How expensive is life in Paraguay really?
One of the most common questions from those considering a move is: what does life in Paraguay actually cost? Paraguay is significantly cheaper than Germany, Austria or Switzerland – with good quality of life in the cities. All figures below refer to 2026 and may change over time.
Housing
- Rent: furnished apartment (70 m², good area, Asunción): 400–700 Euro/month
- Rent: house (150 m², suburb of Asunción): 600–1,200 Euro/month
- Utilities (electricity, water, internet): approx. 60–120 Euro/month
Food and dining
- Weekly groceries for one person: 80–130 Euro
- Simple restaurant lunch: 3–6 Euro
- Nice restaurant, dinner for two: 20–45 Euro
- Coffee: 1.50–3 Euro
Health and insurance
- Private health insurance (adult, 40 years): 80–180 Euro/month
- Doctor visit (private practice): 25–50 Euro
- Dentist (routine check-up): 15–30 Euro
Transport
- Petrol: approx. 0.80–0.95 Euro/litre
- Uber (10 km city trip): 3–6 Euro
- Car rental (monthly): from 250 Euro
Comparison with Germany (2026)
In Germany, average cost of living for a single-person household is around 1,400–2,200 Euro/month depending on city (excluding rent in expensive cities). In Paraguay a single person in Asunción can get by on about 700–1,200 Euro/month with a conscious lifestyle – rent in a simpler area from about 280–400 Euro, food and daily life cheaper. A comfortable single household in a good area is typically around 1,200–1,800 Euro/month. The real advantage over Europe is the combination of lower fixed costs and cheaper services, not a high budget.
Conclusion: what is realistic?
A single household in Asunción can live well on about 700–1,800 Euro per month – depending on expectations. A family with two children and good quality of life, private school and health insurance can manage on 3,000–5,000 Euro per month – a fraction of comparable costs in Western Europe.
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