Moving to Paraguay from Kenya
What to Expect
Considering a move from Kenya to Paraguay? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Kenya to Paraguay, you would find that Paraguay is 38.2% more expensive than Kenya overall. A KES9,700,000 salary in Kenya would need to be roughly PYG593,000,000 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 74°F in Nairobi, making it significantly warmer.
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A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Kenya and Paraguay.
What does your salary buy?
KES9,700,000 → PYG593,000,000
To maintain the same standard of living in Paraguay
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Restaurants
pay 33.3% more
Groceries
pay 33.6% more
Transportation
pay 4.9% less
Housing
pay 83.1% more
Childcare
pay 40.4% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 11.5% 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
The numbers behind daily life in Paraguay compared to Kenya.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Kenya generally does better on safety, though Paraguay leads in road traffic deaths.
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
Kenya generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Paraguay 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
Kenya generally does better on environment, though Paraguay leads in air pollution deaths.
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
Paraguay performs significantly better than Kenya across all infrastructure metrics.
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
Paraguay performs significantly better than Kenya 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
percentage of adults who can read and write
Paraguay generally does better on family life, though Kenya leads in education spending.
Sources: World Bank (2021–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), The World Factbook (2021). How we calculate this
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Nairobi | Asuncion |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 77°/54°F (25°/12°C) | 91°/72°F (33°/22°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 73°/55°F (23°/13°C) | 78°/61°F (26°/16°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 72°/50°F (22°/10°C) | 77°/58°F (25°/14°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 75°/55°F (24°/13°C) | 87°/68°F (31°/20°C) |
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| Month | Nairobi | Asuncion |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 76°/53°F (24.5°/11.5°C) | 92°/73°F (33.5°/22.8°C) |
| Feb | 78°/53°F (25.6°/11.6°C) | 91°/72°F (32.6°/22.3°C) |
| Mar | 78°/56°F (25.6°/13.1°C) | 89°/70°F (31.6°/21.3°C) |
| Apr | 75°/57°F (24.1°/14.0°C) | 83°/65°F (28.4°/18.6°C) |
| May | 73°/56°F (22.6°/13.2°C) | 77°/60°F (25.0°/15.7°C) |
| Jun | 71°/52°F (21.5°/11.0°C) | 74°/57°F (23.1°/13.8°C) |
| Jul | 69°/50°F (20.6°/10.1°C) | 74°/56°F (23.2°/13.1°C) |
| Aug | 71°/50°F (21.4°/10.2°C) | 77°/58°F (24.8°/14.3°C) |
| Sep | 75°/51°F (23.7°/10.5°C) | 80°/61°F (26.4°/15.9°C) |
| Oct | 76°/54°F (24.7°/12.5°C) | 85°/65°F (29.2°/18.6°C) |
| Nov | 74°/56°F (23.1°/13.1°C) | 87°/68°F (30.7°/20.1°C) |
| Dec | 74°/55°F (23.4°/12.6°C) | 90°/71°F (32.3°/21.8°C) |
Data:
Kenya Meteorological Department,
Dirección de Meteorología e Hidrología (DMH)
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Kenya 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.
Kenya passport holder visiting Paraguay
Visa Required
Paraguay passport holder visiting Kenya
Electronic Travel AuthorisationData: 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 Kenya?
On average Paraguay is around 38% pricier than Kenya, with notable variation by city.
How much money do I need to move to Paraguay?
Budget about PYG148,250,000 for 3 months in Paraguay (based on a KES9,700,000 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: 12.9 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?
Kenya generally does better on safety, though Paraguay leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Paraguay is 6.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.9 in Kenya.
How is healthcare in Paraguay compared to Kenya?
Kenya generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Paraguay leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 38.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Paraguay, compared to 2.9 in Kenya. Paraguay scores 72 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Kenya: 53).
What's the weather like in Paraguay compared to Kenya?
The average high temperature in Asuncion is 83°F, compared to 74°F in Nairobi. Asuncion receives around 55.2 in of rainfall per year, while Nairobi gets 40.3 in.
What language do they speak in Paraguay?
The official languages in Paraguay are Guaraní and Spanish. In Kenya, the official languages are English and Swahili.
