3.34/5
228 reviews
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Asuncion

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This city is one of the safest in South America, making it comfortable for both locals and expats. The people are friendly and welcoming, with many expressing that foreigners are treated well. A basic level of Spanish is recommended for communication.

The cost of living is low, with dining out and accommodation being very affordable, especially for those earning in stronger currencies like the USD. The international community is growing rapidly, with many expats staying longer than planned. Entrepreneurs will find plenty of business opportunities due to the country's open economy and minimal regulations.

Recreational activities include bars, shopping centers, and padel courts, though nightlife and entertainment options can be limited. Bitcoin enthusiasts will appreciate the active local community with regular events. Infrastructure is developing quickly, and clean, modern accommodations are easy to find.

A notable downside is the somewhat frequent power outages, which can leave entire neighborhoods without electricity for hours. Despite this, the city offers a laid-back and relaxing atmosphere, making it an excellent destination for those looking for an affordable and safe place to live or visit.

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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.

6 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.

8 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

✅ Affordable to live

✅ Pretty safe

✅ Fast internet

✅ Warm now

✅ Warm all year round

✅ Good air quality today

✅ Nomads.com members liked going here a lot

✅ 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)

❌ Power outages

❌ Not much to do

❌ Very sweaty and humid now

❌ 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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$1,469 / mo

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3,600 remote workers in Asuncion now, of which 12+ members checked in (some members are set to private)

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⭐️ Total score	3.34/5 (Rank #6) 228 reviews
❤️ Liked by members	👍2 liked it 👎0 disliked it
👍 Quality of life score	Okay
👶 Family score	Okay
🎒 Community score	Good
💵 Cost	😙 Affordable: $1,620 / mo
📡 Internet	😡 Slow: 10Mbps (avg)
😝 Fun	Okay
⛅️ Temperature (now)	🥵 Too hot: 32°C90°F (feels 41°C106°F)
💦 Humidity (now)	🥵 Sweaty: 72%
💨 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)	10 Mbps
⛅️ Weather (now)	🌦 32°C 90°F + 🥵 Sweaty (72%) = feels 41°C 106°F
💨 Air quality (annual avg)	👎😷 97 US AQI = 🚬 / day
🔌 Power	230V 50Hz
🚑 Travel medical insurance	Safetywing
💸 10,000 PYG in USD	USD 1.25
🏧 Suggested ATM take out:	PYG 1,000,000 = USD 125
💸 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	👍17% 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	$1,620 / month
💵 Cost of living for expat	$1,085 / month
💵 Cost of living for family	$1,835 / month
💵 Cost of living for local	$524 / month
🏨 Hotel (median price)	$1,077 / month
🏡 Airbnb (median price)	$2,113 / month
🏠 1br studio rent in center	$359 / month
🏨 Hotel (median price)	$50 / night
🏠 Airbnb (median price)	$69 / 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	$2,286 / year
📱 Mobile data (~10GB)	$11 / month
🚕 Taxi price (avg trip ~3km/2mi)	$4 / trip