IBOV 176,402.10 ▲ 1.77% IPSA 10,989.46 ▲ 0.32% IPC MEX 66,709.60 ▲ 0.88% MERVAL 3,343,345 ▲ 1.87% COLCAP 2,312.45 ▲ 0.48% BVL PERÚ 57,575.02 — — USD/BRL5.06▼ 0.22% USD/MXN17.40▼ 0.10% USD/CLP935.74— 0.00% USD/COP3,203▼ 1.62% USD/PEN3.40▲ 0.07% USD/ARS1,478▲ 0.02% USD/UYU40.14▲ 1.07% USD/PYG6,035▲ 1.50% USD/BOB10.95▲ 3.79% USD/DOP58.34▲ 0.24% USD/CRC447.42▲ 1.35% USD/GTQ7.62▲ 2.27% USD/HNL26.74▲ 1.52% USD/NIO36.62▲ 0.72% USD/VES735.39▼ 0.13% USD/PAB1.00— 0.00% USD/BZD2.00— 0.00% USD/JMD157.49▲ 0.36% USD/TTD6.71▲ 0.76% EUR/BRL5.77▼ 0.84% BRENT 93.94 ▲ 3.22% WTI 86.85 ▲ 2.28% IRON ORE 161.91 — — COPPER 6.50 ▼ 0.16% GOLD 4,151 ▲ 1.96% SILVER 60.54 ▲ 2.90% SOY 1,238 ▲ 1.52% CORN 485.75 ▲ 7.29% WHEAT 704.75 ▲ 3.95% COFFEE 315.20 ▼ 5.05% SUGAR 14.77 ▼ 0.74% ORANGE JUICE 148.55 ▲ 3.30% COTTON 80.43 ▲ 1.86% COCOA 5,319 ▼ 5.14% BEEF 219.65 ▼ 3.10% CATTLE 335.70 ▼ 3.96% LITHIUM 69.25 ▲ 0.25% PETR4 42.50 ▲ 2.02% VALE3 74.22 ▲ 2.74% ITUB4 42.50 ▼ 0.07% BBDC4 18.54 ▼ 0.05% ABEV3 16.02 ▲ 1.39% BBAS3 20.80 ▼ 0.38% B3SA3 15.52 ▲ 2.31% WEGE3 46.35 ▲ 9.14% PRIO3 59.36 ▲ 2.03% SUZB3 42.09 ▲ 1.11% RENT3 36.72 ▲ 0.47% AZZA3 17.53 ▲ 0.29% CSAN3 3.87 ▲ 2.38% RAIZ4 0.27 — 0.00% PCAR3 2.68 ▼ 1.83% GMAT3 3.84 ▲ 0.26% PSSA3 54.71 ▲ 2.30% CVCB3 1.22 ▲ 8.93% POSI3 3.69 ▲ 0.27% SLCE3 13.83 ▲ 0.58% NATU3 8.77 ▲ 0.69% BRKM5 6.12 ▲ 7.18% RANI3 7.97 ▲ 1.01% CSNA3 5.29 ▲ 4.55% CMIN3 5.85 ▲ 4.84% USIM5 8.59 ▲ 1.54% GGBR4 23.65 ▲ 0.68% ENEV3 25.61 ▲ 0.75% CPFE3 46.39 ▼ 0.02% CMIG4 11.08 ▲ 0.54% EQTL3 38.70 ▼ 0.33% LREN3 13.49 ▲ 1.66% VIVT3 35.46 ▼ 0.95% RAIL3 13.55 ▲ 2.34% KLABIN 17.84 ▲ 1.42% RAIA DROGASIL 18.07 ▼ 0.33% RDOR3 33.60 ▼ 0.94% HAPV3 11.50 ▲ 2.31% FLRY3 16.62 ▲ 0.42% SMTO3 15.98 ▲ 2.57% UGPA3 32.29 ▲ 1.48% VBBR3 34.44 ▲ 1.44% BBSE3 41.93 ▲ 0.91% BPAC11 55.83 ▲ 0.83% CURY3 30.08 ▲ 0.43% AERI3 2.06 ▲ 0.98% VIVARA 21.26 ▼ 0.70% COMPASS 24.61 ▲ 0.70% VAMOS 3.14 ▲ 1.62% SANB11 26.58 ▼ 2.32% ASAI3 8.39 ▲ 1.70% SBSP3 28.85 ▲ 0.87% WALMEX 49.11 ▼ 0.08% GMEXICO 212.59 ▲ 1.73% FEMSA 229.35 ▲ 1.15% CEMEX 22.27 ▲ 0.91% GFNORTE 186.84 ▲ 0.56% BIMBO 60.31 ▲ 1.55% TELEVISA 9.88 ▲ 1.23% AMX 22.73 ▼ 0.13% GAP 379.71 ▲ 0.31% ASUR 273.52 ▼ 0.52% OMA 229.18 ▲ 1.29% KOF 183.87 ▲ 1.88% GRUMA 281.44 ▼ 0.41% KIMBER 