Which place is cheaper, Asuncion or Edinburgh?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh 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: Edinburgh or Asuncion?
Edinburgh
Edinburgh is the moderately sized capital of Scotland. It is a medieval city that has managed to perfect the combination of Georgian architecture and medieval relics with a cosmopolitan population and avant-garde atmosphere. The city's population is quite young, in large part because of the University of Edinburgh. This youthful vibe gives this city a lot of vitality. There's a thriving nightlife, many restaurants, theatres, 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 One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Edinburgh, and The Best 10-Day Tours from London.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayEdinburgh £142Asuncion £54
The average daily cost (per person) in Edinburgh is £142, while the average daily cost in Asuncion is £54. 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 Edinburgh and Asuncion in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personEdinburgh £74Asuncion £18
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomEdinburgh £148Asuncion £36
Compare Hotels in Edinburgh and Asuncion
Looking for a hotel in Edinburgh 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: Edinburgh Hotel Prices and Asuncion Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Edinburgh £17Asuncion £6.94
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Edinburgh
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Edinburgh:
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Local Bus£3.60
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Edinburgh
Also for Edinburgh, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Royal Highland Braemar Gathering, transfer from Edinburgh: $56
- Private Transfer from South Queensferry Port to Glasgow Hotels: $50
- Private Transfer from South Queensferry Port to Edinburgh hotels: $28
- Private Transfer from South Queensferry Port to Edinburgh Airport: $28
- Private Transfer from Glasgow city or GLA Airport to Edinburgh by Business Car: $157
- Private Transfer from Edinburgh to Gleneagles Hotel : $280
- Private Transfer from Edinburgh Hotels to Newhaven Cruise Port: $28
- Private Transfer from Edinburgh Airport to South Queensferry Port: $28
- Private Transfer - South Queensferry Port to Glasgow Airport(GLA): $46
- Private Tour with transfer from Newhaven Cruise Port to Glasgow.: $298
- Private One-Way Transfer from Edinburgh to Edinburgh Airport: $41
- Private Luxury Transfer Edinburgh (One Way - 7 Passengers): $257
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Asuncion
Also for Asuncion, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Transfer in private minivan from Asuncion Airport (ASU) - Asuncion City: $29
- Transfer in private minivan Asuncion City - Silvio Pettirosi Airport (ASU): $29
- Transfer in private car from Asuncion City - Asuncion Airport (ASU): $20
- Transfer in Private Car from Asuncion Airport (ASU) - Asuncion City: $21
- RoundTrip Transfer in Private Minivan Asuncion Airport (ASU) - Asuncion City: $59
- RoundTrip Private Transfer Asuncion Airport (ASU) - Asuncion City: $52
Is it cheaper to fly into Edinburgh or Asuncion?
Prices for flights to both Asuncion and Edinburgh 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 dayEdinburgh £39Asuncion £14
Typical Food Prices in Edinburgh
For Edinburgh, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Breakfast£8.50
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Dinner at Filling Station£10
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Lunch for Two£15
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Sandwich£1.85
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Cheese & bread£7.23
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Thai Restaurant Dinner (for 2)£25
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2 Coffees and Scones£5.80
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Turkish Delight£1.40
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Soup at the Pub£5.90
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Edinburgh
For Edinburgh, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Hard Rock Cafe with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner: $31
- Hard Rock Cafe Edinburgh with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner: $33
- Scottish Dinner and Folk Music Experience: $88
- Edinburgh Delicious Donut Adventure & Walking Food Tour: $90
- Edinburgh Holiday Donut Adventure & Walking Food Tour: $90
- Edinburgh Food Tour: $100
- 'Scotland meets Sardinia' - 8-course Dinner in Leith, Edinburgh: $110
- 3-Hour Guided Secret Food Tour: $116
- Edinburgh Walking Food Tour With Secret Food Tours: $121
- The 10 Tastings of Edinburgh With Locals: Private Food Tour: $162
- Edinburgh Food Tour with a Local Foodie Custom & Private: $188
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Edinburgh £20Asuncion £13
Typical Entertainment Prices in Edinburgh
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Edinburgh's activities, tours, and tickets:
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Show Tickets£32
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Movie Tickets for Two£12
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Donation for Storytellers£6.00
Tours and Activities in Edinburgh
For Edinburgh, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Edinburgh's Landscapes Tours with a Local Guide: Private & Personalized: $153
- 1-Day Castles, West Highlands and Loch Lomond Tour from Edinburgh: $79
- 1.5 hour Firth of Forth Sightseeing cruise: $23
- 2-Day Highlands and Loch Ness Tour from Edinburgh: $261
- 2-Day Loch Lomond, West Highlands, Glencoe & Oban Tour: $183
- 3 Hours Edinburgh City Highlights Private Walking Tour: $273
- 3-Day Isle of Skye Inverness Highlands and Glenfinnan Viaduct Tour from Edinburgh: $234
- 3-Hour Private Edinburgh Castle Tour: $275
- Afternoon Old Town and Underground Ghost Tour 1:15, 3:15, 5:15: $19
- Alnwick Castle and Scottish Borders Tour from Edinburgh: $72
- Alnwick Castle, Northumberland & Scottish Borders 1-Day Tour: $74
- Alnwick Castle, Northumberland and Borders Tour with Admission: $103
Tours and Activities in Asuncion
For Asuncion, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Asunción Like a Local: Customized Private Tour: $35
- Asuncion Birding Tour: $70
- Birding and Nature Chaco Tour: $140
- Crystal Fall - day tour in a reduced group: $85
- Day Tour “Cerrito”: $231
- Day tour “Circuito San Bernardino”: $214
- Day tour “Circuito Sapucai”: $221
- Day tour “Pai Pukú”: $230
