Moving to Paraguay from Mexico
What to Expect
Considering a move from Mexico to Paraguay? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Mexico to Paraguay, you would find that Paraguay is 23.1% cheaper than Mexico overall. A MX$1,400,000 salary in Mexico would need to be roughly PYG333,000,000 in Paraguay to maintain the same lifestyle. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Asuncion averages 83°F vs 74°F in Mexico City, making it significantly warmer.
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How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 34.1% less
Groceries
pay 28.3% less
Transportation
pay 10.8% less
Housing
pay 24.8% less
Childcare
pay 33.8% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 18.8% 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.
What salary do you need in Paraguay?
What does your salary buy?
MX$1,400,000 → PYG333,000,000
To maintain the same standard of living in Paraguay
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from Mexico to Paraguay.
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Paraguay compared to Mexico.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
of residents who feel safe walking alone at night
per 100,000 people per year
Paraguay generally does better on safety, though Mexico 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
Paraguay generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Mexico leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Paraguay performs significantly better than Mexico across all environment metrics.
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
Mexico generally does better on infrastructure, though Paraguay leads in water stress level.
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
Mexico generally does better on employment & economy, though Paraguay leads in poverty rate.
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
Mexico performs better than Paraguay across all family life metrics.
Sources: World Bank (2021–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2022), World Health Organization (2024). How we calculate this
Weather in Paraguay vs Mexico
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Mexico City | Asuncion |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 74°/45°F (23°/7°C) | 91°/72°F (33°/22°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 79°/53°F (26°/12°C) | 78°/61°F (26°/16°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 73°/53°F (23°/12°C) | 77°/58°F (25°/14°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 71°/47°F (22°/8°C) | 87°/68°F (31°/20°C) |
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| Month | Mexico City | Asuncion |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 70°/42°F (21.2°/5.8°C) | 92°/73°F (33.5°/22.8°C) |
| Feb | 73°/45°F (22.9°/7.1°C) | 91°/72°F (32.6°/22.3°C) |
| Mar | 78°/49°F (25.7°/9.2°C) | 89°/70°F (31.6°/21.3°C) |
| Apr | 80°/51°F (26.6°/10.8°C) | 83°/65°F (28.4°/18.6°C) |
| May | 80°/53°F (26.5°/11.7°C) | 77°/60°F (25.0°/15.7°C) |
| Jun | 76°/54°F (24.6°/12.2°C) | 74°/57°F (23.1°/13.8°C) |
| Jul | 73°/53°F (23.0°/11.5°C) | 74°/56°F (23.2°/13.1°C) |
| Aug | 74°/53°F (23.3°/11.6°C) | 77°/58°F (24.8°/14.3°C) |
| Sep | 72°/53°F (22.3°/11.5°C) | 80°/61°F (26.4°/15.9°C) |
| Oct | 72°/50°F (22.2°/9.8°C) | 85°/65°F (29.2°/18.6°C) |
| Nov | 71°/46°F (21.8°/7.9°C) | 87°/68°F (30.7°/20.1°C) |
| Dec | 69°/44°F (20.8°/6.6°C) | 90°/71°F (32.3°/21.8°C) |
Data:
Coordinación General del Servicio Meteorológico Nacional,
Dirección de Meteorología e Hidrología (DMH)
Can you move from Mexico to Paraguay?
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Mexico 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.
Mexico passport holder visiting Paraguay
Visa Free
Paraguay passport holder visiting Mexico
Visa FreeData: 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 Mexico?
On average Paraguay is about 23% less expensive than Mexico, with major cities narrowing the gap.
How much money do I need to move to Paraguay?
Budget about PYG83,250,000 for 3 months in Paraguay (based on a MX$1,400,000 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?
Paraguay generally does better on safety, though Mexico leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Paraguay is 6.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 24.9 in Mexico. About 43% of people in Paraguay feel safe walking alone at night.
How is healthcare in Paraguay compared to Mexico?
Paraguay generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Mexico leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 38.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Paraguay, compared to 25.9 in Mexico. Paraguay scores 72 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Mexico: 75).
What's the weather like in Paraguay compared to Mexico?
The average high temperature in Asuncion is 83°F, compared to 74°F in Mexico City. Asuncion receives around 55.2 in of rainfall per year, while Mexico City gets 32.1 in.
What language do they speak in Paraguay?
The official languages in Paraguay are Guaraní and Spanish. In Mexico, the official language is Spanish.
