Which place is cheaper, Asuncion or Florence?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Florence or Asuncion?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Florence or Asuncion, 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: Florence or Asuncion?
Florence
Florence is the capital of Tuscany and one of the most well known cities in Italy for its art and cultural scenes. The city is rooted in history and you can see this in the architecture, statues, gardens, and art that are everywhere around town. This city truly is a living museum. You should allow yourself at least a couple of days to explore Florence and if you can afford more, it is well worth the time. In particular, if art history is your passion then you will need a week or more to satisfy your interest as the museums and architecturally impressive buildings throughout the city are endless.
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 Luxury Tours to Italy, and The Best Budget Tours to Italy.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayFlorence €154Asuncion €63
The average daily cost (per person) in Florence is €154, 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 Florence and Asuncion in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personFlorence €87Asuncion €21
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomFlorence €174Asuncion €42
Compare Hotels in Florence and Asuncion
Looking for a hotel in Florence 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: Florence Hotel Prices and Asuncion Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Florence €22Asuncion €8.11
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Florence
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Florence:
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Taxi Ride Within City€8.00
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Taxi from Airport€25
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In City Parking (Full Day)€30
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Bus Pass (Full Day)€5.00
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Bus From Airport€5.00
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Florence
Also for Florence, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Transfer Florence - Bologna with stop at the Barberino Outlet: $142
- Transfer Between Florence and Rome with Sightseeing Stop: $1,184
- Private transfer Florence Airport / Hotel Florence: $131
- Private transfer: $256
- Private arrival OR departure transfer in Florence: $115
- Private Transfer: Florence to Florence Firenze-Peretola Airport (FLR): $153
- Private Transfer: Florence City Center to Peretola Airport (FLR): $63
- Private Transfer from Scandicci to Firenze (FLR) Airport: $110
- Private Transfer from San Casciano in Val di Pesa to Firenze (FLR) Airport: $293
- Private Transfer from Impruneta to Firenze (FLR) Airport: $284
- Private Transfer from Greve in Chianti to Firenze (FLR) Airport: $179
- Private Transfer from Florence to Livorno Port: $197
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Asuncion
Also for Asuncion, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- RoundTrip Transfer in Private Minivan Asuncion Airport (ASU) - Asuncion City: $59
- RoundTrip Private Transfer Asuncion Airport (ASU) - Asuncion City: $52
- 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 Airport (ASU) - Asuncion City: $21
- Transfer in private car from Asuncion City - Asuncion Airport (ASU): $20
Is it cheaper to fly into Florence or Asuncion?
Prices for flights to both Asuncion and Florence 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 dayFlorence €36Asuncion €16
Typical Food Prices in Florence
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Florence:
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Panini Sandwich€6.50
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Casual Lunch (for Two)€17
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Florence
For Florence, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Hard Rock Cafe Florence with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner: $27
- Florence Street Food Tour: Market & City Center: $29
- Florence Street Food Tour, Market and City Center: $31
- Walking Food Tour at Sunset with Tastings: $33
- Virtual Live Cooking Class What Do You Have in Your Pantry: $35
- Virtual Cooking Class: Bruschetta & Tiramisù: $35
- Virtual Italian Meatballs Cooking Class, Live from Tuscany: $37
- Street Food Tour with Local Expert Guide: $41
- Street Food Tour and Sightseeing with Local Expert Guide in 2.5 hours : $41
- Pasta and Tiramisu Cooking Class with Wine: $59
- Cooking Art Brunelleschi : $59
- 3- Cooking Making Spaghetti & Lasagna: $59
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Florence €30Asuncion €15
Typical Entertainment Prices in Florence
For Florence, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Admission to Uffizi€11
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Phone Booking Fee for Uffizi€4.00
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Firenze Card (for Two)€100
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Audioguides at Uffizi (for Two)€20
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Giotto's Tower Entrance Fee€6.00
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Boboli Gardens Entrance Fee€7.00
Tours and Activities in Florence
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Florence.
