Which place is cheaper, Asuncion or Hamburg?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Hamburg 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 Hamburg and Asuncion can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Hamburg or Asuncion?
Hamburg
Hamburg is most noted for its port, which is the largest in Germany and the second busiest in Europe. Despite it's size, it is actually located about 100 kilometers from the North Sea on the River Elbe. The popularity of this port has given Hamburg the nickname as Germany's Gateway to the World. The city itself is the second largest in Germany and the metropolitan area has a population of over 4 million people.
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 10-Day Tours from Berlin, and The Best 2-Week Tours from Berlin.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayHamburg €117Asuncion €63
The average daily cost (per person) in Hamburg is €117, 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 Hamburg and Asuncion in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personHamburg €54Asuncion €21
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomHamburg €108Asuncion €42
Compare Hotels in Hamburg and Asuncion
Looking for a hotel in Hamburg 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: Hamburg Hotel Prices and Asuncion Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Hamburg €29Asuncion €8.11
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Hamburg
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Hamburg:
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Short Distance Ubahn Ticket€1.70
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Hamburg
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Hamburg:
- Roundtrip Private Transfer from Hamburg Airport HAM to Hamburg: $83
- Round Trip Transfer Hamburg Airport HAM to Hamburg City by van: $210
- Rickmer Rickmers Museum Guided Tour with Transfers: $263
- Private transfer: Hamburg City Center to Fuhlsbüttel Airport(HAM): $115
- Private transfer from Fuhlsbüttel Airport to Hamburg City Center: $115
- Private Transfer from Hamburg to Hannover with 2h of Sightseeing: $272
- Private Transfer from Hamburg to Hamburg Airport HAM Departure : $41
- Private Transfer from Hamburg to Bremen with an English Speaking Driver: $236
- Private Transfer from Hamburg Cruise Port to Hamburg Airport(HAM): $38
- Private Transfer from Hamburg City to Ostseekai Kiel Cruise Port: $79
- Private Transfer from Hamburg City to Fredericia Cruise Port: $97
- Private Transfer from Hamburg City Hotels to Hamburg Cruise Port: $52
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 Hamburg or Asuncion?
Prices for flights to both Asuncion and Hamburg 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 dayHamburg €35Asuncion €16
Typical Food Prices in Hamburg
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Hamburg:
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Pink Thai Soup Dinner and Spring Rolls€15
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Currywurst and Pommes Frites€5.00
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Donner Kebab and Coke€6.00
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Traditional Hamburg Dinner w/ Beer€15
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Donner Kebab Lunch€4.00
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Sandwich and Coffee Break€6.00
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Fish Sandwich from Fish Market€3.50
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Coffee and Donut€4.00
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Hamburg
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Hamburg.
- St George's Culinary Food Tour: $48
- St. Pauli kulinarisch – Die Food Tour: $48
- Elphi Plaza und HafenCity kulinarisch – Die Food Tour: $59
- Original Musical Dinner Cruise 2024: $117
- Hamburg Private Food Tours with a Local: 100% Personalized : $186
- St. Pauli: Guided Food Tour with 5 Tastings: $484
- Elbphilharmonie Plaza and HafenCity Food Tour: $592
- Elbphilharmonie Plaza and HafenCity Food Tour: $592
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Hamburg €39Asuncion €15
Typical Entertainment Prices in Hamburg
Here are a few typical costs in Hamburg for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Tower at St. Michael's Church€3.50
Tours and Activities in Hamburg
Here are a few actual costs in Hamburg for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Hamburg Private Walking Tour With A Professional Guide: $287
- Safari tour in St Pauli: $33
- "Cruise in the City" - Sailing Yacht Event, Hamburg/Elbe: $70
- "Hafengeburtstag Hamburg" 2024. Cruise&Sail from/to Wedel: $182
- "Highlights of Hamburg" Biketour: $39
- 1 Hour Kiez Speed Tour for Adults: $19
- 1-Day Hop On Hop Off Bus Tour of Hamburg Line D: $20
- 10 secrets of Hamburg's old town - exciting scavenger hunt tour: $34
- 2 Hours Guided Hamburg E-Scooter Tour: $71
- 2 Hours Guided Hamburg Segway Night Tour: $93
- 2 Hours Guided Hamburg Segway Tour: $76
- 2 Hours Hamburg E-scooter Tour: $35
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 dayHamburg €17Asuncion €9.52
Sample the Local Flavors in Hamburg
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Hamburg:
- Night Pub Crawl through The Repperbahn: $22
- Weekend Night Pub Crawl through the Reeperbahn: $34
- Pub Crawl - Ultimate party pub crawl incl. One-hour drinks flat rate: $44
- Hamburg Pub Crawl including 1 hour flatrate for beer: $51
- Bachelor(ette) Premium Party with Pub Crawl: $404
- Private Pub Crawl Tour: $404
- Private Premium Pub Crawl: $517
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 Hamburg and Asuncion, we can see that Hamburg is more expensive. And not only is Asuncion much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Hamburg 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 Hamburg would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Hamburg 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 Hamburg Expensive? and Is Asuncion Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Hamburg or Asuncion?
