Which place is cheaper, Salvador or Asuncion?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Asuncion or Salvador?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Asuncion or Salvador, 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 Salvador?
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.
Salvador
Salvador de Bahia was the first capital of Brazil, founded by the Portuguese in 1549. Also known as "Brazil's capital of happiness," Salvador is famous for its plentiful and spirited street festivals. The third most populous city in Brazil, Salvador is also well-known for its Afro-Brazilian culture and Portuguese colonial architecture.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Eco Tours in Brazil, and The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Brazil.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAsuncion $68Salvador $44
The average daily cost (per person) in Asuncion is $68, while the average daily cost in Salvador is $44. 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 Salvador in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAsuncion $22Salvador $24
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAsuncion $44Salvador $48
Compare Hotels in Asuncion and Salvador
Looking for a hotel in Asuncion or Salvador? 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 Salvador Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Asuncion $8.82Salvador $6.02
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 Salvador
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Salvador:
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Bus from Airport$1.17
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Salvador
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Salvador:
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service in Salvador HTL-APT(SSA): $66
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service in Salvador APT-HTL(SSA): $66
- Transfers between Salvador and Barra Grande Maraú: $280
- Transfer: Salvador to/from Praia do Forte/Guarajuba: $60
- Transfer: Salvador to/from Boipeba Island: $126
- Transfer to Iberostar Selection Praia do Forte or Bahia: $42
- Transfer in Salvador: $137
- Transfer from Salvador Airport to North Coast of Bahia: $98
- Transfer between Salvador Airport and Costa do Sauipe: $92
- Transfer Vila Galé Mares (Guarajuba) - Executive Van - Private: $118
- Transfer Vila Galé Marés (Guarajuba) - Private: $39
- Transfer Salvador to Barra Grande Round Trip: $300
Is it cheaper to fly into Asuncion or Salvador?
Prices for flights to both Salvador 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 $17Salvador $13
Typical Food Prices in Salvador
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Salvador:
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Dinner for 2$1.37
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Salvador
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Salvador.
- 7-Recipe Boozy Cooking Class in Salvador: $75
- 7-Recipe Boozy Cooking Class in Salvador: $75
- Private Bahian Cooking Class - An Amazing Experience!: $113
- Salvador by Night: Cultural Dinner and Show: $130
- Private Cooking Experience with local in Salvador: $130
- Cultural Folkloric Show and Dinner in Salvador: $140
- Baiana Cooking Class with Market Visit & Lunch: $150
- Bahia By Night: Dinner and Folkloric show: $195
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Asuncion $16Salvador $5.67
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
- Golden Triangle Tour: $110
- Crystal Fall - day tour in a reduced group: $120
- 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
Tours and Activities in Salvador
Here are a few actual costs in Salvador for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Afro-Brazilian Roots city Tour in Salvador with lunch at Favela: $150
- Afro-Brazilian Roots Private City Tour in Salvador": $100
- Bahia 500 Years Historic Tour, Salvador, Bahia, Brazil: $25
- Bike Rentals and Bike Tours: $141
- Cachoeira Countryside Flavor Private Tour from Salvador: $160
- Candomblé Cerimony Tour: $60
- Candomble Religion Mysteries Private Tour in Salvador: $80
- City Tour in Salvador Discover the first capital of Brazil - En: $137
- Costa de Camaçari Beach and Praia Tour: $129
- Cruise Ship Special Private Tour Salvador da Bahia Historic Old Town Bonfim and Barra: $151
- Easy Diving - Lord Beach Snorkeling - Leaving Forte Beach by Emytour: $33
- Fort Beach Tour and Tamar Project: $108
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAsuncion $10Salvador $5.38
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
Typical Alcohol Prices in Salvador
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Salvador:
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Beers for 2$1.37
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Drinks$2.74
Sample the Local Flavors in Salvador
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Salvador:
- Tropical Night Samba Drinks Pub crawl in Salvador: $105
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Asuncion and Salvador, we can see that Asuncion is more expensive. And not only is Salvador much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Salvador would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Salvador 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 Asuncion would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Asuncion than you might in Salvador.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Asuncion Expensive? and Is Salvador Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Asuncion or Salvador?
