Cost of Living in Asunción, Paraguay

Asunción has a cost of living index of 32/100 (New York = 100). It is 68% cheaper than New York. Data sourced live via AI — updated regularly.

32/100
Cost Index
$626/mo
Median Income
72/100
Safety Index
subtropical
Climate

Cost Breakdown by Category

HousingScore: 25/100
1-Bed Apartment (City Center)$420/month
1-Bed Apartment (Outside Center)$330/month
3-Bed Apartment (City Center)$800/month
Food & GroceriesScore: 30/100
Milk (1 liter)$0.85/liter
Bread (500g loaf)$1.2/loaf
Rice (1 kg)$1.1/kg
Dining OutScore: 28/100
Meal at Inexpensive Restaurant$5/meal
Meal for 2 (Mid-Range)$35/meal
McMeal at McDonald's$5.3/meal
TransportationScore: 20/100
Monthly Transit Pass$34/month
One-Way Ticket$0.5/trip
Taxi (1 km)$1.1/km
UtilitiesScore: 20/100
Basic (Elec, Heat, Water, Garbage) 85m2$45/month
Internet (60+ Mbps)$20/month
Mobile Plan (10GB+)$12/month
HealthcareScore: 35/100
Doctor Visit (15 min)$35/visit
Dentist Visit$50/visit
Prescription Medicine (avg)$8/course
EntertainmentScore: 25/100
Cinema Ticket (1 seat)$5/ticket
Theater Ticket$20/ticket
Museum Entry$6/ticket
FitnessScore: 25/100
Gym Membership (monthly)$30/month
Tennis Court Rent (1 hr)$12/hour
Swimming Pool (adult entry)$5/entry
Personal CareScore: 25/100
Haircut (Men)$12/cut
Haircut (Women)$25/cut
Shampoo (400ml)$3/bottle
ClothingScore: 30/100
Jeans (Levi's or similar)$40/pair
Summer Dress (Zara/H&M)$25/piece
Running Shoes (Nike/Adidas)$55/pair

Digital Nomad Profile

35 Mbps
Internet Speed
$150
Coworking/Month
fair
Café WiFi
low
English Level
small
Nomad Community
55/100
Walkability

Best neighborhoods: Barrio Obrero, Ñemby, Lambaré

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Asunción cheap to live in?

Asunción has a cost of living index of 32/100, where New York = 100. It is 68% cheaper than New York. A single person can live comfortably for approximately $640–$896 per month.

How much does rent cost in Asunción?

A 1-bedroom apartment in the city center of Asunción costs approximately $420/month. Outside the center, expect to pay around $330/month.

Is Asunción good for digital nomads?

Asunción has a small digital nomad community. Average internet speed is 35 Mbps, café wifi reliability is fair, and coworking spaces run about $150/month. English proficiency is low.

What is the average salary in Asunción?

The median net monthly salary in Asunción is approximately $626 USD. The income tax rate is around 10%.

How does Asunción compare to New York for cost of living?

Asunción (cost index 32) is 68% cheaper than New York (cost index 100). You could save roughly $1,700/month by moving from New York to Asunción.

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