Paraguay
Cost of living in Asunción
Asunción is Paraguay's capital, on the Paraguay River. Summers are long and hot, and public transport runs mainly on buses.
What it costs to live in Asunción
On an average lifestyle in a 1-bed apartment, Asunción comes to an estimated $831 a month: the 4th lowest of 19 cities and 23% below the median of this dataset ($1,073). Rent makes up 51% of the total. You would spend less on rent, groceries, transport, utilities, internet, coworking and entertainment.
| Lifestyle | Room | 1-bed apartment | Family apartment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frugal | $353 | $533 | $791 |
| Average | $605 | $831 | $1,187 |
| Comfortable | $935 | $1,218 | $1,694 |
Every figure is a modeled estimate in US dollars, not an individually observed price. Q1–Q2 2026 data, not re-verified since. Methodology
Your budget in Asunción
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Monthly breakdown by category
One person, 1-bed apartment, average lifestyle. Median = the middle city of all 19.
| Category | Asunción | % of total | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | $420 | 51% | $540 |
| Groceries | $165 | 20% | $200 |
| Transport | $28 | 3% | $40 |
| Utilities | $46 | 6% | $58 |
| Internet | $22 | 3% | $28 |
| Coworking | $70 | 8% | $100 |
| Entertainment | $80 | 10% | $100 |
| Total per month | $831 | 100% | $1,073 |
Housing in Asunción
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Moving to Asunción
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