Which place is cheaper, Asuncion or Bilbao?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Bilbao or Asuncion?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Bilbao and Asuncion. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.
Where Should I go: Bilbao or Asuncion?
Bilbao
The industrial city of Bilbao is located on a port of the Nervión River in northern Spain, an important location of Basque country. While the downtown is filled with skyscrapers and innovative architecture, it sits between a river and mountains of natural allure. A city of hard-workers to the core, Bilbao displays remnants of its industrial past, though in more recent years it has transformed into a center for art. It is now a popular location for visitors looking to experience art galleries and museums.
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 G Adventures Tours to Spain, and The Best 3-Day Tours from Madrid.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayBilbao €137Asuncion €63
The average daily cost (per person) in Bilbao is €137, while the average daily cost in Asuncion is €63. 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 Bilbao and Asuncion in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBilbao €72Asuncion €21
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBilbao €144Asuncion €42
Compare Hotels in Bilbao and Asuncion
Looking for a hotel in Bilbao 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: Bilbao Hotel Prices and Asuncion Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Bilbao €26Asuncion €8.11
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bilbao
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Bilbao:
- Private transfer from Bilbao City Center to Bilbao Airport (BIO): $33
- Private transfer from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Bilbao City Center: $33
- Private one way arrival OR departure transfer in Bilbao from/to airport: $67
- Private Transfer on arrival and departure in Bilbao: $72
- Private Transfer from Vitoria to Logroño: $245
- Private Transfer from Vitoria to Bilbao Cruise Port: $208
- Private Transfer from Vitoria to Bilbao: $153
- Private Transfer from Vitoria city to San Sebastian Airport: $291
- Private Transfer from Vitoria city to Logroño Airport : $245
- Private Transfer from Vitoria city to Bilbao Airport: $153
- Private Transfer from Vitoria Airport to Pamplona city: $230
- Private Transfer from Vitoria Airport to Logroño city: $245
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
Is it cheaper to fly into Bilbao or Asuncion?
Prices for flights to both Asuncion and Bilbao 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 dayBilbao €45Asuncion €16
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Bilbao
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Bilbao.
- Basque Food Tour with Guide: $86
- The Original Bilbao Food Tour with Wine Pairings: $102
- Pintxos and Tapas Cooking Class in Bilbao : $109
- Basque Pintxos and Tapas Cooking Class with Open Bar: $113
- Basque Pintxos and Tapas Cooking Class in Bilbao: $115
- The Original Bilbao Food Tour with Wine Pairing: $115
- The High End Food Tour of Bilbao with a Local: $120
- Paella Cooking Class with Sangria in Bilbao: $135
- Private Food Tour, Food Lovers with Tastings: $135
- Paella Cooking Class (with Basque Sangria) in Bilbao: $142
- Traditional Basque Cooking Class with Wine Tasting: $156
- Guggenheim Museum Visit & Private Walking Food Tour: $198
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Bilbao €29Asuncion €15
Tours and Activities in Bilbao
Here are a few actual costs in Bilbao for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- PRIVATE San Sebastian and Basque Coast Tour from Bilbao: $290
- Pintxos Tasting in Bilbao Small Group or Private Walking Tour: $81
- Awesome Bilbao – Private Family Walking Tour: $386
- BILBAO-City Highlights Bike Tour: $36
- Basque Coast Tour: Vizcaya Bridge, Gaztelugatxe, Bermeo and Gernika: $66
- Basque Country 7-Day Guided Tour from Bilbao: $1,152
- Bike tour with Pintxos & Drinks in Getxo (Scenic Bilbao Seaside): $60
- Bilbao & Guggenheim Museum Private Walking Tour with guide: $286
- Bilbao & Guggenheim Private Walking Tour from Hotel/Center: $281
- Bilbao - Private Historic walking tour: $377
- Bilbao 3-Day Package: Guggenheim, Hotel Stay and Bike Tour: $253
- Bilbao : Private Custom Walking Tour with a Local Guide: $48
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
- Day tour “Circuito San Bernardino”: $214
- Day tour “Circuito Sapucai”: $221
- Day tour “Pai Pukú”: $230
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBilbao €21Asuncion €9.52
Sample the Local Flavors in Bilbao
Also in Bilbao, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Pub Crawl Bilbao: $25
- Immersive Evening Spanish Wine Tasting w/ Sommelier: $53
- Spanish Wine Tasting with Sommelier (close to Guggenheim museum): $54
- Pintxos and Wine Tasting Tour with Local Guide: $80
- Txakoli, Gaztelugatxe, & Urdaibai with wine tasting: $81
- Guided tour of Txakoli wine tasting and tasting of wine and typical products: $148
- Bilbao Txakoli Wine Tour: $178
- Guided Txacoli Wine Tasting: $188
- Rioja Wine Tour: Winery & Traditional Lunch From Bilbao: $201
- Rioja Wine Tour: 2 Wineries From Bilbao: $217
- Rioja Wine Tour: 2 Wineries From Vitoria: $241
- From Rioja Architecture and Wine Tour: $242
Typical Alcohol Prices in Asuncion
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Asuncion are as follows:
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When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Bilbao and Asuncion, we can see that Bilbao is more expensive. And not only is Asuncion much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Bilbao is in Europe 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 Bilbao would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Bilbao 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 Bilbao Expensive? and Is Asuncion Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Bilbao or Asuncion?
