Which place is cheaper, Asuncion or Osaka?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Osaka or Asuncion?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Osaka 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: Osaka or Asuncion?
Osaka
The third largest city in Japan, Osaka has a lot to offer travelers. It's at the center of the Kansai region, and is a wonderful place to spend a few days. The city sits at the mouth of the Yodo River on Osaka Bay and is a major commercial hub for the country.
Osaka has a humid subtropical climate with four seasons. The winters are mild with January temperatures having an average high of almost 50 degrees Fahrenheit. Snow is very rare. Springs start cool and become hot and humid. This is also the wettest season with the rainiest time being between May and early July. Summers are hot and humid with July temperatures climbing into the high 90s Fahrenheit. The fall season becomes cooler as winter approaches.
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 Coach Bus Tours in Japan, and The Best Adventure Tours to Japan.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayOsaka $88Asuncion $67
The average daily cost (per person) in Osaka is $88, 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 Osaka and Asuncion in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personOsaka $45Asuncion $22
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomOsaka $90Asuncion $44
Compare Hotels in Osaka and Asuncion
Looking for a hotel in Osaka 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: Osaka Hotel Prices and Asuncion Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Osaka $14Asuncion $8.69
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Osaka
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Osaka:
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Subway$7.84
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Osaka
Also for Osaka, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Universal Studios Japan Entry Pass & Shared 1-way Transfer: $100
- Transfer from Osaka to Universal Studios: $163
- Shared Departure Transfer: Osaka City to Osaka Itami Airport: $26
- Shared Departure Transfer : Osaka City to Kansai International Airport: $69
- Shared Arrival Transfer: Osaka Itami Airport to Osaka City: $26
- Roundtrip Transfer from Osaka Airport ITM to Arima-Onsen Resorts: $110
- Private transfer service from Osaka to /from Wakayama.: $424
- Private transfer service from Osaka to /from Nara: $215
- Private departure transfer from central Osaka city to Itami airport (ITM): $129
- Private arrival transfer from Kansai airport to Kobe City & Arima Onsen: $95
- Private arrival Transfer from Osaka Itami Airport(ITM) to central Osaka city: $122
- Private Transfer from Osaka hotels to Osaka Cruise Port: $72
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Asuncion
Also for Asuncion, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- 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 City - Asuncion Airport (ASU): $20
- Transfer in Private Car from Asuncion Airport (ASU) - Asuncion City: $21
- RoundTrip Transfer in Private Minivan Asuncion Airport (ASU) - Asuncion City: $59
- RoundTrip Private Transfer Asuncion Airport (ASU) - Asuncion City: $52
Is it cheaper to fly into Osaka or Asuncion?
Prices for flights to both Asuncion and Osaka 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 dayOsaka $25Asuncion $17
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Osaka
For Osaka, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Takoyaki DIY Cooking in the Heart of Osaka: $23
- Osaka:Food Tour & Shopping(Grand Opening Limited Time Offer): $26
- 2-Hour Kuromon Market Walking Street Food Tour: $27
- Private Takoyaki Cooking Class by Natives in Osaka: $37
- Japanese home cooking class in Osaka Umeda: $47
- Nosatlgic Namba Osaka Street Food Tour.: $48
- Osaka Okonomiyaki Cooking Experience!: $50
- Home Cooking Class: $51
- Homemade Gyoza Cooking Class in Osaka: $51
- Enjoy artistic TEMPURA Cooking Class: $60
- Ramen and Gyoza Cooking Class in Dotonbori: $63
- Three Types of RAMEN Cooking Class: $65
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Osaka $20Asuncion $16
Typical Entertainment Prices in Osaka
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Osaka's activities, tours, and tickets:
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Osaka Aquarium (for 2)$30
Tours and Activities in Osaka
For Osaka, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- "Dotonbori Nightscapes: Photoshooting tour in Dotonbori": $120
- "Experience Kyoto: A Full-Day Private Tour Adventure": $120
- 1-Day walking tour in Osakaļ¼Castle, temples and Ukiyoe: $139
- 150 mins Deep Samurai Experience near Osaka Castle: $184
- 2-Hour Kendo Experience with English Instructor In Osaka Japan: $120
- 2-Hour Osaka Go-Kart Experience with Local Guide from Namba: $142
- 3 Days Private Osaka Kyoto and Nara Tour with English Driver: $1,634
- 3 Hours Historical Tour of Princess Saio on an Electric Cart: $33
- 3-Hour Osaka Local food Hopping tour in Namba: $40
- 3/4/5 Hours Private Tour in Osaka with Local Guide: $120
- 4-Day Private Kyoto Osaka Nara Sightseeing tour with Guide: $2,453
- 4-hour Private Walking Tour to Historical Town of Saiku: $73
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 dayOsaka $12Asuncion $10
Sample the Local Flavors in Osaka
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Osaka:
- Osaka Pub Crawl and Nightlife Tour: $23
- Namba Pub Bar Crawl with a Born & Raised Local Guide: $31
- Osaka Nights: Ultimate Pub Bar Crawl with an Expert Local Guide: $33
- Local Bar Crawl in Dotombori and Uranamba Area: $39
- Osaka Local Bar Crawl in Dotombori & Uranamba Area: $40
- 3 Hour Osaka Pub Crawl Weekly Welcome Guided Tour in Namba : $52
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 Osaka and Asuncion, we can see that Osaka is more expensive. And not only is Asuncion much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Osaka is in Asia 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 Osaka would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Osaka 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 Osaka Expensive? and Is Asuncion Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Osaka or Asuncion?
