Moving to Paraguay from Czech Republic

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Czech Republic to Paraguay, you would find that Paraguay is 45.0% cheaper than Czech Republic overall. A CZK1,593,660 salary in Czech Republic would need to be roughly PYG234,955,844 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 57°F in Prague, making it significantly warmer.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

What to expect for your wallet after moving from Czech Republic to Paraguay.

What does your salary buy?

CZK1,593,660 PYG234,955,844

To maintain the same standard of living in Paraguay

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

Restaurants

pay 54.5% less

Groceries

pay 33.4% less

Transportation

pay 32.5% less

Housing

pay 50.1% less

Childcare

pay 68.2% less

Entertainment and Sports

pay 52.8% less

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Exchange rate: 1 CZK = 286.41 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

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Czech Republic to Paraguay.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

CZ
0.8
PY
7.0
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

CZ
5.2
PY
21.0

Czech Republic performs better than Paraguay across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

CZ
$4,674
PY
$1,469
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

CZ
42.5
PY
38.8

Paraguay generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Czech Republic leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

CZ
33.0
PY
25.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

CZ
7.1t
PY
1.2t

Paraguay performs significantly better than Czech Republic across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

CZ
38.4
PY
10.9
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

CZ
20.5%
PY
1.8%

Czech Republic 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

CZ
2.6%
PY
5.8%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

CZ
$47,700
PY
$15,700

Czech Republic performs better than Paraguay across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

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

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

CZ
2.4
PY
23.2

Czech Republic 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.

Prague Rain: 17.1 in/yr (435 mm)
57° / 43°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Prague Asuncion
Jan–Mar 42°/31°F (5°/-1°C) 91°/72°F (33°/22°C)
Apr–Jun 67°/48°F (19°/9°C) 78°/61°F (26°/16°C)
Jul–Sep 74°/56°F (23°/13°C) 77°/58°F (25°/14°C)
Oct–Dec 47°/37°F (8°/2°C) 87°/68°F (31°/20°C)
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Month Prague Asuncion
Jan 37°/28°F (2.6°/-2.4°C) 92°/73°F (33.5°/22.8°C)
Feb 40°/29°F (4.4°/-1.8°C) 91°/72°F (32.6°/22.3°C)
Mar 48°/35°F (9.1°/1.5°C) 89°/70°F (31.6°/21.3°C)
Apr 59°/41°F (15.1°/5.1°C) 83°/65°F (28.4°/18.6°C)
May 69°/49°F (20.3°/9.7°C) 77°/60°F (25.0°/15.7°C)
Jun 73°/55°F (22.8°/12.7°C) 74°/57°F (23.1°/13.8°C)
Jul 78°/58°F (25.3°/14.5°C) 74°/56°F (23.2°/13.1°C)
Aug 77°/58°F (25.1°/14.2°C) 77°/58°F (24.8°/14.3°C)
Sep 68°/51°F (19.9°/10.5°C) 80°/61°F (26.4°/15.9°C)
Oct 58°/44°F (14.2°/6.4°C) 85°/65°F (29.2°/18.6°C)
Nov 45°/36°F (7.2°/2.1°C) 87°/68°F (30.7°/20.1°C)
Dec 38°/30°F (3.4°/-1.1°C) 90°/71°F (32.3°/21.8°C)

Data: Czech Hydrometeorological Institute Czech Hydrometeorological Institute, Dirección de Meteorología e Hidrología (DMH) Dirección de Meteorología e Hidrología (DMH)

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Czech Republic 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.

Czech Republic passport

Czech Republic passport holder visiting Paraguay

Visa Free
Czech Republic passport holders can enter Paraguay without a visa.
Paraguay passport

Paraguay passport holder visiting Czech Republic

Visa Free
Paraguay passport holders can enter Czech Republic 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 Czech Republic?

Yes — Paraguay is on average about 49% cheaper than Czech Republic. 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 PYG58,738,961 in Paraguay on a CZK1,593,660 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 10.9 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?

Czech Republic performs better than Paraguay across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Paraguay is 7.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.8 in Czech Republic.

How is healthcare in Paraguay compared to Czech Republic?

Paraguay generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Czech Republic leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 38.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Paraguay, compared to 42.5 in Czech Republic. Paraguay scores 72 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Czech Republic: 84).

What's the weather like in Paraguay compared to Czech Republic?

The average high temperature in Asuncion is 83°F, compared to 57°F in Prague. Asuncion receives around 55.2 in of rainfall per year, while Prague gets 17.1 in.

What language do they speak in Paraguay?

The official languages in Paraguay are Guaraní and Spanish. In Czech Republic, the official languages are Czech and Slovak.

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At a Glance

CZ PY
Population 10,705,384 7,356,409
Currency Czech Republic Koruna (CZK) Paraguayan Guarani (PYG)
Languages Czech, Slovak Guaraní, Spanish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +420 +595
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112 911