Moving to Germany from Paraguay

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Paraguay to Germany, you would find that Germany is 3.3 times more expensive than Paraguay overall. A PYG454,044,952 salary in Paraguay would need to be roughly €154,456 in Germany to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in German. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Berlin averages 56°F vs 83°F in Asuncion, making it significantly cooler.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Paraguay and Germany.

What does your salary buy?

PYG454,044,952 €154,456

To maintain the same standard of living in Germany

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How key spending categories compare

Restaurants

pay 4.1 times more

Groceries

pay 2.2 times more

Transportation

pay 2.5 times more

Housing

pay 4.2 times more

Childcare

pay 4.9 times more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 3.6 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?

What the data shows about people moving from Paraguay to Germany.

Moved in 2023
290 ↓ 2% vs 2022

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

Who's moving to Germany?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Germany compared to Paraguay.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

PY
7.0
DE
0.8
Feel safe walking at night United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

of residents who feel safe walking alone at night

PY
43%
DE
72%

Germany 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
DE
$8,826
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

PY
38.8
DE
45.2

Paraguay generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Germany 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
DE
15.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

PY
1.2t
DE
6.9t

Paraguay generally does better on environment, though Germany 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
DE
45.0
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

PY
1.8%
DE
35.4%

Germany 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%
DE
3.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

PY
$15,700
DE
$61,900

Germany 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
DE
81.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

PY
23.2
DE
3.2

Germany 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

Berlin Rain: 22.5 in/yr (571 mm)
56° / 43°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Asuncion Berlin
Jan–Mar 91°/72°F (33°/22°C) 41°/31°F (5°/-1°C)
Apr–Jun 78°/61°F (26°/16°C) 64°/47°F (18°/8°C)
Jul–Sep 77°/58°F (25°/14°C) 72°/55°F (22°/13°C)
Oct–Dec 87°/68°F (31°/20°C) 47°/37°F (8°/3°C)
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Month Asuncion Berlin
Jan 92°/73°F (33.5°/22.8°C) 37°/29°F (2.9°/-1.9°C)
Feb 91°/72°F (32.6°/22.3°C) 40°/29°F (4.2°/-1.5°C)
Mar 89°/70°F (31.6°/21.3°C) 47°/34°F (8.5°/1.3°C)
Apr 83°/65°F (28.4°/18.6°C) 56°/40°F (13.2°/4.2°C)
May 77°/60°F (25.0°/15.7°C) 66°/48°F (18.9°/9.0°C)
Jun 74°/57°F (23.1°/13.8°C) 71°/54°F (21.6°/12.3°C)
Jul 74°/56°F (23.2°/13.1°C) 75°/58°F (23.7°/14.3°C)
Aug 77°/58°F (24.8°/14.3°C) 74°/57°F (23.6°/14.1°C)
Sep 80°/61°F (26.4°/15.9°C) 66°/51°F (18.8°/10.6°C)
Oct 85°/65°F (29.2°/18.6°C) 56°/44°F (13.4°/6.4°C)
Nov 87°/68°F (30.7°/20.1°C) 45°/36°F (7.1°/2.2°C)
Dec 90°/71°F (32.3°/21.8°C) 40°/31°F (4.4°/-0.4°C)

Data: Dirección de Meteorología e Hidrología (DMH) Dirección de Meteorología e Hidrología (DMH), Deutscher Wetterdienst Deutscher Wetterdienst

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Paraguay passport

Paraguay passport holder visiting Germany

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

Germany passport holder visiting Paraguay

Visa Free
Germany 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 Germany than Paraguay?

On average Germany is around 136% pricier than Paraguay, with notable variation by city.

How much money do I need to move to Germany?

Budget about €38,614 for 3 months in Germany (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 Germany?

Connectivity is usually fine (Germany: 45.0 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Germany offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Germany safe for expats?

Germany performs significantly better than Paraguay across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Germany is 0.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 7.0 in Paraguay. About 72% of people in Germany feel safe walking alone at night.

How is healthcare in Germany compared to Paraguay?

Paraguay generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Germany leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 45.2 doctors per 10,000 people in Germany, compared to 38.8 in Paraguay. Germany scores 88 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Paraguay: 72).

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

The average high temperature in Berlin is 56°F, compared to 83°F in Asuncion. Berlin receives around 22.5 in of rainfall per year, while Asuncion gets 55.2 in.

What language do they speak in Germany?

The official language in Germany is German. In Paraguay, the official languages are Guaraní and Spanish.

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At a Glance

PY DE
Population 7,356,409 84,316,622
Currency Paraguayan Guarani (PYG) Euro (€)
Languages Guaraní, Spanish German
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +595 +49
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911 112