Moving to Paraguay from Moldova
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Moldova to Paraguay — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Moldova to Paraguay, you would find that Paraguay is 15.2% cheaper than Moldova overall. A MDL1,293,668 salary in Moldova would need to be roughly PYG306,746,429 in Paraguay to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Guaraní and Spanish.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
How your spending power changes when you relocate from Moldova to Paraguay.
What does your salary buy?
MDL1,293,668 → PYG306,746,429
To maintain the same standard of living in Paraguay
Calculate with your salary →The biggest cost differences at a glance
Restaurants
pay 27.2% less
Groceries
pay 10.1% more
Transportation
pay 17.6% more
Housing
pay 7.1% less
Childcare
pay 57.6% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 17.4% 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
How Moldova and Paraguay stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Moldova performs better than Paraguay across all safety metrics.
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
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Paraguay generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Moldova 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 Moldova 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
Moldova 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
Moldova performs better than Paraguay 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
Moldova generally does better on family life, though Paraguay leads in life expectancy.
Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Moldova 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.
Moldova passport holder visiting Paraguay
Visa Required
Paraguay passport holder visiting Moldova
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 Moldova?
Generally yes: Paraguay runs about 32% cheaper than Moldova 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 MDL1,293,668 comparable salary, that's around PYG76,686,607 in Paraguay for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, deposits, 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 Moldova and Paraguay.
Is Paraguay safe for expats?
Moldova 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 Moldova.
How is healthcare in Paraguay compared to Moldova?
Paraguay generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Moldova leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 38.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Paraguay, compared to 32.5 in Moldova. Paraguay scores 72 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Moldova: 71).
What language do they speak in Paraguay?
The official languages in Paraguay are Guaraní and Spanish. In Moldova, the official language is Romanian.
