Moving to Israel from Paraguay

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Paraguay to Israel — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Paraguay to Israel, you would find that Israel is 2.8 times more expensive than Paraguay overall. A PYG430,000,000 salary in Paraguay would need to be roughly ₪653,000 in Israel to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic and Hebrew. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Jerusalem averages 72°F vs 83°F in Asuncion, making it significantly cooler.

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Is Israel cheaper than Paraguay?

Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day

Restaurants

pay 3.4 times more

Groceries

pay 96.1% more

Transportation

pay 2.3 times more

Housing

pay 3.5 times more

Childcare

pay 7.3 times more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 2.9 times more

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 PYG = 0.0005 ILS (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 Israel?

What does your salary buy?

PYG430,000,000 → ₪653,000

To maintain the same standard of living in Israel

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

How many people actually move from Paraguay to Israel, based on official data.

Moved in 2023
13

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

Who's moving to Israel?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Paraguay to Israel.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

PY
6.8
IL
1.6
Feel safe walking at night United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

of residents who feel safe walking alone at night

PY
43%
IL
80%

Israel performs significantly better than Paraguay across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

PY
$1,469
IL
$4,033
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2023

affects wait times and access to care

PY
38.9
IL
38.0

Israel generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Paraguay leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

PY
25.0
IL
15.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

PY
1.2t
IL
5.8t

Paraguay generally does better on environment, though Israel leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

PY
12.9
IL
29.2
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

PY
1.8%
IL
132.0%

Israel generally does better on infrastructure, though Paraguay leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

PY
4.8%
IL
3.5%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

PY
$7,027
IL
$60,337

Israel generally does better on employment & economy, though Paraguay leads in poverty rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

PY
74.0 yrs
IL
83.2 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

PY
14.5
IL
2.7

Israel performs significantly better than Paraguay across all family life metrics.

Weather in Israel vs Paraguay

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

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

Avg. annual high / low

Jerusalem Rain: 21.1 in/yr (537 mm)
72° / 57°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Asuncion Jerusalem
Jan–Mar 91°/72°F (33°/22°C) 58°/46°F (15°/8°C)
Apr–Jun 78°/61°F (26°/16°C) 78°/60°F (25°/15°C)
Jul–Sep 77°/58°F (25°/14°C) 85°/67°F (29°/20°C)
Oct–Dec 87°/68°F (31°/20°C) 68°/55°F (20°/13°C)
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Month Asuncion Jerusalem
Jan 92°/73°F (33.5°/22.8°C) 55°/44°F (12.8°/6.9°C)
Feb 91°/72°F (32.6°/22.3°C) 57°/45°F (13.8°/7.1°C)
Mar 89°/70°F (31.6°/21.3°C) 63°/49°F (17.0°/9.2°C)
Apr 83°/65°F (28.4°/18.6°C) 71°/54°F (21.5°/12.1°C)
May 77°/60°F (25.0°/15.7°C) 79°/61°F (25.9°/16.0°C)
Jun 74°/57°F (23.1°/13.8°C) 83°/65°F (28.4°/18.2°C)
Jul 74°/56°F (23.2°/13.1°C) 86°/68°F (30.0°/20.2°C)
Aug 77°/58°F (24.8°/14.3°C) 86°/68°F (29.9°/20.0°C)
Sep 80°/61°F (26.4°/15.9°C) 83°/66°F (28.4°/18.7°C)
Oct 85°/65°F (29.2°/18.6°C) 78°/62°F (25.3°/16.8°C)
Nov 87°/68°F (30.7°/20.1°C) 68°/55°F (19.9°/12.8°C)
Dec 90°/71°F (32.3°/21.8°C) 59°/48°F (15.2°/9.0°C)

Data: Dirección de Meteorología e Hidrología (DMH) Dirección de Meteorología e Hidrología (DMH), Israel Meteorological Service Israel Meteorological Service

Can you move from Paraguay to Israel?

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

Paraguay passport

Paraguay passport holder visiting Israel

Electronic Travel Authorisation
Paraguay passport holders need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) to enter Israel.
Israel passport

Israel passport holder visiting Paraguay

Visa Free
Israel 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 Israel than Paraguay?

No — Israel is on average about 180% more expensive than Paraguay. City-level variation matters.

How much money do I need to move to Israel?

Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly ₪163,250 in Israel on a PYG430,000,000 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees).

Can I work remotely from Israel?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Israel has 29.2 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 Israel safe for expats?

Israel performs significantly better than Paraguay across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Israel is 1.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 6.8 in Paraguay. About 80% of people in Israel feel safe walking alone at night.

How is healthcare in Israel compared to Paraguay?

Israel generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Paraguay leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 38.0 doctors per 10,000 people in Israel, compared to 38.9 in Paraguay. Israel scores 85 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Paraguay: 72).

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

The average high temperature in Jerusalem is 72°F, compared to 83°F in Asuncion. Jerusalem receives around 21.1 in of rainfall per year, while Asuncion gets 55.2 in.

What language do they speak in Israel?

The official languages in Israel are Arabic and Hebrew. In Paraguay, the official languages are Guaraní and Spanish.

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At a Glance

PY IL
Population 7,013,078 10,122,800
Currency Paraguayan Guarani (PYG) Israeli New Sheqel (₪)
Languages Guaraní, Spanish Arabic, Hebrew
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +595 +972
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911 100