Moving to Paraguay from Pakistan

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Pakistan to Paraguay? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Pakistan to Paraguay, you would find that Paraguay is 2.1 times more expensive than Pakistan overall. A PKR20,869,801 salary in Pakistan would need to be roughly PYG658,219,604 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.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Pakistan and Paraguay.

What does your salary buy?

PKR20,869,801 PYG658,219,604

To maintain the same standard of living in Paraguay

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How key spending categories compare

Restaurants

pay 90.3% more

Groceries

pay 83.1% more

Transportation

pay 93.2% more

Housing

pay 3.0 times more

Childcare

pay 3.1 times more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 22.3% more

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Exchange rate: 1 PKR = 21.87 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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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Paraguay compared to Pakistan.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

PK
4.2
PY
7.0
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

PK
11.9
PY
21.0

Pakistan performs better than Paraguay across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

PK
$152
PY
$1,469
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

PK
10.8
PY
38.8

Paraguay generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Pakistan leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

PK
105.0
PY
25.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

PK
0.8t
PY
1.2t

Pakistan generally does better on environment, though Paraguay leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

PK
1.3
PY
10.9
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

PK
162.1%
PY
1.8%

Paraguay performs significantly better than Pakistan across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

PK
5.5%
PY
5.8%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

PK
$5,600
PY
$15,700

Pakistan generally does better on employment & economy, though Paraguay leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

PK
69.7 yrs
PY
78.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

PK
54.0
PY
23.2

Paraguay performs significantly better than Pakistan 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.

Islamabad Rain: 49.1 in/yr (1247 mm)
84° / 58°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Islamabad Asuncion
Jan–Mar 69°/44°F (21°/7°C) 91°/72°F (33°/22°C)
Apr–Jun 95°/68°F (35°/20°C) 78°/61°F (26°/16°C)
Jul–Sep 94°/74°F (34°/23°C) 77°/58°F (25°/14°C)
Oct–Dec 78°/48°F (26°/9°C) 87°/68°F (31°/20°C)
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Month Islamabad Asuncion
Jan 64°/38°F (17.9°/3.2°C) 92°/73°F (33.5°/22.8°C)
Feb 68°/43°F (19.8°/6.0°C) 91°/72°F (32.6°/22.3°C)
Mar 76°/51°F (24.5°/10.7°C) 89°/70°F (31.6°/21.3°C)
Apr 87°/60°F (30.5°/15.8°C) 83°/65°F (28.4°/18.6°C)
May 97°/69°F (36.0°/20.7°C) 77°/60°F (25.0°/15.7°C)
Jun 101°/75°F (38.4°/23.8°C) 74°/57°F (23.1°/13.8°C)
Jul 96°/76°F (35.3°/24.4°C) 74°/56°F (23.2°/13.1°C)
Aug 93°/75°F (33.7°/23.8°C) 77°/58°F (24.8°/14.3°C)
Sep 93°/70°F (33.7°/21.1°C) 80°/61°F (26.4°/15.9°C)
Oct 88°/58°F (30.9°/14.5°C) 85°/65°F (29.2°/18.6°C)
Nov 79°/47°F (25.9°/8.3°C) 87°/68°F (30.7°/20.1°C)
Dec 68°/40°F (20.2°/4.3°C) 90°/71°F (32.3°/21.8°C)

Data: Dirección de Meteorología e Hidrología (DMH) Dirección de Meteorología e Hidrología (DMH)

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Pakistan 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.

Pakistan passport

Pakistan passport holder visiting Paraguay

Visa Required
Pakistan passport holders need a visa to enter Paraguay.
Paraguay passport

Paraguay passport holder visiting Pakistan

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Paraguay passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Pakistan.

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 Pakistan?

On average Paraguay is around 44% pricier than Pakistan, with notable variation by city.

How much money do I need to move to Paraguay?

Budget about PYG164,554,901 for 3 months in Paraguay (based on a PKR20,869,801 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?

Pakistan performs better than Paraguay across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Paraguay is 7.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.2 in Pakistan.

How is healthcare in Paraguay compared to Pakistan?

Paraguay generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Pakistan leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 38.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Paraguay, compared to 10.8 in Pakistan. Paraguay scores 72 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Pakistan: 45).

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

The average high temperature in Asuncion is 83°F, compared to 84°F in Islamabad. Asuncion receives around 55.2 in of rainfall per year, while Islamabad gets 49.1 in.

What language do they speak in Paraguay?

The official languages in Paraguay are Guaraní and Spanish. In Pakistan, the official languages are English and Urdu.

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At a Glance

PK PY
Population 242,923,845 7,356,409
Currency Pakistani Rupee (PKR) Paraguayan Guarani (PYG)
Languages English, Urdu Guaraní, Spanish
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +92 +595
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 15 911