Moving to Paraguay from Greece

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Greece to Paraguay, you would find that Paraguay is 48.6% cheaper than Greece overall. A €65,577 salary in Greece would need to be roughly PYG240,080,809 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 72°F in Athens, making it significantly warmer.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

What to expect for your wallet after moving from Greece to Paraguay.

What does your salary buy?

€65,577 PYG240,080,809

To maintain the same standard of living in Paraguay

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

Restaurants

pay 53.8% less

Groceries

pay 37.8% less

Transportation

pay 48.0% less

Housing

pay 50.1% less

Childcare

pay 64.0% less

Entertainment and Sports

pay 58.8% less

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Exchange rate: 1 EUR = 6923.88 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 Greece to Paraguay.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

GR
1.1
PY
7.0
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

GR
7.3
PY
21.0

Greece 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

GR
$3,454
PY
$1,469
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

GR
63.7
PY
38.8

Greece generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Paraguay leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

GR
23.0
PY
25.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

GR
5.0t
PY
1.2t

Greece 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

GR
43.0
PY
10.9
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

GR
20.7%
PY
1.8%

Greece 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

GR
11.0%
PY
5.8%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

GR
$36,300
PY
$15,700

Greece 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

GR
81.5 yrs
PY
78.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GR
3.5
PY
23.2

Greece 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.

Athens Rain: 16.3 in/yr (414 mm)
72° / 54°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Athens Asuncion
Jan–Mar 57°/42°F (14°/6°C) 91°/72°F (33°/22°C)
Apr–Jun 78°/57°F (26°/14°C) 78°/61°F (26°/16°C)
Jul–Sep 90°/67°F (32°/20°C) 77°/58°F (25°/14°C)
Oct–Dec 65°/50°F (18°/10°C) 87°/68°F (31°/20°C)
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Month Athens Asuncion
Jan 54°/41°F (12.5°/5.2°C) 92°/73°F (33.5°/22.8°C)
Feb 56°/42°F (13.5°/5.4°C) 91°/72°F (32.6°/22.3°C)
Mar 60°/44°F (15.7°/6.7°C) 89°/70°F (31.6°/21.3°C)
Apr 68°/49°F (20.2°/9.6°C) 83°/65°F (28.4°/18.6°C)
May 79°/57°F (26.0°/13.9°C) 77°/60°F (25.0°/15.7°C)
Jun 88°/65°F (31.1°/18.2°C) 74°/57°F (23.1°/13.8°C)
Jul 92°/69°F (33.5°/20.8°C) 74°/56°F (23.2°/13.1°C)
Aug 92°/69°F (33.2°/20.7°C) 77°/58°F (24.8°/14.3°C)
Sep 85°/63°F (29.2°/17.3°C) 80°/61°F (26.4°/15.9°C)
Oct 74°/56°F (23.3°/13.4°C) 85°/65°F (29.2°/18.6°C)
Nov 65°/50°F (18.1°/9.8°C) 87°/68°F (30.7°/20.1°C)
Dec 57°/44°F (14.1°/6.8°C) 90°/71°F (32.3°/21.8°C)

Data: Hellenic National Meteorological Service Hellenic National Meteorological Service, Dirección de Meteorología e Hidrología (DMH) Dirección de Meteorología e Hidrología (DMH)

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Greece 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.

Greece passport

Greece passport holder visiting Paraguay

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

Paraguay passport holder visiting Greece

Visa Free
Paraguay passport holders can enter Greece 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 Greece?

Yes — Paraguay is on average about 47% cheaper than Greece. 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 PYG60,020,202 in Paraguay on a €65,577 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?

Greece performs better than Paraguay across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Paraguay is 7.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.1 in Greece.

How is healthcare in Paraguay compared to Greece?

Greece 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 63.7 in Greece. Paraguay scores 72 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Greece: 77).

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

The average high temperature in Asuncion is 83°F, compared to 72°F in Athens. Asuncion receives around 55.2 in of rainfall per year, while Athens gets 16.3 in.

What language do they speak in Paraguay?

The official languages in Paraguay are Guaraní and Spanish. In Greece, the official language is Greek.

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At a Glance

GR PY
Population 10,533,871 7,356,409
Currency Euro (€) Paraguayan Guarani (PYG)
Languages Greek Guaraní, Spanish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +30 +595
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112 911