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Cost of Living in Ciudad del Este

Ciudad del Este, Alto Paraná, Paraguay · Population 350,000

▲ +0% vs Paraguay average

Single person, monthly (incl. rent)₲2,970,466 ($396)
Couple, monthly₲5,296,534 ($706)
Family of four, monthly₲6,873,335 ($916)

Estimated Prices in Ciudad del Este

ExpenseEstimated costBasis
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant₲31,005 ($4.13)per meal
Three-course meal for two, mid-range₲124,020 ($16.54)per meal
Cappuccino₲9,302 ($1.24)each
Monthly groceries (single person)₲702,780 ($93.70)per month
Monthly public transport pass₲113,685 ($15.16)per month
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment₲299,715 ($39.96)per month
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)₲86,814 ($11.58)per month
Fitness club membership₲86,814 ($11.58)per month
Cinema ticket₲22,737 ($3.03)each
One-bedroom apartment in city centre₲1,298,732 ($173)per month
One-bedroom apartment outside centre₲903,466 ($120)per month
Three-bedroom apartment in city centre₲2,710,397 ($361)per month

Salary & Budget Planning

The estimated average net salary in Ciudad del Este is ₲3,577,500 ($477) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of ₲2,970,466 ($396) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly ₲3,861,605 ($515) per month.

Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (₲903,466 ($120)) represents about 30% of the total single-person budget.

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Other Major Cities in Paraguay

Asunción

Asunción · pop. 462,241

₲3,701,027 ($493) / mo

Luque

Central · pop. 259,705

₲2,970,466 ($396) / mo

Capiatá

Central · pop. 236,999

₲2,790,000 ($372) / mo

San Lorenzo

Central · pop. 225,395

₲2,790,000 ($372) / mo

Coronel Oviedo

Caaguazú · pop. 187,514

₲2,790,000 ($372) / mo

Limpio

Central · pop. 139,652

₲2,790,000 ($372) / mo

Pedro Juan Caballero

Amambay · pop. 127,437

₲2,790,000 ($372) / mo

Lambaré

Central · pop. 127,150

₲2,790,000 ($372) / mo

Living in Ciudad del Este

Ciudad del Este is one of the key cities in Paraguay. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is ₲2,970,466 ($396), placing it above the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around ₲903,466 ($120) per month.

For families, the estimated budget rises to ₲6,873,335 ($916) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately ₲5,296,534 ($706) monthly.

The average estimated net salary in Ciudad del Este is ₲3,577,500 ($477). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least ₲3,861,605 ($515) per month.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ciudad del Este expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated ₲2,970,466 ($396) per month in Ciudad del Este including rent outside the city centre. That is 0% more than the national average for Paraguay.
What salary do you need to live comfortably in Ciudad del Este?
A net salary of around ₲3,861,605 ($515) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Ciudad del Este with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Ciudad del Este is ₲3,577,500 ($477).
How much is rent in Ciudad del Este?
A one-bedroom apartment costs an estimated ₲1,298,732 ($173) per month in the city centre and ₲903,466 ($120) outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about ₲2,710,397 ($361).
Is Ciudad del Este cheaper than Paraguay on average?
No — Ciudad del Este is estimated to be about 0% more expensive than the Paraguay average, mainly due to housing demand.
What is the cost of groceries in Ciudad del Este?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at ₲702,780 ($94) in Ciudad del Este. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about ₲31,005 ($4) and a cappuccino runs around ₲9,302 ($1).
How do transport costs in Ciudad del Este compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Ciudad del Este is estimated at ₲113,685 ($15). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Ciudad del Este are estimates based on Paraguay national averages adjusted for city size (population 350,000). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.