Moving to Paraguay from California
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from California to Paraguay — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from California to Paraguay, you would find that Paraguay is 63.9% cheaper than California. A $75,000 salary in California would need to be roughly PYG159,459,391 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 74°F in Sacramento, making it significantly warmer.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
What to expect for your wallet after moving from California to Paraguay.
What does your salary buy?
$75,000 → PYG159,459,391
To maintain the same standard of living in Paraguay
Calculate with your salary →Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day
Restaurants
pay 72.0% less
Groceries
pay 63.0% less
Transportation
pay 48.3% less
Housing
pay 82.0% less
Childcare
pay 91.4% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 72.4% 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?
How many people actually move from California to Paraguay, based on official data.
Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from California to Paraguay.
How's the healthcare?
share of adults with obesity
Paraguay performs significantly better than California across all health & wellbeing metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
California 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
California performs better than Paraguay across all employment & economy metrics.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
California performs better than Paraguay 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 | Sacramento | Asuncion |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 60°/41°F (15°/5°C) | 91°/72°F (33°/22°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 79°/51°F (26°/11°C) | 78°/61°F (26°/16°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 90°/57°F (32°/14°C) | 77°/58°F (25°/14°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 65°/44°F (18°/7°C) | 87°/68°F (31°/20°C) |
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| Month | Sacramento | Asuncion |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 54°/39°F (12.1°/3.8°C) | 92°/73°F (33.5°/22.8°C) |
| Feb | 60°/41°F (15.7°/5.2°C) | 91°/72°F (32.6°/22.3°C) |
| Mar | 65°/44°F (18.4°/6.7°C) | 89°/70°F (31.6°/21.3°C) |
| Apr | 71°/46°F (21.7°/7.9°C) | 83°/65°F (28.4°/18.6°C) |
| May | 80°/51°F (26.6°/10.6°C) | 77°/60°F (25.0°/15.7°C) |
| Jun | 87°/56°F (30.6°/13.2°C) | 74°/57°F (23.1°/13.8°C) |
| Jul | 92°/58°F (33.4°/14.7°C) | 74°/56°F (23.2°/13.1°C) |
| Aug | 91°/58°F (32.9°/14.4°C) | 77°/58°F (24.8°/14.3°C) |
| Sep | 87°/56°F (30.7°/13.2°C) | 80°/61°F (26.4°/15.9°C) |
| Oct | 78°/50°F (25.3°/10.1°C) | 85°/65°F (29.2°/18.6°C) |
| Nov | 64°/43°F (17.7°/6.0°C) | 87°/68°F (30.7°/20.1°C) |
| Dec | 54°/38°F (12.2°/3.6°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 California?
Yes — Paraguay is on average about 65% cheaper than California. 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 PYG39,864,848 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 California?
Paraguay performs significantly better than California across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What's the weather like in Paraguay compared to California?
The average high temperature in Asuncion is 83°F, compared to 74°F in Sacramento. Asuncion receives around 55.2 in of rainfall per year, while Sacramento gets 18.5 in.
What language do they speak in Paraguay?
The official languages in Paraguay are Guaraní and Spanish. In California, the official language is English.
