Moving to Paraguay from Ireland
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Ireland to Paraguay — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Ireland to Paraguay, you would find that Paraguay is 61.4% cheaper than Ireland overall. A €65,577 salary in Ireland would need to be roughly PYG161,761,081 in Paraguay to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Guaraní and Spanish. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Asuncion averages 83°F vs 56°F in Dublin, making it significantly warmer.
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What to expect for your wallet after moving from Ireland to Paraguay.
What does your salary buy?
€65,577 → PYG161,761,081
To maintain the same standard of living in Paraguay
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Restaurants
pay 68.5% less
Groceries
pay 50.4% less
Transportation
pay 64.8% less
Housing
pay 75.9% less
Childcare
pay 73.3% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 69.6% 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
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Ireland to Paraguay.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
of residents who feel safe walking alone at night
per 100,000 people per year
Ireland performs better than Paraguay across all safety metrics.
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
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Paraguay generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Ireland 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
Ireland generally does better on environment, though Paraguay leads in co₂ emissions per capita.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
share of households with internet
Ireland generally does better on infrastructure, though Paraguay leads in water stress level.
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
Ireland performs better than Paraguay across all employment & economy metrics.
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
Ireland generally does better on family life, though Paraguay leads in education spending.
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 | Dublin | Asuncion |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 49°/37°F (10°/3°C) | 91°/72°F (33°/22°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 59°/44°F (15°/7°C) | 78°/61°F (26°/16°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 66°/52°F (19°/11°C) | 77°/58°F (25°/14°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 51°/41°F (11°/5°C) | 87°/68°F (31°/20°C) |
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| Month | Dublin | Asuncion |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 47°/36°F (8.1°/2.4°C) | 92°/73°F (33.5°/22.8°C) |
| Feb | 47°/36°F (8.3°/2.3°C) | 91°/72°F (32.6°/22.3°C) |
| Mar | 54°/38°F (12.1°/3.4°C) | 89°/70°F (31.6°/21.3°C) |
| Apr | 54°/40°F (12.1°/4.6°C) | 83°/65°F (28.4°/18.6°C) |
| May | 59°/44°F (14.8°/6.9°C) | 77°/60°F (25.0°/15.7°C) |
| Jun | 64°/49°F (17.6°/9.6°C) | 74°/57°F (23.1°/13.8°C) |
| Jul | 67°/53°F (19.5°/11.7°C) | 74°/56°F (23.2°/13.1°C) |
| Aug | 67°/53°F (19.2°/11.5°C) | 77°/58°F (24.8°/14.3°C) |
| Sep | 63°/50°F (17.0°/9.8°C) | 80°/61°F (26.4°/15.9°C) |
| Oct | 56°/45°F (13.6°/7.3°C) | 85°/65°F (29.2°/18.6°C) |
| Nov | 51°/40°F (10.3°/4.5°C) | 87°/68°F (30.7°/20.1°C) |
| Dec | 47°/37°F (8.3°/2.8°C) | 90°/71°F (32.3°/21.8°C) |
Data:
Met Éireann, The Irish Meteorological Service,
Dirección de Meteorología e Hidrología (DMH)
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Ireland 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.
Ireland passport holder visiting Paraguay
Visa Free
Paraguay passport holder visiting Ireland
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 Ireland?
Yes — Paraguay is on average about 64% cheaper than Ireland. 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 PYG40,440,270 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?
Ireland performs better than Paraguay across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Paraguay is 7.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.9 in Ireland. About 43% of people in Paraguay feel safe walking alone at night.
How is healthcare in Paraguay compared to Ireland?
Paraguay generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Ireland leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 38.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Paraguay, compared to 40.6 in Ireland. Paraguay scores 72 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Ireland: 83).
What's the weather like in Paraguay compared to Ireland?
The average high temperature in Asuncion is 83°F, compared to 56°F in Dublin. Asuncion receives around 55.2 in of rainfall per year, while Dublin gets 29.8 in.
What language do they speak in Paraguay?
The official languages in Paraguay are Guaraní and Spanish. In Ireland, the official languages are English and Irish.
