Which place is cheaper, Asuncion or Glasgow?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Glasgow or Asuncion?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Glasgow 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: Glasgow or Asuncion?
Glasgow
Glasgow is the biggest city in Scotland with a population of about 600,000 and more than 2 million in the surrounding areas. It is located on the edge of River Clyde and has long been acclaimed as Scotland's main industrial city. It remains a major economic center for the United Kingdom outside of London. In recent years it has also been awarded the European titles as both the City of Culture as well as the City of Architecture and Design.
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 Edinburgh, and The Best Family-Friendly Tours to United Kingdom.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayGlasgow £144Asuncion £54
The average daily cost (per person) in Glasgow is £144, 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 Glasgow and Asuncion in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personGlasgow £74Asuncion £18
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomGlasgow £148Asuncion £36
Compare Hotels in Glasgow and Asuncion
Looking for a hotel in Glasgow 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: Glasgow Hotel Prices and Asuncion Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Glasgow £27Asuncion £6.94
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Glasgow
Also for Glasgow, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Roundtrip Transfer Glasgow Airport(GLA) to Glenshee Ski Resort: $208
- Private Transfer from Glasgow City Hotels to Greenock Cruise Port: $85
- Private One Way Transfer Glasgow Airport to Edinburgh City Centre: $222
- Private Airport Transfer from and to Glasgow : $120
- Private 1-Way/Roundtrip Transfer to Glasgow Airport: $173
- Easy Bus Transfer Between Airport and City Center: $13
- Arrivals Airport Transfer to City Accommodations: $55
- Glasgow to Stirling Luxury Car Transfer: $203
- Glasgow to Inverness Direct transfer: $784
- Glasgow to Gleneagles Luxury Car Transfer: $242
- Glasgow hotels to Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) - Departure Private Transfer: $39
- Glasgow Private Transfer from Glasgow city centre to Glasgow (GLA) Airport: $64
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 Glasgow or Asuncion?
Prices for flights to both Asuncion and Glasgow 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 dayGlasgow £45Asuncion £14
Typical Food Prices in Glasgow
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Glasgow:
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Dessert at Farmer's Market£1.80
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Glasgow
For Glasgow, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Glasgow Walking Food Tour with EatWalk Tours: $146
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Glasgow £22Asuncion £13
Typical Entertainment Prices in Glasgow
For Glasgow, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Luss Highland Games Entrance Fee (for 2)£12
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Two Bike Rental£34
Tours and Activities in Glasgow
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Glasgow.
- 1.5hr Glasgow Necropolis Tour: The City of the Dead: $68
- 2 Hour Football Walking Tour in Glasgow : $25
- 2-Day Highlands and Loch Ness Tour from Glasgow: $261
- 3 Day Outlander Tour: $255
- 3 Hours Private City Glasgow Walking Tour: $273
- 3-Hour Private Glasgow Essentials Tour: $285
- Celtic Park Tour & Dine Package: $53
- City Sightseeing Glasgow Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour: $23
- Discover Glasgow's Finest - Private Walking Tour: $516
- Discover Glasgow's Imperial Legacy: In-App Audio Tour: $11
- Executive Scottish Lowlands Tour: $1,129
- From Glasgow, Edinburgh: Outlander Private Tour: $1,035
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 dayGlasgow £15Asuncion £8.14
Typical Alcohol Prices in Glasgow
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Glasgow:
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Bottle of Wine£12
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Ciders at Kilted Skirlie£3.50
Sample the Local Flavors in Glasgow
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Glasgow:
- Clydeside Distillery Tour and Whisky Tasting: $23
- Tennent’s Brewery Guided Tour and Free Pint: $24
- Secrets & Summer Serves at Glengoyne Distillery: $25
- Glengoyne Distillery Tour with Whisky & Chocolate: $44
- Glasgow Bar Maid-led Pub Crawl for Special Events: $44
- Stirling Castle, Loch Lomond Walk & Whisky Distillery Tour from Glasgow : $70
- Sample Fine & Rare Whiskies at Glengoyne Distillery: $75
- The Malt Master Experience at Glengoyne Distillery: $125
- Scottish Whisky Distillery Tour: $187
- Guided Electric Bike Tour with a Distillery Visit: $188
- Pints & Past: Glasgow Pub Tour: $459
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 Glasgow and Asuncion, we can see that Glasgow is more expensive. And not only is Asuncion much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Glasgow 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 Glasgow would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Glasgow 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 Glasgow Expensive? and Is Asuncion Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Glasgow or Asuncion?
