2.99/5
230 reviews
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Asuncion

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Asuncion seems to be a hidden gem for many travelers and expats, especially those seeking safety, affordability, and a friendly environment. Many reviewers mention feeling very safe walking around both day and night, including in popular neighborhoods like Recoleta. The locals are consistently described as friendly and open to foreigners, which contributes to a comfortable daily experience. The cost of living is said to be low, especially when compared to Europe or other Latin American countries. The rapidly growing international and business community, including a strong Bitcoin scene, adds to its appeal for remote workers and entrepreneurs looking for new opportunities.

On the downside, there's general agreement that there isn’t much to do in terms of entertainment or cultural attractions. Some reviewers noted the city feels empty, and infrastructure can be lacking in certain places. Power outages are also mentioned more than once, implying they are not uncommon. While some Airbnbs are well-maintained, others report issues with cleanliness and building maintenance. Overall, Asuncion seems to be a good option for those prioritizing safety, low living costs, and a chill environment over a vibrant urban lifestyle.

AI-generated summary of reviews

It surprises me seeing Asuncion this high in the list, I was there for a week and I found it quite empty (no people in the streets) and with not many things to do, also many areas with low maintenance and buildings with dirty common areas (like my airbnb), I wouldn't go there for more than a week. Otherwise it felt safe and with fair prices.

22 days ago

The best Bitcoin community I've been part of so far! They organize monthly events for 100+ people, which is absolutely mind-blowing... The name of the organization that does all this is Bitcoin Paraguay.

7 months ago

Great place to relax for a few days. As a person of color I have to disagree about the lack of racism rating Asuncion has received. I felt very welcomed there and had no issues. The Recoleta neighborhood is super convenient and very safe. I never had any issues walking around day or night even with my phone out. Talking to locals, they love foreigners and are just very friendly people overall. Even though I'm considered Black in the USA they referred to me as "brunette" which I found endearing. Although I will say, you do need to have a basic level of Spanish. If you're A1-A2 Spanish you'll be fine. The dollar is very strong against the Guarani as well so dining out is very cheap. There's also a lot of new buildings so it's easy to find clean/well maintained AirBnBs. I think the biggest negative is that power outages can happen somewhat frequently and entire neighborhoods can be without power for a few hours at a time.

9 months ago

This city is a hidden gem in South America. The atmosphere is very laid-back, the locals are friendly and open to foreigners, and there is a lot of freedom (no stupid regulations or other rules). The infrastructure is definitely not as developed as in other countries, but it is developing very quickly. There are a lot of foreign investments because the country is probably the safest in South America, and the local government is small and right-wing. In the city itself, there is not much to do. There are some nice bars, padel courts, shopping centers, etc. The best thing you can do in the evening after work is to jump into the pool, drink a beer, and do asado (barbecue). It is a great place to chill. Living costs are lower compared to Europe or other countries in Latam.

Personally, I came here to set up a residency, and my plan was to stay a maximum of 2 weeks. I have been here for 4 months already, and I am sure there are many more to come. And I am not alone. There are many people in the same situation, some of them already moved to Paraguay. Consequently, there is a rapidly growing international community. Furthermore, if you are a businessman, you will love it - Paraguay is the land of opportunities. There are business opportunities wherever I look.

1 year ago

✅ Very safe

✅ Friendly people

✅ Very affordable

✅ Growing expat community

✅ Good for entrepreneurs

✅ Affordable to live

✅ Pretty safe

✅ Warm now

✅ Warm all year round

✅ Good air quality today

✅ Many Nomads.com members here all year round

✅ Spacious and not crowded

✅ Good hospitals

✅ Freedom of speech

✅ Democratic

✅ Safe for women

✅ Not many people smoke tobacco

✅ (Medical) marijuana MAY be legal, unenforced or decriminalized (always double check this)

❌ Not much to do

❌ Frequent power outages

❌ Some areas poorly maintained

❌ Pretty slow internet

❌ Very sweaty and humid now

❌ Nomads.com members didn't like going here

❌ Difficult to do business

❌ Quality of education is low

❌ Roads are very dangerous

❌ People don't speak English well

❌ Not family friendly

❌ Hostile towards LGBTQ+

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Feels (median)

41°C / 106°F scorching

33°C / 91°F hot

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30°C / 86°F warm

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21°C / 70°F mild

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Real (median)

30°C / 86°F
very warm

29°C / 84°F
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31°C / 87°F
hot

27°C / 81°F
warm

25°C / 76°F
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21°C / 70°F
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24°C / 75°F
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23°C / 73°F
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29°C / 84°F
very warm

27°C / 81°F
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30°C / 85°F
very warm

