Moving to Italy from Paraguay

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Paraguay to Italy, you would find that Italy is 2.7 times more expensive than Paraguay overall. A PYG454,044,952 salary in Paraguay would need to be roughly €143,998 in Italy to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Catalan and Italian. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Rome averages 69°F vs 83°F in Asuncion, making it significantly cooler.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

What to expect for your wallet after moving from Paraguay to Italy.

What does your salary buy?

PYG454,044,952 €143,998

To maintain the same standard of living in Italy

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

Restaurants

pay 3.3 times more

Groceries

pay 2.2 times more

Transportation

pay 2.2 times more

Housing

pay 2.9 times more

Childcare

pay 3.9 times more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 3.0 times more

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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?

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

Moved in 2023
268 ↑ 30% vs 2022

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

Who's moving to Italy?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

PY
7.0
IT
0.6
Feel safe walking at night United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

of residents who feel safe walking alone at night

PY
43%
IT
61%

Italy 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
IT
$4,993
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

PY
38.8
IT
42.5

Italy 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
IT
15.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

PY
1.2t
IT
5.1t

Paraguay generally does better on environment, though Italy 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
IT
31.5
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

PY
1.8%
IT
29.6%

Paraguay generally does better on infrastructure, though Italy leads in broadband per 100 people.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

PY
5.8%
IT
7.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

PY
$15,700
IT
$52,700

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

PY
78.4 yrs
IT
82.6 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

PY
23.2
IT
3.2

Italy 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

Rome Rain: 31.7 in/yr (804 mm)
69° / 50°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Asuncion Rome
Jan–Mar 91°/72°F (33°/22°C) 56°/39°F (13°/4°C)
Apr–Jun 78°/61°F (26°/16°C) 72°/53°F (22°/11°C)
Jul–Sep 77°/58°F (25°/14°C) 85°/63°F (29°/17°C)
Oct–Dec 87°/68°F (31°/20°C) 62°/45°F (17°/7°C)
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Month Asuncion Rome
Jan 92°/73°F (33.5°/22.8°C) 53°/38°F (11.9°/3.1°C)
Feb 91°/72°F (32.6°/22.3°C) 55°/38°F (13.0°/3.5°C)
Mar 89°/70°F (31.6°/21.3°C) 59°/41°F (15.2°/5.2°C)
Apr 83°/65°F (28.4°/18.6°C) 64°/46°F (17.7°/7.5°C)
May 77°/60°F (25.0°/15.7°C) 73°/53°F (22.8°/11.6°C)
Jun 74°/57°F (23.1°/13.8°C) 80°/60°F (26.9°/15.3°C)
Jul 74°/56°F (23.2°/13.1°C) 87°/64°F (30.3°/18.0°C)
Aug 77°/58°F (24.8°/14.3°C) 87°/65°F (30.6°/18.3°C)
Sep 80°/61°F (26.4°/15.9°C) 80°/59°F (26.5°/15.2°C)
Oct 85°/65°F (29.2°/18.6°C) 71°/52°F (21.4°/11.3°C)
Nov 87°/68°F (30.7°/20.1°C) 61°/44°F (15.9°/6.9°C)
Dec 90°/71°F (32.3°/21.8°C) 55°/40°F (12.6°/4.2°C)

Data: Dirección de Meteorología e Hidrología (DMH) Dirección de Meteorología e Hidrología (DMH), Italian Air Force- Department of Meteorology Italian Air Force- Department of Meteorology

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Paraguay passport

Paraguay passport holder visiting Italy

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

Italy passport holder visiting Paraguay

Visa Free
Italy 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 Italy than Paraguay?

No — Italy is on average about 120% more expensive than Paraguay. City-level variation matters.

How much money do I need to move to Italy?

Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly €36,000 in Italy on a PYG454,044,952 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees).

Can I work remotely from Italy?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Italy has 31.5 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 Italy safe for expats?

Italy performs significantly better than Paraguay across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Italy is 0.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 7.0 in Paraguay. About 61% of people in Italy feel safe walking alone at night.

How is healthcare in Italy compared to Paraguay?

Italy generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Paraguay leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 42.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Italy, compared to 38.8 in Paraguay. Italy scores 84 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Paraguay: 72).

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

The average high temperature in Rome is 69°F, compared to 83°F in Asuncion. Rome receives around 31.7 in of rainfall per year, while Asuncion gets 55.2 in.

What language do they speak in Italy?

The official languages in Italy are Catalan and Italian. In Paraguay, the official languages are Guaraní and Spanish.

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At a Glance

PY IT
Population 7,356,409 61,095,551
Currency Paraguayan Guarani (PYG) Euro (€)
Languages Guaraní, Spanish Catalan, Italian
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +595 +39
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911 112