeiro. Temperatures in Asuncion average around 29°C (84°F), and Rio de Janeiro stays around 26°C (79°F).

Rio de Janeiro gets a good bit of rain this time of year. It rains a lot this time of the year in Asuncion. Asuncion usually gets more rain in January than Rio de Janeiro. Asuncion gets 150 mm (5.9 in) of rain, while Rio de Janeiro receives 114 mm (4.5 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Summer Average Temperatures January
    Asuncion 29°C (84°F) 
    Rio de Janeiro 26°C (79°F)

Should I visit Asuncion or Rio de Janeiro in the Autumn?

The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Asuncion and Rio de Janeiro.

Asuncion is around the same temperature as Rio de Janeiro in the autumn. The temperature in Asuncion is usually 24°C (75°F) in April, and Rio de Janeiro stays around 25°C (77°F).

Rio de Janeiro receives a lot of rain in the autumn. Asuncion gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In April, Asuncion usually receives more rain than Rio de Janeiro. Asuncion gets 150 mm (5.9 in) of rain, while Rio de Janeiro receives 137 mm (5.4 in) of rain each month for the autumn.


  • Autumn Average Temperatures April
    Asuncion 24°C (75°F) 
    Rio de Janeiro 25°C (77°F)

Should I visit Asuncion or Rio de Janeiro in the Winter?

The winter brings many poeple to Asuncion as well as Rio de Janeiro.

In the winter, Asuncion is around the same temperature as Rio de Janeiro. Typically, the winter temperatures in Asuncion in July are around 19°C (66°F), and Rio de Janeiro is about 21°C (70°F).

Asuncion usually gets less rain in July than Rio de Janeiro. Asuncion gets 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain, while Rio de Janeiro receives 56 mm (2.2 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Winter Average Temperatures July
    Asuncion 19°C (66°F) 
    Rio de Janeiro 21°C (70°F)

Should I visit Asuncion or Rio de Janeiro in the Spring?

Both Rio de Janeiro and Asuncion are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities.

In October, Asuncion is generally around the same temperature as Rio de Janeiro. Temperatures in Asuncion average around 25°C (77°F), and Rio de Janeiro stays around 23°C (73°F).

It's quite rainy in Asuncion. In October, Asuncion usually receives more rain than Rio de Janeiro. Asuncion gets 130 mm (5.1 in) of rain, while Rio de Janeiro receives 88 mm (3.5 in) of rain each month for the spring.


  • Spring Average Temperatures October
    Asuncion 25°C (77°F) 
    Rio de Janeiro 23°C (73°F)

Typical Weather for Rio de Janeiro and Asuncion

Asuncion Rio de Janeiro
Temp (°C) Rain (mm) Temp (°C) Rain (mm)
Jan 29°C (84°F) 150 mm (5.9 in) 26°C (79°F) 114 mm (4.5 in)
Feb 27°C (81°F) 140 mm (5.5 in) 27°C (81°F) 105 mm (4.1 in)
Mar 26°C (79°F) 140 mm (5.5 in) 26°C (79°F) 103 mm (4.1 in)
Apr 24°C (75°F) 150 mm (5.9 in) 25°C (77°F) 137 mm (5.4 in)
May 21°C (70°F) 110 mm (4.3 in) 23°C (73°F) 86 mm (3.4 in)
Jun 19°C (66°F) 50 mm (2 in) 22°C (72°F) 80 mm (3.1 in)
Jul 19°C (66°F) 30 mm (1.2 in) 21°C (70°F) 56 mm (2.2 in)
Aug 21°C (70°F) 50 mm (2 in) 22°C (72°F) 51 mm (2 in)
Sep 22°C (72°F) 70 mm (2.8 in) 22°C (72°F) 87 mm (3.4 in)
Oct 25°C (77°F) 130 mm (5.1 in) 23°C (73°F) 88 mm (3.5 in)
Nov 26°C (79°F) 150 mm (5.9 in) 24°C (75°F) 96 mm (3.8 in)
Dec 28°C (82°F) 150 mm (5.9 in) 25°C (77°F) 169 mm (6.7 in)


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