Salvador has a larger population, and is about 83% larger than the population of Asuncion. When comparing the sizes of Asuncion and Salvador, 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 Salvador?
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 Salvador in the Summer?
Both Salvador and Asuncion during the summer are popular places to visit.
In January, Asuncion is generally around the same temperature as Salvador. Daily temperatures in Asuncion average around 29°C (84°F), and Salvador fluctuates around 27°C (81°F).
In Salvador, 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 Salvador. Asuncion gets 249 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Salvador receives 246 hours of full sun.
Salvador 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 Salvador. Asuncion gets 150 mm (5.9 in) of rain, while Salvador receives 138 mm (5.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JanuaryAsuncion 29°C (84°F)Salvador 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Asuncion or Salvador in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Asuncion and Salvador.
Asuncion is around the same temperature as Salvador in the autumn. The daily temperature in Asuncion averages around 24°C (75°F) in April, and Salvador fluctuates around 26°C (80°F).
Asuncion usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Salvador during autumn. Asuncion gets 199 hours of sunny skies, while Salvador receives 190 hours of full sun in the autumn.
Salvador 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 Salvador. Asuncion gets 150 mm (5.9 in) of rain, while Salvador receives 310 mm (12.2 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures AprilAsuncion 24°C (75°F)Salvador 26°C (80°F)
Should I visit Asuncion or Salvador in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Asuncion as well as Salvador.
In the winter, Asuncion is cooler than Salvador. Typically, the winter temperatures in Asuncion in July average around 19°C (66°F), and Salvador averages at about 24°C (75°F).
In the winter, Asuncion often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Salvador. Asuncion gets 191 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Salvador receives 181 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Salvador. Asuncion usually gets less rain in July than Salvador. Asuncion gets 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain, while Salvador receives 175 mm (6.9 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JulyAsuncion 19°C (66°F)Salvador 24°C (75°F)
Should I visit Asuncion or Salvador in the Spring?
Both Salvador and Asuncion are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities.
In October, Asuncion is generally around the same temperature as Salvador. Daily temperatures in Asuncion average around 25°C (77°F), and Salvador fluctuates around 26°C (78°F).
It's quite sunny in Salvador. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Asuncion. Asuncion usually receives less sunshine than Salvador during spring. Asuncion gets 206 hours of sunny skies, while Salvador receives 228 hours of full sun in the spring.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Salvador. It's quite rainy in Asuncion. In October, Asuncion usually receives more rain than Salvador. Asuncion gets 130 mm (5.1 in) of rain, while Salvador receives 115 mm (4.5 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures OctoberAsuncion 25°C (77°F)Salvador 26°C (78°F)
Typical Weather for Salvador and Asuncion
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 29°C (84°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 138 mm (5.4 in) |
| Feb | 27°C (81°F) | 140 mm (5.5 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 142 mm (5.6 in) |
| Mar | 26°C (79°F) | 140 mm (5.5 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 152 mm (6 in) |
| Apr | 24°C (75°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) | 26°C (80°F) | 310 mm (12.2 in) |
| May | 21°C (70°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 360 mm (14.2 in) |
| Jun | 19°C (66°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 25°C (76°F) | 244 mm (9.6 in) |
| Jul | 19°C (66°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 175 mm (6.9 in) |
| Aug | 21°C (70°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 127 mm (5 in) |
| Sep | 22°C (72°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 102 mm (4 in) |
| Oct | 25°C (77°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 115 mm (4.5 in) |
| Nov | 26°C (79°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 137 mm (5.4 in) |
| Dec | 28°C (82°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) | 26°C (80°F) | 143 mm (5.6 in) |
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