Which place is cheaper, Asuncion or Podgorica?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Podgorica or Asuncion?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Podgorica 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: Podgorica or Asuncion?
Podgorica
Podgorica is Montenegro's capital city, and also its largest. Dating back to the Ottoman Empire, World War II destroyed much of this history, but there are a few Turkish remnants worth visiting. Podgorica's central location often makes the city a good starting point for day trips to coastal cities or mountain resorts.
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 Budget Tours to Montenegro, and The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Montenegro.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayPodgorica €105Asuncion €63
The average daily cost (per person) in Podgorica is €105, 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 Podgorica and Asuncion in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personPodgorica €46Asuncion €21
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomPodgorica €92Asuncion €42
Compare Hotels in Podgorica and Asuncion
Looking for a hotel in Podgorica 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: Podgorica Hotel Prices and Asuncion Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Podgorica €20Asuncion €8.11
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Podgorica
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Podgorica:
- Transfer from Podgorica to Sarajevo: $252
- Transfer from Podgorica Airport to Budva (and viceversa): $108
- Transfer from Podgorica Airport to Budva: $88
- Transfer from Podgorica Airport to Bar (and viceversa): $91
- Transfer from Podgorica Airport and city to Tivat : $109
- Transfer Podgorica city center- Podgorica Airport: $22
- Tivat to Podgorica one way transfer: $210
- Private transfers from Podgorica Airport and city to Budva: $76
- Private transfer from Podgorica airport to Podgorica city: $26
- Private transfer from Podgorica Airport or city to Tirana Airport: $274
- Private transfer from Airport Podgorica and city to Kotor: $109
- Private Transfer: Podgorica to TGD Airport in Business Car: $41
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 Podgorica or Asuncion?
Prices for flights to both Asuncion and Podgorica 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 dayPodgorica €41Asuncion €16
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Podgorica €21Asuncion €15
Tours and Activities in Podgorica
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Podgorica are as follows:
- ATV Private Tour Montenegro – Žabljak Crnojevića: $335
- ATV Tour Montenegro - Žabljak Crnojevića: $196
- Bar and Ulcinj Private Tour - Oriental Montenegro Experience: $241
- Biogradska Gora - Biograd Lake & Moraca canyon - Skadar Lake tour: $157
- Bjelasica – Troglava – Zekova glava - Hiking Tour: $260
- Boat Cruise Viktor Skadar LakeVirpazar Kom MonasteryVirpazar: $14
- Book Your Tour Ostrog Monastery: $66
- Book Your Tour Podgorica by walk: $36
- Cheese farm tour in the katun: $281
- Durmitor - Black Lake & Tara River Canyon - North Montenegro tour: $226
- Durmitor National Park, Northern Fairy Tail -private tour from Podgorica: $180
- Durmitor mountain - Glacial lakes - Montenegro hiking tours: $208
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 dayPodgorica €20Asuncion €9.52
Sample the Local Flavors in Podgorica
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Podgorica:
- Private Wine Tasting Activity at Lipovac Winery: $27
- Book Your Wine Tour: $78
- Podgorica Car Trip - Architecture, History, Wine tasting, Churches, Doclea city: $98
- Wine tasting in the family winery, feel the spirit: $121
- Montenegro: Nature, Locals & Wine Tour: $129
- Full Day Private Podgorica Wine Tour Experience: $159
- Skadar lake boat ride through "Montenegrin Amazon", wine tasting & Niagara falls: $197
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 Podgorica and Asuncion, we can see that Podgorica is more expensive. And not only is Asuncion much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Podgorica 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 Podgorica would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Podgorica 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 Podgorica Expensive? and Is Asuncion Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Podgorica or Asuncion?
Asuncion has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Podgorica. When comparing the sizes of Podgorica 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 Podgorica 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 Podgorica has summer in [NORTHERNSUMMERMONTH] and winter in [NORTHERNWINTERMONTH].
Should I visit Podgorica or Asuncion in the Summer?
Both Asuncion and Podgorica during the summer are popular places to visit.
Podgorica is around the same temperature as Asuncion in the summer. The daily temperature in Podgorica averages around 26°C (80°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 Podgorica. In the summer, Podgorica often gets more sunshine than Asuncionin January. Podgorica gets 341 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. Podgorica usually gets less rain in July than Asuncionin January. Podgorica gets 40 mm (1.6 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 JanuaryPodgorica 26°C (80°F)Asuncion 29°C (84°F)
Should I visit Podgorica or Asuncion in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Podgorica and Asuncion.
In the autumn, Podgorica is cooler than Asuncion. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Podgorica in October average around 17°C (63°F), and Asuncion averages at about 24°C (75°F)in April.
In Podgorica, it's very sunny this time of the year. Podgorica usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Asuncion during autumn. Podgorica gets 203 hours of sunny skies, while Asuncion receives 199 hours of full sun in the autumn.
Asuncion receives a lot of rain in the autumn. Podgorica gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In October, Podgorica usually receives more rain than Asuncionin April. Podgorica gets 166 mm (6.5 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 AprilPodgorica 17°C (63°F)Asuncion 24°C (75°F)
Should I visit Podgorica or Asuncion in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Podgorica as well as Asuncion.
In January, Podgorica is generally much colder than Asuncionin July. Daily temperatures in Podgorica average around 6°C (42°F), and Asuncion fluctuates around 19°C (66°F).
In the winter, Podgorica often gets less sunshine than Asuncionin July. Podgorica gets 121 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Asuncion receives 191 hours of full sun.
Podgorica receives a lot of rain in the winter. Podgorica usually gets more rain in January than Asuncionin July. Podgorica gets 192 mm (7.6 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 JulyPodgorica 6°C (42°F)Asuncion 19°C (66°F)
Should I visit Podgorica or Asuncion in the Spring?
Both Asuncion and Podgorica are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities.
Podgorica is much colder than Asuncion in the spring. The daily temperature in Podgorica averages around 14°C (58°F) in April, and Asuncion fluctuates around 25°C (77°F)in October.
It's quite sunny in Asuncion. Podgorica usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Asuncion during spring. Podgorica gets 194 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. It's quite rainy in Podgorica. In April, Podgorica usually receives more rain than Asuncionin October. Podgorica gets 144 mm (5.7 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 OctoberPodgorica 14°C (58°F)Asuncion 25°C (77°F)
Typical Weather for Asuncion and Podgorica
| Podgorica | Asuncion | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 6°C (42°F) | 192 mm (7.6 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) |
| Feb | 8°C (46°F) | 167 mm (6.6 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 140 mm (5.5 in) |
| Mar | 11°C (51°F) | 159 mm (6.3 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 140 mm (5.5 in) |
| Apr | 14°C (58°F) | 144 mm (5.7 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) |
| May | 19°C (67°F) | 89 mm (3.5 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Jun | 23°C (73°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Jul | 26°C (80°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Aug | 26°C (79°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Sep | 22°C (72°F) | 121 mm (4.8 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Oct | 17°C (63°F) | 166 mm (6.5 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) |
| Nov | 11°C (53°F) | 239 mm (9.4 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) |
| Dec | 7°C (45°F) | 217 mm (8.5 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) |
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.