Moving to Paraguay from Netherlands
What to Expect
Considering a move from Netherlands to Paraguay? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Netherlands to Paraguay, you would find that Paraguay is 64.7% cheaper than Netherlands overall. A €65,577 salary in Netherlands would need to be roughly PYG160,223,383 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 56°F in Amsterdam, making it significantly warmer.
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A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Netherlands and Paraguay.
What does your salary buy?
€65,577 → PYG160,223,383
To maintain the same standard of living in Paraguay
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Restaurants
pay 76.0% less
Groceries
pay 51.5% less
Transportation
pay 65.2% less
Housing
pay 75.2% less
Childcare
pay 83.0% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 66.3% 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
The numbers behind daily life in Paraguay compared to Netherlands.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Netherlands 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
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Paraguay generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Netherlands leads in doctors per 10,000 people.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Netherlands generally does better on environment, though Paraguay leads in co₂ emissions per capita.
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
Netherlands 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
Netherlands 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
Netherlands performs better than Paraguay across all family life metrics.
Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Amsterdam | Asuncion |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 45°/34°F (7°/1°C) | 91°/72°F (33°/22°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 61°/45°F (16°/7°C) | 78°/61°F (26°/16°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 69°/53°F (21°/12°C) | 77°/58°F (25°/14°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 50°/40°F (10°/4°C) | 87°/68°F (31°/20°C) |
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| Month | Amsterdam | Asuncion |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 42°/33°F (5.4°/0.5°C) | 92°/73°F (33.5°/22.8°C) |
| Feb | 43°/32°F (6.0°/0.2°C) | 91°/72°F (32.6°/22.3°C) |
| Mar | 49°/36°F (9.2°/2.4°C) | 89°/70°F (31.6°/21.3°C) |
| Apr | 54°/39°F (12.4°/4.0°C) | 83°/65°F (28.4°/18.6°C) |
| May | 63°/46°F (17.1°/7.8°C) | 77°/60°F (25.0°/15.7°C) |
| Jun | 67°/51°F (19.2°/10.4°C) | 74°/57°F (23.1°/13.8°C) |
| Jul | 71°/54°F (21.4°/12.5°C) | 74°/56°F (23.2°/13.1°C) |
| Aug | 71°/54°F (21.8°/12.3°C) | 77°/58°F (24.8°/14.3°C) |
| Sep | 65°/50°F (18.4°/10.2°C) | 80°/61°F (26.4°/15.9°C) |
| Oct | 57°/45°F (14.1°/7.0°C) | 85°/65°F (29.2°/18.6°C) |
| Nov | 49°/39°F (9.2°/3.9°C) | 87°/68°F (30.7°/20.1°C) |
| Dec | 44°/35°F (6.5°/1.9°C) | 90°/71°F (32.3°/21.8°C) |
Data:
Royal Netherlands Meteorological Institute,
Dirección de Meteorología e Hidrología (DMH)
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Netherlands 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.
Netherlands passport holder visiting Paraguay
Visa Free
Paraguay passport holder visiting Netherlands
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 Netherlands?
On average Paraguay is about 65% less expensive than Netherlands, with major cities narrowing the gap.
How much money do I need to move to Paraguay?
Budget about PYG40,055,846 for 3 months in Paraguay (based on a €65,577 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?
Netherlands performs better than Paraguay across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Paraguay is 7.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.8 in Netherlands.
How is healthcare in Paraguay compared to Netherlands?
Paraguay generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Netherlands leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 38.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Paraguay, compared to 39.1 in Netherlands. Paraguay scores 72 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Netherlands: 85).
What's the weather like in Paraguay compared to Netherlands?
The average high temperature in Asuncion is 83°F, compared to 56°F in Amsterdam. Asuncion receives around 55.2 in of rainfall per year, while Amsterdam gets 30.7 in.
What language do they speak in Paraguay?
The official languages in Paraguay are Guaraní and Spanish. In Netherlands, the official language is Dutch.
