Which place is cheaper, Asuncion or Beijing?
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 Beijing or Asuncion?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Beijing and Asuncion can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
Where Should I go: Beijing or Asuncion?
Beijing
Beijing is the capital of China and, with 21.5 million people, it is the second most populated city in the world after Shanghai. It is a city that keeps pockets of its history hidden in old neighborhoods or back alleys, despite the constant change and modernization that goes on around it. As the capital city of China, there is plenty of history and culture. You can still get yourself lost in one of the last remaining hutongs, which are old neighborhoods that remain untouched by the city's modernization. The alleys that weave between the old homes are lined with drying clothes, corner markets, and people going about their daily lives the way they have for centuries. Surrounding these hutongs you'll find modern buildings and a booming economy, all threatening to destroying these last bits of Beijing's history. Beijing offers a glimpse into a microcosm that represents the entire country of China. Make sure you give yourself enough time in China to truly experience Beijing. You can pass a lot of time soaking up life in the city, which remains as diverse as the country it resides within.
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.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours from Beijing, and The Best Family-Friendly Tours to China.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayBeijing $90Asuncion $76
The average daily cost (per person) in Beijing is $90, while the average daily cost in Asuncion is $76. 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 Beijing and Asuncion in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBeijing $39Asuncion $21
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBeijing $78Asuncion $42
Compare Hotels in Beijing and Asuncion
Looking for a hotel in Beijing or Asuncion? 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.Beijing $7.70Asuncion $8.30
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Beijing
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Beijing:
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Taxi$4.70
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Train from Airport for Two$6.89
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Taxi to Hotel$8.27
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2 Metro Passes$2.21
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Metro$0.55
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Beijing
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Beijing:
- [Airport Transfer] Beijing Capital Airport ⇔ Beijing City Transfer (one way) ☆ High reputation for service! <Charter charter>: $25
- Visit Great Wall With Beijing Capital Airport Round-Way Transfer : $233
- Ultimate Forbidden City and Mutianyu Great Wall Discovery with Airport Transfer: $186
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service in Beijing HTL-APT (PEK): $41
- Transfers to Jinshanling Great Wall with professional driver: $95
- Transfer: Beijing City Center to Beijing Airport (PEK): $38
- Transfer: Beijing Capital Airport (PEK) to Beijing City: $36
- Tianjin International Cruise Port to Beijing Capital Airport by private transfer: $148
- Tianjin International Cruise Port Transfer from Beijing: $130
- Tianjin Cruise Port to Beijing Daxing Airport by Private Transfer: $148
- Tianjin Cruise Port Private Transfer to Beijing International Airport: $153
- Tiananmen Square and Forbidden City Private Tour With Airport Transfer: $205
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: $37
- RoundTrip Transfer in Private Minivan Asuncion Airport (ASU) - Asuncion City: $60
- Transfer in Private Car from Asuncion Airport (ASU) - Asuncion City: $19
- Transfer in private car from Asuncion City - Asuncion Airport (ASU): $19
- Transfer in private minivan Asuncion City - Silvio Pettirosi Airport (ASU): $26
- Transfer in private minivan from Asuncion Airport (ASU) - Asuncion City: $26
Is it cheaper to fly into Beijing or Asuncion?
Prices for flights to both Asuncion and Beijing 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 dayBeijing $33Asuncion $28
Typical Food Prices in Beijing
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Beijing:
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Popcorn$0.83
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Hot Pot Dinner$6.89
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Dumpling Breakfast for Two$2.76
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Watermelon$1.93
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Peking Duck Dinner for 2$16
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Two Popsicles$0.83
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Beijing
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Beijing.
- Beijing Hutong Food Tour: 3-hour,4 Hutongs & 4 Hidden Restaurants: $5.00
- Online Cooking Class Beijing Dumplings and Cuisine by Sunflowerli Renowned Chef : $20
- Online Cooking Class Orange Chicken by Sunflower Li: $20
- Online Cooking Class Kungpao Chicken: $20
- Online Cooking Class Handmade Noodles by Sunflower Li: $20
- Beijing Acrobatic Show Tickets w/ Optional Dinner or Transfer: $48
- Temple of Heaven Private Tour w/Option Show &Dinner: $54
- China's Favourite Street Food Cooking Workshop: $55
- Hutong Breakfast Food Tour: $55
- Beijing Hutong Breakfast Food Tour: $55
- Shichahai Hutong Dinner and Beer Walking Tour: $68
- Acrobatic Show with Peking Duck Dinner Private Tour: $72
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Beijing $24Asuncion $15
Typical Entertainment Prices in Beijing
Here are a few typical costs in Beijing for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Entry to Summer Palace for Two$8.27
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Two Opera Tickets$59
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Temple of Heaven Park Entrance (for 2)$9.65
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Forbidden City (for 2)$17
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Forbidden City Tickets$17
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Audio Guides at Forbidden City$11
Tours and Activities in Beijing
Here are a few actual costs in Beijing for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- 2-Day Small-Group Tour of Beijing Highlights, No Shopping: $179
- 4-Hour Beijing Layover Tour to Hutong from Daxing Airport: $145
- All Inclusive Mutianyu Great Wall & Summer Palace Private Tour: $188
- Beijing 2 Summer Palace Private Garden Tour: $140
- Beijing Art Tour: Seeing Fantastic Ming Murals at Fa Hai Temple : $220
- Beijing Private Tour of Ming Tombs, Summer Palace, Bird's Nest and Water Cube: $297
- BusDa:Morning Shared Temple of Heaven Tour : $28
- China Art Museum and 798 Art Zone Private Tour: $137
- China National Museum Ticket Pre-booking and Tiananmen Square : $9.50
- Forbidden City Tour : $110
- Full Day Private Tour Incredible Beijing City Highlights: $179
- Mutianyu Great Wall Entrance Ticket Booking: $16
Tours and Activities in Asuncion
For Asuncion, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Asuncion : Custom Walking Tour with A Guide (Private Tour): $33
- Asuncion Highlights Walking Tour with a Guide: $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: $110
- Cultural City 3 Hour Tour in Asuncion by Bus: $115
- Birding and Nature Chaco Tour: $140
- Paraguay River Nature and Wildlife Boat Tour from Asunción: $160
- Day tour “Circuito San Bernardino”: $214
- Day tour “Circuito Sapucai”: $221
- Full day Paraguay River Nature and Wildlife Boat Tour: $230
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBeijing $11Asuncion $9.74
Sample the Local Flavors in Beijing
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Beijing:
- Evening Food Private Tour with Brewery Taproom Hopping at Slow Boat in Beijing: $110
- Private Tour-Drum Tower, Hutong Food Taste and Local Brewery Beer: $150
- 5-Hour Private Changyu Chateau Wine Tasting Tour from Beijing: $178
- Private Changyu Chateau Wine Tasting Tour and Mutianyu Great Wall Visit: $238
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$1.15
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Beijing and Asuncion, we can see that Beijing is more expensive. And not only is Asuncion much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Beijing is in Asia and Asuncion is in South 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 Beijing would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Beijing 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 Beijing Expensive? and Is Asuncion Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Beijing or Asuncion?
