Moving to Paraguay from Georgia

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Georgia to Paraguay — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Georgia to Paraguay, you would find that Paraguay is 10.9% cheaper than Georgia overall. A GEL199,875 salary in Georgia would need to be roughly PYG352,295,978 in Paraguay to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Guaraní and Spanish.

How Far Will Your Money Go?

How your spending power changes when you relocate from Georgia to Paraguay.

What does your salary buy?

GEL199,875 PYG352,295,978

To maintain the same standard of living in Paraguay

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The biggest cost differences at a glance

Restaurants

pay 23.5% less

Groceries

pay 5.9% more

Transportation

pay 29.3% more

Housing

pay 14.9% less

Childcare

pay 23.2% less

Entertainment and Sports

pay 28.5% less

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 GEL = 2257.83 PYG (June 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

How Georgia and Paraguay stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

GE
2.0
PY
7.0
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

GE
12.7
PY
21.0

Georgia 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

GE
$1,679
PY
$1,469
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

GE
56.1
PY
38.8

Paraguay generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Georgia 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

GE
69.0
PY
25.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

GE
3.6t
PY
1.2t

Paraguay performs significantly better than Georgia 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

GE
28.7
PY
10.9
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

GE
5.2%
PY
1.8%

Georgia 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

GE
11.6%
PY
5.8%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

GE
$22,200
PY
$15,700

Georgia 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

GE
77.5 yrs
PY
78.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GE
14.8
PY
23.2

Georgia 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.

Tbilisi Rain: 19.5 in/yr (496 mm)
None° / None°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Tbilisi Asuncion
Jan–Mar 91°/72°F (33°/22°C)
Apr–Jun 78°/61°F (26°/16°C)
Jul–Sep 77°/58°F (25°/14°C)
Oct–Dec 87°/68°F (31°/20°C)
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Month Tbilisi Asuncion
Jan 92°/73°F (33.5°/22.8°C)
Feb 91°/72°F (32.6°/22.3°C)
Mar 89°/70°F (31.6°/21.3°C)
Apr 83°/65°F (28.4°/18.6°C)
May 77°/60°F (25.0°/15.7°C)
Jun 74°/57°F (23.1°/13.8°C)
Jul 74°/56°F (23.2°/13.1°C)
Aug 77°/58°F (24.8°/14.3°C)
Sep 80°/61°F (26.4°/15.9°C)
Oct 85°/65°F (29.2°/18.6°C)
Nov 87°/68°F (30.7°/20.1°C)
Dec 90°/71°F (32.3°/21.8°C)

Data: Dirección de Meteorología e Hidrología (DMH) Dirección de Meteorología e Hidrología (DMH)

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Georgia 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.

Georgia passport

Georgia passport holder visiting Paraguay

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

Paraguay passport holder visiting Georgia

Visa Free
Paraguay passport holders can enter Georgia 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 Georgia?

Generally yes: Paraguay runs about 22% cheaper than Georgia 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 GEL199,875 comparable salary, that's around PYG88,073,994 in Paraguay for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, deposits, and visa fees.

Can I work remotely from Paraguay?

With 10.9 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Paraguay can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Georgia and Paraguay.

Is Paraguay safe for expats?

Georgia performs better than Paraguay across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Paraguay is 7.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.0 in Georgia.

How is healthcare in Paraguay compared to Georgia?

Paraguay generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Georgia leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 38.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Paraguay, compared to 56.1 in Georgia. Paraguay scores 72 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Georgia: 68).

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

The average high temperature in Asuncion is 83°F, compared to None°F in Tbilisi. Asuncion receives around 55.2 in of rainfall per year, while Tbilisi gets 19.5 in.

What language do they speak in Paraguay?

The official languages in Paraguay are Guaraní and Spanish. In Georgia, the official language is Georgian.

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At a Glance

GE PY
Population 4,935,518 7,356,409
Currency Georgian Lari (GEL) Paraguayan Guarani (PYG)
Languages Georgian Guaraní, Spanish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +995 +595
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911