Cost of Living in San Bernardino

Real and updated values for you to plan your move. Discover how much it costs to live in the lake city with quality of life and tranquility.

Plan Your Budget with Transparency

One of the great attractions of San Bernardino is the possibility of living well with a lower cost than large urban centers. The city offers high quality of life without the high costs of metropolises.

This guide presents real and updated values based on local research, so you can make informed decisions about your move. Remember: values may vary according to your lifestyle and specific needs.

Property Rental

Rental cost varies according to region, property type, size and proximity to the lake

Small House

Monthly Rent
800k - 1,5M
Guaranis/month

Characteristics: 2-3 bedrooms, useful area of 80-120m², far from downtown. Ideal for couples or small families seeking economy.

Regions:
  • City entrance
  • Distant residential neighborhoods
  • Vila Verde (simpler areas)

Medium House

Monthly Rent
1,5M - 2,5M
Guaranis/month

Characteristics: 3-4 bedrooms, useful area of 120-180m², good location. The perfect balance between space, location and price.

Regions:
  • Downtown (more accessible areas)
  • Vila Verde (better houses)
  • Near the lake

Large House

Monthly Rent
2,5M - 4M+
Guaranis/month

Characteristics: 4+ bedrooms, useful area of 180m²+, near the lake. For those seeking comfort, space and privileged location.

Regions:
  • Lakeshore
  • Downtown (premium areas)
  • Exclusive neighborhoods

Food and Market

Food costs are similar to Brazil, with some differences in specific products

Monthly Market

Family of 2
1,5M - 2,5M
PYG/month
Family of 4
2,5M - 4M
PYG/month

Includes basic products, fruits, vegetables, meats, dairy and cleaning products. Values vary according to eating habits and brand preferences.

Meals Out

Snacks/Coffee
15k - 40k
PYG per person
Lunch/Dinner
50k - 150k
PYG per person

Local restaurants offer good value for money. More sophisticated restaurants have higher values.

Transport and Utilities

Monthly costs of essential services and transport

Fuel

~7.500 PYG/litro

Common gasoline

Trip to Asunción: ~50,000 - 80,000 PYG (round trip). Many residents shop and use services in Asunción periodically.

Water + Electricity

200k - 500k

PYG/month (according to consumption)

Values vary according to house size, number of people and use. Larger houses with pool or air conditioning have higher consumption.

Internet

150k - 400k

PYG/month (according to plan)

Plans vary according to speed and provider. Fiber optic internet available in some areas. Essential for remote work.

Summary for Family of 4

A family of 4 can live comfortably in San Bernardino with this estimated monthly cost

Rent (medium house)
1,5M - 2,5M
Food
2,5M - 4M
Utilities (water, electricity, internet)
500k - 1M
Transport
300k - 600k
Estimated Total
4,8M - 8,1M

* Values are estimates and may vary according to lifestyle, location and specific needs. Does not include education, health, leisure and other personal expenses.

Comparison with Other Cities

San Bernardino offers a superior cost-benefit ratio to large centers

More Affordable Rent

Significantly lower values than large Brazilian cities, maintaining quality and comfort.

Less Transport

Small city reduces need for daily transport, saving fuel and time.

High Quality of Life

Lower cost does not mean lower quality. San Bernardino offers excellent quality of life.

Near Asunción

Easy access to the capital when needed, without the high costs of living there.

Next Steps

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