Thinking about moving to Asunción? Here's what daily life looks like for an American who works remotely: what it costs in dollars, where people live, the weather all year, and what to sort out before you land. The weather, local time and exchange rate on this page are live.
Right now in Asunción
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At a glance
| Population | About 460,000 in the city, 2.5 million in the metro area |
|---|---|
| Language | Spanish and Guaraní |
| Currency | Paraguayan guaraní (PYG) |
| Time zone | … |
| Main airport | Silvio Pettirossi International (ASU), about 30 minutes from the center |
| Flights from the US | Usually one connection, often via Panama City, São Paulo or Buenos Aires |
| Power plugs | Type C, 220 V (bring an adapter) |
| Emergency number | 911 |
| Visa route for remote workers | Temporary residency · Paraguay visa guide |
What it costs
| Item | Local price | About in USD |
|---|---|---|
| 1-bedroom, city center | ₲3,647,778 | $623 |
| 1-bedroom, outside center | ₲2,205,714 | $377 |
| 3-bedroom, city center | ₲6,121,696 | $1,046 |
| 3-bedroom, outside center | ₲3,727,500 | $637 |
| Inexpensive restaurant meal | ₲42,500 | $7.26 |
| Monthly transit pass | ₲212,000 | $36.23 |
| Home internet, 60 Mbps+ | ₲128,546 | $21.97 |
Monthly totals are Shoreward estimates: Numbeo's living costs without rent, plus rent from outside the center (low end) to the center (high end). The couple figure assumes 1.7 times one person's costs. Private school, car and travel are not included.
Dollar amounts use the exchange rate on the source page. Prices in local currency are the source's.
Weather through the year
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Monthly averages from 2016–2025, from Open-Meteo historical weather data (ERA5 reanalysis). Rain totals from weather models can run high in mountain cities, so treat them as a guide to the wet and dry seasons.
Where to live
Villa Morra
Shopping centers, cafés and restaurants, and some of the city's safest streets.
Carmelitas
Upscale and quiet, with restaurants and new apartment towers.
Recoleta
Residential and central, close to Villa Morra but usually cheaper.
Our plans match neighborhoods to how you work, your budget and who's moving with you.
Getting around
Buses are the main public transport, and most expats use ride-hailing apps or drive. Summers are very hot, so plan around midday heat.
Language and English
Limited. Spanish is essential for daily life, and you'll hear Guaraní everywhere.
Healthcare
Private hospitals in Asunción are where most expats go. Private health insurance is affordable by US standards.
Safety
Check the US State Department's current advisory for Paraguay before you go. It changes, so we link to it rather than copy it. Like any big city, Asunción has areas that are safer than others, and your plan flags the ones to know about.
Your first week in Asunción
Land with people, not just a lease.
With a Complete or Household plan, you join everyone moving to Asunción the same month in a group chat before you fly, then meet in person during your first week.
See how cohorts workSources
Checked on Nov 2, 2026. Live sections update automatically.
- Numbeo: Cost of living in Asunción (page updated Oct 28, 2026)
- US State Department: Paraguay travel advisory
- Open-Meteo: live weather, forecast and 10-year climate data (CC BY 4.0)
- ExchangeRate-API: live exchange rates
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