Moving to Argentina from Paraguay
What to Expect
Considering a move from Paraguay to Argentina? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Paraguay to Argentina, you would find that Argentina is 70.0% more expensive than Paraguay overall. A PYG451,283,512 salary in Paraguay would need to be roughly ARS164,017,849 in Argentina to maintain the same lifestyle. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Buenos Aires averages 73°F vs 83°F in Asuncion, making it significantly cooler.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Paraguay and Argentina.
What does your salary buy?
PYG451,283,512 → ARS164,017,849
To maintain the same standard of living in Argentina
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 2.4 times more
Groceries
pay 55.5% more
Transportation
pay 31.6% more
Housing
pay 38.9% more
Childcare
pay 68.4% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 74.0% more
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?
What the data shows about people moving from Paraguay to Argentina.
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Argentina compared to Paraguay.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
of residents who feel safe walking alone at night
per 100,000 people per year
Argentina performs significantly 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
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Paraguay generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Argentina leads in doctors per 10,000 people.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Paraguay performs better than Argentina across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
Argentina 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
Paraguay generally does better on employment & economy, though Argentina leads in gdp per capita.
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
percentage of adults who can read and write
Argentina generally does better on family life, though Paraguay leads in life expectancy.
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 | Asuncion | Buenos Aires |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 91°/72°F (33°/22°C) | 83°/66°F (29°/19°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 78°/61°F (26°/16°C) | 67°/52°F (19°/11°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 77°/58°F (25°/14°C) | 64°/48°F (17°/9°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 87°/68°F (31°/20°C) | 78°/61°F (26°/16°C) |
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| Month | Asuncion | Buenos Aires |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 92°/73°F (33.5°/22.8°C) | 86°/68°F (30.1°/20.1°C) |
| Feb | 91°/72°F (32.6°/22.3°C) | 84°/67°F (28.7°/19.2°C) |
| Mar | 89°/70°F (31.6°/21.3°C) | 80°/64°F (26.8°/17.7°C) |
| Apr | 83°/65°F (28.4°/18.6°C) | 73°/57°F (22.9°/13.8°C) |
| May | 77°/60°F (25.0°/15.7°C) | 67°/51°F (19.3°/10.7°C) |
| Jun | 74°/57°F (23.1°/13.8°C) | 61°/47°F (16.0°/8.1°C) |
| Jul | 74°/56°F (23.2°/13.1°C) | 60°/45°F (15.3°/7.4°C) |
| Aug | 77°/58°F (24.8°/14.3°C) | 64°/48°F (17.7°/8.8°C) |
| Sep | 80°/61°F (26.4°/15.9°C) | 67°/51°F (19.3°/10.3°C) |
| Oct | 85°/65°F (29.2°/18.6°C) | 73°/56°F (22.7°/13.3°C) |
| Nov | 87°/68°F (30.7°/20.1°C) | 78°/61°F (25.6°/15.9°C) |
| Dec | 90°/71°F (32.3°/21.8°C) | 83°/65°F (28.5°/18.4°C) |
Data:
Dirección de Meteorología e Hidrología (DMH),
Servicio Meteorológico Nacional
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Paraguay and Argentina. To live, work, or study long-term in Argentina, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Argentina's immigration authority.
Paraguay passport holder visiting Argentina
Visa Free
Argentina passport holder visiting Paraguay
Visa FreeData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to live in Argentina than Paraguay?
On average Argentina is around 55% pricier than Paraguay, with notable variation by city.
How much money do I need to move to Argentina?
Budget about ARS41,004,462 for 3 months in Argentina (based on a PYG451,283,512 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, rental deposit, visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Argentina?
Connectivity is usually fine (Argentina: 24.6 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Argentina offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Argentina safe for expats?
Argentina performs significantly better than Paraguay across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Argentina is 4.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 7.0 in Paraguay. About 48% of people in Argentina feel safe walking alone at night.
How is healthcare in Argentina compared to Paraguay?
Paraguay generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Argentina leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 40.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Argentina, compared to 38.8 in Paraguay. Argentina scores 79 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Paraguay: 72).
What's the weather like in Argentina compared to Paraguay?
The average high temperature in Buenos Aires is 73°F, compared to 83°F in Asuncion. Buenos Aires receives around 48.7 in of rainfall per year, while Asuncion gets 55.2 in.
What language do they speak in Argentina?
Both Paraguay and Argentina share the same official languages: Guaraní and Spanish.
