Which place is cheaper, Asuncion or Venice?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Venice 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 Venice and Asuncion can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Venice or Asuncion?
Venice
The canals of Venice are one of the most popular and emulated destinations in the world. In it's hay day, Venice was at the center of politics, exploration, arts and architecture. Today that history is still very much alive and well. The city is unlike any other in the world. The best way to immerse yourself in Venice is to get yourself lost in the alleyways. It's actually quite easy to do and you'll find yourself stumbling into the most interesting places, hidden away from the crowds of Piazzo San Marco.
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 Sightseeing Tours in Italy, and The Best Vineyard & Wine Tours in Italy.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayVenice €229Asuncion €63
The average daily cost (per person) in Venice is €229, 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 Venice and Asuncion in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personVenice €120Asuncion €21
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomVenice €240Asuncion €42
Compare Hotels in Venice and Asuncion
Looking for a hotel in Venice 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: Venice Hotel Prices and Asuncion Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Venice €27Asuncion €8.11
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Venice
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Venice:
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Venice 12 Hour Transport Pass€16
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Vaporetto Ride€6.50
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1 Day Travel Card€18
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7 Day Transport Card (for Two)€101
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Venice
Also for Venice, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Verona Airport (VRN): One Way Transfer to Venice Cruise Port: $377
- Water Taxi Transfer Lido Santa Maria Elisabetta: $34
- VCE Airport and Venice Port 1-Way Private Transfer: $156
- Transfer from Cruise Terminal to Marco Polo Airport: $189
- Transfer from Airport to Trieste Cruise Terminal: $796
- Shared Water Taxi Transfer to Marco Polo Airport: $38
- Private Transfer from Train Station by Water Taxi: $293
- Private Boat Transfer from Cruise Terminal to Hotel: $344
- One-Way Transfer to Florence Airport or Hotel: $1,028
- Marco Polo Airport Water Taxi Transfer: $40
- Bus Transfer between Marco Polo Airport and City: $11
- Boat Transfer to/from Marco Polo Airport w/ 3 Routes: $16
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Asuncion
Also for Asuncion, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- RoundTrip Transfer in Private Minivan Asuncion Airport (ASU) - Asuncion City: $59
- RoundTrip Private Transfer Asuncion Airport (ASU) - Asuncion City: $52
- 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 Airport (ASU) - Asuncion City: $21
- Transfer in private car from Asuncion City - Asuncion Airport (ASU): $20
Is it cheaper to fly into Venice or Asuncion?
Prices for flights to both Asuncion and Venice 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 dayVenice €65Asuncion €16
Typical Food Prices in Venice
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Venice:
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Panini Sandwich€4.00
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Gelato€6.00
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Artichoke & Mushroom Pizza€7.90
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Expresso€1.95
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Slice of Pizza€2.23
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Three Course Dinner (for Two)€79
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Venice
For Venice, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Hard Rock Cafe with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner: $30
- Hard Rock Cafe Venice with Set Lunch or Dinner: $32
- Tiramisu Cooking Class on Line from Venice: $35
- Street Food Tour with a Local Guide and Tastings: $47
- Small Group Venice Street Food Tour with Expert Local Guide: $48
- Venice Street Food Tour with Local Guide with Local Food Market Visit: $48
- Street Food Tour of Venice in 2.5 hours: $48
- Eating Venice Street Food Tour with Guided Tasting and Sightseeing: $48
- Guided City Highlights and Street Food Tour: $52
- Venetian Dinner: $62
- Twilight Food Tour with Cicchetti and Spritz Tasting: $64
- Venetian Dinner: $68
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Venice €101Asuncion €15
Typical Entertainment Prices in Venice
For Venice, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Venice Boat Ride€15
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Bell tower of St. Mark Entrance Fee€8.00
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Gondola Ride (for Group)€80
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Secret Itinerary Tour- Doge's Palace€16
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The Jewish Museum Admission€3.00
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The Glass Museum in Murano€8.00
Tours and Activities in Venice
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Venice.
