Moving to Paraguay from Kazakhstan

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Kazakhstan to Paraguay, you would find that Paraguay is 7.5% more expensive than Kazakhstan overall. A KZT35,393,750 salary in Kazakhstan would need to be roughly PYG413,483,823 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 46°F in Astana, making it significantly warmer.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

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

What does your salary buy?

KZT35,393,750 PYG413,483,823

To maintain the same standard of living in Paraguay

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How key spending categories compare

Restaurants

pay 12.7% less

Groceries

pay 30.9% more

Transportation

pay 49.1% more

Housing

pay 11.5% more

Childcare

pay 33.0% less

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Exchange rate: 1 KZT = 12.9 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

The numbers behind daily life in Paraguay compared to Kazakhstan.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

KZ
2.6
PY
7.0
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

KZ
12.2
PY
21.0

Kazakhstan 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

KZ
$1,460
PY
$1,469
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

KZ
40.3
PY
38.8

Kazakhstan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Paraguay leads in adult obesity rate.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

KZ
68.0
PY
25.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

KZ
12.6t
PY
1.2t

Paraguay performs significantly better than Kazakhstan 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

KZ
14.9
PY
10.9
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

KZ
34.1%
PY
1.8%

Kazakhstan 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

KZ
4.8%
PY
5.8%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

KZ
$35,500
PY
$15,700

Kazakhstan 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

KZ
72.5 yrs
PY
78.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

KZ
19.2
PY
23.2

Kazakhstan 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.

Astana Rain: 12.5 in/yr (318 mm)
46° / 25°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Astana Asuncion
Jan–Mar 15°/-4°F (-10°/-20°C) 91°/72°F (33°/22°C)
Apr–Jun 65°/41°F (18°/5°C) 78°/61°F (26°/16°C)
Jul–Sep 74°/50°F (23°/10°C) 77°/58°F (25°/14°C)
Oct–Dec 30°/13°F (-1°/-11°C) 87°/68°F (31°/20°C)
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Month Astana Asuncion
Jan /-8°F (-12.6°/-22.0°C) 92°/73°F (33.5°/22.8°C)
Feb 12°/-7°F (-11.3°/-21.8°C) 91°/72°F (32.6°/22.3°C)
Mar 23°/4°F (-5.0°/-15.6°C) 89°/70°F (31.6°/21.3°C)
Apr 49°/28°F (9.3°/-2.4°C) 83°/65°F (28.4°/18.6°C)
May 67°/42°F (19.6°/5.8°C) 77°/60°F (25.0°/15.7°C)
Jun 78°/52°F (25.3°/11.2°C) 74°/57°F (23.1°/13.8°C)
Jul 81°/56°F (27.0°/13.4°C) 74°/56°F (23.2°/13.1°C)
Aug 76°/52°F (24.3°/10.9°C) 77°/58°F (24.8°/14.3°C)
Sep 65°/41°F (18.6°/5.1°C) 80°/61°F (26.4°/15.9°C)
Oct 47°/28°F (8.5°/-2.1°C) 85°/65°F (29.2°/18.6°C)
Nov 27°/12°F (-3.0°/-11.2°C) 87°/68°F (30.7°/20.1°C)
Dec 15°/-2°F (-9.7°/-18.9°C) 90°/71°F (32.3°/21.8°C)

Data: Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Dirección de Meteorología e Hidrología (DMH) Dirección de Meteorología e Hidrología (DMH)

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Kazakhstan 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.

Kazakhstan passport

Kazakhstan passport holder visiting Paraguay

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

Paraguay passport holder visiting Kazakhstan

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Paraguay passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Kazakhstan.

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 Kazakhstan?

On average Paraguay is about 9% less expensive than Kazakhstan, with major cities narrowing the gap.

How much money do I need to move to Paraguay?

Budget about PYG103,370,956 for 3 months in Paraguay (based on a KZT35,393,750 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?

Kazakhstan performs better than Paraguay across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Paraguay is 7.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.6 in Kazakhstan.

How is healthcare in Paraguay compared to Kazakhstan?

Kazakhstan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Paraguay leads in adult obesity rate. There are 38.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Paraguay, compared to 40.3 in Kazakhstan. Paraguay scores 72 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Kazakhstan: 80).

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

The average high temperature in Asuncion is 83°F, compared to 46°F in Astana. Asuncion receives around 55.2 in of rainfall per year, while Astana gets 12.5 in.

What language do they speak in Paraguay?

The official languages in Paraguay are Guaraní and Spanish. In Kazakhstan, the official languages are Kazakh and Russian.

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At a Glance

KZ PY
Population 19,398,331 7,356,409
Currency Kazakhstani Tenge (KZT) Paraguayan Guarani (PYG)
Languages Kazakh, Russian Guaraní, Spanish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +7 +595
Time zones 2 1
Emergency number 112 911