Moving to Paraguay from Chile
What to Expect
Considering a move from Chile to Paraguay? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Chile to Paraguay, you would find that Paraguay is 30.8% cheaper than Chile overall. A CLF1,775 salary in Chile would need to be roughly PYG345,171,026 in Paraguay to maintain the same lifestyle. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Asuncion averages 83°F vs 73°F in Santiago, making it significantly warmer.
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A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Chile and Paraguay.
What does your salary buy?
CLF1,775 → PYG345,171,026
To maintain the same standard of living in Paraguay
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Restaurants
pay 44.8% less
Groceries
pay 30.0% less
Transportation
pay 24.1% less
Housing
pay 31.9% less
Childcare
pay 54.2% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 43.7% 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 Chile to Paraguay.
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Paraguay compared to Chile.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
of residents who feel safe walking alone at night
per 100,000 people per year
Chile generally does better on safety, though Paraguay leads in feel safe walking at night.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Paraguay generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Chile leads in health coverage index.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Chile generally does better on environment, though Paraguay leads in co₂ emissions per capita.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
share of households with internet
Chile generally does better on infrastructure, though Paraguay leads in water stress level.
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
Chile generally does better on employment & economy, though Paraguay leads in unemployment rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
percentage of adults who can read and write
Chile performs better than Paraguay across all family life metrics.
Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Santiago | Asuncion |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 84°/55°F (29°/12°C) | 91°/72°F (33°/22°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 66°/44°F (19°/7°C) | 78°/61°F (26°/16°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 63°/41°F (17°/5°C) | 77°/58°F (25°/14°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 79°/51°F (26°/10°C) | 87°/68°F (31°/20°C) |
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| Month | Santiago | Asuncion |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 86°/56°F (30.1°/13.3°C) | 92°/73°F (33.5°/22.8°C) |
| Feb | 85°/55°F (29.5°/12.8°C) | 91°/72°F (32.6°/22.3°C) |
| Mar | 81°/53°F (27.4°/11.4°C) | 89°/70°F (31.6°/21.3°C) |
| Apr | 74°/47°F (23.1°/8.6°C) | 83°/65°F (28.4°/18.6°C) |
| May | 65°/44°F (18.5°/6.4°C) | 77°/60°F (25.0°/15.7°C) |
| Jun | 60°/41°F (15.7°/5.0°C) | 74°/57°F (23.1°/13.8°C) |
| Jul | 60°/39°F (15.3°/3.9°C) | 74°/56°F (23.2°/13.1°C) |
| Aug | 63°/41°F (17.1°/5.1°C) | 77°/58°F (24.8°/14.3°C) |
| Sep | 67°/44°F (19.4°/6.8°C) | 80°/61°F (26.4°/15.9°C) |
| Oct | 73°/47°F (22.9°/8.6°C) | 85°/65°F (29.2°/18.6°C) |
| Nov | 79°/51°F (26.1°/10.3°C) | 87°/68°F (30.7°/20.1°C) |
| Dec | 84°/54°F (28.8°/12.2°C) | 90°/71°F (32.3°/21.8°C) |
Data:
Dirección Meteorológica de Chile,
Dirección de Meteorología e Hidrología (DMH)
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Chile 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.
Chile passport holder visiting Paraguay
Visa Free
Paraguay passport holder visiting Chile
Visa FreeData: 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 Chile?
On average Paraguay is about 24% less expensive than Chile, with major cities narrowing the gap.
How much money do I need to move to Paraguay?
Budget about PYG86,292,756 for 3 months in Paraguay (based on a CLF1,775 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Paraguay?
Connectivity is usually fine (Paraguay: 10.9 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Paraguay offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Paraguay safe for expats?
Chile generally does better on safety, though Paraguay leads in feel safe walking at night. The homicide rate in Paraguay is 7.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 6.7 in Chile. About 43% of people in Paraguay feel safe walking alone at night.
How is healthcare in Paraguay compared to Chile?
Paraguay generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Chile leads in health coverage index. There are 38.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Paraguay, compared to 31.7 in Chile. Paraguay scores 72 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Chile: 82).
What's the weather like in Paraguay compared to Chile?
The average high temperature in Asuncion is 83°F, compared to 73°F in Santiago. Asuncion receives around 55.2 in of rainfall per year, while Santiago gets 13.5 in.
What language do they speak in Paraguay?
The official languages in Paraguay are Guaraní and Spanish. In Chile, the official language is Spanish.
