Moving to Paraguay from Montenegro

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Montenegro to Paraguay, you would find that Paraguay is 42.6% cheaper than Montenegro overall. A €65,700 salary in Montenegro would need to be roughly PYG257,795,984 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 69°F in Podgorica, making it significantly warmer.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

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

What does your salary buy?

€65,700 PYG257,795,984

To maintain the same standard of living in Paraguay

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How key spending categories compare

Restaurants

pay 61.2% less

Groceries

pay 24.6% less

Transportation

pay 35.4% less

Housing

pay 51.3% less

Childcare

pay 62.5% less

Entertainment and Sports

pay 38.6% less

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Exchange rate: 1 EUR = 6947.28 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

The numbers behind daily life in Paraguay compared to Montenegro.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

ME
2.5
PY
7.0
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

ME
9.1
PY
21.0

Montenegro 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

ME
$2,908
PY
$1,469
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

ME
27.5
PY
38.8

Paraguay generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Montenegro leads in health coverage index.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

ME
60.0
PY
25.0

Paraguay performs significantly better than Montenegro 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

ME
31.3
PY
10.9
Electricity per capita World Bank, 2023

annual consumption — reflects grid capacity

ME
4,564 kWh
PY
2,389 kWh

Montenegro 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

ME
15.2%
PY
5.8%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

ME
$27,800
PY
$15,700

Montenegro 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

ME
77.8 yrs
PY
78.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

ME
3.2
PY
23.2

Montenegro 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.

Podgorica Rain: 65.4 in/yr (1661 mm)
69° / 51°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Podgorica Asuncion
Jan–Mar 53°/38°F (12°/3°C) 91°/72°F (33°/22°C)
Apr–Jun 75°/56°F (24°/13°C) 78°/61°F (26°/16°C)
Jul–Sep 86°/66°F (30°/19°C) 77°/58°F (25°/14°C)
Oct–Dec 61°/45°F (16°/7°C) 87°/68°F (31°/20°C)
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Month Podgorica Asuncion
Jan 49°/35°F (9.5°/1.4°C) 92°/73°F (33.5°/22.8°C)
Feb 52°/38°F (11.3°/3.1°C) 91°/72°F (32.6°/22.3°C)
Mar 59°/42°F (15.1°/5.8°C) 89°/70°F (31.6°/21.3°C)
Apr 66°/48°F (19.1°/9.1°C) 83°/65°F (28.4°/18.6°C)
May 76°/56°F (24.3°/13.5°C) 77°/60°F (25.0°/15.7°C)
Jun 83°/63°F (28.2°/17.3°C) 74°/57°F (23.1°/13.8°C)
Jul 89°/69°F (31.8°/20.3°C) 74°/56°F (23.2°/13.1°C)
Aug 89°/68°F (31.7°/20.2°C) 77°/58°F (24.8°/14.3°C)
Sep 81°/62°F (27.3°/16.5°C) 80°/61°F (26.4°/15.9°C)
Oct 71°/53°F (21.7°/11.6°C) 85°/65°F (29.2°/18.6°C)
Nov 60°/44°F (15.4°/6.8°C) 87°/68°F (30.7°/20.1°C)
Dec 52°/37°F (11.1°/2.9°C) 90°/71°F (32.3°/21.8°C)

Data: Institute of Hydrometeorology and Seismology Institute of Hydrometeorology and Seismology, Dirección de Meteorología e Hidrología (DMH) Dirección de Meteorología e Hidrología (DMH)

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Montenegro 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.

Montenegro passport

Montenegro passport holder visiting Paraguay

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

Paraguay passport holder visiting Montenegro

Visa Free
Paraguay passport holders can enter Montenegro 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 Montenegro?

On average Paraguay is about 44% less expensive than Montenegro, with major cities narrowing the gap.

How much money do I need to move to Paraguay?

Budget about PYG64,448,996 for 3 months in Paraguay (based on a €65,700 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: 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?

Montenegro performs better than Paraguay across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Paraguay is 7.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.5 in Montenegro.

How is healthcare in Paraguay compared to Montenegro?

Paraguay generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Montenegro leads in health coverage index. There are 38.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Paraguay, compared to 27.5 in Montenegro. Paraguay scores 72 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Montenegro: 72).

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

The average high temperature in Asuncion is 83°F, compared to 69°F in Podgorica. Asuncion receives around 55.2 in of rainfall per year, while Podgorica gets 65.4 in.

What language do they speak in Paraguay?

The official languages in Paraguay are Guaraní and Spanish. In Montenegro, the official language is Montenegrin.

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At a Glance

ME PY
Population 604,966 7,356,409
Currency Euro (€) Paraguayan Guarani (PYG)
Languages Montenegrin Guaraní, Spanish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +382 +595
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112 911