Moving to Paraguay from Iran

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Iran to Paraguay, you would find that Paraguay is 71.2% more expensive than Iran overall. A IRR101,328,750,000 salary in Iran would need to be roughly PYG297,696,690 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 Tehran, making it significantly warmer.

How Far Will Your Money Go?

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

What does your salary buy?

IRR101,328,750,000 PYG297,696,690

To maintain the same standard of living in Paraguay

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The biggest cost differences at a glance

Groceries

pay 62.6% more

Transportation

pay 78.7% more

Housing

pay 59.8% more

Childcare

pay 2.3 times more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 79.0% more

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 IRR = 0.0045 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 Iran 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

IR
2.4
PY
7.0
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

IR
20.6
PY
21.0

Iran 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

IR
$1,064
PY
$1,469
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

IR
15.1
PY
38.8

Iran generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Paraguay 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

IR
51.0
PY
25.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

IR
9.1t
PY
1.2t

Paraguay performs significantly better than Iran 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

IR
12.3
PY
10.9
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

IR
81.3%
PY
1.8%

Iran 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

IR
9.1%
PY
5.8%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

IR
$16,200
PY
$15,700

Iran 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

IR
75.2 yrs
PY
78.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

IR
14.8
PY
23.2

Iran 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.

Tehran Rain: 9.1 in/yr (230 mm)
72° / 53°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Tehran Asuncion
Jan–Mar 52°/35°F (11°/2°C) 91°/72°F (33°/22°C)
Apr–Jun 82°/61°F (28°/16°C) 78°/61°F (26°/16°C)
Jul–Sep 94°/72°F (35°/22°C) 77°/58°F (25°/14°C)
Oct–Dec 62°/44°F (17°/7°C) 87°/68°F (31°/20°C)
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Month Tehran Asuncion
Jan 45°/30°F (7.2°/-1.1°C) 92°/73°F (33.5°/22.8°C)
Feb 50°/33°F (9.9°/0.7°C) 91°/72°F (32.6°/22.3°C)
Mar 60°/41°F (15.4°/5.2°C) 89°/70°F (31.6°/21.3°C)
Apr 71°/52°F (21.9°/10.9°C) 83°/65°F (28.4°/18.6°C)
May 82°/61°F (28.0°/16.1°C) 77°/60°F (25.0°/15.7°C)
Jun 93°/70°F (34.1°/20.9°C) 74°/57°F (23.1°/13.8°C)
Jul 98°/75°F (36.8°/24.0°C) 74°/56°F (23.2°/13.1°C)
Aug 96°/73°F (35.4°/23.0°C) 77°/58°F (24.8°/14.3°C)
Sep 89°/67°F (31.5°/19.2°C) 80°/61°F (26.4°/15.9°C)
Oct 75°/55°F (24.0°/12.9°C) 85°/65°F (29.2°/18.6°C)
Nov 62°/44°F (16.5°/6.7°C) 87°/68°F (30.7°/20.1°C)
Dec 50°/34°F (9.8°/1.3°C) 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 Iran 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.

Iran passport

Iran passport holder visiting Paraguay

Visa Required
Iran passport holders need a visa to enter Paraguay.
Paraguay passport

Paraguay passport holder visiting Iran

Visa on Arrival
Paraguay passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Iran.

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 Iran?

Generally yes: Paraguay runs about 34% cheaper than Iran 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 IRR101,328,750,000 comparable salary, that's around PYG74,424,172 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 Iran and Paraguay.

Is Paraguay safe for expats?

Iran performs better than Paraguay across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Paraguay is 7.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.4 in Iran.

How is healthcare in Paraguay compared to Iran?

Iran 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 15.1 in Iran. Paraguay scores 72 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Iran: 74).

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

The average high temperature in Asuncion is 83°F, compared to 72°F in Tehran. Asuncion receives around 55.2 in of rainfall per year, while Tehran gets 9.1 in.

What language do they speak in Paraguay?

The official languages in Paraguay are Guaraní and Spanish. In Iran, the official language is Persian (Farsi).

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At a Glance

IR PY
Population 86,758,304 7,356,409
Currency Iranian Rial (IRR) Paraguayan Guarani (PYG)
Languages Persian (Farsi) Guaraní, Spanish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +98 +595
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 115 911