- Day tour to “National Park Ybycuí”: $265
- Full day Paraguay River Nature and Wildlife Boat Tour: $230
- Golden Triangle Tour: $110
- Half-Day Yparacai Lake Tour from Asuncion with Pick Up: $185
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayEdinburgh £15Asuncion £8.14
Typical Alcohol Prices in Edinburgh
Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Edinburgh from other travelers:
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Beer & Wine£14
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Half Pint at Tollbooth Tavern£1.65
Sample the Local Flavors in Edinburgh
Also in Edinburgh, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Pub Crawl with Free Shots & Discounts: $11
- Edinburgh Bar Crawl: 5+ Venues, Free Shots, Free Club Entry: $19
- Pub Crawl in Edinburgh: $19
- Edinburgh Literary Pub Tour with "Real-Actors": $25
- East Lothian: Glenkinchie Whisky Distillery Tour & Tasting: $26
- Guided Gin Tasting at 56 North Distillery: $28
- Pub Crawl 7 Bars with 6 Shots: $31
- Whisky Tasting and Tales at Summerhall Distillery: $31
- Lind & Lime Gin Distillery Tour & Tasting: $31
- Pickering's Gin Jolly Distillery Tasting Tour: $31
- Visit a Working South Loch Gin Distillery: $32
- The Original Edinburgh Pub Crawl: $32
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£0.96
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Edinburgh and Asuncion, we can see that Edinburgh is more expensive. And not only is Asuncion much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh Expensive? and Is Asuncion Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Edinburgh or Asuncion?
Asuncion has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Edinburgh. When comparing the sizes of Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh has summer in [NORTHERNSUMMERMONTH] and winter in [NORTHERNWINTERMONTH].
Should I visit Edinburgh or Asuncion in the Summer?
Both Asuncion and Edinburgh are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. Most visitors come to Edinburgh for the city activities, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences during these months.
In July, Edinburgh is generally much colder than Asuncionin January. Daily temperatures in Edinburgh average around 14°C (58°F), and Asuncion fluctuates around 29°C (84°F).
It's quite sunny in Asuncion. Edinburgh usually receives less sunshine than Asuncion during summer. Edinburgh gets 163 hours of sunny skies, while Asuncion receives 249 hours of full sun in the summer.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Asuncion. In July, Edinburgh usually receives less rain than Asuncionin January. Edinburgh gets 56 mm (2.2 in) of rain, while Asuncion receives 150 mm (5.9 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures July and JanuaryEdinburgh 14°C (58°F)Asuncion 29°C (84°F)
Should I visit Edinburgh or Asuncion in the Autumn?
Both Asuncion and Edinburgh during the autumn are popular places to visit. The autumn months attract visitors to Edinburgh because of the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area.
Edinburgh is much colder than Asuncion in the autumn. The daily temperature in Edinburgh averages around 10°C (49°F) in October, and Asuncion fluctuates around 24°C (75°F)in April.
In the autumn, Edinburgh often gets less sunshine than Asuncionin April. Edinburgh gets 90 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Asuncion receives 199 hours of full sun.
Asuncion gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Edinburgh usually gets less rain in October than Asuncionin April. Edinburgh gets 67 mm (2.6 in) of rain, while Asuncion receives 150 mm (5.9 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures October and AprilEdinburgh 10°C (49°F)Asuncion 24°C (75°F)
Should I visit Edinburgh or Asuncion in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Edinburgh and Asuncion. The museums, the shopping scene, the theater shows, and the cuisine are the main draw to Edinburgh this time of year.
It's quite cold in Edinburgh in the winter. In the winter, Edinburgh is much colder than Asuncion. Typically, the winter temperatures in Edinburgh in January average around 3°C (38°F), and Asuncion averages at about 19°C (66°F)in July.
Edinburgh usually receives less sunshine than Asuncion during winter. Edinburgh gets 48 hours of sunny skies, while Asuncion receives 191 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Edinburgh usually receives more rain than Asuncionin July. Edinburgh gets 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Asuncion receives 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures January and JulyEdinburgh 3°C (38°F)Asuncion 19°C (66°F)
Should I visit Edinburgh or Asuncion in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Edinburgh as well as Asuncion. Many travelers come to Edinburgh for the activities around the city and the natural beauty.
In April, Edinburgh is generally much colder than Asuncionin October. Daily temperatures in Edinburgh average around 7°C (45°F), and Asuncion fluctuates around 25°C (77°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Asuncion. In the spring, Edinburgh often gets less sunshine than Asuncionin October. Edinburgh gets 132 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Asuncion receives 206 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Asuncion. Edinburgh usually gets less rain in April than Asuncionin October. Edinburgh gets 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Asuncion receives 130 mm (5.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures April and OctoberEdinburgh 7°C (45°F)Asuncion 25°C (77°F)
Typical Weather for Asuncion and Edinburgh
| Edinburgh | Asuncion | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 3°C (38°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) |
| Feb | 3°C (38°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 140 mm (5.5 in) |
| Mar | 5°C (41°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 140 mm (5.5 in) |
| Apr | 7°C (45°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) |
| May | 10°C (49°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Jun | 13°C (55°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Jul | 14°C (58°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Aug | 14°C (58°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Sep | 12°C (54°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Oct | 10°C (49°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) |
| Nov | 5°C (42°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) |
| Dec | 4°C (39°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 150 mm (5.9 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.