Moving to Paraguay from Montana

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Montana to Paraguay, you would find that Paraguay is 60.2% cheaper than Montana. A $75,000 salary in Montana would need to be roughly PYG190,266,226 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 58°F in Helena, making it significantly warmer.

How Far Will Your Money Go?

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

What does your salary buy?

$75,000 PYG190,266,226

To maintain the same standard of living in Paraguay

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How key spending categories compare

Restaurants

pay 70.2% less

Groceries

pay 58.6% less

Transportation

pay 30.9% less

Housing

pay 77.7% less

Childcare

pay 89.5% less

Entertainment and Sports

pay 67.1% less

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Exchange rate:1 USD = 6109.05 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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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Montana to Paraguay.

Living there in 2020
1,706 ↑ 8% vs 2015

people born in United States live in Paraguay · UN DESA

Who's moving to Paraguay?

Top countries of origin for Paraguay's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Paraguay compared to Montana.

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rateCenters for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), 2022

share of adults with obesity

MT
31.8%
PY
20.3%

Paraguay performs significantly better than Montana across all health & wellbeing metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet accessUS Census Bureau (American Community Survey), 2023

share of households with internet

MT
88.7%
PY
77.0%

Montana performs better than Paraguay across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rateBureau of Labor Statistics, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

MT
3.7%
PY
5.8%
GDP per capitaBureau of Economic Analysis, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

MT
$52,945
PY
$15,700

Montana performs better than Paraguay across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancyOECD Regional Demography, 2022

average years of life at birth

MT
76.8 yrs
PY
78.4 yrs

Paraguay performs significantly better than Montana across all family life metrics.

Data: Bureau of Economic Analysis, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), OECD Regional Demography, US Census Bureau (American Community Survey)

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

HelenaRain: 11.2 in/yr (285 mm)
58°/33°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

MonthsHelenaAsuncion
Jan–Mar40°/18°F (4°/-8°C)91°/72°F (33°/22°C)
Apr–Jun67°/41°F (19°/5°C)78°/61°F (26°/16°C)
Jul–Sep81°/50°F (27°/10°C)77°/58°F (25°/14°C)
Oct–Dec45°/22°F (7°/-6°C)87°/68°F (31°/20°C)
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MonthHelenaAsuncion
Jan33°/13°F (0.7°/-10.6°C)92°/73°F (33.5°/22.8°C)
Feb39°/17°F (3.7°/-8.4°C)91°/72°F (32.6°/22.3°C)
Mar48°/24°F (9.0°/-4.3°C)89°/70°F (31.6°/21.3°C)
Apr58°/32°F (14.3°/0.1°C)83°/65°F (28.4°/18.6°C)
May67°/41°F (19.5°/4.9°C)77°/60°F (25.0°/15.7°C)
Jun76°/49°F (24.3°/9.2°C)74°/57°F (23.1°/13.8°C)
Jul86°/54°F (29.8°/12.4°C)74°/56°F (23.2°/13.1°C)
Aug85°/52°F (29.2°/11.2°C)77°/58°F (24.8°/14.3°C)
Sep73°/43°F (22.6°/6.2°C)80°/61°F (26.4°/15.9°C)
Oct59°/33°F (14.8°/0.3°C)85°/65°F (29.2°/18.6°C)
Nov43°/22°F (6.2°/-5.6°C)87°/68°F (30.7°/20.1°C)
Dec32°/12°F (-0.2°/-11.2°C)90°/71°F (32.3°/21.8°C)

Data: National Weather Service National Weather Service, Dirección de Meteorología e Hidrología (DMH) Dirección de Meteorología e Hidrología (DMH)

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between United States 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.

United States passport

United States passport holder visiting Paraguay

Visa on Arrival
United States passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Paraguay.
Paraguay passport

Paraguay passport holder visiting United States

Visa Required
Paraguay passport holders need a visa to enter United States.

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 Montana?

On average Paraguay is about 58% less expensive than Montana, with major cities narrowing the gap.

How much money do I need to move to Paraguay?

Budget about PYG47,566,556 for 3 months in Paraguay (based on a $75,000 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.

Can I work remotely from Paraguay?

From major Paraguay cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Montana and Paraguay are what actually decide it long-term.

How is healthcare in Paraguay compared to Montana?

Paraguay performs significantly better than Montana across all health & wellbeing metrics.

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

The average high temperature in Asuncion is 83°F, compared to 58°F in Helena. Asuncion receives around 55.2 in of rainfall per year, while Helena gets 11.2 in.

What language do they speak in Paraguay?

The official languages in Paraguay are Guaraní and Spanish. In Montana, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

PY
Population989,4157,356,409
CurrencyUnited States Dollar ($)Paraguayan Guarani (PYG)
LanguagesEnglishGuaraní, Spanish
Driving sideRightRight
Calling code+1+595
Time zones111
Emergency number911911