3.3/5
322 reviews
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Cost of Living in Asuncion

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Asuncion is widely regarded by reviewers as very safe, even at night, with a strong sense of hospitality and friendliness from the local population. Several people mention that locals are welcoming to foreigners regardless of appearance or background. Costs are notably affordable, especially when converting from stronger foreign currencies like the US dollar, making dining out and short-term stays economical. An additional draw is the growing international and entrepreneurial community, especially for those interested in business or cryptocurrency. The city is increasingly becoming attractive to those seeking residency or business opportunities due to its relaxed regulations and open atmosphere.

On the downside, reviewers consistently mention that there isn’t a lot to do in terms of entertainment or cultural activities; the city can feel empty or quiet. Some also note recurring infrastructure issues, such as power outages and poorly maintained buildings in some neighborhoods. Although the air is generally chill and relaxed, potential residents or long-term visitors should be aware of these limitations. Asuncion may not appeal as a tourist destination, but is well-suited for those looking for a low-cost, safe, and friendly place to live or launch a project.

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1 year ago

It surprises me seeing Asuncion this high in the list, I was there for a week and I found it quite empty (no people in the streets) and with not many things to do, also many areas with low maintenance and buildings with dirty common areas (like my airbnb), I wouldn't go there for more than a week. Otherwise it felt safe and with fair prices.

2 years ago

The best Bitcoin community I've been part of so far! They organize monthly events for 100+ people, which is absolutely mind-blowing... The name of the organization that does all this is Bitcoin Paraguay.

2 years ago

Great place to relax for a few days. As a person of color I have to disagree about the lack of racism rating Asuncion has received. I felt very welcomed there and had no issues. The Recoleta neighborhood is super convenient and very safe. I never had any issues walking around day or night even with my phone out. Talking to locals, they love foreigners and are just very friendly people overall. Even though I'm considered Black in the USA they referred to me as "brunette" which I found endearing. Although I will say, you do need to have a basic level of Spanish. If you're A1-A2 Spanish you'll be fine. The dollar is very strong against the Guarani as well so dining out is very cheap. There's also a lot of new buildings so it's easy to find clean/well maintained AirBnBs. I think the biggest negative is that power outages can happen somewhat frequently and entire neighborhoods can be without power for a few hours at a time.

2 years ago

This city is a hidden gem in South America. The atmosphere is very laid-back, the locals are friendly and open to foreigners, and there is a lot of freedom (no stupid regulations or other rules). The infrastructure is definitely not as developed as in other countries, but it is developing very quickly. There are a lot of foreign investments because the country is probably the safest in South America, and the local government is small and right-wing. In the city itself, there is not much to do. There are some nice bars, padel courts, shopping centers, etc. The best thing you can do in the evening after work is to jump into the pool, drink a beer, and do asado (barbecue). It is a great place to chill. Living costs are lower compared to Europe or other countries in Latam.

Personally, I came here to set up a residency, and my plan was to stay a maximum of 2 weeks. I have been here for 4 months already, and I am sure there are many more to come. And I am not alone. There are many people in the same situation, some of them already moved to Paraguay. Consequently, there is a rapidly growing international community. Furthermore, if you are a businessman, you will love it - Paraguay is the land of opportunities. There are business opportunities wherever I look.

3 years ago

✅ Very safe

✅ Friendly people

✅ Very affordable

✅ Growing international community

✅ Good for business opportunities

✅ Pretty safe

✅ Fast internet

✅ Warm now

✅ Warm all year round

✅ Good air quality usually

✅ Many Nomads.com members here all year round

✅ Spacious and not crowded

✅ Easy to do business

✅ Good hospitals

✅ Freedom of speech

✅ Democratic

✅ Safe for women

✅ Not many people smoke tobacco

✅ (Medical) marijuana MAY be legal, unenforced or decriminalized (always double check this)

❌ Not much to do

❌ Frequent power outages

❌ Some areas not well maintained

❌ Very sweaty and humid now

❌ Quality of education is low

❌ Roads are very dangerous

❌ People don't speak English well

❌ Not family friendly

❌ Hostile towards LGBTQ+

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Humidity

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Most common

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Rain

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148mm

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9mm

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31mm

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200mm

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109mm

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14mm

Cloud

cloudy
63%

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32%

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49%

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58%

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52%

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31%

Air quality

okay
64 US AQI

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86 US AQI

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64 US AQI

Sun

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10 UVI

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Remote workers

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9,600 remote workers in Asuncion now, of which 10+ members checked in (some members are set to private)