- From Vicenza Private Tour: $283
- Peggy Guggenheim collection Venice private tour: $75
- Private Grand Canal 1-Hour Boat Tour: $263
- Small-group Saint Mark’s Basilica Skip-the-line Tour: $54
- Venice Top-Attractions Walking Tour for Kids & Families & Child-Friendly Guide: $240
- Private 2-Hour Doge's Palace Tour: $217
- Friendinvenice, how to experience the true Venice, private tour: $126
- 2 Hours Private Boat Tour in the Lagoon at Sunset with Aperitif: $104
- 2-Hour Venice with Kids and Family Friendly Private Guided Tour: $274
- 2hr Night Kayak Tour in premium tour with sunset: $128
- 3 Hours Venice walking tour: $93
- 3 Hours Walking Tour in Venice Small Group: $81
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 dayVenice €24Asuncion €9.52
Typical Alcohol Prices in Venice
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Venice:
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1/2 Liter Wine€5.20
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Beer€4.90
Sample the Local Flavors in Venice
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Venice:
- Venice Food and Wine Tasting Tour with a Local Guide: $8.74
- Guided Tour and wine tasting 5 wines to discover the Conegliano Valdobbiadene: $27
- Guided Visit and Wine Tasting at the Winery in Veneto: $27
- Wine Tasting in Venice: $38
- private tour in the city and wine tasting: $51
- Wine tasting Asolo Prosecco at Tenuta Baron: $59
- Food and Wine Tasting Bar Tour & Evening Guided Tour: $72
- Venetian Style Carnival Pub Crawl: $80
- Venetian Style Carnival Pub Crawl: $82
- Eat, drink and repeat: Wine tasting tour in Venice: $98
- Authentic Neighborhood Cicchetti Food & Wine Tour: $106
- A Venetian Evening - Wine Tasting & Tapas tour with a Local guide: $109
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 Venice and Asuncion, we can see that Venice is more expensive. And not only is Asuncion much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Venice 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 Venice would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Venice 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 Venice Expensive? and Is Asuncion Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Venice or Asuncion?
Asuncion has a larger population, and is about 5 times larger than the population of Venice. When comparing the sizes of Venice 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 Venice 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 Venice has summer in [NORTHERNSUMMERMONTH] and winter in [NORTHERNWINTERMONTH].
Should I visit Venice or Asuncion in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Venice and Asuncion. The family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Venice this time of year.
In the summer, Venice is cooler than Asuncion. Typically, the summer temperatures in Venice in July average around 23°C (73°F), and Asuncion averages at about 29°C (84°F)in January.
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Asuncion this time of the year. In Venice, it's very sunny this time of the year. Venice usually receives more sunshine than Asuncion during summer. Venice gets 287 hours of sunny skies, while Asuncion receives 249 hours of full sun in the summer.
Asuncion receives a lot of rain in the summer. In July, Venice usually receives less rain than Asuncionin January. Venice gets 61 mm (2.4 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 JanuaryVenice 23°C (73°F)Asuncion 29°C (84°F)
Should I visit Venice or Asuncion in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Venice as well as Asuncion. Many travelers come to Venice for the shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area.
In October, Venice is generally much colder than Asuncionin April. Daily temperatures in Venice average around 14°C (57°F), and Asuncion fluctuates around 24°C (75°F).
In the autumn, Venice often gets less sunshine than Asuncionin April. Venice gets 134 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Asuncion receives 199 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Asuncion. Venice usually gets less rain in October than Asuncionin April. Venice gets 67 mm (2.7 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 AprilVenice 14°C (57°F)Asuncion 24°C (75°F)
Should I visit Venice or Asuncion in the Winter?
Both Asuncion and Venice are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. Many visitors come to Venice in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Venice can get quite cold in the winter. Venice is much colder than Asuncion in the winter. The daily temperature in Venice averages around 3°C (37°F) in January, and Asuncion fluctuates around 19°C (66°F)in July.
Venice usually receives less sunshine than Asuncion during winter. Venice gets 88 hours of sunny skies, while Asuncion receives 191 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Venice usually receives more rain than Asuncionin July. Venice gets 58 mm (2.3 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 JulyVenice 3°C (37°F)Asuncion 19°C (66°F)
Should I visit Venice or Asuncion in the Spring?
Both Asuncion and Venice during the spring are popular places to visit. Most visitors come to Venice for the natural beauty during these months.
In the spring, Venice is much colder than Asuncion. Typically, the spring temperatures in Venice in April average around 13°C (55°F), and Asuncion averages at about 25°C (77°F)in October.
In Asuncion, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the spring, Venice often gets less sunshine than Asuncionin October. Venice gets 154 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Asuncion receives 206 hours of full sun.
Asuncion gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Venice usually gets less rain in April than Asuncionin October. Venice gets 60 mm (2.4 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 OctoberVenice 13°C (55°F)Asuncion 25°C (77°F)
Typical Weather for Asuncion and Venice
| Venice | Asuncion | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 3°C (37°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) |
| Feb | 5°C (41°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 140 mm (5.5 in) |
| Mar | 8°C (47°F) | 57 mm (2.3 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 140 mm (5.5 in) |
| Apr | 13°C (55°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) |
| May | 17°C (63°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Jun | 21°C (69°F) | 77 mm (3 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Jul | 23°C (73°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Aug | 23°C (73°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Sep | 19°C (67°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Oct | 14°C (57°F) | 67 mm (2.7 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) |
| Nov | 8°C (47°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) |
| Dec | 4°C (38°F) | 50 mm (1.9 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) |
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