Which place is cheaper, Asuncion or Jerusalem?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Jerusalem or Asuncion?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Jerusalem 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: Jerusalem or Asuncion?
Jerusalem
Jerusalem is the capital city of Israel, as well as one of the most historically rich cities in the world. It is also the largest city in the country. While Tel Aviv holds many of the responsibilities of a capital city, officially, Jerusalem is still considered the capital. It is important to note that most countries have their embassies in Tel Aviv, not in Jerusalem.
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 Israel, and The Best Budget Tours to Israel.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayJerusalem $108Asuncion $67
The average daily cost (per person) in Jerusalem is $108, while the average daily cost in Asuncion is $67. 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 Jerusalem and Asuncion in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personJerusalem $64Asuncion $22
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomJerusalem $128Asuncion $44
Compare Hotels in Jerusalem and Asuncion
Looking for a hotel in Jerusalem 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: Jerusalem Hotel Prices and Asuncion Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Jerusalem $6.74Asuncion $8.69
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Jerusalem
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Jerusalem are as follows:
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Local Bus$3.17
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Light Rail Jerusalem$9.82
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Jerusalem
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Jerusalem:
- VIP transfer between Ben Gurion Airport and Jerusalem: $130
- VIP Transfer between Ben Gurion Airport and Jerusalem: $130
- Transfer Between Tel Aviv city and Jerusalem city: $215
- Private Transfer: From Jerusalem to Tel Aviv: $95
- Private Transfer from Jerusalem to Tel Aviv: $247
- Private Transfer from Dead Sea Hotels to Aqaba Airport: $160
- Private Jerusalem Departure Transfer - Hotel/Accommodation to Tel Aviv Airport: $48
- Private Intercity Transfer - from your Jerusalem hotel to your Tel Aviv hotel: $90
- Private Airport Transfers to/from Hotel: $148
- Jerusalem to Petra Private Transfer: $300
- Jerusalem to Ben Gurion Airport Private Transfer: $150
- Jerusalem to Allenby Bridge Private Transfer: $130
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Asuncion
Also for Asuncion, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Transfer in private car from Asuncion City - Asuncion Airport (ASU): $20
- Transfer in Private Car from Asuncion Airport (ASU) - Asuncion City: $21
- Transfer in private minivan from Asuncion Airport (ASU) - Asuncion City: $29
- Transfer in private minivan Asuncion City - Silvio Pettirosi Airport (ASU): $29
- RoundTrip Private Transfer Asuncion Airport (ASU) - Asuncion City: $52
- RoundTrip Transfer in Private Minivan Asuncion Airport (ASU) - Asuncion City: $59
Is it cheaper to fly into Jerusalem or Asuncion?
Prices for flights to both Asuncion and Jerusalem 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 dayJerusalem $32Asuncion $17
Typical Food Prices in Jerusalem
Some typical examples of dining costs in Jerusalem are as follows:
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Orange Juice$2.69
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Watermelon$4.04
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Lunch$12
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Food at Market$15
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Juice$2.69
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Bagels$8.07
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Lunch for 2$15
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Snacks$5.65
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Jerusalem
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Jerusalem.
- Private Lunch or Dinner at a Local Traditional Restaurant from Dead Sea: $96
- Private Madaba Haret Jdoudna Restaurant Lunch or Dinner from Dead Sea: $115
- The Best Food Tour in Jerusalem-Perfect for Viral Travel Content: $117
- Christmas Eve in Israel: Jerusalem Sightseeing Tour with Dinner and Midnight Mass Viewing in Bethlehem: $125
- Experience Shabbat With Dinner In Jerusalem: $170
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Jerusalem $8.55Asuncion $16
Typical Entertainment Prices in Jerusalem
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Jerusalem are as follows:
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Cooking Classes for 2$34
Tours and Activities in Jerusalem
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Jerusalem are as follows:
- 2 Days Bethlehem, Herodion, Judean Desert Monasteries and Jericho Private Tour: $275
- Political Private Tour Ramallah: $140
- (From Jerusalem) One-Day Tour to Bethlehem Jericho & Jordan River Qasr alyahood: $99
- 2 Hour Shooting Experience: $173
- 360 Virtual Tour of Ancient Jerusalem: $6.00
- Amazing Family Tour in Jerusalem: $505
- Ashdod Shore Excursion: Jerusalem and Bethlehem - for cruise ship guests only: $115
- Best of Jerusalem Day Tour from Jerusalem: $102
- Best of Jerusalem Full-Day Tour from Jerusalem: $69
- Bethlehem & Dead Sea Day Tour from Jerusalem & Tel Aviv: $147
- Bethlehem Alternative Tour: $90
- Bethlehem Christian Guided Tour: $20
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 dayJerusalem $16Asuncion $10
Typical Alcohol Prices in Jerusalem
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Jerusalem are as follows:
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Beer$4.84
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$1.21
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Jerusalem and Asuncion, we can see that Jerusalem is more expensive. And not only is Asuncion much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Jerusalem is in Middle East 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 Jerusalem would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Jerusalem 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 Jerusalem Expensive? and Is Asuncion Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Jerusalem or Asuncion?
