Which place is cheaper, Asuncion or Frankfurt?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Frankfurt or Asuncion?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Frankfurt and Asuncion can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Frankfurt or Asuncion?
Frankfurt
Frankfurt is the financial and business hub of Germany. It houses the European Central Bank and the German Stock Exchange, and often plays host to trade shows and business fairs. It has the country's most modern skyline and the largest airport. It is also a transportation hub for Germany with many important train lines passing through. The city itself is situated on the River Main. Some of the most important sights are along the river near Romer Square and include museums and monuments. This area pulls in millions of tourists every year. Although many sights are clustered in this area, it's important to head into more off the beaten path areas that can be enjoyable to explore. These areas offer glimpses into daily life in Frankfurt.
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 Coach Bus Tours in Germany, and The Best Adventure Tours to Germany.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayFrankfurt €122Asuncion €63
The average daily cost (per person) in Frankfurt is €122, 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 Frankfurt and Asuncion in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personFrankfurt €58Asuncion €21
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomFrankfurt €116Asuncion €42
Compare Hotels in Frankfurt and Asuncion
Looking for a hotel in Frankfurt 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.Frankfurt €25Asuncion €8.11
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Frankfurt
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Frankfurt:
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Car Rental€50
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Frankfurt
Also for Frankfurt, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Wiesbaden Thermal to Frankfurt Airport (FRA) - Departure Transfer: $27
- Transfer in Private Vehicle from Frankfurt City - Frankfurt Airport (FRA): $54
- Transfer in Private Vehicle from Frankfurt Airport (FRA)- Kaiserlautern: $267
- Transfer in Private Minivan from Frankfurt City - Frankfurt Airport (FRA): $61
- Transfer from Frankfurt Airport to Baden-Baden: $398
- Roundtrip Transfer Private Minivan Frankfurt Airport (FRA) - Frankfurt City: $123
- Private transfer from Frankfurt am Main to Prague: $1,066
- Private Transfer: Frankfurt to River Cruise Dock Nuremberg Port/Harbor transport: $284
- Private Transfer: Frankfurt to Frankfurt Airport FRA in Van: $76
- Private Transfer: Frankfurt to Frankfurt Airport FRA in Sedan Car: $72
- Private Transfer: Frankfurt Airport FRA to Frankfurt in Van: $76
- Private Transfer: Frankfurt Airport FRA to Frankfurt in Sedan Car: $70
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 Frankfurt or Asuncion?
Prices for flights to both Asuncion and Frankfurt 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 dayFrankfurt €41Asuncion €16
Typical Food Prices in Frankfurt
For Frankfurt, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Soda€2.00
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Bagel Sandwich and Latte€7.00
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Ham & Cheese Sandwich and Coffee€6.00
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Sandwich and Cola€7.00
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Frankfurt
For Frankfurt, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Sharing Plate Food Tour In Frankfurt: $65
- FOOD TOUR WITH 3-4 LOCAL INSIDER FOODSPOTS: $81
- FOOD TOUR TO 3-4 LOCAL FOODSPOTS: $81
- Eltz Castle Small-Group Tour from Frankfurt with Dinner: $282
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Frankfurt €36Asuncion €15
Tours and Activities in Frankfurt
For Frankfurt, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 2-Hour Best of Frankfurt Walking Tour (English): $26
- Atta Dripstone Cave and Braunfels Castle Tour from Frankfurt: $271
- Bike Tour of Frankfurt Top Attractions & Nature with a Guide : $207
- Brandenburg Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $11
- Breathtaking Pearls of Frankfurt – Walking Tour: $376
- Cologne & Limburg Full-Day Tour: $285
- Culinary Frankfurt Walking Tour: $612
- Discover Frankfurt's Heritage: Self-Guided Audio Tour: $11
- Explore Bird & Marine Wildlife private Boat Tour in English: $108
- Franfurt Horror Tour: Terror of the White Spider: $20
- Frankfurt - Old Town Historic Walking Tour: $377
- Frankfurt - Private Shopping tour: $398
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 dayFrankfurt €30Asuncion €9.52
Typical Alcohol Prices in Frankfurt
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Frankfurt:
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Becks Beer€2.00
Sample the Local Flavors in Frankfurt
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Frankfurt:
- Night Pub Crawl through Alt-Sachsenhausen: $22
- Weekend Night Pub Crawl through Alt-Sachsenhausen: $34
- Full Day Private Rhine Valley Wine Tour Experience from Frankfurt: $280
- Frankfurt Wine Tasting Tour with a Wine Expert: $282
- Frankfurt Wine Tasting Tour with a Wine Expert: $286
- Guided Walk Tour With Apple Wine Tasting: $336
- Bachelor(ette) Party with Pub Crawl: $404
- Private Premium Pub Crawl Tour: $517
- Private Rhine Valley tour with river cruise & wine tasting: $752
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 Frankfurt and Asuncion, we can see that Frankfurt is more expensive. And not only is Asuncion much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Frankfurt 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 Frankfurt would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Frankfurt 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 Frankfurt Expensive? and Is Asuncion Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Frankfurt or Asuncion?