Asuncion has a larger population, and is about 4 times larger than the population of Bilbao. When comparing the sizes of Bilbao 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 Bilbao 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 Bilbao has summer in [NORTHERNSUMMERMONTH] and winter in [NORTHERNWINTERMONTH].
Should I visit Bilbao or Asuncion in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Bilbao as well as Asuncion. Many visitors come to Bilbao in the summer for the city activities and the family-friendly experiences.
In July, Bilbao is generally cooler than Asuncionin January. Daily temperatures in Bilbao average around 20°C (68°F), and Asuncion fluctuates around 29°C (84°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Asuncion. In the summer, Bilbao often gets less sunshine than Asuncionin January. Bilbao gets 188 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Asuncion receives 249 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Asuncion. Bilbao usually gets less rain in July than Asuncionin January. Bilbao gets 51 mm (2 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 JanuaryBilbao 20°C (68°F)Asuncion 29°C (84°F)
Should I visit Bilbao or Asuncion in the Autumn?
Both Asuncion and Bilbao are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. Most visitors come to Bilbao for the city's sights and attractions and the shopping scene during these months.
Bilbao is cooler than Asuncion in the autumn. The daily temperature in Bilbao averages around 16°C (62°F) in October, and Asuncion fluctuates around 24°C (75°F)in April.
Bilbao usually receives less sunshine than Asuncion during autumn. Bilbao gets 125 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. It's quite rainy in Bilbao. In October, Bilbao usually receives less rain than Asuncionin April. Bilbao gets 111 mm (4.4 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 AprilBilbao 16°C (62°F)Asuncion 24°C (75°F)
Should I visit Bilbao or Asuncion in the Winter?
Both Asuncion and Bilbao during the winter are popular places to visit. The winter months attract visitors to Bilbao because of the museums and the shopping scene.
In the winter, Bilbao is much colder than Asuncion. Typically, the winter temperatures in Bilbao in January average around 9°C (48°F), and Asuncion averages at about 19°C (66°F)in July.
In the winter, Bilbao often gets less sunshine than Asuncionin July. Bilbao gets 77 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Asuncion receives 191 hours of full sun.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Bilbao. Bilbao usually gets more rain in January than Asuncionin July. Bilbao gets 130 mm (5.1 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 JulyBilbao 9°C (48°F)Asuncion 19°C (66°F)
Should I visit Bilbao or Asuncion in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Bilbao and Asuncion. The activities around the city are the main draw to Bilbao this time of year.
In April, Bilbao is generally much colder than Asuncionin October. Daily temperatures in Bilbao average around 12°C (54°F), and Asuncion fluctuates around 25°C (77°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Asuncion this time of the year. Bilbao usually receives less sunshine than Asuncion during spring. Bilbao gets 117 hours of sunny skies, while Asuncion receives 206 hours of full sun in the spring.
Asuncion receives a lot of rain in the spring. Bilbao gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In April, Bilbao usually receives around the same amount of rain as Asuncionin October. Bilbao gets 129 mm (5.1 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 OctoberBilbao 12°C (54°F)Asuncion 25°C (77°F)
Typical Weather for Asuncion and Bilbao
| Bilbao | Asuncion | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 9°C (48°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) |
| Feb | 10°C (50°F) | 108 mm (4.3 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 140 mm (5.5 in) |
| Mar | 11°C (51°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 140 mm (5.5 in) |
| Apr | 12°C (54°F) | 129 mm (5.1 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) |
| May | 15°C (59°F) | 92 mm (3.6 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Jun | 18°C (64°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Jul | 20°C (68°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Aug | 20°C (68°F) | 89 mm (3.5 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Sep | 19°C (66°F) | 75 mm (3 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Oct | 16°C (62°F) | 111 mm (4.4 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) |
| Nov | 12°C (54°F) | 152 mm (6 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) |
| Dec | 10°C (50°F) | 135 mm (5.3 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) |
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