39.30 ▲ 2.34% SQM-B 66,249 ▲ 2.65% COPEC 6,464 ▲ 0.22% BSANTANDER 79.32 ▲ 0.39% FALABELLA 5,941 ▲ 0.37% ENELAM 84.11 ▼ 0.50% CENCOSUD 2,017 ▼ 0.54% CMPC 1,075 ▼ 0.82% BANCO CHILE 189.26 ▼ 0.39% LATAM AIR 23.90 ▼ 1.24% YPF 81,550 ▲ 1.15% GGAL 8,195 ▲ 2.89% PAMPA 5,515 ▲ 0.73% TXAR 677.00 ▼ 0.29% ALUAR 980.00 ▲ 0.72% TGS 9,780 ▲ 0.72% CEPU 2,344 ▲ 0.17% MIRGOR 16,825 ▲ 0.30% COME 43.00 ▲ 0.30% LOMA NEGRA 3,640 ▲ 0.97% BYMA 295.50 ▲ 1.11% TELECOM ARG 4,265 ▲ 0.24% ECOPETROL 16.87 ▲ 2.06% BANCOLOMBIA 84.27 ▲ 0.75% GRUPO AVAL 5.05 ▼ 0.79% CREDICORP 389.53 ▼ 0.40% SOUTHERN COPPER 191.94 ▲ 2.09% BUENAVENTURA 32.46 ▲ 3.87% MERCADOLIBRE 1,799 ▼ 1.31% NUBANK 14.05 ▼ 2.36% XP 16.97 ▲ 0.68% PAGSEGURO 9.53 ▼ 0.57% STONE 11.14 ▼ 1.07% GLOBANT 31.78 ▼ 1.00% TECNOGLASS 45.18 ▲ 0.07% GAP AIRPORT 217.34 ▼ 0.16% ASUR 273.52 ▼ 0.52% OMA AIRPORT 105.24 ▲ 0.97% AMX ADR 26.05 ▼ 0.15% FEMSA ADR 131.61 ▲ 0.97% CEMEX ADR 12.76 ▲ 0.43% PETROBRAS ADR 18.94 ▲ 2.13% VALE ADR 14.65 ▲ 2.81% ITAU ADR 8.38 ▼ 0.30% SANTANDER BR 5.37 ▼ 0.74% AMBEV ADR 3.14 ▲ 0.96% CSN 1.06 ▲ 6.00% GERDAU 4.69 ▲ 0.97% LATAM ADR 51.07 ▼ 0.98% BTC 65,867 ▼ 0.96% ETH 1,937 ▲ 0.43% SOL 78.12 ▲ 0.01% XRP 1.15 ▲ 0.27% BNB 571.23 ▼ 0.41% ADA 0.18 ▲ 1.70% DOGE 0.07 ▼ 0.49% AVAX 6.59 ▲ 0.44% LINK 8.67 ▲ 0.26% DOT 0.84 ▼ 0.57% LTC 46.82 ▲ 0.01% BCH 220.74 ▼ 1.32% TRX 0.33 ▼ 0.39% XLM 0.19 ▼ 1.39% HBAR 0.07 ▲ 4.87% NEAR 1.89 ▼ 2.38% ATOM 1.46 ▼ 1.49% AAVE 97.32 ▲ 1.83% SELIC 14.25% EMBRAER 83.06 ▲ 0.50% EMBRAER ADR 65.47 — 0.00% JBS 12.10 ▲ 1.26% JBS BDR 61.32 ▲ 1.83% MBRF3 15.45 ▲ 2.25% MBRFY 3.00 ▲ 1.69% INTER 5.52 ▼ 1.08% EGX 53,932 ▼ 0.11% USD/ZAR16.40▼ 0.43% USD/NGN1,370▼ 0.55% NIKKEI 66,116 ▼ 0.18% CSI300 4,717 ▼ 0.46% HSI 24,893 ▼ 0.95% NIFTY 23,996 ▼ 0.79% KOSPI 6,798 ▲ 0.74% JCI 6,334 ▼ 0.09% USD/JPY163.10▼ 0.04% USD/CNY6.76▼ 0.08% DAX 25,154 ▲ 0.57% CAC 8,450 ▲ 1.04% FTSE 10,738 ▲ 1.43% MIB 52,816 ▲ 1.02% IBEX 19,625 ▲ 1.27% STOXX 647.54 ▲ 0.68% EUR/USD1.14▲ 0.12% GBP/USD1.34▼ 0.42% SPX 7,505 ▼ 0.05% DJI 52,283 ▲ 0.11% NDX 29,083 ▼ 0.25% RUT 2,967 ▼ 0.68% TSX 35,616 ▲ 0.70% VIX 17.31 ▲ 1.52% USD/CAD1.41▼ 0.16% US10Y 4.6540 ▲ 0.56% IBOV 176,402.10 ▲ 1.77% IPSA 10,989.46 ▲ 0.32% IPC MEX 66,709.60 ▲ 0.88% MERVAL 3,343,345 ▲ 