Moving to Paraguay from Cyprus

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Cyprus to Paraguay? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Cyprus to Paraguay, you would find that Paraguay is 55.0% cheaper than Cyprus overall. A €65,700 salary in Cyprus would need to be roughly PYG206,760,169 in Paraguay to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Guaraní and Spanish. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Cyprus and Paraguay.

What does your salary buy?

€65,700 PYG206,760,169

To maintain the same standard of living in Paraguay

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How key spending categories compare

Restaurants

pay 60.8% less

Groceries

pay 47.6% less

Transportation

pay 48.9% less

Housing

pay 62.8% less

Childcare

pay 69.8% less

Entertainment and Sports

pay 61.9% less

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Exchange rate: 1 EUR = 6947.28 PYG (July 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

The numbers behind daily life in Paraguay compared to Cyprus.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

CY
0.9
PY
7.0
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

CY
3.9
PY
21.0

Cyprus 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

CY
$4,538
PY
$1,469
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

CY
35.5
PY
38.8

Paraguay generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Cyprus leads in health coverage index.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

CY
16.0
PY
25.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

CY
5.4t
PY
1.2t

Cyprus generally does better on environment, though Paraguay leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

CY
38.6
PY
10.9
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

CY
32.1%
PY
1.8%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

CY
6.0%
PY
5.8%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

CY
$50,600
PY
$15,700

Cyprus generally does better on employment & economy, though Paraguay leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

CY
79.7 yrs
PY
78.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

CY
8.4
PY
23.2

Cyprus 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.

Nicosia Rain: 13.5 in/yr (342 mm)
80° / 57°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Nicosia Asuncion
Jan–Mar 63°/44°F (17°/7°C) 91°/72°F (33°/22°C)
Apr–Jun 85°/60°F (29°/15°C) 78°/61°F (26°/16°C)
Jul–Sep 97°/71°F (36°/22°C) 77°/58°F (25°/14°C)
Oct–Dec 74°/52°F (23°/11°C) 87°/68°F (31°/20°C)
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Month Nicosia Asuncion
Jan 60°/42°F (15.7°/5.8°C) 92°/73°F (33.5°/22.8°C)
Feb 61°/43°F (16.3°/6.0°C) 91°/72°F (32.6°/22.3°C)
Mar 68°/46°F (20.1°/7.8°C) 89°/70°F (31.6°/21.3°C)
Apr 76°/52°F (24.3°/10.9°C) 83°/65°F (28.4°/18.6°C)
May 85°/59°F (29.6°/15.2°C) 77°/60°F (25.0°/15.7°C)
Jun 94°/68°F (34.3°/20.0°C) 74°/57°F (23.1°/13.8°C)
Jul 100°/73°F (37.5°/22.7°C) 74°/56°F (23.2°/13.1°C)
Aug 100°/73°F (37.5°/22.7°C) 77°/58°F (24.8°/14.3°C)
Sep 92°/67°F (33.6°/19.5°C) 80°/61°F (26.4°/15.9°C)
Oct 84°/61°F (28.8°/15.9°C) 85°/65°F (29.2°/18.6°C)
Nov 73°/51°F (22.6°/10.6°C) 87°/68°F (30.7°/20.1°C)
Dec 64°/45°F (17.8°/7.3°C) 90°/71°F (32.3°/21.8°C)

Data: Department of Meteorology Department of Meteorology, Dirección de Meteorología e Hidrología (DMH) Dirección de Meteorología e Hidrología (DMH)

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Cyprus 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.

Cyprus passport

Cyprus passport holder visiting Paraguay

Visa Free
Cyprus passport holders can enter Paraguay without a visa.
Paraguay passport

Paraguay passport holder visiting Cyprus

Visa Free
Paraguay passport holders can enter Cyprus without a visa.

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 Cyprus?

On average Paraguay is about 55% less expensive than Cyprus, with major cities narrowing the gap.

How much money do I need to move to Paraguay?

Budget about PYG51,690,042 for 3 months in Paraguay (based on a €65,700 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?

Cyprus performs better than Paraguay across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Paraguay is 7.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.9 in Cyprus.

How is healthcare in Paraguay compared to Cyprus?

Paraguay generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Cyprus leads in health coverage index. There are 38.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Paraguay, compared to 35.5 in Cyprus. Paraguay scores 72 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Cyprus: 81).

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

The average high temperature in Asuncion is 83°F, compared to 80°F in Nicosia. Asuncion receives around 55.2 in of rainfall per year, while Nicosia gets 13.5 in.

What language do they speak in Paraguay?

The official languages in Paraguay are Guaraní and Spanish. In Cyprus, the official languages are Greek and Turkish.

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At a Glance

CY PY
Population 1,295,102 7,356,409
Currency Euro (€) Paraguayan Guarani (PYG)
Languages Greek, Turkish Guaraní, Spanish
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +357 +595
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112 911