Moving to Paraguay from Guatemala
What to Expect
Considering a move from Guatemala to Paraguay? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Guatemala to Paraguay, you would find that Paraguay is 33.8% cheaper than Guatemala overall. A GTQ572,138 salary in Guatemala would need to be roughly PYG277,834,199 in Paraguay to maintain the same lifestyle.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Guatemala and Paraguay.
What does your salary buy?
GTQ572,138 → PYG277,834,199
To maintain the same standard of living in Paraguay
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 30.3% less
Groceries
pay 44.8% less
Transportation
pay 8.0% more
Housing
pay 49.5% less
Childcare
pay 48.8% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 48.0% 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.
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Paraguay compared to Guatemala.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Guatemala generally does better on safety, though Paraguay leads in homicide rate.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Guatemala generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Paraguay leads in doctors per 10,000 people.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Guatemala generally does better on environment, though Paraguay leads in air pollution deaths.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
Paraguay performs significantly better than Guatemala across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
Guatemala generally does better on employment & economy, though Paraguay leads in gdp per capita.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
percentage of adults who can read and write
Paraguay performs significantly better than Guatemala 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.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Guatemala City | Asuncion |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 77°/55°F (25°/13°C) | 91°/72°F (33°/22°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 80°/61°F (27°/16°C) | 78°/61°F (26°/16°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 76°/60°F (25°/16°C) | 77°/58°F (25°/14°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 74°/58°F (24°/14°C) | 87°/68°F (31°/20°C) |
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| Month | Guatemala City | Asuncion |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 75°/53°F (23.8°/11.5°C) | 92°/73°F (33.5°/22.8°C) |
| Feb | 77°/55°F (25.2°/12.9°C) | 91°/72°F (32.6°/22.3°C) |
| Mar | 80°/57°F (26.6°/14.0°C) | 89°/70°F (31.6°/21.3°C) |
| Apr | 82°/60°F (27.5°/15.4°C) | 83°/65°F (28.4°/18.6°C) |
| May | 81°/61°F (27.1°/16.2°C) | 77°/60°F (25.0°/15.7°C) |
| Jun | 78°/61°F (25.3°/16.2°C) | 74°/57°F (23.1°/13.8°C) |
| Jul | 76°/60°F (24.5°/15.8°C) | 74°/56°F (23.2°/13.1°C) |
| Aug | 77°/60°F (25.0°/15.8°C) | 77°/58°F (24.8°/14.3°C) |
| Sep | 76°/60°F (24.4°/15.8°C) | 80°/61°F (26.4°/15.9°C) |
| Oct | 75°/60°F (24.1°/15.4°C) | 85°/65°F (29.2°/18.6°C) |
| Nov | 74°/57°F (23.4°/14.0°C) | 87°/68°F (30.7°/20.1°C) |
| Dec | 74°/56°F (23.4°/13.1°C) | 90°/71°F (32.3°/21.8°C) |
Data:
Instituto Nacional de Sismología, Vulcanología, Meteorología e Hidrología (INSIVUMEH),
Dirección de Meteorología e Hidrología (DMH)
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Guatemala 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.
Guatemala passport holder visiting Paraguay
Visa Free
Paraguay passport holder visiting Guatemala
Visa FreeData: 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 Guatemala?
On average Paraguay is about 38% less expensive than Guatemala, with major cities narrowing the gap.
How much money do I need to move to Paraguay?
Budget about PYG69,458,550 for 3 months in Paraguay (based on a GTQ572,138 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, rental deposit, 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?
Guatemala generally does better on safety, though Paraguay leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Paraguay is 7.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 20.0 in Guatemala.
How is healthcare in Paraguay compared to Guatemala?
Guatemala generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Paraguay leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 38.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Paraguay, compared to 12.8 in Guatemala. Paraguay scores 72 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Guatemala: 59).
What's the weather like in Paraguay compared to Guatemala?
The average high temperature in Asuncion is 83°F, compared to 77°F in Guatemala City. Asuncion receives around 55.2 in of rainfall per year, while Guatemala City gets 46.7 in.
What language do they speak in Paraguay?
The official languages in Paraguay are Guaraní and Spanish. In Guatemala, the official language is Spanish.
