Retiring in Asunción, Paraguay

Overview

One of the easiest and cheapest residency programs in South America — and one of the least-visited by Americans.

Home Price

Homes in Asunción typically range from $200k to $271k.

Source: Zillow Home Value Index. Estimates only — verify current pricing before making decisions.

Cost of Living

Asunción's cost of living index is 34.8 compared to a U.S. national average of 100 (adjusted to a common basis so it can be compared directly with U.S. destinations).

Climate

Average summer highs around 74°F and winter daytime temperatures around 90°F, with high humidity and a “Endless spring” seasonal pattern.

Geography & Landscape

Healthcare

Healthcare access and quality index: 50/100 (Numbeo Health Care Index — a crowdsourced perception score, not a clinical outcomes measure).

Safety & Stability

Asunción scores a safety index of 40.5/100, based on sourced crime and stability data.

Airport Access

About 25 minutes to the nearest major airport we could confirm.

Lifestyle & Activities

Outdoor activities:

• Tennis / racquet sports
• Gardening
• Nature / bird watching

Culture & lifestyle:

• Food culture
• Shopping

Things to Consider

• Very small American expat community
• Limited direct international flights

Visa & Residency Notes

Low — Paraguay is known for one of the easiest, cheapest permanent residency programs in South America.

Visa terms vary by nationality and change often — verify current requirements with the destination’s official immigration authority before making decisions.