33°C / 91°F
hot

Humidity

sweaty
92%

sweaty
73%

sweaty
72%

sweaty
71%

nice
69%

nice
78%

nice
54%

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61%

sweaty
72%

sweaty
73%

nice
56%

Most common

☔️ Rain

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Rain

rainy
125mm

rainy
148mm

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115mm

rainy
63mm

dry
9mm

rainy
64mm

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31mm

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24mm

rainy
97mm

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200mm

rainy
109mm

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14mm

Cloud

pockets
42%

pockets
23%

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26%

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20%

pockets
31%

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45%

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24%

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28%

pockets
29%

cloudy
50%

pockets
35%

pockets
19%

Sun

avoid sun
8 UVI

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11 UVI

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10 UVI

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7 UVI

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5 UVI

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4 UVI

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5 UVI

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6 UVI

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7 UVI

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6 UVI

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8 UVI

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12 UVI

Remote workers

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675 people

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780 people

750 people

514 people

489 people

540 people

689 people

673 people

822 people

750 people

Green is good. Red is bad. Values shown are the medians of all daily highs in a month based on past few years, not necessarily current numbers. Remote worker count is estimated based on the total amount of trips logged by Nomads.com members.

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$1,600 / mo

12 Mbps

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⭐️ Total score	2.99/5 (Rank #38) 230 reviews
❤️ Liked by members	👍2 liked it 👎1 disliked it
👍 Quality of life score	Okay
👶 Family score	Okay
🎒 Community score	Good
💵 Cost	😙 Affordable: $1,633 / mo
📡 Internet	😡 Slow: 9Mbps (avg)
😝 Fun	Okay
⛅️ Temperature (now)	🥵 Too hot: 30°C85°F (feels 35°C95°F)
💦 Humidity (now)	🥵 Sweaty: 71%
💨 Air quality (annual)	😐 Moderate: 97 US AQI
👌 Safety	Okay
🤮 Food safety*	Great
👮‍♀️ Lack of crime*	Okay
🤝 Lack of racism*	Bad
🎓 Education level*	Mediocre
⚡️ Power grid	Great
🌊 Vulnerability to climate change	Good
💰 Income level*	Very low: $337 / mo
🙊 English speaking*	Bad
🚶 Walkability	Okay
🚦 Traffic safety*	Bad
✈️ Airline scores*	Great
🧳 Lost luggage*	Great
🏥 Hospitals	Okay
😄 Happiness*	Bad
🍸 Nightlife	Okay
📶 Free WiFi in city	Bad
🖥 Places to work from	Great
❄️ A/C or heating	Good
😁 Friendly to foreigners	Okay
🗯 Freedom of speech*	Good
👩 Female friendly	Okay
🌈 LGBTQ+ friendly	Bad
🎅 Startup Score	Bad

🌍 Continent	Latin America
🚩 Country	Paraguay
🗓️ Average trip length	16 days
📡 Internet speed (avg)	9 Mbps
⛅️ Weather (now)	🌦 30°C 85°F + 🥵 Sweaty (71%) = feels 35°C 95°F
💨 Air quality (annual avg)	👎😷 97 US AQI = 🚬 / day
🔌 Power	230V 50Hz
🚑 Travel medical insurance	Safetywing
💸 10,000 PYG in USD	USD 1.24
🏧 Suggested ATM take out:	PYG 1,000,000 = USD 124
💸 Tipping	Yes, 12.50%
💳 Cashless	💵 No, cash only (esp. for foreigners)
☕️ Best coffee place	The Coffee bean and Tea Leaf
☕️ Best alt. coffee place	Bolsi
🏪 Best 24/7 coffee place	Loffice
🚰 Tap water	🚫 No, not drinkable
♻️ Return rate	👍18% of visitors return
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Population	510,000 people
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 GDP per capita*	$4,039 / year
👫 Gender ratio (nomads)	👨 92% 👱‍♀️ 8%
🏞 Foreign land ownership allowed	Yes
⛪️ Religious government	Religious
🏠 Apartment listings	Airbnb
✈️ Best int'l air carrier	KLM
🏥 Best hospital	Sanatorio Migone

💵 Cost of living for nomad	$1,633 / month
💵 Cost of living for expat	$996 / month
💵 Cost of living for family	$1,824 / month
💵 Cost of living for local	$521 / month
🏨 Hotel (median price)	$1,367 / month
🏡 Airbnb (median price)	$1,769 / month
🏠 1br studio rent in center	$356 / month
🏠 Median home price	$55,767
🏨 Hotel (median price)	$64 / night
🏠 Airbnb (median price)	$58 / night
🏢 Coworking hot desk	$62 / month
🍛 Dinner	$4
🥤 Coca-Cola (0.3L)	$1
🍺 Beer in cafe (0.5L)	$2
☕️ Coffee in cafe	$2
👩‍🏫 International school	$2,272 / year
📱 Mobile data (~10GB)	$11 / month
🚕 Taxi price (avg trip ~3km/2mi)	$4 / trip