Beijing has a larger population, and is about 5 times larger than the population of Asuncion. When comparing the sizes of Beijing and Asuncion, 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 Beijing or Asuncion?
Even though both destinations experience a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, they experience these seasons at different times of the year. Asuncion is in the southern hemisphere and summer is in January and winter is in July, but Beijing has summer in [NORTHERNSUMMERMONTH] and winter in [NORTHERNWINTERMONTH].
Should I visit Beijing or Asuncion in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Beijing as well as Asuncion. Most visitors come to Beijing for the city activities and the family-friendly experiences during these months.
In the summer, Beijing is around the same temperature as Asuncion. Typically, the summer temperatures in Beijing in July average around 27°C (80°F), and Asuncion averages at about 29°C (84°F)in January.
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Asuncion. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Beijing this time of the year. In the summer, Beijing often gets less sunshine than Asuncionin January. Beijing gets 224 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Asuncion receives 249 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Asuncion. Beijing receives a lot of rain in the summer. Beijing usually gets more rain in July than Asuncionin January. Beijing gets 176 mm (6.9 in) of rain, while Asuncion receives 150 mm (5.9 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures July and JanuaryBeijing 27°C (80°F)Asuncion 29°C (84°F)
Should I visit Beijing or Asuncion in the Autumn?
Both Asuncion and Beijing are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. The autumn months attract visitors to Beijing because of the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area.
In October, Beijing is generally much colder than Asuncionin April. Daily temperatures in Beijing average around 14°C (56°F), and Asuncion fluctuates around 24°C (75°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Beijing. Beijing usually receives more sunshine than Asuncion during autumn. Beijing gets 227 hours of sunny skies, while Asuncion receives 199 hours of full sun in the autumn.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Asuncion. In October, Beijing usually receives less rain than Asuncionin April. Beijing gets 19 mm (0.7 in) of rain, while Asuncion receives 150 mm (5.9 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures October and AprilBeijing 14°C (56°F)Asuncion 24°C (75°F)
Should I visit Beijing or Asuncion in the Winter?
Both Asuncion and Beijing during the winter are popular places to visit. The museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine are the main draw to Beijing this time of year.
It's quite cold in Beijing in the winter. Beijing is much colder than Asuncion in the winter. The daily temperature in Beijing averages around -4°C (26°F) in January, and Asuncion fluctuates around 19°C (66°F)in July.
It's quite sunny in Beijing. In the winter, Beijing often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Asuncionin July. Beijing gets 201 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Asuncion receives 191 hours of full sun.
Beijing usually gets less rain in January than Asuncionin July. Beijing gets 3 mm (0.1 in) of rain, while Asuncion receives 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures January and JulyBeijing -4°C (26°F)Asuncion 19°C (66°F)
Should I visit Beijing or Asuncion in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Beijing and Asuncion. Many travelers come to Beijing for the activities around the city and the natural beauty.
In the spring, Beijing is much colder than Asuncion. Typically, the spring temperatures in Beijing in April average around 14°C (57°F), and Asuncion averages at about 25°C (77°F)in October.
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Asuncion this time of the year. In Beijing, it's very sunny this time of the year. Beijing usually receives more sunshine than Asuncion during spring. Beijing gets 247 hours of sunny skies, while Asuncion receives 206 hours of full sun in the spring.
Asuncion receives a lot of rain in the spring. In April, Beijing usually receives less rain than Asuncionin October. Beijing gets 26 mm (1 in) of rain, while Asuncion receives 130 mm (5.1 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures April and OctoberBeijing 14°C (57°F)Asuncion 25°C (77°F)
Typical Weather for Asuncion and Beijing
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | -4°C (26°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) |
| Feb | -1°C (30°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 140 mm (5.5 in) |
| Mar | 6°C (42°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 140 mm (5.5 in) |
| Apr | 14°C (57°F) | 26 mm (1 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) |
| May | 20°C (68°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Jun | 25°C (76°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (80°F) | 176 mm (6.9 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Aug | 25°C (78°F) | 182 mm (7.2 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Sep | 20°C (69°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Oct | 14°C (56°F) | 19 mm (0.7 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) |
| Nov | 5°C (41°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) |
| Dec | -1°C (29°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) |
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