General Country Information 🌍
| Capital | Asunción |
| Country | Paraguay |
| Currency | Paraguayan guaraní |
| Main religion | Roman Catholicism |
In numbers… 📐
| Female | 51.2% |
| Gdp | $45.332 billion |
| Size | 406,752 km2 |
| Population | 7,439,000 |
| Population density | 18.3 people/km2 |
| Kids per female | 2.6 |
| City population | 60% |
Weather ⛅
| Winter | 10∘C |
| Summer | 28∘C |
Language and Education 🔬
| Main Language | Spanish |
| Population able to read | 94.2% |
| Population with a college degree | 10.6% |
| Population able to speak english | 15.3% |
Well-being 💉
| Air quality | 54 (AQI) |
| Is tab water drinkable? | no |
Safety 👮
| LGBT friendly? | No |
| Crime | 4.6/10 |
Transportation ✈️
| Driving side | Right |
| Main airline | LATAM Airlines Paraguay |
| Main airport | Silvio Pettirossi International Airport |
Costs and Prices 🤑
| Cash required for everyday purchases | yes |
Prices for Everyday Goods 💰
| Item | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Bottle water | $0.5 |
| Cigarettes | $2.5 |
| Burger | $4 |
| Coffee | $2 |
| Beer | $2 |
Accomedation Costs 🛌
| Type | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Flat | $300/month |
| Hotel 3 star | $45/night |
| Hotel 5 star | $120/night |
Transportation Costs 🚐
| Type | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Cab | $5/10km |
| Petrol | $1.20/l |
| Rental car | $40/day |
| Public transportation | $2/daypass |
| Bike rental | $5/day |
Taxes 💸
| Type | Rate |
|---|---|
| Tax rate | 10% |
| Vat | 10% |
Average Income 💼
| Income | $4000 |
Tipping 💁️
| Is tipping required? | Yes |
| Location | Tipping Amount |
|---|---|
| Cab | 10% |
| Restaurant | 10-15% |
| Bar | 10-15% |
| Coffeeshop | 10% |
| Services | 10% |
Digital 🤖
| Internet speed | 18.94/MBits |
| Tld | .py |
| Free wifi | 6/10 |
| Population with access to internet | 65% |
| Phone mobile data | $10 for 10GB |
Electricity 🔌
| Power grid | 95% (Uptime) |
| Sockets | Type A, C, I |
Shopping 🛒
Opening Times 🕰
| Closing days | Sunday |
| Closing times | 8:00 PM |
| Opening times | 9:00 AM |
Most popular Stores 🏪
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| Online shopping | Mercado Libre |
| Supermarket | Superseis |
| Pharmacy | Farmacenter |
| Drugstore | Farmacia Catedral |
Fun and Relaxation 😃
Bars and Nightlife 🕺
| Closing hour of bars and clubs | No |
| Topic | Rating (0-10) |
|---|---|
| Nightlife | NA/10 |
| Bars | 7/10 |
Parks and leisure 🎢
| Topic | Rating (0-10) |
|---|---|
| Holiday Parks | 5/10 |
| Public Parks | 7/10 |
| Swimming | 6/10 |
Sports ⚽
| Most popular Sport | Soccer |
Food 🍕️
| Food Name | Description | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Sopa Paraguaya | A cornmeal-based casserole with cheese, onions, and tomatoes | $3-5 |
| Chipa Guazú | A cornmeal-based soup with meat, vegetables, and cheese | $4-6 |
| Asado | Grilled meat, typically beef, pork, or chicken | $5-10 |
| Mbeju | A starch-based flatbread made with cornmeal, cheese, and eggs | $2-4 |
| Empanadas | Fried or baked pastries filled with meat, cheese, or vegetables | $1-3 |
| Tereré | A cold, herbal tea made with yerba mate | $1-2 |
| Vorí Vorí | A refreshing drink made with orange juice, pineapple juice, and lime | $2-3 |
Drinks 🍻️
| Drink Name | Description | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Tereré | A cold infusion of yerba mate, typically served with a bombilla (straw) | 1-2 |
| Mate | A hot infusion of yerba mate, typically served in a gourd | 2-3 |
| Guaraná | A carbonated soft drink made from the guarana plant | 1-2 |
| Pulpa | A fruit juice, typically made from mango, pineapple, or orange | 2-3 |
| Caña | A distilled spirit made from sugarcane | 3-4 |
| Cerveza | A beer, typically made from barley | 2-3 |
Souvenirs 👜
| Souvenir | Description | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Ñandutí lace | Delicate lace made from cotton or silk, often used in clothing and accessories | $10-$50 |
| Tereré gourd | Traditional drinking vessel used for drinking tereré, a cold tea | $5-$15 |
| Bombilla | Straw used for drinking tereré | $2-$5 |
| Leather goods | Handcrafted leather products such as wallets, belts, and bags | $20-$100 |
| Wooden crafts | Carved wooden items such as bowls, sculptures, and musical instruments | $10-$50 |
| Silver jewelry | Intricate silver jewelry such as necklaces, earrings, and bracelets | $20-$100 |
| Ceramic pottery | Handcrafted ceramic pottery such as bowls, plates, and vases | $10-$50 |
| Hammocks | Colorful hammocks made from cotton or nylon | $20-$50 |
| Yerba mate | Traditional tea leaves used to make tereré | $5-$10 per pound |
Holidays 🍹
| Holiday Name | Time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | January 1 | Celebrates the start of the new year |
| Carnival | February or March | Celebrates the period before Lent |
| Holy Thursday | March or April | Commemorates the Last Supper of Jesus Christ |
| Good Friday | March or April | Commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ |
| Easter Sunday | March or April | Celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ |
| Labor Day | May 1 | Celebrates the contributions of workers |
| Independence Day | May 15 | Commemorates the independence of Paraguay from Spain |
| Corpus Christi | May or June | Celebrates the institution of the Eucharist |
| Father’s Day | June | Celebrates fathers |
| Assumption of Mary | August 15 | Celebrates the assumption of Mary into heaven |
| Children’s Day | August 16 | Celebrates children |
| Victory Day | August 23 | Commemorates the victory of Paraguay in the War of the Triple Alliance |
| Spring Day | September 21 | Celebrates the start of spring |
| All Saints’ Day | November 1 | Celebrates all Christian saints |
| All Souls’ Day | November 2 | Commemorates the dead |
| Christmas Eve | December 24 | Celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ |
| Christmas Day | December 25 | Celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ |
News 📰
| Medium | Name |
|---|---|
| Newspaper | ABC Color |
| Online news | Última Hora |
| Tv | SNT |
| Radio | Radio Ñandutí |