Moving to Ireland from Paraguay
What to Expect
Considering a move from Paraguay to Ireland? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Paraguay to Ireland, you would find that Ireland is 3.7 times more expensive than Paraguay overall. A PYG454,044,952 salary in Paraguay would need to be roughly €184,063 in Ireland to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in English and Irish. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Dublin averages 56°F vs 83°F in Asuncion, making it significantly cooler.
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A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Paraguay and Ireland.
What does your salary buy?
PYG454,044,952 → €184,063
To maintain the same standard of living in Ireland
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 3.5 times more
Groceries
pay 2.2 times more
Transportation
pay 3.0 times more
Housing
pay 4.5 times more
Childcare
pay 5.8 times more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 5.5 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 Ireland.
Who's moving to Ireland?
Top countries of origin for Ireland's foreign-born residents.
- 305,197
- 146,211
- 44,229
- 35,190
- 25,371
- 25,104
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137.28
Paraguay
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Ireland 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
Ireland performs significantly better than Paraguay across all safety metrics.
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 Ireland leads in doctors per 10,000 people.
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 Ireland 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
Ireland 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
Ireland performs significantly better than Paraguay across all employment & economy metrics.
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
Ireland generally does better on family life, though Paraguay leads in education spending.
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 | Dublin |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 91°/72°F (33°/22°C) | 49°/37°F (10°/3°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 78°/61°F (26°/16°C) | 59°/44°F (15°/7°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 77°/58°F (25°/14°C) | 66°/52°F (19°/11°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 87°/68°F (31°/20°C) | 51°/41°F (11°/5°C) |
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| Month | Asuncion | Dublin |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 92°/73°F (33.5°/22.8°C) | 47°/36°F (8.1°/2.4°C) |
| Feb | 91°/72°F (32.6°/22.3°C) | 47°/36°F (8.3°/2.3°C) |
| Mar | 89°/70°F (31.6°/21.3°C) | 54°/38°F (12.1°/3.4°C) |
| Apr | 83°/65°F (28.4°/18.6°C) | 54°/40°F (12.1°/4.6°C) |
| May | 77°/60°F (25.0°/15.7°C) | 59°/44°F (14.8°/6.9°C) |
| Jun | 74°/57°F (23.1°/13.8°C) | 64°/49°F (17.6°/9.6°C) |
| Jul | 74°/56°F (23.2°/13.1°C) | 67°/53°F (19.5°/11.7°C) |
| Aug | 77°/58°F (24.8°/14.3°C) | 67°/53°F (19.2°/11.5°C) |
| Sep | 80°/61°F (26.4°/15.9°C) | 63°/50°F (17.0°/9.8°C) |
| Oct | 85°/65°F (29.2°/18.6°C) | 56°/45°F (13.6°/7.3°C) |
| Nov | 87°/68°F (30.7°/20.1°C) | 51°/40°F (10.3°/4.5°C) |
| Dec | 90°/71°F (32.3°/21.8°C) | 47°/37°F (8.3°/2.8°C) |
Data:
Dirección de Meteorología e Hidrología (DMH),
Met Éireann, The Irish Meteorological Service
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Paraguay and Ireland. To live, work, or study long-term in Ireland, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Ireland's immigration authority.
Paraguay passport holder visiting Ireland
Visa Free
Ireland 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 Ireland than Paraguay?
On average Ireland is around 181% pricier than Paraguay, with notable variation by city.
How much money do I need to move to Ireland?
Budget about €46,016 for 3 months in Ireland (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 Ireland?
Connectivity is usually fine (Ireland: 32.1 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Ireland offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Ireland safe for expats?
Ireland performs significantly better than Paraguay across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Ireland is 0.9 per 100,000 people, compared to 7.0 in Paraguay. About 75% of people in Ireland feel safe walking alone at night.
How is healthcare in Ireland compared to Paraguay?
Paraguay generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Ireland leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 40.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Ireland, compared to 38.8 in Paraguay. Ireland scores 83 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Paraguay: 72).
What's the weather like in Ireland compared to Paraguay?
The average high temperature in Dublin is 56°F, compared to 83°F in Asuncion. Dublin receives around 29.8 in of rainfall per year, while Asuncion gets 55.2 in.
What language do they speak in Ireland?
The official languages in Ireland are English and Irish. In Paraguay, the official languages are Guaraní and Spanish.
