Which place is cheaper, Ushuaia 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 Ushuaia?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Asuncion or Ushuaia, 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 Ushuaia?
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.
Ushuaia
Ushuaia is a city on the Tierra del Fuego island of Argentina on the Beagle Strait. The city is considered to be one of the southernmost cities in the world and is often used as a base for cruises to Antarctica. Ushuaia's close proximity to Antarctica and their amazing hiking trails have made it a popular tourist destination over the past few decades.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 3-Week Tours in Argentina, and The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Buenos Aires.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAsuncion $83Ushuaia $0.00
The average daily cost (per person) in Asuncion is $83, while the average daily cost in Ushuaia is $0.00. 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 Ushuaia in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAsuncion $23Ushuaia -
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAsuncion $46Ushuaia $0.00
Compare Hotels in Asuncion and Ushuaia
Looking for a hotel in Asuncion or Ushuaia? 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 Ushuaia Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Asuncion $9.08Ushuaia -
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Ushuaia
Also for Ushuaia, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Ushuaia:Trekking Glaciar & Ice Caves W/Lunch and Transfer: $176
- Transfers to Cerro Castor: $20
- Shared One-way Airport Transfer: $7.00
- National Park, Train and Navigation. Airport transfer included: $204
- Husky Trekking with Transfer: $62
- Escondido and Fagnano Lakes with transfer: $112
- Complete Husky Experience + Buoy Park with Transfer: $124
- Antarctic Experience W/Snowmobile Ride & Transfer: $242
- Airport Transfer: $10
- Ushuaia to Ushuaia Airport (USH) - Departure Private Transfer: $25
- Ushuaia city to Ushuaia Airport(USH) - Departure Private Transfer: $24
- Ushuaia Low cost Transfers: $17
Is it cheaper to fly into Asuncion or Ushuaia?
Prices for flights to both Ushuaia 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 $31Ushuaia -
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Ushuaia
For Ushuaia, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Adventure and Snow Moto + Buffet Lunch or Pizza Rodizio + Transfer: $96
- Beaver Sighting with Dinner off Lake Fagnano: $170
- Ushuaia City Tour: Vespertine Tour with Dinner: $189
- Snowmobile + Snowshoeing + Huskies + Skiing + Lunch or Pizza Buffet: $195
- Tierra del Fuego National Park PM - with Dinner included: $210
- Discovering Lakes Escondido and Fagnano with sunset dinner: $210
- Puerto Almanza and Punta Paraná Tour with Dinner: $210
- Tierra del Fuego National Park: vespertine tour with dinner: $210
- Snow and Fire with Dinner in Firepit, Sledge Ride and Snowmobile: $250
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Asuncion $17Ushuaia -
Tours and Activities in Ushuaia
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Ushuaia.
- 3-Hour Tour Sailing through the Beagle Channel: $105
- 4×4 Off Road Tour to Escondido and Khami Lakes: $200
- 4W4 Adventure in Lagos Full Day with Roast : $170
- 4WD Off-Road Lakes Adventure in Tierra del Fuego: $167
- 4x4 Adventure at Lago Fagnano from Ushuaia: $236
- 4x4 Lake Fagnano Adventure from Ushuaia: $218
- 5-Hour National Park + City tour - USHUAIA (Private Tour): $205
- 5.5-Hour Nat Park w/ Hiking *Shore Excursion* USHUAIA (Shared tour for cruises): $150
- 5hrs of Trekking Experience in Martial Glacier: $115
- Adventure in the Lakes Fueguinos quadricycles and Patagonian lamb: $238
- Adventure through Lagos 4X4 in Ushuaia: $162
- Albino's Eye Glacier Full-Day Trekking Tour from Ushuaia: $286
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAsuncion $11Ushuaia -
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$1.26
Sample the Local Flavors in Ushuaia
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Ushuaia:
- Photo tour and Wine Tasting in Ushuaia City: $115
- City tour and Wine tasting: $115
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Asuncion and Ushuaia, we can see that Asuncion is more expensive. And not only is Ushuaia much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Ushuaia would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Ushuaia 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 Ushuaia.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Asuncion Expensive? and Is Ushuaia Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Asuncion or Ushuaia?
