Moving to Paraguay from Morocco

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Morocco to Paraguay, you would find that Paraguay is 34.6% more expensive than Morocco overall. A MAD740,000 salary in Morocco would need to be roughly PYG581,000,000 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 73°F in Rabat, making it significantly warmer.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

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

What does your salary buy?

MAD740,000 → PYG581,000,000

To maintain the same standard of living in Paraguay

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How key spending categories compare

Restaurants

pay 41.9% more

Groceries

pay 44.0% more

Transportation

pay 4.3% more

Housing

pay 58.2% more

Childcare

pay 0.8% more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 1.1% more

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Exchange rate: 1 MAD = 583.49 PYG (October 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 Morocco.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

MA
1.7
PY
6.8
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

MA
18.6
PY
21.0

Morocco 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

MA
$606
PY
$1,469
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

MA
7.4
PY
38.9

Morocco generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Paraguay leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

MA
59.0
PY
25.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

MA
1.8t
PY
1.2t

Paraguay performs significantly better than Morocco across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

MA
7.3
PY
12.9
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

MA
50.8%
PY
1.8%

Paraguay generally does better on infrastructure, though Morocco leads in internet access.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

MA
9.0%
PY
4.8%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

MA
$4,672
PY
$7,027

Paraguay generally does better on employment & economy, though Morocco leads in poverty rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

MA
75.5 yrs
PY
74.0 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MA
14.7
PY
14.5

Morocco generally does better on family life, though Paraguay leads in infant mortality.

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Rabat Rain: 20.6 in/yr (522 mm)
73° / 55°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Rabat Asuncion
Jan–Mar 65°/47°F (19°/8°C) 91°/72°F (33°/22°C)
Apr–Jun 74°/56°F (23°/13°C) 78°/61°F (26°/16°C)
Jul–Sep 81°/64°F (27°/18°C) 77°/58°F (25°/14°C)
Oct–Dec 71°/52°F (22°/11°C) 87°/68°F (31°/20°C)
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Month Rabat Asuncion
Jan 63°/45°F (17.4°/7.2°C) 92°/73°F (33.5°/22.8°C)
Feb 65°/46°F (18.2°/7.8°C) 91°/72°F (32.6°/22.3°C)
Mar 68°/49°F (20.2°/9.5°C) 89°/70°F (31.6°/21.3°C)
Apr 70°/52°F (21.2°/10.9°C) 83°/65°F (28.4°/18.6°C)
May 74°/56°F (23.6°/13.3°C) 77°/60°F (25.0°/15.7°C)
Jun 78°/61°F (25.6°/15.9°C) 74°/57°F (23.1°/13.8°C)
Jul 81°/64°F (27.2°/17.9°C) 74°/56°F (23.2°/13.1°C)
Aug 82°/65°F (27.8°/18.3°C) 77°/58°F (24.8°/14.3°C)
Sep 80°/62°F (26.6°/16.8°C) 80°/61°F (26.4°/15.9°C)
Oct 77°/58°F (24.8°/14.4°C) 85°/65°F (29.2°/18.6°C)
Nov 70°/51°F (21.1°/10.8°C) 87°/68°F (30.7°/20.1°C)
Dec 65°/48°F (18.6°/8.8°C) 90°/71°F (32.3°/21.8°C)

Data: Direction de la Météorologie Nationale Direction de la Météorologie Nationale, Dirección de Meteorología e Hidrología (DMH) Dirección de Meteorología e Hidrología (DMH)

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Morocco 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.

Morocco passport

Morocco passport holder visiting Paraguay

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

Paraguay passport holder visiting Morocco

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

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 Morocco?

On average Paraguay is around 35% pricier than Morocco, with notable variation by city.

How much money do I need to move to Paraguay?

Budget about PYG145,250,000 for 3 months in Paraguay (based on a MAD740,000 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?

Morocco performs better than Paraguay across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Paraguay is 6.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.7 in Morocco.

How is healthcare in Paraguay compared to Morocco?

Morocco generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Paraguay leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 38.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Paraguay, compared to 7.4 in Morocco. Paraguay scores 72 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Morocco: 69).

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

The average high temperature in Asuncion is 83°F, compared to 73°F in Rabat. Asuncion receives around 55.2 in of rainfall per year, while Rabat gets 20.6 in.

What language do they speak in Paraguay?

The official languages in Paraguay are Guaraní and Spanish. In Morocco, the official languages are Arabic and Berber.

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At a Glance

MA PY
Population 38,430,770 7,013,078
Currency Moroccan Dirham (MAD) Paraguayan Guarani (PYG)
Languages Arabic, Berber Guaraní, Spanish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +212 +595
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 15 911