Moving to Paraguay from Colombia
What to Expect
Considering a move from Colombia to Paraguay? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Colombia to Paraguay, you would find that Paraguay is 18.1% cheaper than Colombia overall. A COP272,547,271 salary in Colombia would need to be roughly PYG398,766,146 in Paraguay to maintain the same lifestyle. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Asuncion averages 83°F vs 61°F in Bogota, making it significantly warmer.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Colombia and Paraguay.
What does your salary buy?
COP272,547,271 → PYG398,766,146
To maintain the same standard of living in Paraguay
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 17.3% less
Groceries
pay 12.0% less
Transportation
pay 23.7% less
Housing
pay 11.7% less
Childcare
pay 48.5% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 2.7% more
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
The numbers behind daily life in Paraguay compared to Colombia.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
of residents who feel safe walking alone at night
per 100,000 people per year
Colombia generally does better on safety, though Paraguay leads in homicide rate.
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
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Colombia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Paraguay leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Colombia 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
Paraguay generally does better on infrastructure, though Colombia leads in broadband per 100 people.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
Colombia 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
Colombia generally does better on family life, though Paraguay leads in life expectancy.
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 | Bogota | Asuncion |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 62°/44°F (17°/7°C) | 91°/72°F (33°/22°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 61°/47°F (16°/9°C) | 78°/61°F (26°/16°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 60°/45°F (15°/7°C) | 77°/58°F (25°/14°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 61°/45°F (16°/7°C) | 87°/68°F (31°/20°C) |
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| Month | Bogota | Asuncion |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 62°/42°F (16.4°/5.6°C) | 92°/73°F (33.5°/22.8°C) |
| Feb | 62°/44°F (16.7°/6.5°C) | 91°/72°F (32.6°/22.3°C) |
| Mar | 62°/46°F (16.7°/7.6°C) | 89°/70°F (31.6°/21.3°C) |
| Apr | 61°/47°F (16.0°/8.6°C) | 83°/65°F (28.4°/18.6°C) |
| May | 61°/48°F (16.2°/8.7°C) | 77°/60°F (25.0°/15.7°C) |
| Jun | 60°/47°F (15.7°/8.3°C) | 74°/57°F (23.1°/13.8°C) |
| Jul | 59°/46°F (14.9°/7.7°C) | 74°/56°F (23.2°/13.1°C) |
| Aug | 60°/45°F (15.4°/7.3°C) | 77°/58°F (24.8°/14.3°C) |
| Sep | 60°/45°F (15.8°/7.1°C) | 80°/61°F (26.4°/15.9°C) |
| Oct | 61°/46°F (15.9°/7.7°C) | 85°/65°F (29.2°/18.6°C) |
| Nov | 61°/46°F (16.0°/7.9°C) | 87°/68°F (30.7°/20.1°C) |
| Dec | 61°/43°F (16.1°/6.3°C) | 90°/71°F (32.3°/21.8°C) |
Data:
Institute of Hydrology, Meteorology and Environment Studies,
Dirección de Meteorología e Hidrología (DMH)
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Colombia 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.
Colombia passport holder visiting Paraguay
Visa Free
Paraguay passport holder visiting Colombia
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 Colombia?
On average Paraguay is about 12% less expensive than Colombia, with major cities narrowing the gap.
How much money do I need to move to Paraguay?
Budget about PYG99,691,536 for 3 months in Paraguay (based on a COP272,547,271 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, rental deposit, 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?
Colombia generally does better on safety, though Paraguay leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Paraguay is 7.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 25.4 in Colombia. About 43% of people in Paraguay feel safe walking alone at night.
How is healthcare in Paraguay compared to Colombia?
Colombia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Paraguay leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 38.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Paraguay, compared to 24.5 in Colombia. Paraguay scores 72 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Colombia: 80).
What's the weather like in Paraguay compared to Colombia?
The average high temperature in Asuncion is 83°F, compared to 61°F in Bogota. Asuncion receives around 55.2 in of rainfall per year, while Bogota gets 31.5 in.
What language do they speak in Paraguay?
The official languages in Paraguay are Guaraní and Spanish. In Colombia, the official language is Spanish.