Asuncion has a larger population, and is about 2 times larger than the population of Frankfurt. When comparing the sizes of Frankfurt 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 Frankfurt 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 Frankfurt has summer in [NORTHERNSUMMERMONTH] and winter in [NORTHERNWINTERMONTH].
Should I visit Frankfurt or Asuncion in the Summer?
Both Asuncion and Frankfurt are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The city activities and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Frankfurt this time of year.
In the summer, Frankfurt is much colder than Asuncion. Typically, the summer temperatures in Frankfurt in July average around 19°C (67°F), and Asuncion averages at about 29°C (84°F)in January.
It's quite sunny in Asuncion. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Frankfurt. Frankfurt usually receives less sunshine than Asuncion during summer. Frankfurt gets 225 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, Frankfurt usually receives less rain than Asuncionin January. Frankfurt gets 63 mm (2.5 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 JanuaryFrankfurt 19°C (67°F)Asuncion 29°C (84°F)
Should I visit Frankfurt or Asuncion in the Autumn?
Both Asuncion and Frankfurt during the autumn are popular places to visit. Many travelers come to Frankfurt for the city's sights and attractions and the shopping scene.
In October, Frankfurt is generally much colder than Asuncionin April. Daily temperatures in Frankfurt average around 11°C (51°F), and Asuncion fluctuates around 24°C (75°F).
In the autumn, Frankfurt often gets less sunshine than Asuncionin April. Frankfurt gets 103 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. Frankfurt usually gets less rain in October than Asuncionin April. Frankfurt 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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Autumn Average Temperatures October and AprilFrankfurt 11°C (51°F)Asuncion 24°C (75°F)
Should I visit Frankfurt or Asuncion in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Frankfurt and Asuncion. Many visitors come to Frankfurt in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Frankfurt can get quite cold in the winter. Frankfurt is much colder than Asuncion in the winter. The daily temperature in Frankfurt averages around 1°C (34°F) in January, and Asuncion fluctuates around 19°C (66°F)in July.
Frankfurt usually receives less sunshine than Asuncion during winter. Frankfurt gets 41 hours of sunny skies, while Asuncion receives 191 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Frankfurt usually receives more rain than Asuncionin July. Frankfurt gets 44 mm (1.7 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 JulyFrankfurt 1°C (34°F)Asuncion 19°C (66°F)
Should I visit Frankfurt or Asuncion in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Frankfurt as well as Asuncion. Most visitors come to Frankfurt for the activities around the city during these months.
In the spring, Frankfurt is much colder than Asuncion. Typically, the spring temperatures in Frankfurt in April average around 10°C (50°F), and Asuncion averages at about 25°C (77°F)in October.
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Asuncion. In the spring, Frankfurt often gets less sunshine than Asuncionin October. Frankfurt gets 163 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Asuncion receives 206 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Asuncion. Frankfurt usually gets less rain in April than Asuncionin October. Frankfurt gets 52 mm (2 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 OctoberFrankfurt 10°C (50°F)Asuncion 25°C (77°F)
Typical Weather for Asuncion and Frankfurt
| Frankfurt | Asuncion | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 1°C (34°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) |
| Feb | 3°C (37°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 140 mm (5.5 in) |
| Mar | 6°C (43°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 140 mm (5.5 in) |
| Apr | 10°C (50°F) | 52 mm (2 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) |
| May | 14°C (58°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Jun | 17°C (63°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Jul | 19°C (67°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Aug | 19°C (66°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Sep | 16°C (60°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Oct | 11°C (51°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) |
| Nov | 5°C (42°F) | 59 mm (2.3 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) |
| Dec | 2°C (36°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) |
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