Asunción
Paraguay
Updated on August 06, 2025
Overview
Asunción is Paraguay's vibrant capital and the country's most important economic center. The metropolitan area houses 34% of the national population and concentrates 47% of the automotive fleet. The city is experiencing rapid demographic growth with an increase of 180% in 40 years, generating urban expansion and pressure on transport infrastructure.
Average cost of living€884.35
Quality of Life50/100
Accommodation
Rent room (flat-share)€266.67
1-bed flat (center)€424.44
1-bed flat (outside)€315.56
3-bed flat (center)€760.00
3-bed flat (outside)€508.33
Utilities
Basic utilities€44.84
Internet€16.13
Mobile plan€14.55
Transportation
One-way ticket€0.45
Monthly pass€26.67
Taxi start€0.67
Gasoline (1 l)€0.90
Leisure
Cinema ticket€5.33
Fitness club€28.86
Education
Preschool (month)€174.44
Intl. primary (year)€3,476.00
Buying House
sqm in city center€1,332.30
sqm outside center€826.67
Advantages
- ✓ Main economic center of Paraguay
- ✓ Rich cultural life and colonial architecture
- ✓ Clean electricity matrix based on hydroelectric power
- ✓ Relatively low cost of living compared to other South American capitals
- ✓ Subtropical climate with mild winters
Disadvantages
- × Significant traffic congestion
- × Lack of rapid transit system
- × High pollution levels
- × Long travel times
- × Transport infrastructure under pressure