Which place is cheaper, Asuncion or Palma de Mallorca?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Palma de Mallorca or Asuncion?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Palma de Mallorca 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: Palma de Mallorca or Asuncion?
Palma de Mallorca
Palma de Mallorca is a resort city and capital of the Spanish island, Mallorca, in the western Mediterranean. It is home to landmarks like Gothic cathedrals and medieval fortresses, but is also host to sandy beaches where the city meets the sea in a backdrop of surrounding mountains. Amidst the city itself you will find it easy to get lost in the charm of cobbled lanes, busy markets, boutiques, and historic courtyards.
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 2-Week Tours in Spain, and The Best 3-Week Tours in Spain.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayPalma de Mallorca €139Asuncion €63
The average daily cost (per person) in Palma de Mallorca is €139, 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 Palma de Mallorca and Asuncion in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personPalma de Mallorca €69Asuncion €21
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomPalma de Mallorca €138Asuncion €42
Compare Hotels in Palma de Mallorca and Asuncion
Looking for a hotel in Palma de Mallorca 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: Palma de Mallorca Hotel Prices and Asuncion Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Palma de Mallorca €25Asuncion €8.11
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Palma de Mallorca
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Palma de Mallorca are as follows:
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Taxi Ride€6.80
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Bus Ride€1.25
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Palma de Mallorca
Also for Palma de Mallorca, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Transfer from Palma de Mallorca Port to Mallorca Airport (PMI): $35
- Round Trip Transfer from/to Palma Aquarium: $29
- Private transfer from Alcúdia to Mallorca Airport: $175
- Private Transfers from Palma to Palme de Mallorca Airport PMI in Luxury Van: $130
- Private Transfer from Palma de Mallorca city to Mallorca airport (PMI): $59
- Private Transfer from Palma de Mallorca Port to Palma de Mallorca: $35
- Private Transfer from Mallorca airport (PMI) to Soller : $104
- Private Transfer from Mallorca airport (PMI) to Pollensa: $144
- Private Transfer from Mallorca airport (PMI) to Peguera : $96
- Private Transfer from Mallorca airport (PMI) to Palma de Mallorca city: $59
- Private Transfer from Mallorca airport (PMI) to Magaluf: $73
- Private Transfer from Mallorca airport (PMI) to Deyá: $104
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 Palma de Mallorca or Asuncion?
Prices for flights to both Asuncion and Palma de Mallorca 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 dayPalma de Mallorca €45Asuncion €16
Typical Food Prices in Palma de Mallorca
For Palma de Mallorca, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Soda€2.50
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Palma de Mallorca
For Palma de Mallorca, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Spanish Cooking Class Experience in Palma with 5+ Tastings: $21
- Spanish Cooking Experience in Mallorca: $109
- The Award-Winning PRIVATE Food Tour of Mallorca: The 10 Tastings: $130
- Mediterranean cooking experience in nature: $131
- 4-Hour Market Visit and Traditional Cooking Workshop in Palma: $147
- Sailboat Dinner and Movie Night: $650
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Palma de Mallorca €34Asuncion €15
Tours and Activities in Palma de Mallorca
For Palma de Mallorca, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 2 Hour Deluxe Segway Tour from Palma: $83
- 1.5 H Electric Kick-Scooter Tour: $49
- 1H Self-Guided Electric Scooter Tour around Palma de Mallorca: $22
- 2 Hours sightseeing E-Bike Tour in Palma de Mallorca: $44
- 2hrs Snorkeling Experience in Sa Foradada: $47
- 3 Hour Slingshot Sunset Tour from Paguera: $129
- 3 hours quad tour from Paguera: $163
- 4-hour tour on a sailing ship in the Bay of Palma: $104
- 5-hours Tour: Mallorca Inland Charming Villages: $71
- 90 Minute Jet Ski Tour Cave of Sea Lions in Mallorca: $218
- 90' Stand Up Paddle tour in a small group in Cala Ratjada: $49
- AbenteuerDate Alcudia, Interactive Fun Tour in German Language: $9.83
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 dayPalma de Mallorca €29Asuncion €9.52
Typical Alcohol Prices in Palma de Mallorca
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Palma de Mallorca are as follows:
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Coffee€3.10
Sample the Local Flavors in Palma de Mallorca
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Palma de Mallorca:
- Wine tasting with wines from the smallest wineries in Mallorca: $43
- Gourmet Tapas and Wine Tour in Alcudia Old Town: $43
- Guided tour of the Winery with wine tasting, Vineyard and much more!: $49
- Gourmet Tapas and Wine Tour: $53
- Gourmet Tapas and Wine Tour in Palma de Mallorca : $54
- Gastronomic Mallorquin Wine Tasting & local delicacies: $71
- Wine Tasting Experience with Mallorcan Delights in Alcudia: $87
- Sa Clasta Mallorca Wine Tours: $158
- Sa Clasta Wine Tours, Mallorca: $158
- Mallorca Bodega & Olive Tour with Wine Tasting (full day): $163
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 Palma de Mallorca and Asuncion, we can see that Palma de Mallorca is more expensive. And not only is Asuncion much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Palma de Mallorca 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 Palma de Mallorca would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Palma de Mallorca 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 Palma de Mallorca Expensive? and Is Asuncion Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Palma de Mallorca or Asuncion?