1.87% COLCAP 2,312.45 ▲ 0.48% BVL PERÚ 57,575.02 — — USD/BRL 5.06 ▼ 0.25% USD/MXN 17.40 ▼ 0.08% USD/CLP 935.57 ▼ 0.01% USD/COP 3,200 ▼ 1.73% USD/PEN 3.40 ▲ 0.08% USD/ARS 1,478 ▲ 0.02% USD/UYU 40.14 ▲ 1.07% USD/PYG 6,035 ▲ 1.50% USD/BOB 10.95 ▲ 3.79% USD/DOP 58.34 ▲ 0.24% USD/CRC 447.42 ▲ 1.35% USD/GTQ 7.62 ▲ 2.27% USD/HNL 26.74 ▲ 1.52% USD/NIO 36.62 ▲ 0.72% USD/VES 735.39 ▼ 0.13% USD/PAB 1.00 — 0.00% USD/BZD 2.00 — 0.00% USD/JMD 157.49 ▲ 0.35% USD/TTD 6.71 ▲ 0.76% EUR/BRL 5.78 ▼ 0.78% BRENT 93.94 ▲ 3.22% WTI 86.85 ▲ 2.28% IRON ORE 161.91 — — COPPER 6.50 ▼ 0.16% GOLD 4,151 ▲ 1.96% SILVER 60.54 ▲ 2.90% SOY 1,238 ▲ 1.52% CORN 485.75 ▲ 7.29% WHEAT 704.75 ▲ 3.95% COFFEE 315.20 ▼ 5.05% SUGAR 14.77 ▼ 0.74% ORANGE JUICE 148.55 ▲ 3.30% COTTON 80.43 ▲ 1.86% COCOA 5,319 ▼ 5.14% BEEF 219.65 ▼ 3.10% CATTLE 335.70 ▼ 3.96% LITHIUM 69.25 ▲ 0.25% PETR4 42.50 ▲ 2.02% VALE3 74.22 ▲ 2.74% ITUB4 42.50 ▼ 0.07% BBDC4 18.54 ▼ 0.05% ABEV3 16.02 ▲ 1.39% BBAS3 20.80 ▼ 0.38% B3SA3 15.52 ▲ 2.31% WEGE3 46.35 ▲ 9.14% PRIO3 59.36 ▲ 2.03% SUZB3 42.09 ▲ 1.11% RENT3 36.72 ▲ 0.47% AZZA3 17.53 ▲ 0.29% CSAN3 3.87 ▲ 2.38% RAIZ4 0.27 — 0.00% PCAR3 2.68 ▼ 1.83% GMAT3 3.84 ▲ 0.26% PSSA3 54.71 ▲ 2.30% CVCB3 1.22 ▲ 8.93% POSI3 3.69 ▲ 0.27% SLCE3 13.83 ▲ 0.58% NATU3 8.77 ▲ 0.69% BRKM5 6.12 ▲ 7.18% RANI3 7.97 ▲ 1.01% CSNA3 5.29 ▲ 4.55% CMIN3 5.85 ▲ 4.84% USIM5 8.59 ▲ 1.54% GGBR4 23.65 ▲ 0.68% ENEV3 25.61 ▲ 0.75% CPFE3 46.39 ▼ 0.02% CMIG4 11.08 ▲ 0.54% EQTL3 38.70 ▼ 0.33% LREN3 13.49 ▲ 1.66% VIVT3 35.46 ▼ 0.95% RAIL3 13.55 ▲ 2.34% KLABIN 17.84 ▲ 1.42% RAIA DROGASIL 18.07 ▼ 0.33% RDOR3 33.60 ▼ 0.94% HAPV3 11.50 ▲ 2.31% FLRY3 16.62 ▲ 0.42% SMTO3 15.98 ▲ 2.57% UGPA3 32.29 ▲ 1.48% VBBR3 34.44 ▲ 1.44% BBSE3 41.93 ▲ 0.91% BPAC11 55.83 ▲ 0.83% CURY3 30.08 ▲ 0.43% AERI3 2.06 ▲ 0.98% VIVARA 21.26 ▼ 0.70% COMPASS 24.61 ▲ 0.70% VAMOS 3.14 ▲ 1.62% SANB11 26.58 ▼ 2.32% ASAI3 8.39 ▲ 1.70% SBSP3 28.85 ▲ 0.87% WALMEX 49.11 ▼ 0.08% GMEXICO 212.59 ▲ 1.73% FEMSA 229.35 ▲ 1.15% CEMEX 22.27 ▲ 0.91% GFNORTE 186.84 ▲ 0.56% BIMBO 60.31 ▲ 1.55% TELEVISA 9.88 ▲ 1.23% AMX 22.73 ▼ 0.13% GAP 379.71 ▲ 0.31% ASUR 273.52 ▼ 0.52% OMA 229.18 ▲ 1.29% KOF 183.87 ▲ 1.88% GRUMA 281.44 ▼ 0.41% KIMBER 39.30 ▲ 2.34% SQM-B 66,249 ▲ 2.65% COPEC 6,464 ▲ 