Which place is cheaper, Asuncion or Valletta?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Valletta 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 Valletta 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: Valletta or Asuncion?
Valletta
A harbor city and the capital city of the island of Malta, Valletta dates back to the 16th-century with a preserved architectural heritage that earned the city a place on the UNESCO World Heritage List. It is best known for its museums, palaces, and churches.
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 Historical Tours in Malta, and The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Malta.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayValletta €116Asuncion €63
The average daily cost (per person) in Valletta is €116, 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 Valletta and Asuncion in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personValletta €65Asuncion €21
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomValletta €130Asuncion €42
Compare Hotels in Valletta and Asuncion
Looking for a hotel in Valletta 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: Valletta Hotel Prices and Asuncion Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Valletta €24Asuncion €8.11
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Valletta
Also for Valletta, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Valletta Cruise Port to Malta Intl Airport (MLA) - Departure Private Transfer : $14
- Turkish Gullet Cruise to Gozo and Comino with Lunch and Transfers: $81
- The Three Fortified Cities of Malta Half Day Tour Incl. Boat Trip and Transfers: $39
- Temples Tour (Pick-up, Transfer, Tickets & Drop-off Included): $235
- Private Transfer: Valletta to Malta International Airport (MLA): $31
- Private Transfer from Valletta Cruise Port to Malta Airport (MLA): $14
- Private Transfer from Malta Airport (MLA) to Valletta Cruise Port: $14
- Private Airport Transfer: Malta International Airport (MLA) to Valletta: $31
- Private Airport Transfer in Malta: $88
- Private Airport Transfer from Malta to Gozo: $109
- Mdina and Highlights of Malta Full Day Guided Tour Incl. Lunch and Transfers: $67
- Malta Private Transfer from Malta Airport to any resort in Malta island: $51
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 Valletta or Asuncion?
Prices for flights to both Asuncion and Valletta 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 dayValletta €32Asuncion €16
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Valletta
For Valletta, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Valletta Food Tour - Eat like a local: $46
- Valletta Food Tour: $49
- Folklore Evening Dinner Show at a Traditional Maltese Restaurant Incl. Transfers: $67
- Maltese Traditional Dinner and Folklore Show with Transfers: $71
- Fireworks Festival Cruise Including Dinner, Drinks and Transport: $77
- The Ultimate Valletta Evening Food Tour: $81
- Fernandes Sunset Cruise including Dinner with Open Bar: $81
- Christmas Tour in Gozo (afternoon) inc. Dinner: $87
- Blue Lagoon & Sunset Quad Tour in Gozo/Dinner: $101
- From Blue Lagoon and Gozo Tour w/Quads and Dinner: $118
- The Valletta Food Tour Experience, a private tour: $150
- Private Valletta Food Tour: $175
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Valletta €27Asuncion €15
Tours and Activities in Valletta
For Valletta, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 3 Cities Tour: $16
- 3 Hours Private Picnic Experience in Malta: $273
- 3 cities: Private Insider Walking Tour with Licensed Guide: $161
- 30-Minute Mdina Experience Audio-Visual Show Ticket (Open Ticket): $6.55
- 4-hr day tour around Malta: $208
- 48-Hour Hop-On Hop-Off Pass Bus + Harbour Cruise: $55
- 90 minutes Harbour Cruise in Valletta - ticket only: $22
- A Monumental Maltese Experience: $175
- Adventures in Malta: Thrills, History, and Natural Beauty: $322
- An Insider's Malta VIP Tour: $162
- Best of Mdina and Rabat Walking Tour: $20
- Best of Valletta Walking Tour: $20
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 dayValletta €16Asuncion €9.52
Sample the Local Flavors in Valletta
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Valletta:
- Valletta Pub Crawl: $22
- Malta Pub Crawl: $22
- The Brewery Experience Self-Guided Tour with Tasting & Transport: $35
- The Brewery Experience & beer tasting including transport: $35
- Malta: The Three Cities and Wine Tasting Tour: $44
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 Valletta and Asuncion, we can see that Valletta is more expensive. And not only is Asuncion much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Valletta 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 Valletta would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Valletta 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 Valletta Expensive? and Is Asuncion Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Valletta or Asuncion?
Asuncion has a larger population, and is about 220 times larger than the population of Valletta. When comparing the sizes of Valletta 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 Valletta or Asuncion?
Asuncion has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Valletta experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Valletta or Asuncion in the Summer?
Both Asuncion and Valletta are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Valletta throughout the year.
In the summer, Valletta is cooler than Asuncion. Typically, the summer temperatures in Valletta in July average around 26°C (79°F), and Asuncion averages at about 29°C (84°F)in January.
It's quite sunny in Asuncion. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Valletta. Valletta usually receives more sunshine than Asuncion during summer. Valletta gets 365 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, Valletta usually receives less rain than Asuncionin January. Valletta gets 10 mm (0.4 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 JanuaryValletta 26°C (79°F)Asuncion 29°C (84°F)
Should I visit Valletta or Asuncion in the Autumn?
Both Asuncion and Valletta during the autumn are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Valletta because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In October, Valletta is generally cooler than Asuncionin April. Daily temperatures in Valletta average around 21°C (70°F), and Asuncion fluctuates around 24°C (75°F).
It's quite sunny in Valletta. In the autumn, Valletta often gets more sunshine than Asuncionin April. Valletta gets 221 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. Valletta usually gets less rain in October than Asuncionin April. Valletta gets 80 mm (3.1 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 AprilValletta 21°C (70°F)Asuncion 24°C (75°F)
Should I visit Valletta or Asuncion in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Valletta and Asuncion. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Valletta year-round.
Valletta is cooler than Asuncion in the winter. The daily temperature in Valletta averages around 13°C (55°F) in January, and Asuncion fluctuates around 19°C (66°F)in July.
Valletta usually receives less sunshine than Asuncion during winter. Valletta gets 159 hours of sunny skies, while Asuncion receives 191 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Valletta usually receives more rain than Asuncionin July. Valletta gets 90 mm (3.5 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 JulyValletta 13°C (55°F)Asuncion 19°C (66°F)
Should I visit Valletta or Asuncion in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Valletta as well as Asuncion. Valletta attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In the spring, Valletta is much colder than Asuncion. Typically, the spring temperatures in Valletta in April average around 16°C (61°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. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Valletta this time of the year. In the spring, Valletta often gets more sunshine than Asuncionin October. Valletta gets 247 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Asuncion receives 206 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Asuncion. Valletta usually gets less rain in April than Asuncionin October. Valletta gets 30 mm (1.2 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 OctoberValletta 16°C (61°F)Asuncion 25°C (77°F)
Typical Weather for Asuncion and Valletta
| Valletta | Asuncion | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 13°C (55°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) |
| Feb | 13°C (55°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 140 mm (5.5 in) |
| Mar | 14°C (57°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 140 mm (5.5 in) |
| Apr | 16°C (61°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) |
| May | 19°C (66°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Jun | 23°C (73°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Jul | 26°C (79°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Sep | 24°C (75°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Oct | 21°C (70°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) |
| Nov | 17°C (63°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) |
| Dec | 14°C (57°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) |
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