🇵🇾 South America
Asunción, Paraguay
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Most affordable LatAm capital; excellent residency program
Climate
Rainfall, humidity, and the best months to visit: see the full Asunción climate profile →
Internet speeds
Measured medians from 34,151 real speedtests within 10 km of the city center (Q1 2026) — not advertised ISP numbers.
| Download | Upload | Latency | Tests | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fixed broadband | 252 Mbps | 125 Mbps | 7 ms | 31,267 |
| Mobile | 55.4 Mbps | 16.3 Mbps | 34 ms | 2,884 |
Speedtest® by Ookla Global Fixed and Mobile Network Performance Maps, © Ookla. Accessed 2026-07-18. Your building's wiring and ISP plan matter more than the city median. Compare all cities in the Internet Speed Explorer →
Cost of living breakdown
USD converted from local prices at baseline rates (1 USD = 6,131.719 PYG, 2026-06-16). Use the Cost of Living Explorer for live exchange rates.
| 💰 Monthly budgets | USD | Local |
|---|---|---|
| Individual (excl. rent) | $574 | PYG 3,521K |
| Individual all-in (excl. rent + 1BR center) | $1,175 | — |
| Family of 4 (excl. rent) | $2,149 | PYG 13,178K |
| Average net salary (after tax) | $625 | PYG 3,834K |
| 🏢 Rent & property | USD | Local |
|---|---|---|
| 1BR city center | $601 | PYG 3,683K |
| 1BR outside center | $360 | PYG 2,206K |
| 3BR city center | $1,003 | PYG 6,151K |
| 3BR outside center | $608 | PYG 3,728K |
| Buy price / sqft — center | $162 | PYG 993,478 |
| Buy price / sqft — outside | $114 | PYG 698,974 |
| 🍽️ Food & dining | USD | Local |
|---|---|---|
| Cheap meal (1 person) | $6.52 | PYG 40,000 |
| Mid-range dinner (2 people) | $40.77 | PYG 250,000 |
| Fast food combo | $6.52 | PYG 40,000 |
| Beef (per lb) | $4.26 | PYG 26,129 |
| Taxi (per mile) | $2.36 | PYG 14,484 |
| ⚡ Utilities & lifestyle | USD | Local |
|---|---|---|
| Basic utilities / mo | $47 | PYG 290,982 |
| Phone plan / mo | $16 | PYG 100,479 |
| Internet / mo | $21 | PYG 128,546 |
| Gym membership / mo | $35 | PYG 212,400 |
| Cinema ticket | $8.15 | PYG 50,000 |
| Preschool / mo | $200 | PYG 1,225K |
| International school / yr | $5,729 | PYG 35,131K |
| New car (Corolla equiv.) | $16,309 | PYG 100,000K |
Visa, taxes & legal in Paraguay
Country-level research that applies to living in Asunción — each row links to the full comparison dashboard.
| Tourist entry (US passport) | 90 days visa-free |
| Digital nomad visa | Digital Nomad Visa (2022) → but Temporary Residency is the real play — income requirement DNV ~$1,500/mo; Temporary Residency needs only ~$5,000 bank deposit or income proof — compare all countries → |
| Path to permanent residency | Yes → PR at 2 yrs, citizenship possible ~3 yrs (with real ties) |
| Tax if you become resident | Territorial ⭐ system · top rate Flat 10% — tax breakdown → |
| Family-law exposure (payer) | Obligation 5/10 · cross-border collection 2/10 — legal detail → |
Everything about the country in one place: Paraguay profile for American nomads →
Location
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Data last updated · Source: Numbeo