Asunción Cost of Living

Paraguay•2025 Budget Guide

Asunción cost of living is exceptionally affordable for expats and digital nomads. Live comfortably on $1,200-1,500/month or budget at $800-1,000/month—60% cheaper than Lisbon.

Monthly Budget Options

$800-1,000

Budget Lifestyle

→ Suburban apartment ($250-350)
→ Local dining & markets
→ Public transportation
→ Basic utilities & internet

$1,200-1,500

Comfortable

→ Mid-range apartment ($440-620)
→ Mix local/int'l dining
→ Gym & coworking space
→ Premium internet & services

$2,000+

Luxury

→ Villa Morra/Carmelitas ($800+)
→ Fine dining & entertainment
→ Car or frequent ride-sharing
→ Premium amenities

Rent Prices by Neighborhood

Budget

San Lorenzo

$250-350

Growing suburban area, good connectivity, popular with young professionals

Budget

Luque

$300-380

Near airport, well-developed infrastructure, strong local identity

Mid-Range

City Center (1BR)

$440-620

Central location, walkable to amenities, modern apartments

Mid-Range

Recoleta

$450-650

Residential area, family-friendly, good local amenities

Upscale

Villa Morra

$500-800

Premier expat area, modern amenities, pools & gyms, walking distance to shopping

Upscale

Carmelitas

$500-900

Vibrant nightlife, trendy bars & restaurants, popular with digital nomads

Daily Expenses Breakdown

Food

Local meal$5

Restaurant (per person)$16

Monthly groceries$175

Transport

Bus ticket$0.48

Monthly pass$29

Utilities

Electric + water$42

Mobile plan (10GB)$14

Services

Internet (60+ Mbps)$18

Gym membership$30

Coworking$65-120

How Asunción Compares

Asunción vs Lisbon

60% Cheaper

Lisbon 1BR: $1,418-1,547 | Asunción 1BR: $440-620

Asunción vs Bangkok

Similar

Bangkok 1BR: $500-695 | Asunción 1BR: $440-620

Asunción vs Medellín

Competitive

Medellín 1BR: $458-834 | Asunción 1BR: $440-620

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