0.22% BSANTANDER 79.32 ▲ 0.39% FALABELLA 5,941 ▲ 0.37% ENELAM 84.11 ▼ 0.50% CENCOSUD 2,017 ▼ 0.54% CMPC 1,075 ▼ 0.82% BANCO CHILE 189.26 ▼ 0.39% LATAM AIR 23.90 ▼ 1.24% YPF 81,550 ▲ 1.15% GGAL 8,195 ▲ 2.89% PAMPA 5,515 ▲ 0.73% TXAR 677.00 ▼ 0.29% ALUAR 980.00 ▲ 0.72% TGS 9,780 ▲ 0.72% CEPU 2,344 ▲ 0.17% MIRGOR 16,825 ▲ 0.30% COME 43.00 ▲ 0.30% LOMA NEGRA 3,640 ▲ 0.97% BYMA 295.50 ▲ 1.11% TELECOM ARG 4,265 ▲ 0.24% ECOPETROL 16.87 ▲ 2.06% BANCOLOMBIA 84.27 ▲ 0.75% GRUPO AVAL 5.05 ▼ 0.79% CREDICORP 389.53 ▼ 0.40% SOUTHERN COPPER 191.94 ▲ 2.09% BUENAVENTURA 32.46 ▲ 3.87% MERCADOLIBRE 1,799 ▼ 1.31% NUBANK 14.05 ▼ 2.36% XP 16.97 ▲ 0.68% PAGSEGURO 9.53 ▼ 0.57% STONE 11.14 ▼ 1.07% GLOBANT 31.78 ▼ 1.00% TECNOGLASS 45.18 ▲ 0.07% GAP AIRPORT 217.34 ▼ 0.16% ASUR 273.52 ▼ 0.52% OMA AIRPORT 105.24 ▲ 0.97% AMX ADR 26.05 ▼ 0.15% FEMSA ADR 131.61 ▲ 0.97% CEMEX ADR 12.76 ▲ 0.43% PETROBRAS ADR 18.94 ▲ 2.13% VALE ADR 14.65 ▲ 2.81% ITAU ADR 8.38 ▼ 0.30% SANTANDER BR 5.37 ▼ 0.74% AMBEV ADR 3.14 ▲ 0.96% CSN 1.06 ▲ 6.00% GERDAU 4.69 ▲ 0.97% LATAM ADR 51.07 ▼ 0.98% BTC 65,867 ▼ 0.96% ETH 1,937 ▲ 0.43% SOL 78.12 ▲ 0.01% XRP 1.15 ▲ 0.27% BNB 571.23 ▼ 0.41% ADA 0.18 ▲ 1.70% DOGE 0.07 ▼ 0.49% AVAX 6.59 ▲ 0.44% LINK 8.67 ▲ 0.26% DOT 0.84 ▼ 0.57% LTC 46.82 ▲ 0.01% BCH 220.74 ▼ 1.32% TRX 0.33 ▼ 0.39% XLM 0.19 ▼ 1.39% HBAR 0.07 ▲ 4.87% NEAR 1.89 ▼ 2.38% ATOM 1.46 ▼ 1.49% AAVE 97.32 ▲ 1.83% SELIC 14.25% EMBRAER 83.06 ▲ 0.50% EMBRAER ADR 65.47 — 0.00% JBS 12.10 ▲ 1.26% JBS BDR 61.32 ▲ 1.83% MBRF3 15.45 ▲ 2.25% MBRFY 3.00 ▲ 1.69% INTER 5.52 ▼ 1.08% EGX 53,932 ▼ 0.11% USD/ZAR 16.41 ▼ 0.30% USD/NGN 1,370 ▼ 0.45% NIKKEI 66,116 ▼ 0.18% CSI300 4,717 ▼ 0.46% HSI 24,893 ▼ 0.95% NIFTY 23,996 ▼ 0.79% KOSPI 6,798 ▲ 0.74% JCI 6,334 ▼ 0.09% USD/JPY 163.11 ▼ 0.02% USD/CNY 6.7608 ▲ 0.06% DAX 25,154 ▲ 0.57% CAC 8,450 ▲ 1.04% FTSE 10,738 ▲ 1.43% MIB 52,816 ▲ 1.02% IBEX 19,625 ▲ 1.27% STOXX 647.54 ▲ 0.68% EUR/USD 1.1413 ▲ 0.08% GBP/USD 1.3377 ▼ 0.01% SPX 7,505 ▼ 0.05% DJI 52,283 ▲ 0.11% NDX 29,083 ▼ 0.25% RUT 2,967 ▼ 0.68% TSX 35,616 ▲ 0.70% VIX 17.31 ▲ 1.52% USD/CAD 1.4084 ▼ 0.16% US10Y 4.6540 ▲ 0.56%
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Paraguay is 2024’s Top Choice for Affordable Living in South America

