Moving to Paraguay from Lithuania

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Lithuania to Paraguay, you would find that Paraguay is 45.2% cheaper than Lithuania overall. A €64,304 salary in Lithuania would need to be roughly PYG237,880,565 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 51°F in Vilnius, making it significantly warmer.

How Far Will Your Money Go?

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

What does your salary buy?

€64,304 PYG237,880,565

To maintain the same standard of living in Paraguay

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How key spending categories compare

Restaurants

pay 59.5% less

Groceries

pay 25.4% less

Transportation

pay 38.4% less

Housing

pay 31.8% less

Childcare

pay 73.2% less

Entertainment and Sports

pay 55.3% less

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 EUR = 7017.97 PYG (June 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 Lithuania.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

LT
2.4
PY
7.0
Feel safe walking at night United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

of residents who feel safe walking alone at night

LT
64%
PY
43%

Lithuania 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

LT
$4,127
PY
$1,469
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

LT
51.3
PY
38.8

Lithuania 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

LT
39.0
PY
25.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

LT
4.5t
PY
1.2t

Paraguay performs significantly better than Lithuania 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

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

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

LT
1.8%
PY
1.8%

Lithuania performs better than Paraguay across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

LT
7.0%
PY
5.8%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

LT
$46,200
PY
$15,700

Lithuania 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

LT
75.8 yrs
PY
78.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

LT
3.6
PY
23.2

Lithuania 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.

Vilnius Rain: 27.0 in/yr (685 mm)
51° / 37°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Vilnius Asuncion
Jan–Mar 33°/22°F (0°/-5°C) 91°/72°F (33°/22°C)
Apr–Jun 63°/44°F (17°/7°C) 78°/61°F (26°/16°C)
Jul–Sep 69°/52°F (21°/11°C) 77°/58°F (25°/14°C)
Oct–Dec 40°/31°F (4°/-1°C) 87°/68°F (31°/20°C)
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Month Vilnius Asuncion
Jan 29°/20°F (-1.6°/-6.4°C) 92°/73°F (33.5°/22.8°C)
Feb 30°/20°F (-0.9°/-6.5°C) 91°/72°F (32.6°/22.3°C)
Mar 39°/26°F (4.0°/-3.1°C) 89°/70°F (31.6°/21.3°C)
Apr 54°/36°F (12.2°/2.3°C) 83°/65°F (28.4°/18.6°C)
May 65°/46°F (18.4°/7.6°C) 77°/60°F (25.0°/15.7°C)
Jun 70°/51°F (21.0°/10.8°C) 74°/57°F (23.1°/13.8°C)
Jul 74°/56°F (23.3°/13.1°C) 74°/56°F (23.2°/13.1°C)
Aug 72°/54°F (22.5°/12.3°C) 77°/58°F (24.8°/14.3°C)
Sep 62°/47°F (16.8°/8.1°C) 80°/61°F (26.4°/15.9°C)
Oct 51°/39°F (10.4°/3.8°C) 85°/65°F (29.2°/18.6°C)
Nov 38°/31°F (3.5°/-0.8°C) 87°/68°F (30.7°/20.1°C)
Dec 31°/23°F (-0.6°/-5.0°C) 90°/71°F (32.3°/21.8°C)

Data: Lithuanian Hydrometeorological Service Lithuanian Hydrometeorological Service, Dirección de Meteorología e Hidrología (DMH) Dirección de Meteorología e Hidrología (DMH)

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Lithuania 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.

Lithuania passport

Lithuania passport holder visiting Paraguay

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

Paraguay passport holder visiting Lithuania

Visa Free
Paraguay passport holders can enter Lithuania 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 Lithuania?

On average Paraguay is about 47% less expensive than Lithuania, with major cities narrowing the gap.

How much money do I need to move to Paraguay?

Budget about PYG59,470,141 for 3 months in Paraguay (based on a €64,304 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, rental deposit, 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?

Lithuania performs better than Paraguay across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Paraguay is 7.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.4 in Lithuania. About 43% of people in Paraguay feel safe walking alone at night.

How is healthcare in Paraguay compared to Lithuania?

Lithuania 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 51.3 in Lithuania. Paraguay scores 72 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Lithuania: 75).

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

The average high temperature in Asuncion is 83°F, compared to 51°F in Vilnius. Asuncion receives around 55.2 in of rainfall per year, while Vilnius gets 27.0 in.

What language do they speak in Paraguay?

The official languages in Paraguay are Guaraní and Spanish. In Lithuania, the official language is Lithuanian.

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At a Glance

LT PY
Population 2,683,546 7,356,409
Currency Euro (€) Paraguayan Guarani (PYG)
Languages Lithuanian Guaraní, Spanish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +370 +595
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112 911