Moving to Chile from Paraguay
What to Expect
Considering a move from Paraguay to Chile? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Paraguay to Chile, you would find that Chile is 68.7% more expensive than Paraguay overall. A PYG454,044,952 salary in Paraguay would need to be roughly CLF2,335 in Chile to maintain the same lifestyle. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Santiago averages 73°F vs 83°F in Asuncion, making it significantly cooler.
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A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Paraguay and Chile.
What does your salary buy?
PYG454,044,952 → CLF2,335
To maintain the same standard of living in Chile
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Restaurants
pay 88.1% more
Groceries
pay 52.7% more
Transportation
pay 36.0% more
Housing
pay 70.0% more
Childcare
pay 2.3 times more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 2.1 times 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 Chile.
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Chile 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
Chile generally does better on safety, though Paraguay leads in feel safe walking at night.
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
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Paraguay generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Chile leads in health coverage index.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Paraguay generally does better on environment, though Chile leads in air pollution deaths.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
share of households with internet
Chile 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
share of people below the poverty line
Chile generally does better on employment & economy, though Paraguay leads in unemployment rate.
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
Chile performs significantly better than Paraguay 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.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Asuncion | Santiago |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 91°/72°F (33°/22°C) | 84°/55°F (29°/12°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 78°/61°F (26°/16°C) | 66°/44°F (19°/7°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 77°/58°F (25°/14°C) | 63°/41°F (17°/5°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 87°/68°F (31°/20°C) | 79°/51°F (26°/10°C) |
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| Month | Asuncion | Santiago |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 92°/73°F (33.5°/22.8°C) | 86°/56°F (30.1°/13.3°C) |
| Feb | 91°/72°F (32.6°/22.3°C) | 85°/55°F (29.5°/12.8°C) |
| Mar | 89°/70°F (31.6°/21.3°C) | 81°/53°F (27.4°/11.4°C) |
| Apr | 83°/65°F (28.4°/18.6°C) | 74°/47°F (23.1°/8.6°C) |
| May | 77°/60°F (25.0°/15.7°C) | 65°/44°F (18.5°/6.4°C) |
| Jun | 74°/57°F (23.1°/13.8°C) | 60°/41°F (15.7°/5.0°C) |
| Jul | 74°/56°F (23.2°/13.1°C) | 60°/39°F (15.3°/3.9°C) |
| Aug | 77°/58°F (24.8°/14.3°C) | 63°/41°F (17.1°/5.1°C) |
| Sep | 80°/61°F (26.4°/15.9°C) | 67°/44°F (19.4°/6.8°C) |
| Oct | 85°/65°F (29.2°/18.6°C) | 73°/47°F (22.9°/8.6°C) |
| Nov | 87°/68°F (30.7°/20.1°C) | 79°/51°F (26.1°/10.3°C) |
| Dec | 90°/71°F (32.3°/21.8°C) | 84°/54°F (28.8°/12.2°C) |
Data:
Dirección de Meteorología e Hidrología (DMH),
Dirección Meteorológica de Chile
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Paraguay and Chile. To live, work, or study long-term in Chile, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Chile's immigration authority.
Paraguay passport holder visiting Chile
Visa Free
Chile 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 Chile than Paraguay?
On average Chile is around 32% pricier than Paraguay, with notable variation by city.
How much money do I need to move to Chile?
Budget about CLF584 for 3 months in Chile (based on a PYG454,044,952 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Chile?
Connectivity is usually fine (Chile: 22.7 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Chile offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Chile safe for expats?
Chile generally does better on safety, though Paraguay leads in feel safe walking at night. The homicide rate in Chile is 6.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 7.0 in Paraguay. About 32% of people in Chile feel safe walking alone at night.
How is healthcare in Chile compared to Paraguay?
Paraguay generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Chile leads in health coverage index. There are 31.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Chile, compared to 38.8 in Paraguay. Chile scores 82 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Paraguay: 72).
What's the weather like in Chile compared to Paraguay?
The average high temperature in Santiago is 73°F, compared to 83°F in Asuncion. Santiago receives around 13.5 in of rainfall per year, while Asuncion gets 55.2 in.
What language do they speak in Chile?
The official language in Chile is Spanish. In Paraguay, the official languages are Guaraní and Spanish.
