Moving to Paraguay from Alaska

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Alaska to Paraguay — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Alaska to Paraguay, you would find that Paraguay is 62.5% cheaper than Alaska. A $75,000 salary in Alaska would need to be roughly PYG171,417,104 in Paraguay to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Guaraní and Spanish. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Asuncion averages 83°F vs 49°F in Juneau, making it significantly warmer.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

What to expect for your wallet after moving from Alaska to Paraguay.

What does your salary buy?

$75,000 PYG171,417,104

To maintain the same standard of living in Paraguay

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Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day

Restaurants

pay 74.2% less

Groceries

pay 66.6% less

Transportation

pay 39.2% less

Housing

pay 80.8% less

Childcare

pay 80.5% less

Entertainment and Sports

pay 73.8% 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?

How many people actually move from Alaska to Paraguay, based on official data.

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

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Alaska to Paraguay.

How's the healthcare?

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

share of adults with obesity

AK
31.9%
PY
20.3%

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

Will I have good infrastructure?

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

share of households with internet

AK
90.8%
PY
77.0%

Alaska 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

AK
5.0%
PY
5.8%
GDP per capita Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

AK
$75,882
PY
$15,700

Alaska 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

AK
76.6 yrs
PY
78.4 yrs

Paraguay performs significantly better than Alaska 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.

Juneau Rain: 92.2 in/yr (2342 mm)
49° / 38°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Juneau Asuncion
Jan–Mar 38°/28°F (3°/-2°C) 91°/72°F (33°/22°C)
Apr–Jun 56°/42°F (13°/6°C) 78°/61°F (26°/16°C)
Jul–Sep 61°/49°F (16°/10°C) 77°/58°F (25°/14°C)
Oct–Dec 42°/33°F (5°/0°C) 87°/68°F (31°/20°C)
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Month Juneau Asuncion
Jan 35°/26°F (1.4°/-3.2°C) 92°/73°F (33.5°/22.8°C)
Feb 37°/28°F (2.6°/-2.4°C) 91°/72°F (32.6°/22.3°C)
Mar 41°/30°F (4.9°/-1.1°C) 89°/70°F (31.6°/21.3°C)
Apr 49°/35°F (9.5°/1.8°C) 83°/65°F (28.4°/18.6°C)
May 57°/42°F (13.8°/5.7°C) 77°/60°F (25.0°/15.7°C)
Jun 62°/48°F (16.9°/9.1°C) 74°/57°F (23.1°/13.8°C)
Jul 63°/51°F (17.4°/10.8°C) 74°/56°F (23.2°/13.1°C)
Aug 63°/50°F (17.0°/10.1°C) 77°/58°F (24.8°/14.3°C)
Sep 57°/46°F (13.7°/7.7°C) 80°/61°F (26.4°/15.9°C)
Oct 48°/39°F (9.1°/3.9°C) 85°/65°F (29.2°/18.6°C)
Nov 40°/31°F (4.3°/-0.3°C) 87°/68°F (30.7°/20.1°C)
Dec 37°/28°F (2.6°/-2.3°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 Alaska?

Yes — Paraguay is on average about 62% cheaper than Alaska. City-level variation can be significant.

How much money do I need to move to Paraguay?

Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly PYG42,854,276 in Paraguay on a $75,000 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees).

Can I work remotely from Paraguay?

Usually fine from major cities in Paraguay. The harder questions are legal — digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

How is healthcare in Paraguay compared to Alaska?

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

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

The average high temperature in Asuncion is 83°F, compared to 49°F in Juneau. Asuncion receives around 55.2 in of rainfall per year, while Juneau gets 92.2 in.

What language do they speak in Paraguay?

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

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At a Glance

PY
Population 710,231 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