Moving to Paraguay from Alabama

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Alabama to Paraguay? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Alabama to Paraguay, you would find that Paraguay is 52.5% cheaper than Alabama. A $75,000 salary in Alabama would need to be roughly PYG228,372,503 in Paraguay to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Guaraní and Spanish.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Alabama and Paraguay.

What does your salary buy?

$75,000 PYG228,372,503

To maintain the same standard of living in Paraguay

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How key spending categories compare

Restaurants

pay 65.0% less

Groceries

pay 55.1% less

Transportation

pay 29.8% less

Housing

pay 70.3% less

Childcare

pay 85.0% less

Entertainment and Sports

pay 61.4% less

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Exchange rate: 1 USD = 6053.93 PYG (July 2026)

Data: MyLifeElsewhere's crowdsourced cost of living database, with prices submitted and updated by users worldwide. Exchange rates are refreshed regularly from public sources.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Alabama to Paraguay.

Living there in 2020
1,706 ↑ 8% vs 2015

people born in United States live in Paraguay · UN DESA

Who's moving to Paraguay?

Top countries of origin for Paraguay's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Paraguay compared to Alabama.

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rate Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), 2022

share of adults with obesity

AL
39.6%
PY
20.3%

Paraguay performs significantly better than Alabama across all health & wellbeing metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access US Census Bureau (American Community Survey), 2023

share of households with internet

AL
85.9%
PY
77.0%

Alabama performs better than Paraguay across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

AL
2.3%
PY
5.8%
GDP per capita Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

AL
$49,225
PY
$15,700

Alabama performs better than Paraguay across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy OECD Regional Demography, 2022

average years of life at birth

AL
73.2 yrs
PY
78.4 yrs

Paraguay performs significantly better than Alabama across all family life metrics.

Data: Bureau of Economic Analysis, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), OECD Regional Demography, US Census Bureau (American Community Survey)

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Montgomery Rain: 53.1 in/yr (1348 mm)
76° / 54°F

Avg. annual high / low

Asuncion Rain: 55.2 in/yr (1401 mm)
83° / 65°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Montgomery Asuncion
Jan–Mar 63°/40°F (17°/4°C) 91°/72°F (33°/22°C)
Apr–Jun 84°/60°F (29°/16°C) 78°/61°F (26°/16°C)
Jul–Sep 90°/69°F (32°/21°C) 77°/58°F (25°/14°C)
Oct–Dec 69°/45°F (21°/7°C) 87°/68°F (31°/20°C)
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Month Montgomery Asuncion
Jan 57°/36°F (14.1°/2.1°C) 92°/73°F (33.5°/22.8°C)
Feb 62°/39°F (16.6°/4.0°C) 91°/72°F (32.6°/22.3°C)
Mar 70°/45°F (20.9°/7.4°C) 89°/70°F (31.6°/21.3°C)
Apr 77°/52°F (24.8°/10.9°C) 83°/65°F (28.4°/18.6°C)
May 84°/61°F (28.9°/15.9°C) 77°/60°F (25.0°/15.7°C)
Jun 90°/68°F (32.1°/20.1°C) 74°/57°F (23.1°/13.8°C)
Jul 92°/71°F (33.4°/21.9°C) 74°/56°F (23.2°/13.1°C)
Aug 92°/71°F (33.3°/21.7°C) 77°/58°F (24.8°/14.3°C)
Sep 87°/65°F (30.7°/18.4°C) 80°/61°F (26.4°/15.9°C)
Oct 78°/53°F (25.7°/11.9°C) 85°/65°F (29.2°/18.6°C)
Nov 69°/44°F (20.6°/6.6°C) 87°/68°F (30.7°/20.1°C)
Dec 60°/37°F (15.3°/3.0°C) 90°/71°F (32.3°/21.8°C)

Data: National Weather Service National Weather Service, Dirección de Meteorología e Hidrología (DMH) Dirección de Meteorología e Hidrología (DMH)

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between United States and Paraguay. To live, work, or study long-term in Paraguay, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Paraguay's immigration authority.

United States passport

United States passport holder visiting Paraguay

Visa on Arrival
United States passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Paraguay.
Paraguay passport

Paraguay passport holder visiting United States

Visa Required
Paraguay passport holders need a visa to enter United States.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it cheaper to live in Paraguay than Alabama?

On average Paraguay is about 50% less expensive than Alabama, with major cities narrowing the gap.

How much money do I need to move to Paraguay?

Budget about PYG57,093,126 for 3 months in Paraguay (based on a $75,000 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.

Can I work remotely from Paraguay?

From major Paraguay cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Alabama and Paraguay are what actually decide it long-term.

How is healthcare in Paraguay compared to Alabama?

Paraguay performs significantly better than Alabama across all health & wellbeing metrics.

What's the weather like in Paraguay compared to Alabama?

The average high temperature in Asuncion is 83°F, compared to 76°F in Montgomery. Asuncion receives around 55.2 in of rainfall per year, while Montgomery gets 53.1 in.

What language do they speak in Paraguay?

The official languages in Paraguay are Guaraní and Spanish. In Alabama, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

PY
Population 4,779,736 7,356,409
Currency United States Dollar ($) Paraguayan Guarani (PYG)
Languages English Guaraní, Spanish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +1 +595
Time zones 11 1
Emergency number 911 911