Moving to Paraguay from New York
What to Expect
Considering a move from New York to Paraguay? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from New York to Paraguay, you would find that Paraguay is 64.7% cheaper than New York. A $75,000 salary in New York would need to be roughly PYG155,000,000 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 62°F in New York City, making it significantly warmer.
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How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 62.1% less
Groceries
pay 54.9% less
Transportation
pay 35.1% less
Housing
pay 77.9% less
Childcare
pay 89.2% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 62.0% 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.
What salary do you need in Paraguay?
What does your salary buy?
$75,000 → PYG155,000,000
To maintain the same standard of living in Paraguay
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from New York to Paraguay.
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Paraguay compared to New York.
How's the healthcare?
share of adults with obesity
New York performs better than Paraguay across all health & wellbeing metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
New York performs better than Paraguay across all infrastructure metrics.
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
New York performs better than Paraguay across all employment & economy metrics.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
New York performs better than Paraguay across all family life metrics.
Sources: World Bank (2024–2025), US Census Bureau (American Community Survey) (2023), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES) (2022), World Health Organization (2024), Bureau of Labor Statistics (2025), Bureau of Economic Analysis (2024), OECD Regional Demography (2020). How we calculate this
Weather in Paraguay vs New York
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | New York City | Asuncion |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 43°/30°F (6°/-1°C) | 91°/72°F (33°/22°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 70°/54°F (21°/12°C) | 78°/61°F (26°/16°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 81°/66°F (27°/19°C) | 77°/58°F (25°/14°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 54°/41°F (12°/5°C) | 87°/68°F (31°/20°C) |
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| Month | New York City | Asuncion |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38°/27°F (3.5°/-2.8°C) | 92°/73°F (33.5°/22.8°C) |
| Feb | 42°/29°F (5.3°/-1.7°C) | 91°/72°F (32.6°/22.3°C) |
| Mar | 50°/35°F (9.8°/1.8°C) | 89°/70°F (31.6°/21.3°C) |
| Apr | 61°/45°F (16.2°/7.1°C) | 83°/65°F (28.4°/18.6°C) |
| May | 71°/54°F (21.6°/12.2°C) | 77°/60°F (25.0°/15.7°C) |
| Jun | 79°/64°F (26.3°/17.6°C) | 74°/57°F (23.1°/13.8°C) |
| Jul | 84°/69°F (28.9°/20.4°C) | 74°/56°F (23.2°/13.1°C) |
| Aug | 83°/68°F (28.1°/19.9°C) | 77°/58°F (24.8°/14.3°C) |
| Sep | 75°/61°F (24.0°/16.0°C) | 80°/61°F (26.4°/15.9°C) |
| Oct | 64°/50°F (17.7°/10.0°C) | 85°/65°F (29.2°/18.6°C) |
| Nov | 54°/42°F (12.1°/5.3°C) | 87°/68°F (30.7°/20.1°C) |
| Dec | 43°/32°F (6.1°/0.0°C) | 90°/71°F (32.3°/21.8°C) |
Data:
National Weather Service,
Dirección de Meteorología e Hidrología (DMH)
Can you move from New York to Paraguay?
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 holder visiting Paraguay
Visa on Arrival
Paraguay passport holder visiting United States
Visa RequiredData: 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 New York?
On average Paraguay is about 65% less expensive than New York, with major cities narrowing the gap.
How much money do I need to move to Paraguay?
Budget about PYG38,750,000 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 New York and Paraguay are what actually decide it long-term.
How is healthcare in Paraguay compared to New York?
New York performs better than Paraguay across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What's the weather like in Paraguay compared to New York?
The average high temperature in Asuncion is 83°F, compared to 62°F in New York City. Asuncion receives around 55.2 in of rainfall per year, while New York City gets 49.9 in.
What language do they speak in Paraguay?
The official languages in Paraguay are Guaraní and Spanish. In New York, the official language is English.
