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
16/ 10084% cheaper than New York
+34% rent since Jul 2026
$628/mo
Median Income
65/100
Safety
9%
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)$561/month
1-Bed Apartment (Outside Center)$349/month
3-Bed Apartment (City Center)$974/month
Food & Groceries
20/100
Milk (1 liter)$0.85/liter
Bread (500g loaf)$1.2/loaf
Rice (1 kg)$0.95/kg
Transportation
15/100
Monthly Transit Pass$36/month
One-Way Ticket$0.56/trip
Taxi (1 km)$1.5/km
Utilities
18/100
Basic (Elec, Heat, Water, Garbage) 85m2$47/month
Internet (60+ Mbps)$35/month
Mobile Plan (10GB+)$25/month
Healthcare
40/100
Doctor Visit (15 min)$50/visit
Dentist Visit$60/visit
Prescription Medicine (avg)$8/course
Education
35/100
Preschool/Kindergarten (monthly)$300/month
International Primary School (yearly)$7,500/year
Language Course (12 weeks)$250/course
Entertainment
30/100
Cinema Ticket (1 seat)$8/ticket
Theater Ticket$25/ticket
Museum Entry$10/ticket
Clothing
32/100
Jeans (Levi's or similar)$45/pair
Summer Dress (Zara/H&M)$30/piece
Running Shoes (Nike/Adidas)$65/pair
Personal Care
22/100
Haircut (Men)$12/cut
Haircut (Women)$25/cut
Shampoo (400ml)$3.5/bottle
Dining Out
25/100
Meal at Inexpensive Restaurant$10/meal
Meal for 2 (Mid-Range)$34/meal
McMeal at McDonald's$7/meal
Childcare
22/100
Full-Day Daycare (monthly)$400/month
Babysitter (per hour)$8/hour
Pack of Diapers (60 ct)$12/pack
Fitness & Sports
28/100
Gym Membership (monthly)$30/month
Tennis Court Rent (1 hr)$12/hour
Swimming Pool (adult entry)$5/entry

Digital Nomad Profile

75 Mbps
Internet Speed
$150
Coworking/Month
good
Café WiFi
moderate
English Level
growing
Nomad Community
72/100
Walkability

Best neighborhoods: Villa Morra, Carmelitas, Recoleta

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Asunción cheap to live in?

Asunción has a cost of living index of 16/100, where New York = 100. It is 84% cheaper than New York. A single person can live comfortably for approximately $560–$784 per month.

How much does rent cost in Asunción?

A 1-bedroom apartment in the city center of Asunción costs approximately $561/month. Outside the center, expect to pay around $349/month.

Is Asunción good for digital nomads?

Asunción has a growing digital nomad community. Average internet speed is 75 Mbps, café wifi reliability is good, and coworking spaces run about $150/month. English proficiency is moderate.

What is the average salary in Asunción?

The median net monthly salary in Asunción is approximately $628 USD. The income tax rate is around 9%.

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

Asunción (cost index 16) is 84% cheaper than New York (cost index 100). You could save roughly $2,100/month by moving from New York to Asunción.

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