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This is the cheapest country in South America to live in, with low-cost rent and food, by April 2025 - La Nacion. Propiedades
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www.lanacion.com.ar
April 24, 2025
This is determined by a report that analyzes the value of aspects such as housing rental, food purchases and services.
By Silvina Vitale
Paraguay ranks first among Latin American countries and tenth worldwide as the cheapest country to live in.Shutterstock - Shutterstock
Those who decide to leave their country to emigrate face a significant challenge, especially when choosing where to settle. Many people considering South America evaluate the cost of living —that is, the amount of money they will need to cover their basic expenses—in different countries. Some are more attractive than others, precisely because key aspects such as housing and food are more affordable.
A report from the Numbeo platform periodically compares the cost of living in different cities and countries around the world. It takes into account factors such as housing rent , food prices, and services, allowing for an analysis of which cities are more economical or more expensive to settle in. It is a compilation of 9,437,048 prices entered in 12,227 cities by 843,554 users.
Uruguay is the most expensive country in South America to live in.Shutterstock - Shutterstock
In South America, Paraguay has the lowest cost of living index, while Uruguay is the most expensive country to maintain housing and food. The cost of living in Paraguay reaches a score of 23.02, while in Uruguay it rises to 46.33. Paraguay also has the lowest scores on the food index, with a score of 22.68, while Uruguay 's score is 46.53. Regarding rent, Paraguay scores 8.60, while Uruguay's score is 12.49.
Among the top 10 countries with the lowest cost of living in Latin America , with their respective scores, are:
Argentina is ranked eighth in the top ten countries with the lowest cost of living in South America. Shutterstock
An interesting fact is that Paraguay is also among the top ten countries with the lowest cost of living , ranking tenth. Brazil, in 21st place, and Colombia, in 24th, are a little further behind .
As for the most expensive countries to live in worldwide, the U.S. Virgin Islands takes first place with a score of 98.43, and Switzerland with 98.36. This indicates that a higher purchasing power is needed to maintain a decent quality of life in these countries.
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Este es el país más barato de Sudamérica para vivir con alquileres y alimentos a bajo costo, en abril 2025
Así lo determina un informe que analiza el valor de aspectos como el alquiler de vivienda, la compra de alimentos y las prestaciones de servicios
www.lanacion.com.ar
April 24, 2025
This is determined by a report that analyzes the value of aspects such as housing rental, food purchases and services.
By Silvina Vitale
Paraguay ranks first among Latin American countries and tenth worldwide as the cheapest country to live in.Shutterstock - Shutterstock
Those who decide to leave their country to emigrate face a significant challenge, especially when choosing where to settle. Many people considering South America evaluate the cost of living —that is, the amount of money they will need to cover their basic expenses—in different countries. Some are more attractive than others, precisely because key aspects such as housing and food are more affordable.
A report from the Numbeo platform periodically compares the cost of living in different cities and countries around the world. It takes into account factors such as housing rent , food prices, and services, allowing for an analysis of which cities are more economical or more expensive to settle in. It is a compilation of 9,437,048 prices entered in 12,227 cities by 843,554 users.
Uruguay is the most expensive country in South America to live in.Shutterstock - Shutterstock
In South America, Paraguay has the lowest cost of living index, while Uruguay is the most expensive country to maintain housing and food. The cost of living in Paraguay reaches a score of 23.02, while in Uruguay it rises to 46.33. Paraguay also has the lowest scores on the food index, with a score of 22.68, while Uruguay 's score is 46.53. Regarding rent, Paraguay scores 8.60, while Uruguay's score is 12.49.
Among the top 10 countries with the lowest cost of living in Latin America , with their respective scores, are:
- Paraguay 23.02
- Bolivia 25.22
- Brazil 25.56
- Colombia 25.96
- Peru 29.43
- Ecuador 30.01
- Chile 35.13
- Argentina 35.75
- Venezuela 35.87
- Uruguay 46.33
Argentina is ranked eighth in the top ten countries with the lowest cost of living in South America. Shutterstock
An interesting fact is that Paraguay is also among the top ten countries with the lowest cost of living , ranking tenth. Brazil, in 21st place, and Colombia, in 24th, are a little further behind .
As for the most expensive countries to live in worldwide, the U.S. Virgin Islands takes first place with a score of 98.43, and Switzerland with 98.36. This indicates that a higher purchasing power is needed to maintain a decent quality of life in these countries.
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