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🎒 Nomad Score™	3.3/5 (Rank #280) 322 reviews
👍 Quality of life score	Okay
👶 Family score	Okay
🎒 Community score	Okay
🤯 Overcrowding score	1% is nomad here
💵 Cost	😙 Affordable: $2,294 / mo
📡 Internet	😡 Slow: 17 Mbps (avg)
😝 Fun	Okay
⛅️ Temperature (now)	🥵 Hot: 29°C84°F (feels 34°C93°F)
💦 Humidity (now)	🥵 Sweaty: 77%
❄️ % of buildings with AC	😥 Medium: 60%
💨 Air quality (now)	😐 Moderate: 86 US AQI
💨 Air quality (annual)	🌱 Good: 64 US AQI
👌 Safety	Okay
👩 Safe for women	Okay
🌈 Safe for LGBTQ+	Bad
🤮 Food safety*	Great
👮‍♀️ Lack of crime*	Okay
🤝 Lack of racism*	Bad
🎓 Education level*	Mediocre
⚡️ Power grid	Great
🌊 Resilience to climate change	Good
💰 Income level*	Very poor: $586 / mo
🙊 English speaking*	Bad
🚶 Walkability	Okay
🚦 Traffic safety*	Bad
✈️ Airline scores*	Great
🧳 Lost luggage*	Great
🏥 Hospitals	Okay
😄 Happiness*	Bad
🍸 Nightlife	Okay
📶 Free WiFi in city	Bad
🖥 Places to work from	Great
❄️ A/C or heating	Good
😁 Friendly to foreigners	Okay
🗯 Freedom of speech*	Good
🎅 Startup Score	Bad

🌍 Continent	Latin America
🚩 Country	Paraguay
🗓️ Average trip length	17 days
📡 Internet speed (avg)	17 Mbps
⛅️ Weather (now)	☀️ 29°C 84°F + 🥵 Sweaty (77%) = feels 34°C 93°F
💨 Air quality (now)	👎😷 86 US AQI = 🚬 / day
💨 Air quality (annual avg)	👎😷 64 US AQI
🔌 Power	230V 50Hz
🧔 Best neighborhood to stay	Mariscal Estigarribia
🚀 Upcoming neighborhood	Mburucuyá
🚑 Travel medical insurance	Safetywing
💸 10,000 PYG in USD	USD 1.71
🏧 Suggested ATM take out:	PYG 1,000,000 = USD 171
💸 Tipping	Yes, 12.50%
💳 Cashless	💵 No, cash only (esp. for foreigners)
☕️ Best coffee place	The Coffee bean and Tea Leaf
☕️ Best alt. coffee place	Bolsi
🏪 Best 24/7 coffee place	Loffice
🚰 Tap water	🚫 No, not drinkable
🦷 Fluoride added	🚫 No fluoride added
♻️ Return rate	👍17% of visitors return
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Population	1,300,000 people
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 GDP per capita*	$7,027 / year
👫 Gender ratio (nomads)	👨 91% 👱‍♀️ 9%
🏞 Foreign land ownership allowed	Yes
⛪️ Religious government	Religious
🏠 Apartment listings	Airbnb
✈️ Best int'l air carrier	KLM
🏥 Best hospital	Sanatorio Migone

💵 Cost of living for nomad	$2,294 / month
💵 Cost of living for expat	$1,388 / month
💵 Cost of living for family	$3,035 / month
💵 Cost of living for local	$867 / month
🏨 Hotel (median price)	$1,519 / month
🏡 Airbnb (median price)	$1,832 / month
🏠 1br studio rent in center	$623 / month
🏠 Median home price	$76,559
🏨 Hotel (median price)	$71 / night
🏠 Airbnb (median price)	$60 / night
🏢 Coworking hot desk	$221 / month
🍛 Dinner	$7
🥤 Coca-Cola (0.3L)	$1
🍺 Beer in cafe (0.5L)	$2
☕️ Coffee in cafe	$3
👩‍🏫 International school	$5,780 / year
🚕 Taxi price (avg trip ~3km/2mi)	$5 / trip

Cost of Living in Asuncion

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