Moving to Guatemala from Paraguay
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Paraguay to Guatemala — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Paraguay to Guatemala, you would find that Guatemala is 75.2% more expensive than Paraguay overall. A PYG451,283,512 salary in Paraguay would need to be roughly GTQ929,328 in Guatemala to maintain the same lifestyle.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
What to expect for your wallet after moving from Paraguay to Guatemala.
What does your salary buy?
PYG451,283,512 → GTQ929,328
To maintain the same standard of living in Guatemala
Calculate with your salary →Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day
Restaurants
pay 48.2% more
Groceries
pay 2.1 times more
Transportation
pay 17.5% more
Housing
pay 2.1 times more
Childcare
pay 95.3% 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?
How many people actually move from Paraguay to Guatemala, based on official data.
Who's moving to Guatemala?
Top countries of origin for Guatemala's foreign-born residents.
- 20,683
- 18,872
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Paraguay
Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Paraguay to Guatemala.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Paraguay generally does better on safety, though Guatemala leads in road traffic deaths.
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
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Paraguay generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Guatemala leads in healthcare spending per person.
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 Guatemala leads in co₂ emissions per capita.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
Paraguay performs better than Guatemala across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
Paraguay generally does better on employment & economy, though Guatemala 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
Paraguay performs better than Guatemala 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 | Guatemala City |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 91°/72°F (33°/22°C) | 77°/55°F (25°/13°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 78°/61°F (26°/16°C) | 80°/61°F (27°/16°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 77°/58°F (25°/14°C) | 76°/60°F (25°/16°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 87°/68°F (31°/20°C) | 74°/58°F (24°/14°C) |
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| Month | Asuncion | Guatemala City |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 92°/73°F (33.5°/22.8°C) | 75°/53°F (23.8°/11.5°C) |
| Feb | 91°/72°F (32.6°/22.3°C) | 77°/55°F (25.2°/12.9°C) |
| Mar | 89°/70°F (31.6°/21.3°C) | 80°/57°F (26.6°/14.0°C) |
| Apr | 83°/65°F (28.4°/18.6°C) | 82°/60°F (27.5°/15.4°C) |
| May | 77°/60°F (25.0°/15.7°C) | 81°/61°F (27.1°/16.2°C) |
| Jun | 74°/57°F (23.1°/13.8°C) | 78°/61°F (25.3°/16.2°C) |
| Jul | 74°/56°F (23.2°/13.1°C) | 76°/60°F (24.5°/15.8°C) |
| Aug | 77°/58°F (24.8°/14.3°C) | 77°/60°F (25.0°/15.8°C) |
| Sep | 80°/61°F (26.4°/15.9°C) | 76°/60°F (24.4°/15.8°C) |
| Oct | 85°/65°F (29.2°/18.6°C) | 75°/60°F (24.1°/15.4°C) |
| Nov | 87°/68°F (30.7°/20.1°C) | 74°/57°F (23.4°/14.0°C) |
| Dec | 90°/71°F (32.3°/21.8°C) | 74°/56°F (23.4°/13.1°C) |
Data:
Dirección de Meteorología e Hidrología (DMH),
Instituto Nacional de Sismología, Vulcanología, Meteorología e Hidrología (INSIVUMEH)
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Paraguay and Guatemala. To live, work, or study long-term in Guatemala, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Guatemala's immigration authority.
Paraguay passport holder visiting Guatemala
Visa Free
Guatemala 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 Guatemala than Paraguay?
No — Guatemala is on average about 62% more expensive than Paraguay. City-level variation matters.
How much money do I need to move to Guatemala?
Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly GTQ232,332 in Guatemala on a PYG451,283,512 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, deposits, visa fees).
Can I work remotely from Guatemala?
Internet is rarely the blocker — Guatemala has 3.7 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.
Is Guatemala safe for expats?
Paraguay generally does better on safety, though Guatemala leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Guatemala is 20.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 7.0 in Paraguay.
How is healthcare in Guatemala compared to Paraguay?
Paraguay generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Guatemala leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 12.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Guatemala, compared to 38.8 in Paraguay. Guatemala scores 59 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Paraguay: 72).
What's the weather like in Guatemala compared to Paraguay?
The average high temperature in Guatemala City is 77°F, compared to 83°F in Asuncion. Guatemala City receives around 46.7 in of rainfall per year, while Asuncion gets 55.2 in.
What language do they speak in Guatemala?
The official language in Guatemala is Spanish. In Paraguay, the official languages are Guaraní and Spanish.
