Which place is cheaper, Asuncion or Nice?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Nice or Asuncion?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Nice and Asuncion can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
Where Should I go: Nice or Asuncion?
Nice
Nice, in the French Riviera, is one of the most popular destinations in France. It's located on the southeast coast along the Mediterranean Sea and is the second largest French city on the Mediterranean. It is an energetic city that attracts all types of vacationers from every age group and demographic. It's the 5th largest city in the country and is the capital of the Alpes Maritimes departement. The metropolitan area has a population of about 1 million.
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 in France, and The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in France.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayNice €131Asuncion €63
The average daily cost (per person) in Nice is €131, 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 Nice and Asuncion in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personNice €59Asuncion €21
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomNice €118Asuncion €42
Compare Hotels in Nice and Asuncion
Looking for a hotel in Nice 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: Nice Hotel Prices and Asuncion Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Nice €25Asuncion €8.11
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Nice
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Nice:
- transfert Nice aéroport vers Isola 2000: $269
- transfert Nice aéroport /Fréjus /Saint Raphaël: $161
- Villefranche-sur-Mer-Port de la Santé: Transfer to Nice: $294
- Villefranche-sur-Mer - Port to Nice hotels- Arrival Transfer: $49
- Villefranche-sur-Mer - Port de la Santé to Nice hotels- Arrival Private Transfer: $49
- Villefranche-sur-Mer - Port de la Santé to Cannes - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $171
- Villefranche-sur-Mer - Port de la Santé to Cannes - Arrival Private Transfer: $86
- Villefranche Port to Nice Intl Airport (NCE) - Departure Transfer: $49
- Villefranche Port to Cannes Mandelieu Airport Departure Transfer: $88
- Villefranche Port Round Trip Transfer to Monaco: $159
- Transfert privé aéroport de Nice-Côte d’Azur - Cannes: $156
- Transfer from Villefranche-sur-Mer-Port de la Santé to Cannes : $86
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 Nice or Asuncion?
Prices for flights to both Asuncion and Nice 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 dayNice €49Asuncion €16
Typical Food Prices in Nice
Some typical examples of dining costs in Nice are as follows:
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Slushee€2.50
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Strawberries€4.00
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Loaf of Bread€3.20
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Nice
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Nice.
- Nice Small-Group Walking Food Tour with Local Specialties & Wine Tasting: $84
- Viator Exclusive: Organic French Dinner in the Garden of Nice: $95
- Old Nice Food Tour - Do Eat Better Experience: $104
- Viator Exclusive: Local Cooking Class & Dinner with View of Nice: $107
- 3.5-Hour Original Old Town Food Tour: $108
- Private French Cooking Class with a Fun Local Noel: $108
- Half-Day Walking Food Tour in Nice with Lunch: $115
- Half Day Afternoon Walking Food Tour with Dinner: $147
- Dinner in the vineyard French Riviera: $193
- Dinner in the Vineyard French Riviera: $206
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Nice €12Asuncion €15
Tours and Activities in Nice
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Nice are as follows:
- Half Day Shared Tour in Eze, Monaco and Monte Carlo: $66
- Majestic Christmas tour in French Riviera: $235
- Monaco, Monte-Carlo and Eze Village Small Group Half-Day Tour: $59
- 3 Hour Walking Tour with a Local Licensed Guide in Monaco: $60
- 3-Hour Guided Walking Tour of Nice with a Licensed Guide: $33
- 3-Hour Segway Tour to Nice & Villefranche-sur-Mer: $81
- A Guided Walking Tour through the Charming Streets of Nice: $32
- A walk of wealth – guided tour in Monaco: $252
- All-Inclusive Food & History Tour in Old Nice with Local Guide: $142
- Amazing Private Walking Tour of Old Nice between Italy and France: $111
- Antibes Electric Bike Tour: $76
- Antibes Provencal Tasting Tour (Food & Drinks): $109
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 dayNice €17Asuncion €9.52
Sample the Local Flavors in Nice
Also in Nice, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Nice Bar Crawl | Best Bars In 1 Night! VIP + FREE SHOTS: $6.03
- Pub Crawl Party with VIP Entry and Free Shots: $16
- Nice : International Party Pub / Bar Crawl Unlimited Ticket: $17
- Pub Crawl Nice with Drinking Games and Optional Drink special: $22
- Riviera Bar Crawl Party with Free Shots and VIP Entry: $25
- Nice Bar Crawl | Infamous International Party!: $27
- Nice Walking Tour with Wine Tasting: $45
- New Year's Eve Pub Crawl with Shots and VIP Club Entry: $53
- New Year’s Eve Bar Crawl Nice France: $54
- Provence Organic Wine Tasting Half Day Tour from Nice: $66
- Half-Day Saint Paul de Vence and Wine Tasting Tour: $83
- Half-Day Wine Tasting and Saint Paul de Vence Tour from Nice: $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€1.13
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Nice and Asuncion, we can see that Nice is more expensive. And not only is Asuncion much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Nice 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 Nice would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Nice 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 Nice Expensive? and Is Asuncion Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Nice or Asuncion?