Asuncion has a larger population, and is about 4 times larger than the population of Palma de Mallorca. When comparing the sizes of Palma de Mallorca 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 Palma de Mallorca 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 Palma de Mallorca has summer in [NORTHERNSUMMERMONTH] and winter in [NORTHERNWINTERMONTH].
Should I visit Palma de Mallorca or Asuncion in the Summer?
Both Asuncion and Palma de Mallorca are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The summer months attract visitors to Palma de Mallorca because of the beaches, snorkeling, the hiking, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences.
Palma de Mallorca is cooler than Asuncion in the summer. The daily temperature in Palma de Mallorca averages around 24°C (76°F) in July, and Asuncion fluctuates around 29°C (84°F)in January.
It's quite sunny in Asuncion. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Palma de Mallorca. Palma de Mallorca usually receives more sunshine than Asuncion during summer. Palma de Mallorca gets 334 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. In July, Palma de Mallorca usually receives less rain than Asuncionin January. Palma de Mallorca gets 7 mm (0.3 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 JanuaryPalma de Mallorca 24°C (76°F)Asuncion 29°C (84°F)
Should I visit Palma de Mallorca or Asuncion in the Autumn?
Both Asuncion and Palma de Mallorca during the autumn are popular places to visit. The hiking trails, the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area are the main draw to Palma de Mallorca this time of year.
In the autumn, Palma de Mallorca is cooler than Asuncion. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Palma de Mallorca in October average around 19°C (66°F), and Asuncion averages at about 24°C (75°F)in April.
It's quite sunny in Palma de Mallorca. In the autumn, Palma de Mallorca often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Asuncionin April. Palma de Mallorca gets 204 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. Palma de Mallorca usually gets less rain in October than Asuncionin April. Palma de Mallorca gets 58 mm (2.3 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 AprilPalma de Mallorca 19°C (66°F)Asuncion 24°C (75°F)
Should I visit Palma de Mallorca or Asuncion in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Palma de Mallorca and Asuncion. Many travelers come to Palma de Mallorca for the shopping scene and the cuisine.
In January, Palma de Mallorca is generally much colder than Asuncionin July. Daily temperatures in Palma de Mallorca average around 11°C (52°F), and Asuncion fluctuates around 19°C (66°F).
Palma de Mallorca usually receives less sunshine than Asuncion during winter. Palma de Mallorca gets 164 hours of sunny skies, while Asuncion receives 191 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Palma de Mallorca usually receives more rain than Asuncionin July. Palma de Mallorca gets 41 mm (1.6 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 JulyPalma de Mallorca 11°C (52°F)Asuncion 19°C (66°F)
Should I visit Palma de Mallorca or Asuncion in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Palma de Mallorca as well as Asuncion. Many visitors come to Palma de Mallorca in the spring for the beaches and the natural beauty.
Palma de Mallorca is much colder than Asuncion in the spring. The daily temperature in Palma de Mallorca averages around 14°C (57°F) in April, and Asuncion fluctuates around 25°C (77°F)in October.
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Asuncion. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Palma de Mallorca this time of the year. In the spring, Palma de Mallorca often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Asuncionin October. Palma de Mallorca gets 210 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Asuncion receives 206 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Asuncion. Palma de Mallorca usually gets less rain in April than Asuncionin October. Palma de Mallorca gets 46 mm (1.8 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 OctoberPalma de Mallorca 14°C (57°F)Asuncion 25°C (77°F)
Typical Weather for Asuncion and Palma de Mallorca
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 11°C (52°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) |
| Feb | 12°C (53°F) | 34 mm (1.3 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 140 mm (5.5 in) |
| Mar | 12°C (54°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 140 mm (5.5 in) |
| Apr | 14°C (57°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) |
| May | 17°C (63°F) | 34 mm (1.3 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Jun | 22°C (71°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Jul | 24°C (76°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Aug | 25°C (77°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Sep | 23°C (73°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Oct | 19°C (66°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) |
| Nov | 15°C (58°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) |
| Dec | 12°C (54°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) |
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