Moving to Alaska from Paraguay

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Paraguay to Alaska, you would find that Alaska is 2.7 times more expensive than Paraguay overall. A PYG430,000,000 salary in Paraguay would need to be roughly $204,000 in Alaska to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in English. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Juneau averages 49°F vs 83°F in Asuncion, making it significantly cooler.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

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

What does your salary buy?

PYG430,000,000 → $204,000

To maintain the same standard of living in Alaska

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The biggest cost differences at a glance

Restaurants

pay 3.3 times more

Groceries

pay 2.4 times more

Transportation

pay 21.7% more

Housing

pay 4.2 times more

Childcare

pay 4.9 times more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 2.9 times more

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 PYG = 0.0002 USD (October 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 Paraguay to Alaska, and how the trend has changed.

Moved in 2023
480 ↑ 39% vs 2022

people moved from Paraguay to United States · OECD (latest data available)

Who's moving to United States?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

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

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rate World Health Organization, 2024

share of adults with obesity

PY
34.7%
AK
31.9%

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

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access World Bank, 2024

share of households with internet

PY
81.6%
AK
90.8%

Alaska performs significantly better than Paraguay across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

PY
4.8%
AK
5.0%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

PY
$7,027
AK
$75,882

Alaska generally does better on employment & economy, though Paraguay leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

PY
74.0 yrs
AK
76.6 yrs

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

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

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

Avg. annual high / low

Juneau Rain: 92.2 in/yr (2342 mm)
49° / 38°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Asuncion Juneau
Jan–Mar 91°/72°F (33°/22°C) 38°/28°F (3°/-2°C)
Apr–Jun 78°/61°F (26°/16°C) 56°/42°F (13°/6°C)
Jul–Sep 77°/58°F (25°/14°C) 61°/49°F (16°/10°C)
Oct–Dec 87°/68°F (31°/20°C) 42°/33°F (5°/0°C)
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Month Asuncion Juneau
Jan 92°/73°F (33.5°/22.8°C) 35°/26°F (1.4°/-3.2°C)
Feb 91°/72°F (32.6°/22.3°C) 37°/28°F (2.6°/-2.4°C)
Mar 89°/70°F (31.6°/21.3°C) 41°/30°F (4.9°/-1.1°C)
Apr 83°/65°F (28.4°/18.6°C) 49°/35°F (9.5°/1.8°C)
May 77°/60°F (25.0°/15.7°C) 57°/42°F (13.8°/5.7°C)
Jun 74°/57°F (23.1°/13.8°C) 62°/48°F (16.9°/9.1°C)
Jul 74°/56°F (23.2°/13.1°C) 63°/51°F (17.4°/10.8°C)
Aug 77°/58°F (24.8°/14.3°C) 63°/50°F (17.0°/10.1°C)
Sep 80°/61°F (26.4°/15.9°C) 57°/46°F (13.7°/7.7°C)
Oct 85°/65°F (29.2°/18.6°C) 48°/39°F (9.1°/3.9°C)
Nov 87°/68°F (30.7°/20.1°C) 40°/31°F (4.3°/-0.3°C)
Dec 90°/71°F (32.3°/21.8°C) 37°/28°F (2.6°/-2.3°C)

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Paraguay and United States. To live, work, or study long-term in United States, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check United States's immigration authority.

Paraguay passport

Paraguay passport holder visiting United States

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

United States passport holder visiting Paraguay

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

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 Alaska than Paraguay?

Day-to-day costs in Alaska run about 172% higher than Paraguay on average; specific cities can swing further.

How much money do I need to move to Alaska?

A safe rule of thumb is 3 months of local expenses plus relocation costs. On a PYG430,000,000 comparable salary, that's around $51,000 in Alaska for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.

Can I work remotely from Alaska?

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

How is healthcare in Alaska compared to Paraguay?

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

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

The average high temperature in Juneau is 49°F, compared to 83°F in Asuncion. Juneau receives around 92.2 in of rainfall per year, while Asuncion gets 55.2 in.

What language do they speak in Alaska?

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

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At a Glance

PY
Population 7,013,078 737,270
Currency Paraguayan Guarani (PYG) United States Dollar ($)
Languages Guaraní, Spanish English
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +595 +1
Time zones 1 11
Emergency number 911 911