Cost of Living in Asuncion
Summary of cost of living in Asuncion, Paraguay:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 10,312.6R$ (12,587,582.2Gs), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 2,769.3R$ (3,380,277.5Gs), excluding rent.
- Asuncion is 58.1% less expensive than Columbus (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Asuncion is, on average, 68.3% lower than in Columbus.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 32.77 R$ | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 188.43 R$ | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 32.77 R$ | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 7.78 R$ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 9.83 R$ | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 13.18 R$ | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 5.17 R$ | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 3.09 R$ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 5.78 R$ | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 5.52 R$ | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 2.75 R$ | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 10.58 R$ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 20.13 R$ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 9.47 R$ | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 19.90 R$ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 5.96 R$ | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 2.48 R$ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 2.57 R$ | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 4.88 R$ | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 3.16 R$ | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 3.14 R$ | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 3.94 R$ | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 3.53 R$ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 33.79 R$ | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 5.90 R$ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 8.96 R$ | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 9.01 R$ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.79 R$ | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 167.13 R$ | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 7.05 R$ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 7.91 R$ | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 57.35 R$ | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 5.53 R$ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 92,986.72 R$ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 166,515.86 R$ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 246.89 R$ | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 86.87 R$ | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 103.04 R$ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 172.87 R$ | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 98.31 R$ | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 32.77 R$ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 1,198.18 R$ | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 34,572.16 R$ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 296.98 R$ | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 215.06 R$ | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 430.11 R$ | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 306.41 R$ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 2,709.54 R$ | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 1,807.07 R$ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 5,199.29 R$ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 2,951.41 R$ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 862.62 R$ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 629.03 R$ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,878.91 R$ | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 9.72 |
Prices in Asuncion
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Last update: 6 December 2025
Last update: 6 December 2025
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You obviously have never even been to Paraguay so stop lieing. However I'm a paragyan citizen by birth lived here all of my life still do in Acuncion.In the city or countryside throughout Paraguay violent crimes happen each day. I've visited Montevideo much safer than Paraguay could ever be.Brazil borders Paraguay but you wouldn't actually know that since you have never been in Paraguay as I mentioned before.Don't mislead other foreigners by telling your lies jeopardizing their safety.Paraguay police officers and government look the other way when drug cartels pass through Paraguay from Peru Colombia and Brazil just as long as police and government in Paraguay get paid cash.Paraguay is the center of the transportation hub for these countries including Bolivia transporting many kilos of cocaine a fact daily.Stop lieing native Paraguayansjust like me know exactly what happens throughout Paraguay because we experience the extreme violence each day so shut up.