Cost of Living

Asunción, Paraguay

Live cost-of-living data for Asunción — rent, groceries, transport, healthcare and more, sourced and cross-checked by AI and refreshed regularly.

CheapestNew York = 100
18/ 10082% cheaper than New York
$626/mo
Median Income
72/100
Safety
10%
Income Tax
subtropical
Climate

Cost Breakdown by Category

Each score runs 0–100, where higher means pricier. Representative prices shown per category.

Housing
25/100
1-Bed Apartment (City Center)$420/month
1-Bed Apartment (Outside Center)$330/month
3-Bed Apartment (City Center)$800/month
Food & Groceries
30/100
Milk (1 liter)$0.85/liter
Bread (500g loaf)$1.2/loaf
Rice (1 kg)$1.1/kg
Transportation
20/100
Monthly Transit Pass$34/month
One-Way Ticket$0.5/trip
Taxi (1 km)$1.1/km
Utilities
20/100
Basic (Elec, Heat, Water, Garbage) 85m2$45/month
Internet (60+ Mbps)$20/month
Mobile Plan (10GB+)$12/month
Healthcare
35/100
Doctor Visit (15 min)$35/visit
Dentist Visit$50/visit
Prescription Medicine (avg)$8/course
Education
30/100
Preschool/Kindergarten (monthly)$200/month
International Primary School (yearly)$6,000/year
Language Course (12 weeks)$250/course
Entertainment
25/100
Cinema Ticket (1 seat)$5/ticket
Theater Ticket$20/ticket
Museum Entry$6/ticket
Clothing
30/100
Jeans (Levi's or similar)$40/pair
Summer Dress (Zara/H&M)$25/piece
Running Shoes (Nike/Adidas)$55/pair
Personal Care
25/100
Haircut (Men)$12/cut
Haircut (Women)$25/cut
Shampoo (400ml)$3/bottle
Dining Out
28/100
Meal at Inexpensive Restaurant$5/meal
Meal for 2 (Mid-Range)$35/meal
McMeal at McDonald's$5.3/meal
Childcare
20/100
Full-Day Daycare (monthly)$170/month
Babysitter (per hour)$8/hour
Pack of Diapers (60 ct)$12/pack
Fitness & Sports
25/100
Gym Membership (monthly)$30/month
Tennis Court Rent (1 hr)$12/hour
Swimming Pool (adult entry)$5/entry

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 18/100, where New York = 100. It is 82% 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 18) is 82% cheaper than New York (cost index 100). You could save roughly $2,050/month by moving from New York to Asunción.

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