Which place is cheaper, Asuncion or Vilnius?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Vilnius or Asuncion?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Vilnius and Asuncion. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.
Where Should I go: Vilnius or Asuncion?
Vilnius
Vilnius is the capital and largest city in the country of Lithuania. It has a population of more than 500,000 residents and is located in the valley between the Neris River and the Vilnia River in the southeastern part of the country. Visitors come to the city for its beautiful Old Town, impressive architecture, and fascinating culture. In 2009 it was named the European Capital of Culture along with the city of Linz, in Austria.
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 One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Vilnius, and The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Lithuania.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayVilnius €94Asuncion €63
The average daily cost (per person) in Vilnius is €94, 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 Vilnius and Asuncion in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personVilnius €42Asuncion €21
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomVilnius €84Asuncion €42
Compare Hotels in Vilnius and Asuncion
Looking for a hotel in Vilnius 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: Vilnius Hotel Prices and Asuncion Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Vilnius €8.30Asuncion €8.11
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Vilnius
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Vilnius:
- Jewish Heritage Sites Private Tour with Transfer: $215
- Hot Air Balloon Ride with Hotel Transfer: $215
- Airport Bus Transfer to/from Central Bus Station: $3.23
- Vilnius Private 1-Way Airport Transfer: $54
- Vilnius Airport: Bus Transfer to/from Warsaw: $36
- Vilnius Airport: Bus Transfer to/from Riga: $24
- Vilnius Airport Transfer: $52
- Vilnius Airport (VNO): Bus Transfer to/from Gdansk: $52
- Transfer from Kaunas Airport to Vilnius: $215
- Riga: Bus Transfer to/from Vilnius: $20
- Riga / Tallinn / Vilnius. Transfer Between Baltic States: $645
- Private Vilnius Airport Arrival Transfer: $27
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 Vilnius or Asuncion?
Prices for flights to both Asuncion and Vilnius 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 dayVilnius €40Asuncion €16
Typical Food Prices in Vilnius
Some typical examples of dining costs in Vilnius are as follows:
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Dinner for Two€13
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Vilnius
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Vilnius.
- Private National Dinner with Folk Show: $60
- Dinner in local family: $74
- Flavors of Vilnius - Private Walking Food Tour: $191
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Vilnius €9.72Asuncion €15
Typical Entertainment Prices in Vilnius
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Vilnius are as follows:
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Walking Tour€5.79
Tours and Activities in Vilnius
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Vilnius are as follows:
- “Ghostly Tales of Vilnius” Walking Tour: $86
- "Ghostly Tales of Vilnius" Walking Tour: $171
- (Post) Soviet Vilnius Private Walking Tour: $108
- 1-Day Pilgrim Tour from Vilnius: $387
- Automuseum Entry Ticket: $22
- Automuseum Entry Ticket: $22
- Bachelorette Party Adventure's Organization: $34
- Bike Tour of Vilnius Highlights "Iconic Landmarks & Hidden Gems": $32
- Day tour out of Paneriai holocaust park,Trakai castle, medieval Kernave: $208
- Discover Vilnius Tour: $269
- Dzukija National Park and Grutas Park: Full-Day Tour: $215
- Explore Old Town and Uzupis Guided Walking Tour: $77
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 dayVilnius €6.38Asuncion €9.52
Typical Alcohol Prices in Vilnius
Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Vilnius from other travelers:
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Beer€4.34
Sample the Local Flavors in Vilnius
Also in Vilnius, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Beer degustation at Bear & Boar Brewery Taproom: $43
- Vilnius Private Pub & Bar Crawl Tour & Hidden Gems: $46
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 Vilnius and Asuncion, we can see that Vilnius is more expensive. And not only is Asuncion much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Vilnius 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 Vilnius would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Vilnius 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 Vilnius Expensive? and Is Asuncion Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Vilnius or Asuncion?
Asuncion has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Vilnius. When comparing the sizes of Vilnius 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 Vilnius 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 Vilnius has summer in [NORTHERNSUMMERMONTH] and winter in [NORTHERNWINTERMONTH].
Should I visit Vilnius or Asuncion in the Summer?
Both Asuncion and Vilnius during the summer are popular places to visit. Many visitors come to Vilnius in the summer for the family-friendly experiences.
In July, Vilnius is generally much colder than Asuncionin January. Daily temperatures in Vilnius average around 18°C (65°F), and Asuncion fluctuates around 29°C (84°F).
In Asuncion, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Vilnius. In the summer, Vilnius often gets less sunshine than Asuncionin January. Vilnius gets 219 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. Vilnius usually gets less rain in July than Asuncionin January. Vilnius gets 78 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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Summer Average Temperatures July and JanuaryVilnius 18°C (65°F)Asuncion 29°C (84°F)
Should I visit Vilnius or Asuncion in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Vilnius and Asuncion. Most visitors come to Vilnius for the shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area during these months.
Vilnius is much colder than Asuncion in the autumn. The daily temperature in Vilnius averages around 8°C (46°F) in October, and Asuncion fluctuates around 24°C (75°F)in April.
Vilnius usually receives less sunshine than Asuncion during autumn. Vilnius gets 94 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, Vilnius usually receives less rain than Asuncionin April. Vilnius gets 53 mm (2.1 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 AprilVilnius 8°C (46°F)Asuncion 24°C (75°F)
Should I visit Vilnius or Asuncion in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Vilnius as well as Asuncion. The winter months attract visitors to Vilnius because of the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
The weather in Vilnius can be very cold. In the winter, Vilnius is much colder than Asuncion. Typically, the winter temperatures in Vilnius in January average around -5°C (23°F), and Asuncion averages at about 19°C (66°F)in July.
In the winter, Vilnius often gets less sunshine than Asuncionin July. Vilnius gets 36 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Asuncion receives 191 hours of full sun.
Vilnius usually gets more rain in January than Asuncionin July. Vilnius gets 41 mm (1.6 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 JulyVilnius -5°C (23°F)Asuncion 19°C (66°F)
Should I visit Vilnius or Asuncion in the Spring?
Both Asuncion and Vilnius are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The natural beauty are the main draw to Vilnius this time of year.
In April, Vilnius is generally much colder than Asuncionin October. Daily temperatures in Vilnius average around 7°C (45°F), and Asuncion fluctuates around 25°C (77°F).
It's quite sunny in Asuncion. Vilnius usually receives less sunshine than Asuncion during spring. Vilnius gets 164 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, Vilnius usually receives less rain than Asuncionin October. Vilnius gets 46 mm (1.8 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 OctoberVilnius 7°C (45°F)Asuncion 25°C (77°F)
Typical Weather for Asuncion and Vilnius
| Vilnius | Asuncion | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | -5°C (23°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) |
| Feb | -4°C (26°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 140 mm (5.5 in) |
| Mar | 1°C (33°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 140 mm (5.5 in) |
| Apr | 7°C (45°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) |
| May | 14°C (57°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Jun | 17°C (63°F) | 77 mm (3 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Jul | 18°C (65°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Aug | 18°C (64°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Sep | 13°C (56°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Oct | 8°C (46°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) |
| Nov | 2°C (36°F) | 57 mm (2.2 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) |
| Dec | -2°C (29°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) |
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