Moving to Paraguay from Italy

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Italy to Paraguay? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Italy to Paraguay, you would find that Paraguay is 54.7% cheaper than Italy overall. A €65,700 salary in Italy would need to be roughly PYG207,861,705 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 69°F in Rome, making it significantly warmer.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Italy and Paraguay.

What does your salary buy?

€65,700 PYG207,861,705

To maintain the same standard of living in Paraguay

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How key spending categories compare

Restaurants

pay 67.5% less

Groceries

pay 50.8% less

Transportation

pay 51.9% less

Housing

pay 56.2% less

Childcare

pay 73.8% less

Entertainment and Sports

pay 53.3% less

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Exchange rate: 1 EUR = 6947.28 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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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Italy to Paraguay.

Living there in 2020
947 ↑ 8% vs 2015

people born in Italy live in Paraguay · UN DESA

Who's moving to Paraguay?

Top countries of origin for Paraguay's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Paraguay compared to Italy.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

IT
0.6
PY
7.0
Feel safe walking at night United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

of residents who feel safe walking alone at night

IT
61%
PY
43%

Italy performs better than Paraguay across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

IT
$4,993
PY
$1,469
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

IT
42.5
PY
38.8

Italy 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

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

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

IT
5.1t
PY
1.2t

Italy 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

IT
31.5
PY
10.9
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

IT
29.6%
PY
1.8%

Italy 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

IT
7.6%
PY
5.8%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

IT
$52,700
PY
$15,700

Italy 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

IT
82.6 yrs
PY
78.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

IT
3.2
PY
23.2

Italy 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.

Rome Rain: 31.7 in/yr (804 mm)
69° / 50°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Rome Asuncion
Jan–Mar 56°/39°F (13°/4°C) 91°/72°F (33°/22°C)
Apr–Jun 72°/53°F (22°/11°C) 78°/61°F (26°/16°C)
Jul–Sep 85°/63°F (29°/17°C) 77°/58°F (25°/14°C)
Oct–Dec 62°/45°F (17°/7°C) 87°/68°F (31°/20°C)
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Month Rome Asuncion
Jan 53°/38°F (11.9°/3.1°C) 92°/73°F (33.5°/22.8°C)
Feb 55°/38°F (13.0°/3.5°C) 91°/72°F (32.6°/22.3°C)
Mar 59°/41°F (15.2°/5.2°C) 89°/70°F (31.6°/21.3°C)
Apr 64°/46°F (17.7°/7.5°C) 83°/65°F (28.4°/18.6°C)
May 73°/53°F (22.8°/11.6°C) 77°/60°F (25.0°/15.7°C)
Jun 80°/60°F (26.9°/15.3°C) 74°/57°F (23.1°/13.8°C)
Jul 87°/64°F (30.3°/18.0°C) 74°/56°F (23.2°/13.1°C)
Aug 87°/65°F (30.6°/18.3°C) 77°/58°F (24.8°/14.3°C)
Sep 80°/59°F (26.5°/15.2°C) 80°/61°F (26.4°/15.9°C)
Oct 71°/52°F (21.4°/11.3°C) 85°/65°F (29.2°/18.6°C)
Nov 61°/44°F (15.9°/6.9°C) 87°/68°F (30.7°/20.1°C)
Dec 55°/40°F (12.6°/4.2°C) 90°/71°F (32.3°/21.8°C)

Data: Italian Air Force- Department of Meteorology Italian Air Force- Department of Meteorology, Dirección de Meteorología e Hidrología (DMH) Dirección de Meteorología e Hidrología (DMH)

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Italy 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.

Italy passport

Italy passport holder visiting Paraguay

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

Paraguay passport holder visiting Italy

Visa Free
Paraguay passport holders can enter Italy 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 Italy?

On average Paraguay is about 54% less expensive than Italy, with major cities narrowing the gap.

How much money do I need to move to Paraguay?

Budget about PYG51,965,426 for 3 months in Paraguay (based on a €65,700 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and 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?

Italy performs better than Paraguay across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Paraguay is 7.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.6 in Italy. About 43% of people in Paraguay feel safe walking alone at night.

How is healthcare in Paraguay compared to Italy?

Italy 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 42.5 in Italy. Paraguay scores 72 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Italy: 84).

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

The average high temperature in Asuncion is 83°F, compared to 69°F in Rome. Asuncion receives around 55.2 in of rainfall per year, while Rome gets 31.7 in.

What language do they speak in Paraguay?

The official languages in Paraguay are Guaraní and Spanish. In Italy, the official languages are Catalan and Italian.

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At a Glance

IT PY
Population 61,095,551 7,356,409
Currency Euro (€) Paraguayan Guarani (PYG)
Languages Catalan, Italian Guaraní, Spanish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +39 +595
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112 911