Osaka has a larger population, and is about 75% larger than the population of Asuncion. When comparing the sizes of Osaka 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 Osaka 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 Osaka has summer in [NORTHERNSUMMERMONTH] and winter in [NORTHERNWINTERMONTH].
Should I visit Osaka or Asuncion in the Summer?
Both Asuncion and Osaka are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The summer months attract visitors to Osaka because of the city activities and the family-friendly experiences.
In the summer, Osaka is around the same temperature as Asuncion. Typically, the summer temperatures in Osaka in July average around 28°C (82°F), and Asuncion averages at about 29°C (84°F)in January.
It's quite sunny in Asuncion. Osaka usually receives less sunshine than Asuncion during summer. Osaka gets 183 hours of sunny skies, while Asuncion receives 249 hours of full sun in the summer.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Asuncion. It's quite rainy in Osaka. In July, Osaka usually receives around the same amount of rain as Asuncionin January. Osaka gets 157 mm (6.2 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 JanuaryOsaka 28°C (82°F)Asuncion 29°C (84°F)
Should I visit Osaka or Asuncion in the Autumn?
Both Asuncion and Osaka during the autumn are popular places to visit. The city's sights and attractions and the shopping scene are the main draw to Osaka this time of year.
In October, Osaka is generally cooler than Asuncionin April. Daily temperatures in Osaka average around 19°C (66°F), and Asuncion fluctuates around 24°C (75°F).
In the autumn, Osaka often gets less sunshine than Asuncionin April. Osaka gets 159 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Asuncion receives 199 hours of full sun.
Asuncion gets a good bit of rain this time of year. It rains a lot this time of the year in Osaka. Osaka usually gets less rain in October than Asuncionin April. Osaka gets 108 mm (4.3 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 AprilOsaka 19°C (66°F)Asuncion 24°C (75°F)
Should I visit Osaka or Asuncion in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Osaka and Asuncion. Many travelers come to Osaka for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Osaka is much colder than Asuncion in the winter. The daily temperature in Osaka averages around 6°C (42°F) in January, and Asuncion fluctuates around 19°C (66°F)in July.
Osaka usually receives less sunshine than Asuncion during winter. Osaka gets 140 hours of sunny skies, while Asuncion receives 191 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Osaka usually receives more rain than Asuncionin July. Osaka gets 46 mm (1.8 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 JulyOsaka 6°C (42°F)Asuncion 19°C (66°F)
Should I visit Osaka or Asuncion in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Osaka as well as Asuncion. Many visitors come to Osaka in the spring for the activities around the city.
In the spring, Osaka is much colder than Asuncion. Typically, the spring temperatures in Osaka in April average around 15°C (59°F), and Asuncion averages at about 25°C (77°F)in October.
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Asuncion. In the spring, Osaka often gets less sunshine than Asuncionin October. Osaka gets 176 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Asuncion receives 206 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Asuncion. Osaka receives a lot of rain in the spring. Osaka usually gets around the same amount of rain in April as Asuncionin October. Osaka gets 137 mm (5.4 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 OctoberOsaka 15°C (59°F)Asuncion 25°C (77°F)
Typical Weather for Asuncion and Osaka
| Osaka | Asuncion | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 6°C (42°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) |
| Feb | 6°C (43°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 140 mm (5.5 in) |
| Mar | 9°C (48°F) | 99 mm (3.9 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 140 mm (5.5 in) |
| Apr | 15°C (59°F) | 137 mm (5.4 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) |
| May | 20°C (67°F) | 140 mm (5.5 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Jun | 24°C (74°F) | 204 mm (8 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 157 mm (6.2 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Aug | 29°C (84°F) | 95 mm (3.7 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Sep | 25°C (77°F) | 170 mm (6.7 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Oct | 19°C (66°F) | 108 mm (4.3 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) |
| Nov | 13°C (56°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) |
| Dec | 8°C (47°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) |
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