Living in Asunción
Paraguay · tropical
Asunción is a mid-sized city of roughly 525,000 people inland in Paraguay. The climate is tropical. It sits well off the usual tourist trail and is considered very safe. A typical month of living costs around $1,050. Healthcare is reasonable, and the internet is fast enough for full-time remote work. People come here for food and eating out, quiet days, cycling.
This is one of the places where living off-grid genuinely works, in law and in space. Anyone born here is a citizen, whatever the nationality of the parents. Income earned abroad is generally not taxed here.
Asunción at a glance: cost, climate, safety
Who tends to love living in Asunción
- Making a budget stretch further
- Feeling safe day to day
- Working remotely with reliable internet
- Peace, quiet and few crowds
- Raising a family
- Anyone into food and eating out
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💉 Childhood vaccines: Compulsory by law
Childhood vaccination is required by national law here. We have the rule and the penalty, not the official count of how many vaccines the law covers.
If you skip them: No nursery or school place until the child is up to date.
Exemptions: Medical only.
Source: Georgetown AMP EID, survey of national legislation, 2024
➖ Popularity & prices: Steady
Accommodation prices have moved about +18% in the last 5 years.
Estimates, for orientation only.
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What to know before moving to Asunción
- • Natural risks worth checking: flooding.
⚠️ The downsides of living in Asunción
- •Yellow fever risk, vaccination is required or recommended.
- •Dengue circulates in the wet season (mosquito-borne).
- •Tap water isn't reliably drinkable, budget for filtered or bottled.
- •Natural hazards to check locally: flooding.
Health, air (WHO PM2.5), water & crime figures are rough country-level estimates, verify for your case.
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Questions, answered
How much does it cost to live in Asunción, Paraguay?
A typical month in Asunción costs around $1,050, covering rent and everyday expenses for one person. It is an estimate meant for comparing places, not for budgeting exactly.
Is Asunción, Paraguay safe?
Arcadia rates personal safety in Asunción at 4 out of 5, which is good. Natural risks worth checking: flooding.
What is the internet like in Asunción?
Internet in Asunción is rated 4 out of 5 for remote work, which is good. Starlink is available in this country.
What is the weather like in Asunción?
Asunción has a tropical climate.
Is healthcare good in Asunción?
Healthcare in Asunción is rated 3 out of 5 overall, which is reasonable. Public healthcare is 1/5 and private healthcare 2/5.
How easy is it to move to Paraguay?
Arcadia rates the ease of getting residency in Paraguay at 5 out of 5, which is excellent. The place page lists the visa routes that apply and which depend on your passport.
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