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Cost of living in Paraguay: rent, groceries and bills in 2026
Short answer
In Asunción, a 2-bedroom home rents for a median ₲6,500,000 a month, about 1,095 USD (InfoCasas, September 23, 2026), against ₲3,300,000 in San Lorenzo. The basic food basket costs ₲412,618 per person a month in urban areas, according to the INE (2025). The minimum wage has been ₲3,044,000 since July 1, 2026.
Rent in Asunción
| Home | Median rent per month | Listings used |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | ₲4,700,000 (≈ 792 USD) | 5,243 |
| 2 bedrooms | ₲6,500,000 (≈ 1,095 USD) | 9,731 |
| 3 bedrooms | ₲10,000,000 (≈ 1,685 USD) | 4,569 |
Long-term rentals of houses and apartments listed on InfoCasas on September 23, 2026. We drop repeated listings, seasonal rentals and rents outside 100 to 10,000 USD a month; rents in dollars are converted at the reference rate of the Banco Central del Paraguay (₲5,935 per 1 USD, September 22, 2026).
From one barrio to another, the 2-bedroom median runs from ₲3,150,000 in Barrio Obrero to ₲8,903,000 in Virgen de la Asunción, among the 43 barrios with at least 10 listings.
2-bedroom rent by city
| City | Median rent per month | Listings used |
|---|---|---|
| San Lorenzo | ₲3,300,000 | 298 |
| Fernando de la Mora | ₲3,950,000 | 469 |
| Luque | ₲4,000,000 | 1,422 |
| Encarnación | ₲4,155,000 | 47 |
| Ciudad del Este | ₲4,500,000 | 29 |
| Mariano Roque Alonso | ₲4,950,000 | 242 |
| Areguá | ₲5,000,000 | 21 |
| Asunción | ₲6,500,000 | 10,396 |
| San Bernardino | ₲12,000,000 | 69 |
InfoCasas and Clasipar listings collected on September 23, 2026, under the same rules. The other 8 cities in our ranking have fewer than 10 listings for 2-bedroom homes and get no median.
Supermarket groceries
| Product | Median price | Chains checked |
|---|---|---|
| Whole milk, 1 L | ₲5,900 | 7 |
| Eggs, 12 | ₲9,000 | 7 |
| White rice, 1 kg | ₲4,200 | 7 |
| Dried pasta, 500 g | ₲5,125 | 7 |
| Sunflower oil, 1 L | ₲17,056 | 7 |
| White sugar, 1 kg | ₲9,400 | 7 |
| Wheat flour, 1 kg | ₲3,900 | 7 |
| Yerba mate, 500 g | ₲7,500 | 7 |
| Instant coffee, 100 g | ₲19,950 | 7 |
| Sliced bread, 500 g | ₲9,500 | 7 |
| Queso Paraguay cheese, 1 kg | ₲40,300 | 7 |
| Butter, 200 g | ₲13,400 | 7 |
| Ground beef, 1 kg | ₲35,444 | 7 |
| Whole chicken, 1 kg | ₲14,650 | 5 |
| Tomatoes, 1 kg | ₲11,950 | 7 |
| Potatoes, 1 kg | ₲7,550 | 7 |
| Onions, 1 kg | ₲11,305 | 7 |
| Bananas, 1 kg | ₲4,550 | 7 |
| Apples, 1 kg | ₲17,950 | 7 |
| Cassava, 1 kg | ₲2,850 | 6 |
| Still mineral water, 2 L | ₲3,450 | 7 |
| Cola, 2 L | ₲5,200 | 7 |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | ₲5,450 | 7 |
| Dish soap, 500 ml | ₲3,650 | 7 |
| Laundry powder, 1 kg | ₲11,500 | 6 |
Online prices on September 22, 2026 at 7 chains in Asunción: Superseis, Stock, Casa Rica, Areté, Real, Biggie and Supermas. In each one we take the cheapest product that fits the description, deals included, scaled to the stated quantity, and the table gives the median across chains. Shelf prices can differ from online prices.
Electricity
| Monthly use | Price per kWh |
|---|---|
| 0 to 50 kWh | ₲311.55 |
| 51 to 150 kWh | ₲349.89 |
| 151 to 300 kWh | ₲365.45 |
| 301 to 500 kWh | ₲403.82 |
| 501 to 1,000 kWh | ₲420.27 |
| Over 1,000 kWh | ₲435.51 |
Residential tariff of ANDE, the state power company (category 142 of the current tariff sheet, updated on November 27, 2024). The whole month's use is billed at the price of the bracket it reaches. The sheet does not say whether VAT is included.
Water
ESSAP, the state water company, charges homes a fixed ₲8,236 a month, plus ₲1,767 per m³ up to 15 m³, ₲2,287 from 16 to 40 m³ and ₲2,667 above that. Sewerage is calculated as 100% of the amount charged for water consumption. These rates exclude VAT. The October 2025 update only changed services such as connection and reconnection.
Mobile phone
At Personal, the 6-day unlimited prepaid pack, with data and calls, costs ₲30,000; 5 packs cover 30 days for ₲150,000. The carrier publishes no speed cap. This is one unlimited pack; the mobile carrier ranking separately compares offers with at least 20 GB over 30 days.
Buses and fuel
| Fuel, Petropar stations | Price per liter |
|---|---|
| Nafta Kape 88 | ₲6,990 |
| Nafta Oikoite 93 | ₲7,490 |
| Nafta Aratiri 97 | ₲8,990 |
| Diésel Porã | ₲8,785 |
| Diésel Mbarete | ₲10,795 |
In the Asunción metropolitan area, a bus ride costs ₲2,300, or ₲3,400 on an air-conditioned bus. The fare has been set by decree since May 2020, and the vice minister of transport confirmed it on September 18, 2026.
Fuel prices are those of Petropar, the state oil company, at its own stations. Kape and Oikoite have been in force since August 17, 2026; Aratiri and the 2 diesel grades since September 24, 2026. Other networks set their own prices.
Official benchmarks
| Benchmark | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly minimum wage, since July 1, 2026 | ₲3,044,000 | MTESS |
| Basic food basket, per person per month, urban areas (2025) | ₲412,618 | INE |
| Basic consumption basket, per person per month, urban areas (2025) | ₲933,108 | INE |
| US dollar at the reference rate of September 22, 2026 | ₲5,935 | BCP |
The INE, the national statistics institute, computes these 2 baskets to measure poverty; they describe a subsistence minimum.