Moving to Paraguay from New Zealand
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from New Zealand to Paraguay — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from New Zealand to Paraguay, you would find that Paraguay is 55.2% cheaper than New Zealand overall. A NZ$130,152 salary in New Zealand would need to be roughly PYG216,223,643 in Paraguay to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Guaraní and Spanish. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Asuncion averages 83°F vs 62°F in Wellington, making it significantly warmer.
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How your spending power changes when you relocate from New Zealand to Paraguay.
What does your salary buy?
NZ$130,152 → PYG216,223,643
To maintain the same standard of living in Paraguay
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Restaurants
pay 63.1% less
Groceries
pay 48.5% less
Transportation
pay 49.6% less
Housing
pay 65.1% less
Childcare
pay 79.5% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 59.3% 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
How New Zealand and Paraguay stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
New Zealand 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 New Zealand leads in health coverage index.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
New Zealand 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
New Zealand 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
New Zealand 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
New Zealand 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 | Wellington | Asuncion |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 69°/58°F (21°/14°C) | 91°/72°F (33°/22°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 59°/49°F (15°/10°C) | 78°/61°F (26°/16°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 56°/46°F (13°/8°C) | 77°/58°F (25°/14°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 64°/53°F (18°/12°C) | 87°/68°F (31°/20°C) |
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| Month | Wellington | Asuncion |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 70°/58°F (21.2°/14.7°C) | 92°/73°F (33.5°/22.8°C) |
| Feb | 70°/59°F (21.3°/14.8°C) | 91°/72°F (32.6°/22.3°C) |
| Mar | 68°/56°F (19.8°/13.5°C) | 89°/70°F (31.6°/21.3°C) |
| Apr | 63°/53°F (17.4°/11.5°C) | 83°/65°F (28.4°/18.6°C) |
| May | 59°/49°F (15.2°/9.7°C) | 77°/60°F (25.0°/15.7°C) |
| Jun | 56°/46°F (13.1°/7.9°C) | 74°/57°F (23.1°/13.8°C) |
| Jul | 54°/44°F (12.3°/6.9°C) | 74°/56°F (23.2°/13.1°C) |
| Aug | 55°/45°F (12.9°/7.4°C) | 77°/58°F (24.8°/14.3°C) |
| Sep | 58°/48°F (14.5°/8.8°C) | 80°/61°F (26.4°/15.9°C) |
| Oct | 60°/50°F (15.8°/10.0°C) | 85°/65°F (29.2°/18.6°C) |
| Nov | 64°/53°F (17.5°/11.4°C) | 87°/68°F (30.7°/20.1°C) |
| Dec | 67°/56°F (19.6°/13.5°C) | 90°/71°F (32.3°/21.8°C) |
Data:
New Zealand National Meteorological Service,
Dirección de Meteorología e Hidrología (DMH)
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between New Zealand 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.
New Zealand passport holder visiting Paraguay
Visa on Arrival
Paraguay passport holder visiting New Zealand
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 Zealand?
Generally yes: Paraguay runs about 53% cheaper than New Zealand on average, though it depends heavily on the city.
How much money do I need to move to Paraguay?
A safe rule of thumb is 3 months of local expenses plus relocation costs. On a NZ$130,152 comparable salary, that's around PYG54,055,911 in Paraguay for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Paraguay?
With 10.9 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Paraguay can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in New Zealand and Paraguay.
Is Paraguay safe for expats?
New Zealand performs better than Paraguay across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Paraguay is 7.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.1 in New Zealand.
How is healthcare in Paraguay compared to New Zealand?
Paraguay generally does better on health & wellbeing, though New Zealand leads in health coverage index. There are 38.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Paraguay, compared to 35.7 in New Zealand. Paraguay scores 72 on the WHO universal health coverage index (New Zealand: 85).
What's the weather like in Paraguay compared to New Zealand?
The average high temperature in Asuncion is 83°F, compared to 62°F in Wellington. Asuncion receives around 55.2 in of rainfall per year, while Wellington gets 37.7 in.
What language do they speak in Paraguay?
The official languages in Paraguay are Guaraní and Spanish. In New Zealand, the official languages are English, Māori and New Zealand Sign Language.
