Asunción – Villa Morra / Carmelitas
Restaurants, malls, apartments; higher rents; convenient for daily life and clinics.
Living & Costs
Rent, everyday costs, health and places to live — approx. USD and PYG ranges (volatile).
Updated: November 2026
Rent (orientation)
Numbeo Asunción (Oct 2026, limited sample): 1-bed centre about ₲ 3.0–4.5 million/month (mean ~₲ 3.65M ≈ USD 610 at ~₲ 6,000/USD); outside centre about ₲ 1.5–3.0M (mean ~₲ 2.21M ≈ USD 370); 3-bed centre about ₲ 4.0–10.4M (mean ~₲ 6.13M ≈ USD 1,025). Villa Morra and Carmelitas often at the high end. Exchange rate and listings move — treat as ca. bands.
Rough bands for 1–2 bed / small unit (approx., volatile)
| Place | approx. USD / month | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Asunción (Villa Morra / Carmelitas) | 500–1,200+ | Numbeo 1BR centre; popular districts |
| Asunción (other districts) | 350–800 | Wide spread by building and security |
| San Bernardino | 400–1,000+ | Seasonal lake demand |
| Encarnación | 350–800 | River city; quieter than capital premium |
| Ciudad del Este | 300–700 | Trade hub; varies by neighbourhood |
| Filadelfia (Chaco) | 250–600 | Sparse market; confirm utilities |
Groceries & eating out
Asunción examples (Numbeo Oct 2026, approx.)
| Item | approx. PYG | approx. USD |
|---|---|---|
| Inexpensive restaurant | 30,000–55,000 | 5–9 |
| Mid-range restaurant (2 people) | 200,000–400,000 | 33–67 |
| Milk (1 l) | 6,000–8,300 | 1.0–1.4 |
| Eggs (12) | 10,000–20,400 | 1.7–3.4 |
| Gasoline (1 l) | 6,500–7,500 | 1.1–1.3 |
| Local transport single ride | 2,300–4,500 | 0.4–0.8 |
| Internet 60 Mbps+ | 100,000–190,000 | 17–32 |
| Gym (month) | 150,000–280,000 | 25–47 |
Monthly budget (guideline)
Rough orientation including simple rent (volatile)
| Profile | Frugal (approx. USD) | Comfortable (approx. USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Single | 700–1,300 | 1,400–2,500+ |
| Couple | 1,100–2,000 | 2,200–3,800+ |
Numbeo excluding rent (Oct 2026): Asunción single ~USD 587 / family of four ~USD 2,197. Covers food, local transport, internet roughly. Not included: international private insurance, international schools, peak lake-season stays. No guarantee.
Health (IPS / private / MSPBS)
- IPS: social security for contributing employees and certain affiliates — ips.gov.py
- Private clinics and hospitals in Asunción — quality and costs vary
- MSPBS: public health system and epidemiological notices (dengue in hot/wet months)
- Newcomers: keep adequate cover until status is clear
- No product recommendations
Places at a glance
San Bernardino
Lake weekend culture; summer heat and seasonal prices.
Encarnación
Southern hub for Jesuit missions and Paraná beach life.
Ciudad del Este
Commerce and border dynamics; Monday/Itaipú day trips.
Filadelfia
Chaco service town; different climate and infrastructure from the east.
Daily life basics
- Plugs type C, 220 V
- UTC−3 permanent (Ley 7354/2024)
- Intense summer heat; dengue awareness and mosquito control
- Spanish + Guaraní; English limited outside business/expat circles
- Tereré culture; Sunday family asados common
Sources
Disclaimer: This page is for general guidance only and is not legal, tax or immigration advice. Rules and prices change — verify with official sources.