How Paraguay compares across key indices
Cost of Living
38 vs NYC
100 = NYC
Safety Index
66/100
Healthcare
58/100
Quality of Life
142/200
How far your money goes in Paraguay
Cost of Living
38
100 = NYC baseline
Rent Index
28
100 = NYC rent
Groceries
38
100 = NYC groceries
Restaurant Prices
39
100 = NYC dining
How safe residents feel in Paraguay - based on surveys of people living there
Safety Index
66/100
Crime Index
27/100
Lower is better
0 point drop from day to night
Paraguay has 27 cities with Freedom Abroad estimates. Monthly costs for a single person range from $743 in Concepción to $976 in Asunción. Coronel Oviedo leads on safety, scoring 70/100. Coronel Oviedo ranks highest for quality of life at 149/200.
Concepción
$743/mo
Coronel Oviedo
70/100
Coronel Oviedo
149/200
Asunción
70/100
| City | Monthly Cost | Safety | Quality of Life | Healthcare | Pollution |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asunción | $976 | 61/100 | 144/200 | 70/100 | 28 |
| Ciudad del Este | $814 | 66/100 | 147/200 | 60/100 | 19 |
| San Lorenzo | $803 | 67/100 | 147/200 | 59/100 | 18 |
| Capiatá | $798 | 67/100 | 147/200 | 59/100 | 18 |
| Lambaré | $779 | 68/100 | 148/200 | 57/100 | 16 |
| Fernando de la Mora | $778 | 68/100 | 148/200 | 57/100 | 16 |
| Limpio | $769 | 69/100 | 148/200 | 56/100 | 15 |
| Nemby | $768 | 69/100 | 148/200 | 56/100 | 15 |
| Pedro Juan Caballero | $759 | 69/100 | 148/200 | 55/100 | 14 |
| Encarnación | $759 | 69/100 | 148/200 | 55/100 | 14 |
| Mariano Roque Alonso | $757 | 69/100 | 148/200 | 55/100 | 14 |
| Itauguá | $754 | 70/100 | 148/200 | 55/100 | 13 |
| Villa Elisa | $753 | 70/100 | 149/200 | 55/100 | 13 |
| Villa Hayes | $748 | 70/100 | 149/200 | 54/100 | 13 |
| Caacupé | $748 | 70/100 | 149/200 | 54/100 | 13 |
| San Antonio | $747 | 70/100 | 149/200 | 54/100 | 13 |
| Caaguazú | $746 | 70/100 | 149/200 | 54/100 | 13 |
| Presidente Franco | $746 | 70/100 | 149/200 | 54/100 | 13 |
| Coronel Oviedo | $744 | 70/100 | 149/200 | 54/100 | 12 |
| Concepción | $743 | 70/100 | 149/200 | 54/100 | 12 |
| Villarrica | $743 | 70/100 | 149/200 | 54/100 | 12 |
| Pilar | $743 | 70/100 | 149/200 | 54/100 | 12 |
| Yby Yaú | $743 | 70/100 | 149/200 | 54/100 | 12 |
| Caazapá | $743 | 70/100 | 149/200 | 54/100 | 12 |
| Filadelfia | $743 | 70/100 | 149/200 | 54/100 | 12 |
| Itá | $743 | 70/100 | 149/200 | 54/100 | 12 |
| San Juan Bautista | $743 | 70/100 | 149/200 | 54/100 | 12 |
Freedom Abroad estimates are modeled for a single person including rent. Pollution: lower score = cleaner air. Click column headers to sort.
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Air quality, water, and environmental conditions in Paraguay
Pollution Index
20/100
Lower is better
PM2.5
10.1ug/m3
Good
Based on 0 survey responses. Perception scores are 0–100 where higher is better unless noted.
Common questions about living in Paraguay, answered with data
Paraguay has a cost of living index of 38 relative to New York City (100). It is significantly cheaper than the US. Monthly costs for a single person start around $778 in Fernando de la Mora and reach $976 in Asunción.
Fernando de la Mora is the most affordable city in Paraguay in Freedom Abroad estimates, with estimated monthly costs of $778 for a single person including rent. Lambaré is the next most affordable at $779/mo.
Paraguay has a safety index of 66/100, making it generally safe for expats and travellers. Among cities with data, Fernando de la Mora scores highest on safety at 68/100.
Lambaré ranks highest for quality of life in Paraguay, scoring 148/200 in Freedom Abroad's modeled quality-of-life estimate. Monthly costs there run around $779/mo for a single person. For budget-conscious expats, Fernando de la Mora offers the lowest monthly costs at $778/mo.
Paraguay scores 58/100 in Freedom Abroad's modeled healthcare estimate, making it adequate by global standards. This estimate reflects open public indicators for health outcomes and system capacity.
Yes. Paraguay's cost of living is roughly 62% lower than New York City and generally cheaper than most major US cities. Rent specifically is around 72% cheaper. This makes it a popular destination for remote workers looking to stretch their dollar.
Paraguay has a pollution index of 20/100 (lower = cleaner). This is relatively clean by global standards, making it appealing for those prioritising air quality and outdoor lifestyle.
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