Moving to Paraguay from Lebanon

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Lebanon to Paraguay, you would find that Paraguay is 31.6% cheaper than Lebanon overall. A LBP6,708,291,404 salary in Lebanon would need to be roughly PYG302,866,145 in Paraguay to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Guaraní and Spanish.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

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

What does your salary buy?

LBP6,708,291,404 PYG302,866,145

To maintain the same standard of living in Paraguay

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The biggest cost differences at a glance

Restaurants

pay 42.2% less

Groceries

pay 5.2% more

Transportation

pay 38.9% less

Housing

pay 39.9% less

Childcare

pay 39.7% less

Entertainment and Sports

pay 45.0% less

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 LBP = 0.0677 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 Lebanon 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

LB
2.3
PY
7.0
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

LB
9.7
PY
21.0

Lebanon 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

LB
$644
PY
$1,469
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

LB
26.2
PY
38.8

Lebanon generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Paraguay leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

LB
59.0
PY
25.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

LB
1.9t
PY
1.2t

Paraguay performs significantly better than Lebanon 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

LB
7.6
PY
10.9
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

LB
58.8%
PY
1.8%

Paraguay generally does better on infrastructure, though Lebanon leads in internet access.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

LB
11.6%
PY
5.8%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

LB
$12,300
PY
$15,700

Paraguay performs significantly better than Lebanon across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

LB
78.8 yrs
PY
78.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

LB
7.0
PY
23.2

Lebanon 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.

Beirut Rain: 32.5 in/yr (826 mm)
None° / None°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Beirut Asuncion
Jan–Mar 91°/72°F (33°/22°C)
Apr–Jun 78°/61°F (26°/16°C)
Jul–Sep 77°/58°F (25°/14°C)
Oct–Dec 87°/68°F (31°/20°C)
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Month Beirut Asuncion
Jan 92°/73°F (33.5°/22.8°C)
Feb 91°/72°F (32.6°/22.3°C)
Mar 89°/70°F (31.6°/21.3°C)
Apr 83°/65°F (28.4°/18.6°C)
May 77°/60°F (25.0°/15.7°C)
Jun 74°/57°F (23.1°/13.8°C)
Jul 74°/56°F (23.2°/13.1°C)
Aug 77°/58°F (24.8°/14.3°C)
Sep 80°/61°F (26.4°/15.9°C)
Oct 85°/65°F (29.2°/18.6°C)
Nov 87°/68°F (30.7°/20.1°C)
Dec 90°/71°F (32.3°/21.8°C)

Data: Dirección de Meteorología e Hidrología (DMH) Dirección de Meteorología e Hidrología (DMH)

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Lebanon 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.

Lebanon passport

Lebanon passport holder visiting Paraguay

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

Paraguay passport holder visiting Lebanon

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

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 Lebanon?

Generally yes: Paraguay runs about 33% cheaper than Lebanon 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 LBP6,708,291,404 comparable salary, that's around PYG75,716,536 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 Lebanon and Paraguay.

Is Paraguay safe for expats?

Lebanon performs better than Paraguay across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Paraguay is 7.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.3 in Lebanon.

How is healthcare in Paraguay compared to Lebanon?

Lebanon generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Paraguay leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 38.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Paraguay, compared to 26.2 in Lebanon. Paraguay scores 72 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Lebanon: 73).

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

The average high temperature in Asuncion is 83°F, compared to None°F in Beirut. Asuncion receives around 55.2 in of rainfall per year, while Beirut gets 32.5 in.

What language do they speak in Paraguay?

The official languages in Paraguay are Guaraní and Spanish. In Lebanon, the official languages are Arabic and French.

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At a Glance

LB PY
Population 5,296,814 7,356,409
Currency Lebanese Pound (LBP) Paraguayan Guarani (PYG)
Languages Arabic, French Guaraní, Spanish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +961 +595
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112 911