Moving to France from Paraguay

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Paraguay to France, you would find that France is 3.2 times more expensive than Paraguay overall. A PYG456,437,648 salary in Paraguay would need to be roughly €154,013 in France to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in French. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Paris averages 60°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 France.

What does your salary buy?

PYG456,437,648 €154,013

To maintain the same standard of living in France

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The biggest cost differences at a glance

Restaurants

pay 3.5 times more

Groceries

pay 2.4 times more

Transportation

pay 2.3 times more

Housing

pay 3.0 times more

Childcare

pay 5.0 times more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 4.4 times more

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 PYG = 0.0001 EUR (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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Who Else Is Making This Move?

Real numbers on people moving from Paraguay to France, and how the trend has changed.

Moved in 2023
59 ↓ 25% vs 2022

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

Who's moving to France?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

PY
7.0
FR
1.6
Feel safe walking at night United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

of residents who feel safe walking alone at night

PY
43%
FR
82%

France performs significantly better than Paraguay across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

PY
$1,469
FR
$6,868
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

PY
38.8
FR
33.4

Paraguay generally does better on health & wellbeing, though France leads in health coverage index.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

PY
25.0
FR
10.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

PY
1.2t
FR
4.0t

Paraguay generally does better on environment, though France 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

PY
10.9
FR
49.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

PY
1.8%
FR
21.6%

France 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%
FR
7.3%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

PY
$15,700
FR
$55,200

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

PY
78.4 yrs
FR
82.6 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

PY
23.2
FR
3.1

France 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.

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

Avg. annual high / low

Paris Rain: 25.6 in/yr (650 mm)
60° / 47°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Asuncion Paris
Jan–Mar 91°/72°F (33°/22°C) 48°/38°F (9°/3°C)
Apr–Jun 78°/61°F (26°/16°C) 65°/50°F (18°/10°C)
Jul–Sep 77°/58°F (25°/14°C) 74°/58°F (23°/14°C)
Oct–Dec 87°/68°F (31°/20°C) 52°/43°F (11°/6°C)
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Month Asuncion Paris
Jan 92°/73°F (33.5°/22.8°C) 44°/36°F (6.9°/2.5°C)
Feb 91°/72°F (32.6°/22.3°C) 47°/37°F (8.2°/2.8°C)
Mar 89°/70°F (31.6°/21.3°C) 53°/41°F (11.8°/5.1°C)
Apr 83°/65°F (28.4°/18.6°C) 58°/44°F (14.7°/6.8°C)
May 77°/60°F (25.0°/15.7°C) 66°/51°F (19.0°/10.5°C)
Jun 74°/57°F (23.1°/13.8°C) 71°/56°F (21.8°/13.3°C)
Jul 74°/56°F (23.2°/13.1°C) 76°/60°F (24.4°/15.5°C)
Aug 77°/58°F (24.8°/14.3°C) 76°/60°F (24.6°/15.4°C)
Sep 80°/61°F (26.4°/15.9°C) 69°/54°F (20.8°/12.5°C)
Oct 85°/65°F (29.2°/18.6°C) 60°/49°F (15.8°/9.2°C)
Nov 87°/68°F (30.7°/20.1°C) 51°/42°F (10.4°/5.3°C)
Dec 90°/71°F (32.3°/21.8°C) 46°/38°F (7.8°/3.6°C)

Data: Dirección de Meteorología e Hidrología (DMH) Dirección de Meteorología e Hidrología (DMH), Météo-France Météo-France

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Paraguay passport

Paraguay passport holder visiting France

Visa Free
Paraguay passport holders can enter France without a visa.
France passport

France passport holder visiting Paraguay

Visa Free
France passport holders can enter Paraguay without a visa.

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 France than Paraguay?

Day-to-day costs in France run about 134% higher than Paraguay on average; specific cities can swing further.

How much money do I need to move to France?

A safe rule of thumb is 3 months of local expenses plus relocation costs. On a PYG456,437,648 comparable salary, that's around €38,503 in France for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.

Can I work remotely from France?

With 49.4 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, France can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Paraguay and France.

Is France safe for expats?

France performs significantly better than Paraguay across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in France is 1.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 7.0 in Paraguay. About 82% of people in France feel safe walking alone at night.

How is healthcare in France compared to Paraguay?

Paraguay generally does better on health & wellbeing, though France leads in health coverage index. There are 33.4 doctors per 10,000 people in France, compared to 38.8 in Paraguay. France scores 85 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Paraguay: 72).

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

The average high temperature in Paris is 60°F, compared to 83°F in Asuncion. Paris receives around 25.6 in of rainfall per year, while Asuncion gets 55.2 in.

What language do they speak in France?

The official language in France is French. In Paraguay, the official languages are Guaraní and Spanish.

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At a Glance

PY FR
Population 7,356,409 68,305,148
Currency Paraguayan Guarani (PYG) Euro (€)
Languages Guaraní, Spanish French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +595 +33
Time zones 1 14
Emergency number 911 112