Which place is cheaper, Saint John's or Asuncion?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Asuncion or Saint John's?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Asuncion or Saint John's, 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 Saint John's?
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.
Saint John's
If you've been to St. John's, Antigua, you were likely on a cruise - which means you likely did not have enough time to truly experience the magic of this tiny island getaway.
St. Johns is the capital of the tiny islands of Antigua and Barbuda. Located on Antigua, this tropical city lives up to its status as a tropical paradise. With 365 beaches on the island, you can enjoy the luxury of lounging in the sand every day of the year.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAsuncion $68Saint John's $222
The average daily cost (per person) in Asuncion is $68, while the average daily cost in Saint John's is $222. 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 Saint John's in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAsuncion $22Saint John's $120
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAsuncion $44Saint John's $240
Compare Hotels in Asuncion and Saint John's
Looking for a hotel in Asuncion or Saint John's? 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.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Asuncion $8.82Saint John's $17
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Asuncion
Also for Asuncion, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- RoundTrip Private Transfer Asuncion Airport (ASU) - Asuncion City: $52
- RoundTrip Transfer in Private Minivan Asuncion Airport (ASU) - Asuncion City: $59
- Transfer in Private Car from Asuncion Airport (ASU) - Asuncion City: $21
- Transfer in private car from Asuncion City - Asuncion Airport (ASU): $20
- Transfer in private minivan Asuncion City - Silvio Pettirosi Airport (ASU): $29
- Transfer in private minivan from Asuncion Airport (ASU) - Asuncion City: $29
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Saint John's
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Saint John's:
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Local Bus$1.52
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Taxi From Airport$6.99
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Saint John's
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Saint John's:
- VIP Meet and Greet Fast Track on Arrival at Antigua Airport - without Transfers : $74
- Shared Roundtrip Taxi Transfer from Antigua Airport to Royalton Antigua Resort: $45
- Round-Trip Transfer between Antigua Airport and Antigua Hotels: $32
- Private Transfer from St. John's Port to Antigua Island Hotels: $78
- Private Transfer from Antigua & Barbuda V.C. Bird Airport (ANU) to island: $112
- Private Roundtrip Airport Transfers & Tour in Antigua & Barbuda: $200
- Private Round Trip Transfer From Antigua Airport To NonSuch Bay: $99
- Private One-Way Antigua Airport Transfer To/From Antigua: $45
- Private Airport Transfers to Antigua and Barbuda: $60
- Private Airport Transfers 1- 2 Pax. Zone C: Hotels: $120
- Private Airport Transfers 1- 2 Pax Zone D: Hotels: $130
- JTAT Private Transfers & Tours, Saint John's, Antigua and Barbuda: $160
Is it cheaper to fly into Asuncion or Saint John's?
Prices for flights to both Saint John's 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 $17Saint John's $68
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Saint John's
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Saint John's.
- City Lime Food Tour: Taste our culture on Antigua's only food tour in the city!: $105
- Discover the Flavors of St. Johns Food Tour: $125
- Private Art Tour or Food Tour: $150
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Asuncion $16Saint John's $103
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
Typical Entertainment Prices in Saint John's
Here are a few typical costs in Saint John's for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Entrance to the Museum of Antigua & Barbu$3.00
Tours and Activities in Saint John's
Here are a few actual costs in Saint John's for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- 2-Hours Stingray City Experience in Antigua: $73
- 6-Hours Guided Stingray Tour in the East Coast of Antigua: $161
- Adventure Antigua - Eli's Original Eco Tour: $125
- Adventure Antigua - The Xtreme Circumnavigation: $190
- Animal Lovers Dream Tour: $180
- Antigua Historical Sites Island Tour: $75
- Antigua Reef Riders Self-Drive Boat and Snorkeling Tour: $180
- Antigua Round Island Tour: $85
- Antigua Seafood Lunch Cruise From St. John's: $135
- Antigua Shore Excursion: City of St John's Sightseeing Tour: $59
- Antigua Shore Excursion: Round Island Tour: $110
- Antigua Sunset Catamaran Cruise From St. John's: $116
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAsuncion $10Saint John's $18
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 Saint John's, we can see that Saint John's 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 Saint John's is in Caribbean Islands, 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 Saint John's would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Saint John's 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 Saint John's Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Asuncion or Saint John's?