- Express Early Morning Uffizi Small Group Tour I Max 6 People: $141
- Florence Duomo: VIP After-Hours Dome Tour with Terrace Access: $174
- Florence FoodTour with Local Guide: $191
- Florence-Private bike tour: $98
- Uffizi Skip-the-Line Entry & Guided Tour: $71
- Private Tour of Uffizi and Accademia Gallery with David: $228
- Tour Private of Florence in electric car : $41
- VIP Uffizi Gallery Tour: $75
- "Good Morning Chianti Classico" - Tour in 2 wineries with lunch: $197
- 1-Hour Experience with Brunello. Visit to the Vineyard and Cellar: $35
- 1-Hour Mythological Tour in Piazza della Signoria: Experience for Children: $49
- 2-Hours Walking Tour in Florence: $164
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 dayFlorence €18Asuncion €9.52
Typical Alcohol Prices in Florence
Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Florence from other travelers:
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Glass of Chianti€4.20
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Bottle of Wine€7.50
Sample the Local Flavors in Florence
Also in Florence, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Wine Tasting by CarusVini in San Casciano in val di Pesa: $16
- Wine Tasting Activity at Chianti Rufina: $23
- Great wine tasting at Tenuta Moriano: $25
- Sip, Savor, Save! Youth Wine Tasting Tour with Appitisers: $28
- Wine Tasting Experience with Three Types of Tuscan Wine: $29
- Discover Artimino wine tasting, a few steps from Florence: $33
- Private Wine Tasting Experience in the heart of Tuscany: $33
- Classic Wine Tasting in Montalcino: $33
- Wine Tasting and Pairing Class Guided Tour in Florence: $43
- Wine Tasting and Paring Class Guided Tour in Florence: $43
- Wine Tasting and Pairing Class Guided Tour in Florence: $43
- Wine Tasting Experience in Florence city centre: $44
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€1.13
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Florence and Asuncion, we can see that Florence is more expensive. And not only is Asuncion much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Florence 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 Florence would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Florence 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 Florence Expensive? and Is Asuncion Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Florence or Asuncion?
Asuncion has a larger population, and is about 4 times larger than the population of Florence. When comparing the sizes of Florence 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 Florence 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 Florence has summer in [NORTHERNSUMMERMONTH] and winter in [NORTHERNWINTERMONTH].
Should I visit Florence or Asuncion in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Florence and Asuncion. The summer months attract visitors to Florence because of the family-friendly experiences.
In July, Florence is generally cooler than Asuncionin January. Daily temperatures in Florence average around 25°C (77°F), and Asuncion fluctuates around 29°C (84°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Asuncion this time of the year. In Florence, it's very sunny this time of the year. Florence usually receives more sunshine than Asuncion during summer. Florence gets 316 hours of sunny skies, while Asuncion receives 249 hours of full sun in the summer.
Asuncion receives a lot of rain in the summer. In July, Florence usually receives less rain than Asuncionin January. Florence gets 31 mm (1.2 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 JanuaryFlorence 25°C (77°F)Asuncion 29°C (84°F)
Should I visit Florence or Asuncion in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Florence as well as Asuncion. The shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area are the main draw to Florence this time of year.
Florence is cooler than Asuncion in the autumn. The daily temperature in Florence averages around 16°C (61°F) in October, and Asuncion fluctuates around 24°C (75°F)in April.
In the autumn, Florence often gets less sunshine than Asuncionin April. Florence gets 177 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Asuncion receives 199 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Asuncion. Florence usually gets less rain in October than Asuncionin April. Florence gets 96 mm (3.8 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 AprilFlorence 16°C (61°F)Asuncion 24°C (75°F)
Should I visit Florence or Asuncion in the Winter?
Both Asuncion and Florence are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. Many travelers come to Florence for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
In the winter, Florence is much colder than Asuncion. Typically, the winter temperatures in Florence in January average around 7°C (45°F), and Asuncion averages at about 19°C (66°F)in July.
Florence usually receives less sunshine than Asuncion during winter. Florence gets 105 hours of sunny skies, while Asuncion receives 191 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Florence usually receives more rain than Asuncionin July. Florence gets 63 mm (2.5 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 JulyFlorence 7°C (45°F)Asuncion 19°C (66°F)
Should I visit Florence or Asuncion in the Spring?
Both Asuncion and Florence during the spring are popular places to visit. Many visitors come to Florence in the spring for the natural beauty.
In April, Florence is generally much colder than Asuncionin October. Daily temperatures in Florence average around 14°C (57°F), and Asuncion fluctuates around 25°C (77°F).
In Asuncion, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the spring, Florence often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Asuncionin October. Florence gets 192 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Asuncion receives 206 hours of full sun.
Asuncion gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Florence usually gets less rain in April than Asuncionin October. Florence gets 78 mm (3.1 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 OctoberFlorence 14°C (57°F)Asuncion 25°C (77°F)
Typical Weather for Asuncion and Florence
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 7°C (45°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) |
| Feb | 8°C (46°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 140 mm (5.5 in) |
| Mar | 10°C (50°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 140 mm (5.5 in) |
| Apr | 14°C (57°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) |
| May | 18°C (64°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Jun | 22°C (72°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Jul | 25°C (77°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Aug | 24°C (75°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Sep | 21°C (70°F) | 76 mm (3 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Oct | 16°C (61°F) | 96 mm (3.8 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) |
| Nov | 11°C (52°F) | 102 mm (4 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) |
| Dec | 8°C (46°F) | 72 mm (2.8 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.