Moving to Paraguay from Florida
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Florida to Paraguay — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Florida to Paraguay, you would find that Paraguay is 61.1% cheaper than Florida. A $75,000 salary in Florida would need to be roughly PYG167,000,000 in Paraguay to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Guaraní and Spanish.
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The biggest cost differences at a glance
Restaurants
pay 62.3% less
Groceries
pay 51.3% less
Transportation
pay 24.2% less
Housing
pay 76.4% less
Childcare
pay 84.4% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 54.1% 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.
What salary do you need in Paraguay?
What does your salary buy?
$75,000 → PYG167,000,000
To maintain the same standard of living in Paraguay
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
Real numbers on people moving from Florida to Paraguay, and how the trend has changed.
Key Indicator Comparison
How Florida and Paraguay stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
How's the healthcare?
share of adults with obesity
Florida performs better than Paraguay across all health & wellbeing metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
Florida 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
Florida performs better than Paraguay across all employment & economy metrics.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
Florida performs better than Paraguay across all family life metrics.
Sources: World Bank (2024–2025), US Census Bureau (American Community Survey) (2023), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES) (2022), World Health Organization (2024), Bureau of Labor Statistics (2025), Bureau of Economic Analysis (2024), OECD Regional Demography (2020). How we calculate this
Weather in Paraguay vs Florida
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Jacksonville | Asuncion |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 68°/47°F (20°/8°C) | 91°/72°F (33°/22°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 83°/64°F (28°/18°C) | 78°/61°F (26°/16°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 88°/73°F (31°/22°C) | 77°/58°F (25°/14°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 73°/54°F (23°/12°C) | 87°/68°F (31°/20°C) |
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| Month | Jacksonville | Asuncion |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 64°/44°F (18.0°/6.6°C) | 92°/73°F (33.5°/22.8°C) |
| Feb | 67°/46°F (19.5°/7.9°C) | 91°/72°F (32.6°/22.3°C) |
| Mar | 72°/52°F (22.4°/10.9°C) | 89°/70°F (31.6°/21.3°C) |
| Apr | 78°/56°F (25.4°/13.6°C) | 83°/65°F (28.4°/18.6°C) |
| May | 84°/64°F (28.9°/17.7°C) | 77°/60°F (25.0°/15.7°C) |
| Jun | 88°/71°F (31.2°/21.7°C) | 74°/57°F (23.1°/13.8°C) |
| Jul | 90°/73°F (32.4°/22.7°C) | 74°/56°F (23.2°/13.1°C) |
| Aug | 89°/74°F (31.9°/23.1°C) | 77°/58°F (24.8°/14.3°C) |
| Sep | 86°/71°F (30.1°/21.6°C) | 80°/61°F (26.4°/15.9°C) |
| Oct | 80°/63°F (26.4°/17.1°C) | 85°/65°F (29.2°/18.6°C) |
| Nov | 73°/53°F (22.9°/11.8°C) | 87°/68°F (30.7°/20.1°C) |
| Dec | 66°/46°F (19.0°/7.9°C) | 90°/71°F (32.3°/21.8°C) |
Data:
National Weather Service,
Dirección de Meteorología e Hidrología (DMH)
Can you move from Florida to Paraguay?
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 Florida?
Generally yes: Paraguay runs about 61% cheaper than Florida on average, though it depends heavily on the city.
How much money do I need to move to Paraguay?
A safe rule of thumb is 3 months of local expenses plus relocation costs. On a $75,000 comparable salary, that's around PYG41,750,000 in Paraguay for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Paraguay?
Working remotely from Paraguay's major cities is generally feasible. The legal layer matters more — visa category, employer policy on overseas employees, and tax residency in Florida and Paraguay.
How is healthcare in Paraguay compared to Florida?
Florida performs better than Paraguay across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What's the weather like in Paraguay compared to Florida?
The average high temperature in Asuncion is 83°F, compared to 78°F in Jacksonville. Asuncion receives around 55.2 in of rainfall per year, while Jacksonville gets 51.7 in.
What language do they speak in Paraguay?
The official languages in Paraguay are Guaraní and Spanish. In Florida, the official language is English.