Asuncion has a larger population, and is about 4 times larger than the population of Nice. When comparing the sizes of Nice 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 Nice 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 Nice has summer in [NORTHERNSUMMERMONTH] and winter in [NORTHERNWINTERMONTH].
Should I visit Nice or Asuncion in the Summer?
Both Asuncion and Nice during the summer are popular places to visit. Most visitors come to Nice for the beaches, snorkeling, and the family-friendly experiences during these months.
In July, Nice is generally cooler than Asuncionin January. Daily temperatures in Nice average around 23°C (73°F), and Asuncion fluctuates around 29°C (84°F).
Asuncion gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Nice usually gets less rain in July than Asuncionin January. Nice gets 16 mm (0.6 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 JanuaryNice 23°C (73°F)Asuncion 29°C (84°F)
Should I visit Nice or Asuncion in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Nice and Asuncion. The autumn months attract visitors to Nice because of the shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area.
Nice is cooler than Asuncion in the autumn. The daily temperature in Nice averages around 17°C (63°F) in October, and Asuncion fluctuates around 24°C (75°F)in April.
Asuncion receives a lot of rain in the autumn. Nice gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In October, Nice usually receives less rain than Asuncionin April. Nice gets 108 mm (4.3 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 AprilNice 17°C (63°F)Asuncion 24°C (75°F)
Should I visit Nice or Asuncion in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Nice as well as Asuncion. The shopping scene and the cuisine are the main draw to Nice this time of year.
In the winter, Nice is much colder than Asuncion. Typically, the winter temperatures in Nice in January average around 9°C (48°F), and Asuncion averages at about 19°C (66°F)in July.
Nice usually gets more rain in January than Asuncionin July. Nice gets 83 mm (3.3 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 JulyNice 9°C (48°F)Asuncion 19°C (66°F)
Should I visit Nice or Asuncion in the Spring?
Both Asuncion and Nice are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Many travelers come to Nice for the beaches and the natural beauty.
In April, Nice is generally much colder than Asuncionin October. Daily temperatures in Nice average around 13°C (56°F), and Asuncion fluctuates around 25°C (77°F).
It rains a lot this time of the year in Asuncion. In April, Nice usually receives less rain than Asuncionin October. Nice gets 62 mm (2.4 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 OctoberNice 13°C (56°F)Asuncion 25°C (77°F)
Typical Weather for Asuncion and Nice
| Nice | Asuncion | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 9°C (48°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) |
| Feb | 9°C (49°F) | 76 mm (3 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 140 mm (5.5 in) |
| Mar | 11°C (51°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 140 mm (5.5 in) |
| Apr | 13°C (56°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) |
| May | 16°C (62°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Jun | 20°C (68°F) | 36 mm (1.4 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Jul | 23°C (73°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Aug | 23°C (73°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Sep | 21°C (69°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Oct | 17°C (63°F) | 108 mm (4.3 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) |
| Nov | 12°C (54°F) | 104 mm (4.1 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) |
| Dec | 10°C (49°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) |
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