Moving to Ghana from Paraguay

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Paraguay to Ghana, you would find that Ghana is 6.6% cheaper than Paraguay overall. A PYG430,000,000 salary in Paraguay would need to be roughly GHS822,000 in Ghana to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in English.

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Is Ghana cheaper than Paraguay?

The biggest cost differences at a glance

Restaurants

pay 7.6% more

Groceries

pay 36.6% more

Transportation

pay 26.3% less

Housing

pay 21.4% less

Childcare

pay 2.3 times more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 27.1% more

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 PYG = 0.002 GHS (October 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.

What salary do you need in Ghana?

What does your salary buy?

PYG430,000,000 → GHS822,000

To maintain the same standard of living in Ghana

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

PY
6.8
GH
1.8
Feel safe walking at night United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

of residents who feel safe walking alone at night

PY
43%
GH
83%

Ghana generally does better on safety, though Paraguay leads in road traffic deaths.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

PY
$1,469
GH
$234
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2023

affects wait times and access to care

PY
38.9
GH
2.7

Ghana generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Paraguay 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
GH
89.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

PY
1.2t
GH
0.7t

Paraguay generally does better on environment, though Ghana leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

PY
12.9
GH
0.7
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

PY
1.8%
GH
6.3%

Paraguay performs better than Ghana across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

PY
4.8%
GH
3.0%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

PY
$7,027
GH
$3,257

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

PY
74.0 yrs
GH
65.7 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

PY
14.5
GH
27.5

Paraguay performs better than Ghana across all family life metrics.

Weather in Ghana vs Paraguay

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

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

Avg. annual high / low

Accra Rain: 29.2 in/yr (741 mm)
88° / 75°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Asuncion Accra
Jan–Mar 91°/72°F (33°/22°C) 91°/76°F (33°/25°C)
Apr–Jun 78°/61°F (26°/16°C) 88°/76°F (31°/24°C)
Jul–Sep 77°/58°F (25°/14°C) 84°/74°F (29°/23°C)
Oct–Dec 87°/68°F (31°/20°C) 89°/75°F (32°/24°C)
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Month Asuncion Accra
Jan 92°/73°F (33.5°/22.8°C) 90°/75°F (32.4°/24.1°C)
Feb 91°/72°F (32.6°/22.3°C) 92°/77°F (33.1°/25.0°C)
Mar 89°/70°F (31.6°/21.3°C) 91°/77°F (33.0°/25.1°C)
Apr 83°/65°F (28.4°/18.6°C) 91°/77°F (32.7°/25.1°C)
May 77°/60°F (25.0°/15.7°C) 89°/76°F (31.6°/24.4°C)
Jun 74°/57°F (23.1°/13.8°C) 85°/74°F (29.7°/23.6°C)
Jul 74°/56°F (23.2°/13.1°C) 83°/74°F (28.4°/23.1°C)
Aug 77°/58°F (24.8°/14.3°C) 83°/73°F (28.3°/22.7°C)
Sep 80°/61°F (26.4°/15.9°C) 85°/74°F (29.5°/23.1°C)
Oct 85°/65°F (29.2°/18.6°C) 88°/74°F (31.0°/23.5°C)
Nov 87°/68°F (30.7°/20.1°C) 90°/76°F (32.0°/24.2°C)
Dec 90°/71°F (32.3°/21.8°C) 90°/76°F (32.1°/24.3°C)

Data: Dirección de Meteorología e Hidrología (DMH) Dirección de Meteorología e Hidrología (DMH), Ghana Meteorological Agency Ghana Meteorological Agency

Can you move from Paraguay to Ghana?

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

Paraguay passport

Paraguay passport holder visiting Ghana

Visa Required
Paraguay passport holders need a visa to enter Ghana.
Ghana passport

Ghana passport holder visiting Paraguay

Visa Required
Ghana 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 Ghana than Paraguay?

Generally yes: Ghana runs about 7% cheaper than Paraguay on average, though it depends heavily on the city.

How much money do I need to move to Ghana?

A safe rule of thumb is 3 months of local expenses plus relocation costs. On a PYG430,000,000 comparable salary, that's around GHS205,500 in Ghana for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.

Can I work remotely from Ghana?

With 0.7 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Ghana 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 Ghana.

Is Ghana safe for expats?

Ghana generally does better on safety, though Paraguay leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Ghana is 1.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 6.8 in Paraguay. About 83% of people in Ghana feel safe walking alone at night.

How is healthcare in Ghana compared to Paraguay?

Ghana generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Paraguay leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 2.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Ghana, compared to 38.9 in Paraguay. Ghana scores 48 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Paraguay: 72).

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

The average high temperature in Accra is 88°F, compared to 83°F in Asuncion. Accra receives around 29.2 in of rainfall per year, while Asuncion gets 55.2 in.

What language do they speak in Ghana?

The official language in Ghana is English. In Paraguay, the official languages are Guaraní and Spanish.

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At a Glance

PY GH
Population 7,013,078 35,064,272
Currency Paraguayan Guarani (PYG) Ghanaian Cedi (GHS)
Languages Guaraní, Spanish English
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +595 +233
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911 112