Moving to Paraguay from Oklahoma

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Oklahoma to Paraguay, you would find that Paraguay is 56.6% cheaper than Oklahoma. A $75,000 salary in Oklahoma would need to be roughly PYG216,723,169 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 71°F in Oklahoma City, making it significantly warmer.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

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

What does your salary buy?

$75,000 PYG216,723,169

To maintain the same standard of living in Paraguay

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The biggest cost differences at a glance

Restaurants

pay 65.8% less

Groceries

pay 54.2% less

Transportation

pay 35.0% less

Housing

pay 72.0% less

Childcare

pay 89.2% less

Entertainment and Sports

pay 60.5% less

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Exchange rate: 1 USD = 6047.64 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 Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma 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

OK
40.3%
PY
20.3%

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

Will I have good infrastructure?

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

share of households with internet

OK
87.4%
PY
77.0%

Oklahoma 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

OK
3.8%
PY
5.8%
GDP per capita Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

OK
$51,007
PY
$15,700

Oklahoma 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

OK
74.1 yrs
PY
78.4 yrs

Paraguay performs significantly better than Oklahoma 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.

Oklahoma City Rain: 32.4 in/yr (823 mm)
71° / 50°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Oklahoma City Asuncion
Jan–Mar 55°/33°F (13°/0°C) 91°/72°F (33°/22°C)
Apr–Jun 80°/58°F (26°/14°C) 78°/61°F (26°/16°C)
Jul–Sep 90°/69°F (32°/20°C) 77°/58°F (25°/14°C)
Oct–Dec 60°/39°F (16°/4°C) 87°/68°F (31°/20°C)
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Month Oklahoma City Asuncion
Jan 49°/28°F (9.3°/-2.5°C) 92°/73°F (33.5°/22.8°C)
Feb 53°/31°F (11.9°/-0.6°C) 91°/72°F (32.6°/22.3°C)
Mar 62°/39°F (16.6°/4.0°C) 89°/70°F (31.6°/21.3°C)
Apr 71°/48°F (21.5°/9.1°C) 83°/65°F (28.4°/18.6°C)
May 80°/58°F (26.4°/14.7°C) 77°/60°F (25.0°/15.7°C)
Jun 88°/67°F (30.9°/19.4°C) 74°/57°F (23.1°/13.8°C)
Jul 93°/72°F (34.0°/22.2°C) 74°/56°F (23.2°/13.1°C)
Aug 92°/71°F (33.6°/21.5°C) 77°/58°F (24.8°/14.3°C)
Sep 84°/63°F (28.7°/17.1°C) 80°/61°F (26.4°/15.9°C)
Oct 72°/50°F (22.4°/10.1°C) 85°/65°F (29.2°/18.6°C)
Nov 60°/39°F (15.6°/3.9°C) 87°/68°F (30.7°/20.1°C)
Dec 49°/29°F (9.7°/-1.6°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 Oklahoma?

Generally yes: Paraguay runs about 52% cheaper than Oklahoma 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 PYG54,180,792 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 Oklahoma and Paraguay.

How is healthcare in Paraguay compared to Oklahoma?

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

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

The average high temperature in Asuncion is 83°F, compared to 71°F in Oklahoma City. Asuncion receives around 55.2 in of rainfall per year, while Oklahoma City gets 32.4 in.

What language do they speak in Paraguay?

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

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At a Glance

PY
Population 3,751,351 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