Cost of Living in Paraguay 2026 - Is Beef Really That Cheap?

Thinking about moving to Paraguay in 2026? In this video, I break down the real cost of living by looking at one of Paraguay's most famous exports: Beef. 📌 Moving to Paraguay? Visit my website at .https://paraguayresidencysolutions.com or https://paraguaymike.com. My wife is a lawyer specializing in residency services and we’ve helped expats move here for over 10 years. I'm Mike, an American expat living in Paraguay for 15 years. Today I visited Los Jardines supermarket to show you 12 different cuts of meat, their local names (Spanish), and their prices converted from Guarani to USD per pound and kilo. What we cover in this video: 00:00 - Why beef prices matter for your Paraguay budget 02:00 - Costilla (Ribs) - The Asado staple 02:39 - Tapa de Quadril (Picaña/Top Sirloin) - The King of the Grill 03:35 - Bife de Chorizo (New York Strip) 04:06 - Vacio (Flank Steak) 04:57 - Lomo (Tenderloin) 05:43 - Peceto (Eye of Round) for Pot Roast 06:50 - Costeleta (Rib Steak) 07:34 - Carnaza Blanca (Making Milanesa) 08:49 - Osobuco (For Soup & Stew) 09:55 - Bola De Lomo (Sirloin Tip) 10:50 - Carnaza de Segunda 11:51 - Recortes de Carne (Budget trimmings) 12:49 - Summary If you found this helpful, please Like and Subscribe for more honest looks at life in Paraguay! #Paraguay #CostOfLiving #MovingToParaguay #ExpatLife #Asuncion #SouthAmerica #BeefPrices #BudgetTravel