Asuncion has a larger population, and is about 60 times larger than the population of Saint John's. When comparing the sizes of Asuncion and Saint John's, 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 Saint John's?
Asuncion has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Saint John's experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Asuncion or Saint John's in the Summer?
Both Saint John's and Asuncion during the summer are popular places to visit. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Saint John's year-round.
In the summer, Asuncion is around the same temperature as Saint John's. Typically, the summer temperatures in Asuncion in January average around 29°C (84°F), and Saint John's averages at about 27°C (81°F)in July.
In Saint John's, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Asuncion. In the summer, Asuncion often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Saint John'sin July. Asuncion gets 249 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Saint John's receives 245 hours of full sun.
Saint John's gets a good bit of rain this time of year. It rains a lot this time of the year in Asuncion. Asuncion usually gets around the same amount of rain in January as Saint John'sin July. Asuncion gets 150 mm (5.9 in) of rain, while Saint John's receives 150 mm (5.9 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures January and JulyAsuncion 29°C (84°F)Saint John's 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Asuncion or Saint John's in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Asuncion and Saint John's. Saint John's attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In April, Asuncion is generally cooler than Saint John'sin October. Daily temperatures in Asuncion average around 24°C (75°F), and Saint John's fluctuates around 27°C (80°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Saint John's this time of the year. Asuncion usually receives less sunshine than Saint John's during autumn. Asuncion gets 199 hours of sunny skies, while Saint John's receives 217 hours of full sun in the autumn.
Saint John's receives a lot of rain in the autumn. Asuncion gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In April, Asuncion usually receives less rain than Saint John'sin October. Asuncion gets 150 mm (5.9 in) of rain, while Saint John's receives 228 mm (9 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures April and OctoberAsuncion 24°C (75°F)Saint John's 27°C (80°F)
Should I visit Asuncion or Saint John's in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Asuncion as well as Saint John's. The warm climate attracts visitors to Saint John's throughout the year.
Asuncion is cooler than Saint John's in the winter. The daily temperature in Asuncion averages around 19°C (66°F) in July, and Saint John's fluctuates around 24°C (76°F)in January.
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Saint John's. In the winter, Asuncion often gets less sunshine than Saint John'sin January. Asuncion gets 191 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Saint John's receives 236 hours of full sun.
Asuncion usually gets less rain in July than Saint John'sin January. Asuncion gets 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain, while Saint John's receives 84 mm (3.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures July and JanuaryAsuncion 19°C (66°F)Saint John's 24°C (76°F)
Should I visit Asuncion or Saint John's in the Spring?
Both Saint John's and Asuncion are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Plenty of visitors come to Saint John's because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In the spring, Asuncion is around the same temperature as Saint John's. Typically, the spring temperatures in Asuncion in October average around 25°C (77°F), and Saint John's averages at about 26°C (78°F)in April.
It's quite sunny in Saint John's. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Asuncion. Asuncion usually receives less sunshine than Saint John's during spring. Asuncion gets 206 hours of sunny skies, while Saint John's receives 240 hours of full sun in the spring.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Saint John's. It's quite rainy in Asuncion. In October, Asuncion usually receives around the same amount of rain as Saint John'sin April. Asuncion gets 130 mm (5.1 in) of rain, while Saint John's receives 123 mm (4.8 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures October and AprilAsuncion 25°C (77°F)Saint John's 26°C (78°F)
Typical Weather for Saint John's and Asuncion
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 29°C (84°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) | 24°C (76°F) | 84 mm (3.3 in) |
| Feb | 27°C (81°F) | 140 mm (5.5 in) | 24°C (76°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) |
| Mar | 26°C (79°F) | 140 mm (5.5 in) | 25°C (76°F) | 73 mm (2.9 in) |
| Apr | 24°C (75°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 123 mm (4.8 in) |
| May | 21°C (70°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 148 mm (5.8 in) |
| Jun | 19°C (66°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 118 mm (4.6 in) |
| Jul | 19°C (66°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) |
| Aug | 21°C (70°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 198 mm (7.8 in) |
| Sep | 22°C (72°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 236 mm (9.3 in) |
| Oct | 25°C (77°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 228 mm (9 in) |
| Nov | 26°C (79°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 220 mm (8.7 in) |
| Dec | 28°C (82°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 137 mm (5.4 in) |
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