Asuncion has a larger population, and is about 2 times larger than the population of Glasgow. When comparing the sizes of Glasgow 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 Glasgow 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 Glasgow has summer in [NORTHERNSUMMERMONTH] and winter in [NORTHERNWINTERMONTH].
Should I visit Glasgow or Asuncion in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Glasgow and Asuncion. The summer months attract visitors to Glasgow because of the city activities, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences.
In the summer, Glasgow is much colder than Asuncion. Typically, the summer temperatures in Glasgow in July average around 15°C (59°F), and Asuncion averages at about 29°C (84°F)in January.
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Asuncion this time of the year. Glasgow usually receives less sunshine than Asuncion during summer. Glasgow gets 159 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, Glasgow usually receives less rain than Asuncionin January. Glasgow gets 99 mm (3.9 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 JanuaryGlasgow 15°C (59°F)Asuncion 29°C (84°F)
Should I visit Glasgow or Asuncion in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Glasgow as well as Asuncion. The city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the music scene are the main draw to Glasgow this time of year.
In October, Glasgow is generally much colder than Asuncionin April. Daily temperatures in Glasgow average around 10°C (49°F), and Asuncion fluctuates around 24°C (75°F).
In the autumn, Glasgow often gets less sunshine than Asuncionin April. Glasgow gets 69 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Asuncion receives 199 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Asuncion. Glasgow receives a lot of rain in the autumn. Glasgow usually gets more rain in October than Asuncionin April. Glasgow gets 163 mm (6.4 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 AprilGlasgow 10°C (49°F)Asuncion 24°C (75°F)
Should I visit Glasgow or Asuncion in the Winter?
Both Asuncion and Glasgow are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. Many travelers come to Glasgow for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Be prepared for some very cold days in Glasgow. Glasgow is much colder than Asuncion in the winter. The daily temperature in Glasgow averages around 3°C (38°F) in January, and Asuncion fluctuates around 19°C (66°F)in July.
Glasgow usually receives less sunshine than Asuncion during winter. Glasgow gets 40 hours of sunny skies, while Asuncion receives 191 hours of full sun in the winter.
It's quite rainy in Glasgow. In January, Glasgow usually receives more rain than Asuncionin July. Glasgow gets 165 mm (6.5 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 JulyGlasgow 3°C (38°F)Asuncion 19°C (66°F)
Should I visit Glasgow or Asuncion in the Spring?
Both Asuncion and Glasgow during the spring are popular places to visit. Many visitors come to Glasgow in the spring for the activities around the city.
In the spring, Glasgow is much colder than Asuncion. Typically, the spring temperatures in Glasgow in April average around 7°C (45°F), and Asuncion averages at about 25°C (77°F)in October.
In Asuncion, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the spring, Glasgow often gets less sunshine than Asuncionin October. Glasgow gets 134 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. Glasgow usually gets less rain in April than Asuncionin October. Glasgow 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 OctoberGlasgow 7°C (45°F)Asuncion 25°C (77°F)
Typical Weather for Asuncion and Glasgow
| Glasgow | Asuncion | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 3°C (38°F) | 165 mm (6.5 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) |
| Feb | 3°C (38°F) | 111 mm (4.4 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 140 mm (5.5 in) |
| Mar | 5°C (41°F) | 136 mm (5.4 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 140 mm (5.5 in) |
| Apr | 7°C (45°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) |
| May | 10°C (51°F) | 95 mm (3.7 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Jun | 13°C (56°F) | 93 mm (3.7 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Jul | 15°C (59°F) | 99 mm (3.9 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Aug | 15°C (58°F) | 132 mm (5.2 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Sep | 12°C (54°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Oct | 10°C (49°F) | 163 mm (6.4 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) |
| Nov | 6°C (42°F) | 151 mm (5.9 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) |
| Dec | 4°C (39°F) | 164 mm (6.5 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.