Moving to Paraguay from Belarus

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Belarus to Paraguay, you would find that Paraguay is 14.9% more expensive than Belarus overall. A BYN230,000 salary in Belarus would need to be roughly PYG498,000,000 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 50°F in Minsk, making it significantly warmer.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

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

What does your salary buy?

BYN230,000 → PYG498,000,000

To maintain the same standard of living in Paraguay

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

Restaurants

pay 8.9% less

Groceries

pay 19.6% more

Transportation

pay 49.2% more

Housing

pay 31.9% more

Childcare

pay 67.8% less

Entertainment and Sports

pay 17.8% more

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Exchange rate: 1 BYN = 1886.02 PYG (October 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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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

BY
2.4
PY
6.8
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BY
7.4
PY
21.0

Belarus performs better than Paraguay across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

BY
$2,194
PY
$1,469
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2023

affects wait times and access to care

BY
47.2
PY
38.9

Belarus generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Paraguay leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

BY
68.0
PY
25.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BY
5.9t
PY
1.2t

Paraguay performs significantly better than Belarus across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

BY
36.3
PY
12.9
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

BY
4.7%
PY
1.8%

Belarus generally does better on infrastructure, though Paraguay leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

BY
3.4%
PY
4.8%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

BY
$10,279
PY
$7,027

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

BY
74.4 yrs
PY
74.0 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BY
1.8
PY
14.5

Belarus performs better than Paraguay across all family life metrics.

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Minsk Rain: 26.7 in/yr (677 mm)
50° / 36°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Minsk Asuncion
Jan–Mar 29°/18°F (-1°/-8°C) 91°/72°F (33°/22°C)
Apr–Jun 62°/44°F (17°/7°C) 78°/61°F (26°/16°C)
Jul–Sep 68°/51°F (20°/11°C) 77°/58°F (25°/14°C)
Oct–Dec 39°/30°F (4°/-1°C) 87°/68°F (31°/20°C)
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Month Minsk Asuncion
Jan 24°/14°F (-4.2°/-9.8°C) 92°/73°F (33.5°/22.8°C)
Feb 28°/16°F (-2.5°/-8.9°C) 91°/72°F (32.6°/22.3°C)
Mar 36°/23°F (2.4°/-4.8°C) 89°/70°F (31.6°/21.3°C)
Apr 52°/35°F (10.9°/1.8°C) 83°/65°F (28.4°/18.6°C)
May 65°/46°F (18.4°/7.6°C) 77°/60°F (25.0°/15.7°C)
Jun 70°/52°F (21.3°/11.1°C) 74°/57°F (23.1°/13.8°C)
Jul 72°/55°F (22.3°/12.6°C) 74°/56°F (23.2°/13.1°C)
Aug 71°/53°F (21.7°/11.7°C) 77°/58°F (24.8°/14.3°C)
Sep 62°/46°F (16.5°/7.8°C) 80°/61°F (26.4°/15.9°C)
Oct 50°/38°F (9.9°/3.3°C) 85°/65°F (29.2°/18.6°C)
Nov 38°/30°F (3.1°/-1.3°C) 87°/68°F (30.7°/20.1°C)
Dec 29°/21°F (-1.5°/-6.2°C) 90°/71°F (32.3°/21.8°C)

Data: Republican center for hydrometeorology, control of radioactive contamination and enviromental monitoring Republican center for hydrometeorology, control of radioactive contamination and enviromental monitoring, Dirección de Meteorología e Hidrología (DMH) Dirección de Meteorología e Hidrología (DMH)

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Belarus 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.

Belarus passport

Belarus passport holder visiting Paraguay

Visa Required
Belarus passport holders need a visa to enter Paraguay.
Paraguay passport

Paraguay passport holder visiting Belarus

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Paraguay passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Belarus.

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 Belarus?

No — Paraguay is on average about 15% more expensive than Belarus. City-level variation matters.

How much money do I need to move to Paraguay?

Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly PYG124,500,000 in Paraguay on a BYN230,000 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees).

Can I work remotely from Paraguay?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Paraguay has 12.9 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Paraguay safe for expats?

Belarus performs better than Paraguay across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Paraguay is 6.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.4 in Belarus.

How is healthcare in Paraguay compared to Belarus?

Belarus generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Paraguay leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 38.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Paraguay, compared to 47.2 in Belarus. Paraguay scores 72 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Belarus: 79).

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

The average high temperature in Asuncion is 83°F, compared to 50°F in Minsk. Asuncion receives around 55.2 in of rainfall per year, while Minsk gets 26.7 in.

What language do they speak in Paraguay?

The official languages in Paraguay are Guaraní and Spanish. In Belarus, the official languages are Belarusian and Russian.

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At a Glance

BY PY
Population 9,085,991 7,013,078
Currency New Belarusian Ruble (BYN) Paraguayan Guarani (PYG)
Languages Belarusian, Russian Guaraní, Spanish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +375 +595
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112 911