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    Paraguay

    Paraguay at a glance

    Capital city

    Asunción

    Population

    6.1 million

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    Cost of living (monthly, one person)

    $950/month (Numbeo, 2025)

    Freedom score

    Partly Free, score 63/100 (Freedom House, 2024)

    Safety (Global Peace Index)

    1.91/5 — rank 73/163 (IEP, 2024)

    Language

    Guaraní, Spanish

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    People & culture

    Life here moves at a gentle pace, defined by the warmth of its people and the unique blend of Spanish and Guarani cultures. You will find that daily life is centered around community and the sharing of terere, a refreshing herbal tea that symbolizes local hospitality.