Which place is cheaper, Asuncion or Seoul?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Seoul 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 Seoul and Asuncion can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Seoul or Asuncion?
Seoul
With a population of more than 11 million, Seoul is easily the largest city in South Korea. It is also the financial, political, and cultural capital of the country and has much to offer open minded travelers. It is often overlooked by travelers who instead head to Tokyo or Shanghai, but Seoul has a wide range of cultural experiences, food options, and historical sights. Seoul is a city of contrasts with ancient traditions, flashy technology, religious temples and a modern youth culture. It is also more affordable than many of the other Asian metropolis' to which it is often compared. If you're looking for an interesting and different experience that is a little off the tourist trail, Seoul can definitely offer that opportunity.
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 Family-Friendly Tours to South Korea, and The Best Adventure Tours to South Korea.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per daySeoul $109Asuncion $67
The average daily cost (per person) in Seoul is $109, 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 Seoul and Asuncion in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personSeoul $55Asuncion $22
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomSeoul $110Asuncion $44
Compare Hotels in Seoul and Asuncion
Looking for a hotel in Seoul 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: Seoul Hotel Prices and Asuncion Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Seoul $16Asuncion $8.69
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Seoul
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Seoul:
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Subway Card$3.69
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Short Taxi Ride$5.16
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Metro Ride$0.99
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Seoul City Pass Plus$7.37
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Seoul
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Seoul:
- Transfer Service from Gimpo Airport to Hotel City: $57
- Private Transfer l Airport to/from Seoul: $100
- Private Transfer To/From Incheon Airport (1-12pax): $170
- Private Transfer To/From Incheon Airport: $101
- Lotte World Ticket with Private Transfer: $181
- Seoul Incheon International Airport to from Incheon Private Transfer: $85
- Seoul Airport: Private Departure Transfer from Seoul City Center: $87
- Private Transfer from Incheon Airport to Seoul up to 12 pax: $181
- Private Gimpo Airport Transfer to Seoul and Vice Versa: $95
- Private Airport Transfer: Seoul City to Incheon Airport 1-12 pax: $204
- Private Airport Transfer: Seoul City to Incheon Airport (1-5 pax): $98
- Private Airport Transfer: Seoul City to Gimpo Airport (1-12 pax): $167
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 Seoul or Asuncion?
Prices for flights to both Asuncion and Seoul 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 daySeoul $30Asuncion $17
Typical Food Prices in Seoul
Some typical examples of dining costs in Seoul are as follows:
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Rice with Kimchi & Bacon$4.42
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Waffle$0.74
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Dippin' Dots$1.47
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Chicken Fried Rice$4.05
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Chicken Stick$1.47
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Drinking Yoghurt & Mi Chew$1.40
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Lunch Buffet$4.42
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Donut$0.74
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Mushroom Burger$3.83
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Green Tea Ice Cream$2.43
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Udon & Sushi$5.16
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Fresh Burger$3.54
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Soba Noodles Lunch$3.32
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Bibimbap Lunch$3.69
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Fried Rice$4.05
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Vietnamese Dinner$7.00
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Breakfast and Coffee for 2$7.00
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Donut$1.84
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Seoul
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Seoul.
- Korean Cooking @ Seoul Cooking Club!: $0.11
- Gyeongbokgung Palace : Tour, dinner and coffee: $37
- Seoul Mangwon Market Social Night Food Tour: $44
- Namdaemun Market: the Largest Traditional Market Food Tour: $47
- Namdaemun Market Street Food Tour: $48
- Gwangjang Market Netflix Food Tour: $54
- Mangwon Market Food tour By Locals;Cheap Eats to Fancy Feast: $54
- Guided City Wall Sunset Hike with Korean Dinner: $58
- Sunset Walking Tour in Naksan Park with Dinner: $58
- Half Day Seoul Afternoon Food Tour and visit 3 landMarks of Seoul: $67
- Night Market Food Tour: $70
- Energizing Korean Cooking Class in a Local Home in Seoul: $71
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Seoul $27Asuncion $16
Typical Entertainment Prices in Seoul
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Seoul are as follows:
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Palace Tickets$5.90
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Movie Ticket$5.90
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Kimchi Museum$2.21
Tours and Activities in Seoul
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Seoul are as follows:
- Full Day Tour Jeonju Hanok Village, Wansan Park and Gakwonsa: $72
- Private Tour Nami Island with Petite France 'and/or' The Garden of Morning Calm: $98
- ‘Itaewon Class’ Night Tour: $24
- 1 Day Private Full DMZ Tour in Seoul with Crystal Gondola: $220
- 2-Hour Makgeolli Tasting Experience in Seoul: $37
- 2-Hour Private Kayaking and Paddleboarding Experience in Hanriver: $30
- 2D 1N Phoenix Pyeongchang Reseot Stay + Trout Ice-Fishing Festival Tour: $144
- 3 Hour Walking Tour in Songpa Seoul: $48
- 3-Hour Self-guided Sokcho Tour with Private Transportation: $33
- 63 Aqua Planet and 63 Building Seoul Observatory Tickets: $14
- ARMY must visit BTS tour in Seoul: $55
- Activity - Mt. Bukhan Hiking Guided Tour: $150
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 daySeoul $12Asuncion $10
Sample the Local Flavors in Seoul
Also in Seoul, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Chunpoong Makgeolli Brewery Tour: $11
- The Seoul Pub Crawl [official]: $21
- Pub Crawl: $25
- The Seoul Pub Crawl [official]: $26
- Soju Tasting at Distillery - Story of Three Pigs: $43
- Learn and Craft Makgeolli in a Traditional Brewery: $81
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 Seoul and Asuncion, we can see that Seoul is more expensive. And not only is Asuncion much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Seoul 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 Seoul would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Seoul 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 Seoul Expensive? and Is Asuncion Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Seoul or Asuncion?
