Moving to Paraguay from Israel

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Israel to Paraguay, you would find that Paraguay is 64.1% cheaper than Israel overall. A ₪227,786 salary in Israel would need to be roughly PYG159,103,405 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 Jerusalem, making it significantly warmer.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

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

What does your salary buy?

₪227,786 PYG159,103,405

To maintain the same standard of living in Paraguay

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The biggest cost differences at a glance

Restaurants

pay 75.3% less

Groceries

pay 53.0% less

Transportation

pay 56.0% less

Housing

pay 66.7% less

Childcare

pay 82.1% less

Entertainment and Sports

pay 70.3% less

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 ILS = 1993.29 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

How Israel 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

IL
1.6
PY
7.0
Feel safe walking at night United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

of residents who feel safe walking alone at night

IL
80%
PY
43%

Israel 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

IL
$4,033
PY
$1,469
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

IL
37.1
PY
38.8

Paraguay generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Israel leads in health coverage index.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

IL
15.0
PY
25.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

IL
5.8t
PY
1.2t

Israel 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

IL
29.4
PY
10.9
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

IL
132.0%
PY
1.8%

Israel 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

IL
3.4%
PY
5.8%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

IL
$48,300
PY
$15,700

Israel performs better than Paraguay across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

IL
83.3 yrs
PY
78.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

IL
3.6
PY
23.2

Israel 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.

Jerusalem Rain: 21.1 in/yr (537 mm)
72° / 57°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Jerusalem Asuncion
Jan–Mar 58°/46°F (15°/8°C) 91°/72°F (33°/22°C)
Apr–Jun 78°/60°F (25°/15°C) 78°/61°F (26°/16°C)
Jul–Sep 85°/67°F (29°/20°C) 77°/58°F (25°/14°C)
Oct–Dec 68°/55°F (20°/13°C) 87°/68°F (31°/20°C)
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Month Jerusalem Asuncion
Jan 55°/44°F (12.8°/6.9°C) 92°/73°F (33.5°/22.8°C)
Feb 57°/45°F (13.8°/7.1°C) 91°/72°F (32.6°/22.3°C)
Mar 63°/49°F (17.0°/9.2°C) 89°/70°F (31.6°/21.3°C)
Apr 71°/54°F (21.5°/12.1°C) 83°/65°F (28.4°/18.6°C)
May 79°/61°F (25.9°/16.0°C) 77°/60°F (25.0°/15.7°C)
Jun 83°/65°F (28.4°/18.2°C) 74°/57°F (23.1°/13.8°C)
Jul 86°/68°F (30.0°/20.2°C) 74°/56°F (23.2°/13.1°C)
Aug 86°/68°F (29.9°/20.0°C) 77°/58°F (24.8°/14.3°C)
Sep 83°/66°F (28.4°/18.7°C) 80°/61°F (26.4°/15.9°C)
Oct 78°/62°F (25.3°/16.8°C) 85°/65°F (29.2°/18.6°C)
Nov 68°/55°F (19.9°/12.8°C) 87°/68°F (30.7°/20.1°C)
Dec 59°/48°F (15.2°/9.0°C) 90°/71°F (32.3°/21.8°C)

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Israel 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.

Israel passport

Israel passport holder visiting Paraguay

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

Paraguay passport holder visiting Israel

Electronic Travel Authorisation
Paraguay passport holders need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) to enter Israel.

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 Israel?

Generally yes: Paraguay runs about 65% cheaper than Israel 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 ₪227,786 comparable salary, that's around PYG39,775,851 in Paraguay for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, a rental deposit, 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 Israel and Paraguay.

Is Paraguay safe for expats?

Israel performs better than Paraguay across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Paraguay is 7.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.6 in Israel. About 43% of people in Paraguay feel safe walking alone at night.

How is healthcare in Paraguay compared to Israel?

Paraguay generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Israel leads in health coverage index. There are 38.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Paraguay, compared to 37.1 in Israel. Paraguay scores 72 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Israel: 85).

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

The average high temperature in Asuncion is 83°F, compared to 72°F in Jerusalem. Asuncion receives around 55.2 in of rainfall per year, while Jerusalem gets 21.1 in.

What language do they speak in Paraguay?

The official languages in Paraguay are Guaraní and Spanish. In Israel, the official languages are Arabic and Hebrew.

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At a Glance

IL PY
Population 8,914,885 7,356,409
Currency Israeli New Sheqel (₪) Paraguayan Guarani (PYG)
Languages Arabic, Hebrew Guaraní, Spanish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +972 +595
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 100 911