Which place is cheaper, Asuncion or Kiev?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Kiev 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 Kiev and Asuncion can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Kiev or Asuncion?
Kiev
Kiev is the capital city and also the largest city in the Ukraine, with a population of almost 3 million in the metropolitan area. It is situated on the Dnieper River in the north central part of the country and is one of the oldest cities in Eastern Europe, dating back to the fifth century. The people in Kiev are quite friendly and welcoming, and are happy to have you in their city. It can, however, be difficult to communicate and get around if you don't speak at least a little Russian. It is doable with a little sign language and the help of a guide book with translations though.
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.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayKiev $26Asuncion $67
The average daily cost (per person) in Kiev is $26, 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 Kiev and Asuncion in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personKiev $17Asuncion $22
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomKiev $34Asuncion $44
Compare Hotels in Kiev and Asuncion
Looking for a hotel in Kiev 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.Kiev $1.03Asuncion $8.69
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Kiev
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Kiev:
- VIP Airport Transfer Service in Kiev: $43
- Strategic Missile Forces Base: Round-Trip Transfer from Kyiv& Museum Guided Tour: $146
- Private transfer: Boryspil International Airport to Kyiv: $48
- Private Transfer: From Kyiv city to Kyiv Boryspil International Airport : $37
- Private Transfer from Zhulyany (Kyiv International Airport) to Kyiv: $42
- Private Transfer Kyiv Boryspil International Airport to Zhytomyr.: $173
- Private Departure Transfer To Kyiv Boryspil International Airport (KBP): $24
- Private Arrival Transfer: Kyiv Boryspil International Airport to Chernihiv city: $147
- Private Arrival Transfer From Kyiv Boryspil International Airport (KBP): $24
- Private Arrival Airport Transfer from Kyiv Boryspil Airport: $30
- Luxury Departure Transfer From Kyiv Boryspil International Airport (KBP): $80
- Kiev Departure Private Transfers from Kiev City to Kiev Zhulhany Airport IEV: $61
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 Kiev or Asuncion?
Prices for flights to both Asuncion and Kiev 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 dayKiev $7.25Asuncion $17
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Kiev
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Kiev.
- "Kiev Private Food Tour" - Taste the best Ukraine has to offer: $53
- Kyiv Restaurant Food Tour: Ukrainian Cuisine Tasting: $113
- Private Gastro/Food Tour In Kyiv : $144
- Cooking master class: $226
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Kiev $2.04Asuncion $16
Tours and Activities in Kiev
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Kiev are as follows:
- "Kiev Private Nightlife Tour" - Visit Secret Bars & Party with Locals: $53
- 1- or 3-Hour Private Kyiv Guided Bike Tour: $56
- 2 Hours Private Walking Tour to Kiev Pechersk Lavra : $39
- 2-Day Small-Group Tour to Lviv from Kiev by Intercity Train: $225
- 2-days Group Tour To The Chernobyl Exclusion Zone: $279
- 3-Hour Kiev Private Gastro Tour: $88
- 3-Hour Kiev Street Art Private Tour: $53
- Adventure City Center Tour : $120
- Bohemian Podil Tour: $120
- Chernobyl Exclusion Zone 1-day tour: $98
- Chernobyl Tour with Gift : $107
- Discover Kyiv: The Most Complete 6 Hours Private Sightseeing Tour by car: $162
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 dayKiev $6.40Asuncion $10
Sample the Local Flavors in Kiev
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Kiev:
- Kiev Pub Crawling | Private Beer Tasting Tour: $77
- Speakeasy Bar Crawl: $135
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 Kiev and Asuncion, we can see that Asuncion is more expensive. And not only is Kiev much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Kiev 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 Kiev would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Kiev 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 Asuncion would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Asuncion than you might in Kiev.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Kiev Expensive? and Is Asuncion Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Kiev or Asuncion?
Kiev has a larger population, and is about 70% larger than the population of Asuncion. When comparing the sizes of Kiev 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 Kiev 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 Kiev has summer in [NORTHERNSUMMERMONTH] and winter in [NORTHERNWINTERMONTH].
Should I visit Kiev or Asuncion in the Summer?
Both Asuncion and Kiev during the summer are popular places to visit.
In the summer, Kiev is cooler than Asuncion. Typically, the summer temperatures in Kiev in July average around 21°C (70°F), and Asuncion averages at about 29°C (84°F)in January.
Asuncion gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Kiev usually gets less rain in July than Asuncionin January. Kiev gets 88 mm (3.5 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 JanuaryKiev 21°C (70°F)Asuncion 29°C (84°F)
Should I visit Kiev or Asuncion in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Kiev and Asuncion.
In October, Kiev is generally much colder than Asuncionin April. Daily temperatures in Kiev average around 10°C (49°F), and Asuncion fluctuates around 24°C (75°F).
Asuncion receives a lot of rain in the autumn. In October, Kiev usually receives less rain than Asuncionin April. Kiev gets 35 mm (1.4 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 AprilKiev 10°C (49°F)Asuncion 24°C (75°F)
Should I visit Kiev or Asuncion in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Kiev as well as Asuncion.
Kiev can get quite cold in the winter. Kiev is much colder than Asuncion in the winter. The daily temperature in Kiev averages around -4°C (24°F) in January, and Asuncion fluctuates around 19°C (66°F)in July.
Kiev usually gets more rain in January than Asuncionin July. Kiev gets 47 mm (1.9 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 JulyKiev -4°C (24°F)Asuncion 19°C (66°F)
Should I visit Kiev or Asuncion in the Spring?
Both Asuncion and Kiev are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities.
In the spring, Kiev is much colder than Asuncion. Typically, the spring temperatures in Kiev in April average around 10°C (51°F), and Asuncion averages at about 25°C (77°F)in October.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Asuncion. In April, Kiev usually receives less rain than Asuncionin October. Kiev gets 49 mm (1.9 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 OctoberKiev 10°C (51°F)Asuncion 25°C (77°F)
Typical Weather for Asuncion and Kiev
| Kiev | Asuncion | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | -4°C (24°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) |
| Feb | -3°C (27°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 140 mm (5.5 in) |
| Mar | 2°C (36°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 140 mm (5.5 in) |
| Apr | 10°C (51°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) |
| May | 17°C (62°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Jun | 20°C (67°F) | 73 mm (2.9 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Jul | 21°C (70°F) | 88 mm (3.5 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Aug | 20°C (69°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Sep | 16°C (60°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Oct | 10°C (49°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) |
| Nov | 3°C (38°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) |
| Dec | -1°C (30°F) | 52 mm (2 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) |
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