By · March 14, 2024 · 2 min read

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In 2024, Paraguay distinguishes itself as the pinnacle of affordability in South America, captivating a global audience of expatriates and investors with its significantly low cost of living.

According to Numbeo’s comprehensive analysis, living costs in Paraguay are, on average, 62.5% lower than those in the United States.

This includes a remarkable difference in rent prices, which are 76.3% cheaper.

Paraguay’s affordability shines, with meals starting at just $4.11 and apartment utilities around $53.51 monthly. This highlights its cost-effective lifestyle.

Delving deeper into the specifics provided by Expatistan, the financial perks of residing in Paraguay become even clearer.

A furnished 85 m2 living space in a regular area commands a rent of only $449.13 monthly, presenting significant savings opportunities compared to other countries.

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Daily life in Paraguay remains affordable, with business district lunches at $6.13 and public transport at $33.78 monthly. These prices underscore Paraguay’s economic allure.

Yet, Paraguay’s allure is not merely financial. The nation beckons with its rich cultural tapestry and untouched natural splendors.

The city of Encarnacion, with its contemporary amenities and historical landmarks like the Jesuit Ruins, offers a blend of modernity and exploration.

Meanwhile, during the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, Caacupe becomes a dynamic center of pilgrimage and commerce, vividly showcasing Paraguay’s vibrant societal fabric.

This blend of financial accessibility, cultural richness, and natural beauty makes Paraguay an unparalleled destination in 2024.

Paraguay offers an affordable lifestyle

Paraguay offers an affordable lifestyle, drawing expatriates, retirees, and investors. Its low costs and community spirit make it a top choice.

The country’s serene environment and welcoming community attract those seeking value.

Expats, retirees, and investors find Paraguay ideal for a high-quality life without high expenses.

Paraguay stands out for its cost-effectiveness and quality of living. It’s the perfect place for anyone looking to live well on a budget.

 

 

 

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