Hamburg has a larger population, and is about 17% larger than the population of Asuncion. When comparing the sizes of Hamburg 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 Hamburg 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 Hamburg has summer in [NORTHERNSUMMERMONTH] and winter in [NORTHERNWINTERMONTH].
Should I visit Hamburg or Asuncion in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Hamburg as well as Asuncion. The music scene and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Hamburg this time of year.
In the summer, Hamburg is much colder than Asuncion. Typically, the summer temperatures in Hamburg in July average around 17°C (62°F), and Asuncion averages at about 29°C (84°F)in January.
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Asuncion. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Hamburg this time of the year. In the summer, Hamburg often gets less sunshine than Asuncionin January. Hamburg gets 207 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Asuncion receives 249 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Asuncion. Hamburg usually gets less rain in July than Asuncionin January. Hamburg gets 82 mm (3.2 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 JanuaryHamburg 17°C (62°F)Asuncion 29°C (84°F)
Should I visit Hamburg or Asuncion in the Autumn?
Both Asuncion and Hamburg are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. Many travelers come to Hamburg for the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area.
In October, Hamburg is generally much colder than Asuncionin April. Daily temperatures in Hamburg average around 10°C (50°F), and Asuncion fluctuates around 24°C (75°F).
Hamburg usually receives less sunshine than Asuncion during autumn. Hamburg gets 101 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. In October, Hamburg usually receives less rain than Asuncionin April. Hamburg gets 63 mm (2.5 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 AprilHamburg 10°C (50°F)Asuncion 24°C (75°F)
Should I visit Hamburg or Asuncion in the Winter?
Both Asuncion and Hamburg during the winter are popular places to visit. Many visitors come to Hamburg in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Hamburg can get quite cold in the winter. Hamburg is much colder than Asuncion in the winter. The daily temperature in Hamburg averages around 0°C (33°F) in January, and Asuncion fluctuates around 19°C (66°F)in July.
In the winter, Hamburg often gets less sunshine than Asuncionin July. Hamburg gets 42 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Asuncion receives 191 hours of full sun.
Hamburg usually gets more rain in January than Asuncionin July. Hamburg gets 61 mm (2.4 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 JulyHamburg 0°C (33°F)Asuncion 19°C (66°F)
Should I visit Hamburg or Asuncion in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Hamburg and Asuncion. Most visitors come to Hamburg for the natural beauty during these months.
In the spring, Hamburg is much colder than Asuncion. Typically, the spring temperatures in Hamburg in April average around 8°C (46°F), and Asuncion averages at about 25°C (77°F)in October.
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Asuncion this time of the year. Hamburg usually receives less sunshine than Asuncion during spring. Hamburg gets 161 hours of sunny skies, while Asuncion receives 206 hours of full sun in the spring.
Asuncion receives a lot of rain in the spring. In April, Hamburg usually receives less rain than Asuncionin October. Hamburg gets 51 mm (2 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 OctoberHamburg 8°C (46°F)Asuncion 25°C (77°F)
Typical Weather for Asuncion and Hamburg
| Hamburg | Asuncion | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 0°C (33°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) |
| Feb | 1°C (34°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 140 mm (5.5 in) |
| Mar | 4°C (39°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 140 mm (5.5 in) |
| Apr | 8°C (46°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) |
| May | 12°C (54°F) | 57 mm (2.3 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Jun | 15°C (60°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Jul | 17°C (62°F) | 82 mm (3.2 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Aug | 17°C (62°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Sep | 14°C (57°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Oct | 10°C (50°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) |
| Nov | 5°C (41°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) |
| Dec | 2°C (35°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) |
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