Moving to Belarus from Paraguay

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Paraguay to Belarus, you would find that Belarus is 18.0% more expensive than Paraguay overall. A PYG451,283,512 salary in Paraguay would need to be roughly BYN212,384 in Belarus to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Belarusian and Russian. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Minsk averages 50°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 Belarus.

What does your salary buy?

PYG451,283,512 BYN212,384

To maintain the same standard of living in Belarus

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How key spending categories compare

Restaurants

pay 12.3% more

Groceries

pay 4.9% less

Transportation

pay 26.3% less

Housing

pay 11.8% less

Childcare

pay 2.5 times more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 7.7% less

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 PYG = 0.0005 BYN (June 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 Belarus compared to Paraguay.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

PY
7.0
BY
2.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

PY
21.0
BY
7.4

Belarus performs significantly better than Paraguay across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

PY
$1,469
BY
$2,194
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

PY
38.8
BY
44.7

Paraguay generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Belarus leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

PY
25.0
BY
68.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

PY
1.2t
BY
5.9t

Paraguay performs better than Belarus across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

PY
10.9
BY
32.8
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

PY
1.8%
BY
4.7%

Belarus generally does better on infrastructure, though Paraguay leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

PY
5.8%
BY
3.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

PY
$15,700
BY
$27,700

Belarus performs significantly better than Paraguay across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

PY
78.4 yrs
BY
74.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

PY
23.2
BY
3.3

Belarus 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.

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

Avg. annual high / low

Minsk Rain: 26.7 in/yr (677 mm)
50° / 36°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Asuncion Minsk
Jan–Mar 91°/72°F (33°/22°C) 29°/18°F (-1°/-8°C)
Apr–Jun 78°/61°F (26°/16°C) 62°/44°F (17°/7°C)
Jul–Sep 77°/58°F (25°/14°C) 68°/51°F (20°/11°C)
Oct–Dec 87°/68°F (31°/20°C) 39°/30°F (4°/-1°C)
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Month Asuncion Minsk
Jan 92°/73°F (33.5°/22.8°C) 24°/14°F (-4.2°/-9.8°C)
Feb 91°/72°F (32.6°/22.3°C) 28°/16°F (-2.5°/-8.9°C)
Mar 89°/70°F (31.6°/21.3°C) 36°/23°F (2.4°/-4.8°C)
Apr 83°/65°F (28.4°/18.6°C) 52°/35°F (10.9°/1.8°C)
May 77°/60°F (25.0°/15.7°C) 65°/46°F (18.4°/7.6°C)
Jun 74°/57°F (23.1°/13.8°C) 70°/52°F (21.3°/11.1°C)
Jul 74°/56°F (23.2°/13.1°C) 72°/55°F (22.3°/12.6°C)
Aug 77°/58°F (24.8°/14.3°C) 71°/53°F (21.7°/11.7°C)
Sep 80°/61°F (26.4°/15.9°C) 62°/46°F (16.5°/7.8°C)
Oct 85°/65°F (29.2°/18.6°C) 50°/38°F (9.9°/3.3°C)
Nov 87°/68°F (30.7°/20.1°C) 38°/30°F (3.1°/-1.3°C)
Dec 90°/71°F (32.3°/21.8°C) 29°/21°F (-1.5°/-6.2°C)

Data: Dirección de Meteorología e Hidrología (DMH) Dirección de Meteorología e Hidrología (DMH), Republican center for hydrometeorology, control of radioactive contamination and enviromental monitoring Republican center for hydrometeorology, control of radioactive contamination and enviromental monitoring

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Paraguay passport

Paraguay passport holder visiting Belarus

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

Belarus passport holder visiting Paraguay

Visa Required
Belarus passport holders need a visa to enter 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 Belarus than Paraguay?

On average Belarus is around 3% pricier than Paraguay, with notable variation by city.

How much money do I need to move to Belarus?

Budget about BYN53,096 for 3 months in Belarus (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 Belarus?

Connectivity is usually fine (Belarus: 32.8 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Belarus offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Belarus safe for expats?

Belarus performs significantly better than Paraguay across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Belarus is 2.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 7.0 in Paraguay.

How is healthcare in Belarus compared to Paraguay?

Paraguay generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Belarus leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 44.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Belarus, compared to 38.8 in Paraguay. Belarus scores 79 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Paraguay: 72).

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

The average high temperature in Minsk is 50°F, compared to 83°F in Asuncion. Minsk receives around 26.7 in of rainfall per year, while Asuncion gets 55.2 in.

What language do they speak in Belarus?

The official languages in Belarus are Belarusian and Russian. In Paraguay, the official languages are Guaraní and Spanish.

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At a Glance

PY BY
Population 7,356,409 9,413,505
Currency Paraguayan Guarani (PYG) New Belarusian Ruble (BYN)
Languages Guaraní, Spanish Belarusian, Russian
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +595 +375
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911 112