Asuncion has a larger population, and is about 30 times larger than the population of Ushuaia. When comparing the sizes of Asuncion and Ushuaia, 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 Ushuaia?
Both destinations experience a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. And since both cities are in the southern hemisphere, summer is in January and winter is in July.
Should I visit Asuncion or Ushuaia in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Asuncion and Ushuaia.
Asuncion is much warmer than Ushuaia in the summer. The daily temperature in Asuncion averages around 29°C (84°F) in January, and Ushuaia fluctuates around 10°C (50°F).
In Asuncion, it's very sunny this time of the year. Asuncion usually receives more sunshine than Ushuaia during summer. Asuncion gets 249 hours of sunny skies, while Ushuaia receives 169 hours of full sun in the summer.
Asuncion gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In January, Asuncion usually receives more rain than Ushuaia. Asuncion gets 150 mm (5.9 in) of rain, while Ushuaia receives 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JanuaryAsuncion 29°C (84°F)Ushuaia 10°C (50°F)
Should I visit Asuncion or Ushuaia in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Asuncion as well as Ushuaia.
In the autumn, Asuncion is much warmer than Ushuaia. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Asuncion in April average around 24°C (75°F), and Ushuaia averages at about 6°C (43°F).
In the autumn, Asuncion often gets more sunshine than Ushuaia. Asuncion gets 199 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Ushuaia receives 74 hours of full sun.
Asuncion receives a lot of rain in the autumn. Asuncion usually gets more rain in April than Ushuaia. Asuncion gets 150 mm (5.9 in) of rain, while Ushuaia receives 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures AprilAsuncion 24°C (75°F)Ushuaia 6°C (43°F)
Should I visit Asuncion or Ushuaia in the Winter?
Both Ushuaia and Asuncion are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities.
It's quite cold in Ushuaia in the winter. In July, Asuncion is generally much warmer than Ushuaia. Daily temperatures in Asuncion average around 19°C (66°F), and Ushuaia fluctuates around 2°C (36°F).
Asuncion usually receives more sunshine than Ushuaia during winter. Asuncion gets 191 hours of sunny skies, while Ushuaia receives 61 hours of full sun in the winter.
In July, Asuncion usually receives around the same amount of rain as Ushuaia. Asuncion gets 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain, while Ushuaia receives 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JulyAsuncion 19°C (66°F)Ushuaia 2°C (36°F)
Should I visit Asuncion or Ushuaia in the Spring?
Both Ushuaia and Asuncion during the spring are popular places to visit.
Asuncion is much warmer than Ushuaia in the spring. The daily temperature in Asuncion averages around 25°C (77°F) in October, and Ushuaia fluctuates around 6°C (43°F).
It's quite sunny in Asuncion. In the spring, Asuncion often gets more sunshine than Ushuaia. Asuncion gets 206 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Ushuaia receives 156 hours of full sun.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Asuncion. Asuncion usually gets more rain in October than Ushuaia. Asuncion gets 130 mm (5.1 in) of rain, while Ushuaia receives 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures OctoberAsuncion 25°C (77°F)Ushuaia 6°C (43°F)
Typical Weather for Ushuaia and Asuncion
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 29°C (84°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Feb | 27°C (81°F) | 140 mm (5.5 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Mar | 26°C (79°F) | 140 mm (5.5 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Apr | 24°C (75°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) | 6°C (43°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| May | 21°C (70°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 3°C (37°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Jun | 19°C (66°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 1°C (34°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Jul | 19°C (66°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 2°C (36°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Aug | 21°C (70°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 2°C (36°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Sep | 22°C (72°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 4°C (39°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) |
| Oct | 25°C (77°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) | 6°C (43°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Nov | 26°C (79°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) |
| Dec | 28°C (82°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
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.