Asuncion has a larger population, and is about 2 times larger than the population of Jerusalem. When comparing the sizes of Jerusalem 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 Jerusalem or Asuncion?
Asuncion has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Jerusalem experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Jerusalem or Asuncion in the Summer?
Both Asuncion and Jerusalem during the summer are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Jerusalem because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
Jerusalem is cooler than Asuncion in the summer. The daily temperature in Jerusalem averages around 23°C (73°F) in July, and Asuncion fluctuates around 29°C (84°F)in January.
In Asuncion, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Jerusalem. In the summer, Jerusalem often gets more sunshine than Asuncionin January. Jerusalem gets 364 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Asuncion receives 249 hours of full sun.
Asuncion gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Jerusalem usually gets less rain in July than Asuncionin January. Jerusalem gets 10 mm (0.4 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 JanuaryJerusalem 23°C (73°F)Asuncion 29°C (84°F)
Should I visit Jerusalem or Asuncion in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Jerusalem and Asuncion. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Jerusalem year-round.
In the autumn, Jerusalem is cooler than Asuncion. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Jerusalem in October average around 19°C (66°F), and Asuncion averages at about 24°C (75°F)in April.
In Jerusalem, it's very sunny this time of the year. Jerusalem usually receives more sunshine than Asuncion during autumn. Jerusalem gets 274 hours of sunny skies, while Asuncion receives 199 hours of full sun in the autumn.
Asuncion receives a lot of rain in the autumn. In October, Jerusalem usually receives less rain than Asuncionin April. Jerusalem gets 20 mm (0.8 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 AprilJerusalem 19°C (66°F)Asuncion 24°C (75°F)
Should I visit Jerusalem or Asuncion in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Jerusalem as well as Asuncion. Jerusalem attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In January, Jerusalem is generally much colder than Asuncionin July. Daily temperatures in Jerusalem average around 8°C (46°F), and Asuncion fluctuates around 19°C (66°F).
In the winter, Jerusalem often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Asuncionin July. Jerusalem gets 184 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Asuncion receives 191 hours of full sun.
Jerusalem usually gets more rain in January than Asuncionin July. Jerusalem gets 90 mm (3.5 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 JulyJerusalem 8°C (46°F)Asuncion 19°C (66°F)
Should I visit Jerusalem or Asuncion in the Spring?
Both Asuncion and Jerusalem are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Jerusalem throughout the year.
Jerusalem is much colder than Asuncion in the spring. The daily temperature in Jerusalem averages around 16°C (61°F) in April, and Asuncion fluctuates around 25°C (77°F)in October.
It's quite sunny in Asuncion. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Jerusalem. Jerusalem usually receives more sunshine than Asuncion during spring. Jerusalem gets 269 hours of sunny skies, while Asuncion receives 206 hours of full sun in the spring.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Asuncion. In April, Jerusalem usually receives less rain than Asuncionin October. Jerusalem gets 20 mm (0.8 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 OctoberJerusalem 16°C (61°F)Asuncion 25°C (77°F)
Typical Weather for Asuncion and Jerusalem
| Jerusalem | Asuncion | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 8°C (46°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) |
| Feb | 9°C (48°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 140 mm (5.5 in) |
| Mar | 12°C (54°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 140 mm (5.5 in) |
| Apr | 16°C (61°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) |
| May | 19°C (66°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Jun | 22°C (72°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Jul | 23°C (73°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Aug | 23°C (73°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Sep | 22°C (72°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Oct | 19°C (66°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) |
| Nov | 15°C (59°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) |
| Dec | 10°C (50°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) |
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