Moving to Paraguay from Arkansas
What to Expect
Considering a move from Arkansas to Paraguay? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Arkansas to Paraguay, you would find that Paraguay is 53.3% cheaper than Arkansas. A $75,000 salary in Arkansas would need to be roughly PYG224,304,260 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 72°F in Little Rock, making it significantly warmer.
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A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Arkansas and Paraguay.
What does your salary buy?
$75,000 → PYG224,304,260
To maintain the same standard of living in Paraguay
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 68.0% less
Groceries
pay 51.0% less
Transportation
pay 21.1% less
Housing
pay 73.1% less
Childcare
pay 86.7% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 62.4% less
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 Arkansas to Paraguay.
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Paraguay compared to Arkansas.
How's the healthcare?
share of adults with obesity
Paraguay performs significantly better than Arkansas across all health & wellbeing metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
Arkansas performs better than Paraguay across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
share of people below the poverty line
Arkansas performs better than Paraguay across all employment & economy metrics.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
Paraguay performs significantly better than Arkansas 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.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Little Rock | Asuncion |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 56°/38°F (13°/3°C) | 91°/72°F (33°/22°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 80°/61°F (27°/16°C) | 78°/61°F (26°/16°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 89°/70°F (32°/21°C) | 77°/58°F (25°/14°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 62°/44°F (17°/7°C) | 87°/68°F (31°/20°C) |
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| Month | Little Rock | Asuncion |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 49°/33°F (9.7°/0.4°C) | 92°/73°F (33.5°/22.8°C) |
| Feb | 54°/36°F (12.4°/2.4°C) | 91°/72°F (32.6°/22.3°C) |
| Mar | 64°/44°F (17.6°/6.8°C) | 89°/70°F (31.6°/21.3°C) |
| Apr | 73°/53°F (22.7°/11.6°C) | 83°/65°F (28.4°/18.6°C) |
| May | 80°/62°F (26.8°/16.4°C) | 77°/60°F (25.0°/15.7°C) |
| Jun | 88°/69°F (31.2°/20.7°C) | 74°/57°F (23.1°/13.8°C) |
| Jul | 92°/73°F (33.4°/22.7°C) | 74°/56°F (23.2°/13.1°C) |
| Aug | 92°/72°F (33.3°/22.2°C) | 77°/58°F (24.8°/14.3°C) |
| Sep | 84°/65°F (29.1°/18.1°C) | 80°/61°F (26.4°/15.9°C) |
| Oct | 73°/54°F (23.0°/12.3°C) | 85°/65°F (29.2°/18.6°C) |
| Nov | 62°/44°F (16.5°/6.6°C) | 87°/68°F (30.7°/20.1°C) |
| Dec | 51°/35°F (10.7°/1.7°C) | 90°/71°F (32.3°/21.8°C) |
Data:
National Weather Service,
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 holder visiting Paraguay
Visa on Arrival
Paraguay passport holder visiting United States
Visa RequiredData: 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 Arkansas?
On average Paraguay is about 51% less expensive than Arkansas, with major cities narrowing the gap.
How much money do I need to move to Paraguay?
Budget about PYG56,076,065 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 Arkansas and Paraguay are what actually decide it long-term.
How is healthcare in Paraguay compared to Arkansas?
Paraguay performs significantly better than Arkansas across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What's the weather like in Paraguay compared to Arkansas?
The average high temperature in Asuncion is 83°F, compared to 72°F in Little Rock. Asuncion receives around 55.2 in of rainfall per year, while Little Rock gets 50.0 in.
What language do they speak in Paraguay?
The official languages in Paraguay are Guaraní and Spanish. In Arkansas, the official language is English.
