Moving to Paraguay from Ohio

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Ohio to Paraguay — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Ohio to Paraguay, you would find that Paraguay is 54.7% cheaper than Ohio. A $75,000 salary in Ohio would need to be roughly PYG220,895,896 in Paraguay to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Guaraní and Spanish.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

How your spending power changes when you relocate from Ohio to Paraguay.

What does your salary buy?

$75,000 PYG220,895,896

To maintain the same standard of living in Paraguay

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The biggest cost differences at a glance

Restaurants

pay 65.2% less

Groceries

pay 51.4% less

Transportation

pay 39.9% less

Housing

pay 71.4% less

Childcare

pay 87.0% less

Entertainment and Sports

pay 59.8% less

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Exchange rate: 1 USD = 6053.93 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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Who Else Is Making This Move?

Real numbers on people moving from Ohio to Paraguay, and how the trend has changed.

Living there in 2020
1,706 ↑ 8% vs 2015

people born in United States live in Paraguay · UN DESA

Who's moving to Paraguay?

Top countries of origin for Paraguay's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

How Ohio and Paraguay stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rate Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), 2022

share of adults with obesity

OH
39.5%
PY
20.3%

Paraguay performs significantly better than Ohio across all health & wellbeing metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access US Census Bureau (American Community Survey), 2023

share of households with internet

OH
89.0%
PY
77.0%

Ohio performs better than Paraguay across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

OH
4.0%
PY
5.8%
GDP per capita Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

OH
$60,669
PY
$15,700

Ohio performs better than Paraguay across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy OECD Regional Demography, 2022

average years of life at birth

OH
75.3 yrs
PY
78.4 yrs

Paraguay performs significantly better than Ohio across all family life metrics.

Data: Bureau of Economic Analysis, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), OECD Regional Demography, US Census Bureau (American Community Survey)

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Columbus Rain: 46.8 in/yr (1188 mm)
76° / 55°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Columbus Asuncion
Jan–Mar 63°/41°F (17°/5°C) 91°/72°F (33°/22°C)
Apr–Jun 84°/62°F (29°/16°C) 78°/61°F (26°/16°C)
Jul–Sep 90°/71°F (32°/21°C) 77°/58°F (25°/14°C)
Oct–Dec 68°/47°F (20°/8°C) 87°/68°F (31°/20°C)
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Month Columbus Asuncion
Jan 58°/37°F (14.2°/2.7°C) 92°/73°F (33.5°/22.8°C)
Feb 62°/40°F (16.7°/4.5°C) 91°/72°F (32.6°/22.3°C)
Mar 69°/46°F (20.8°/7.8°C) 89°/70°F (31.6°/21.3°C)
Apr 77°/53°F (24.8°/11.4°C) 83°/65°F (28.4°/18.6°C)
May 84°/62°F (28.9°/16.6°C) 77°/60°F (25.0°/15.7°C)
Jun 90°/70°F (32.2°/20.9°C) 74°/57°F (23.1°/13.8°C)
Jul 92°/73°F (33.4°/22.7°C) 74°/56°F (23.2°/13.1°C)
Aug 91°/72°F (33.0°/22.4°C) 77°/58°F (24.8°/14.3°C)
Sep 86°/67°F (30.2°/19.3°C) 80°/61°F (26.4°/15.9°C)
Oct 77°/56°F (25.2°/13.1°C) 85°/65°F (29.2°/18.6°C)
Nov 68°/46°F (20.2°/7.8°C) 87°/68°F (30.7°/20.1°C)
Dec 59°/39°F (15.2°/3.8°C) 90°/71°F (32.3°/21.8°C)

Data: National Weather Service National Weather Service, Dirección de Meteorología e Hidrología (DMH) Dirección de Meteorología e Hidrología (DMH)

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

United States passport holder visiting Paraguay

Visa on Arrival
United States passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Paraguay.
Paraguay passport

Paraguay passport holder visiting United States

Visa Required
Paraguay passport holders need a visa to enter United States.

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 Ohio?

Generally yes: Paraguay runs about 51% cheaper than Ohio 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 $75,000 comparable salary, that's around PYG55,223,974 in Paraguay for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.

Can I work remotely from Paraguay?

Working remotely from Paraguay's major cities is generally feasible. The legal layer matters more — visa category, employer policy on overseas employees, and tax residency in Ohio and Paraguay.

How is healthcare in Paraguay compared to Ohio?

Paraguay performs significantly better than Ohio across all health & wellbeing metrics.

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

The average high temperature in Asuncion is 83°F, compared to 76°F in Columbus. Asuncion receives around 55.2 in of rainfall per year, while Columbus gets 46.8 in.

What language do they speak in Paraguay?

The official languages in Paraguay are Guaraní and Spanish. In Ohio, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

PY
Population 11,536,504 7,356,409
Currency United States Dollar ($) Paraguayan Guarani (PYG)
Languages English Guaraní, Spanish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +1 +595
Time zones 11 1
Emergency number 911 911