Seoul has a larger population, and is about 7 times larger than the population of Asuncion. When comparing the sizes of Seoul 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 Seoul 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 Seoul has summer in [NORTHERNSUMMERMONTH] and winter in [NORTHERNWINTERMONTH].
Should I visit Seoul or Asuncion in the Summer?
Both Asuncion and Seoul during the summer are popular places to visit. The city activities, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Seoul this time of year.
In July, Seoul is generally cooler than Asuncionin January. Daily temperatures in Seoul average around 26°C (78°F), and Asuncion fluctuates around 29°C (84°F).
In Asuncion, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the summer, Seoul often gets less sunshine than Asuncionin January. Seoul gets 121 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. It rains a lot this time of the year in Seoul. Seoul usually gets more rain in July than Asuncionin January. Seoul gets 369 mm (14.5 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 JanuarySeoul 26°C (78°F)Asuncion 29°C (84°F)
Should I visit Seoul or Asuncion in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Seoul and Asuncion. Many travelers come to Seoul for the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the music scene.
Seoul is much colder than Asuncion in the autumn. The daily temperature in Seoul averages around 15°C (59°F) in October, and Asuncion fluctuates around 24°C (75°F)in April.
In Seoul, it's very sunny this time of the year. Seoul usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Asuncion during autumn. Seoul gets 204 hours of sunny skies, while Asuncion receives 199 hours of full sun in the autumn.
Asuncion receives a lot of rain in the autumn. In October, Seoul usually receives less rain than Asuncionin April. Seoul gets 49 mm (1.9 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 AprilSeoul 15°C (59°F)Asuncion 24°C (75°F)
Should I visit Seoul or Asuncion in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Seoul as well as Asuncion. Many visitors come to Seoul in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Seoul can get quite cold in the winter. In the winter, Seoul is much colder than Asuncion. Typically, the winter temperatures in Seoul in January average around -3°C (27°F), and Asuncion averages at about 19°C (66°F)in July.
In the winter, Seoul often gets less sunshine than Asuncionin July. Seoul gets 163 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Asuncion receives 191 hours of full sun.
Seoul usually gets less rain in January than Asuncionin July. Seoul gets 23 mm (0.9 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 JulySeoul -3°C (27°F)Asuncion 19°C (66°F)
Should I visit Seoul or Asuncion in the Spring?
Both Asuncion and Seoul are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Most visitors come to Seoul for the activities around the city during these months.
In April, Seoul is generally much colder than Asuncionin October. Daily temperatures in Seoul average around 13°C (55°F), and Asuncion fluctuates around 25°C (77°F).
It's quite sunny in Asuncion. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Seoul. Seoul usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Asuncion during spring. Seoul gets 205 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. In April, Seoul usually receives less rain than Asuncionin October. Seoul gets 94 mm (3.7 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 OctoberSeoul 13°C (55°F)Asuncion 25°C (77°F)
Typical Weather for Asuncion and Seoul
| Seoul | Asuncion | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | -3°C (27°F) | 23 mm (0.9 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) |
| Feb | -0°C (32°F) | 25 mm (1 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 140 mm (5.5 in) |
| Mar | 6°C (42°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 140 mm (5.5 in) |
| Apr | 13°C (55°F) | 94 mm (3.7 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) |
| May | 18°C (65°F) | 92 mm (3.6 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Jun | 23°C (73°F) | 134 mm (5.3 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Jul | 26°C (78°F) | 369 mm (14.5 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Aug | 26°C (80°F) | 294 mm (11.6 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Sep | 22°C (71°F) | 169 mm (6.7 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Oct | 15°C (59°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) |
| Nov | 8°C (46°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) |
| Dec | 0°C (33°F) | 22 mm (0.9 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) |
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