Moving to Latvia from Paraguay

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Paraguay to Latvia? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Paraguay to Latvia, you would find that Latvia is 2.5 times more expensive than Paraguay overall. A PYG454,044,952 salary in Paraguay would need to be roughly €114,121 in Latvia to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Latvian. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Riga averages 50°F vs 83°F in Asuncion, making it significantly cooler.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Paraguay and Latvia.

What does your salary buy?

PYG454,044,952 €114,121

To maintain the same standard of living in Latvia

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How key spending categories compare

Restaurants

pay 2.4 times more

Groceries

pay 56.2% more

Transportation

pay 61.3% more

Housing

pay 2.8 times more

Childcare

pay 4.7 times more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 2.6 times more

See full cost of living breakdown
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?

What the data shows about people moving from Paraguay to Latvia.

Living there in 2015
3 ↑ 200% vs 2010

people born in Paraguay live in Latvia · UN DESA

Who's moving to Latvia?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Latvia compared to Paraguay.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

PY
7.0
LV
3.6
Feel safe walking at night United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

of residents who feel safe walking alone at night

PY
43%
LV
75%

Latvia 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
LV
$3,034
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

PY
38.8
LV
33.8

Paraguay generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Latvia leads in health coverage index.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

PY
25.0
LV
40.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

PY
1.2t
LV
3.6t

Paraguay performs better than Latvia across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

PY
10.9
LV
26.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

PY
1.8%
LV
1.1%

Latvia performs significantly better than Paraguay across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

PY
5.8%
LV
6.5%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

PY
$15,700
LV
$37,800

Latvia 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
LV
75.9 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

PY
23.2
LV
4.8

Latvia generally does better on family life, though Paraguay leads in life expectancy.

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

Riga Rain: 24.9 in/yr (633 mm)
50° / 36°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Asuncion Riga
Jan–Mar 91°/72°F (33°/22°C) 31°/20°F (0°/-7°C)
Apr–Jun 78°/61°F (26°/16°C) 60°/42°F (15°/6°C)
Jul–Sep 77°/58°F (25°/14°C) 67°/51°F (20°/11°C)
Oct–Dec 87°/68°F (31°/20°C) 41°/31°F (5°/0°C)
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Month Asuncion Riga
Jan 92°/73°F (33.5°/22.8°C) 28°/18°F (-2.3°/-7.8°C)
Feb 91°/72°F (32.6°/22.3°C) 29°/18°F (-1.7°/-7.6°C)
Mar 89°/70°F (31.6°/21.3°C) 37°/24°F (2.7°/-4.7°C)
Apr 83°/65°F (28.4°/18.6°C) 50°/34°F (9.8°/1.0°C)
May 77°/60°F (25.0°/15.7°C) 61°/43°F (16.2°/5.9°C)
Jun 74°/57°F (23.1°/13.8°C) 68°/50°F (20.1°/10.0°C)
Jul 74°/56°F (23.2°/13.1°C) 71°/54°F (21.7°/12.3°C)
Aug 77°/58°F (24.8°/14.3°C) 70°/53°F (21.0°/11.8°C)
Sep 80°/61°F (26.4°/15.9°C) 61°/46°F (16.3°/8.0°C)
Oct 85°/65°F (29.2°/18.6°C) 51°/39°F (10.4°/4.0°C)
Nov 87°/68°F (30.7°/20.1°C) 39°/31°F (3.9°/-0.5°C)
Dec 90°/71°F (32.3°/21.8°C) 33°/24°F (0.3°/-4.4°C)

Data: Dirección de Meteorología e Hidrología (DMH) Dirección de Meteorología e Hidrología (DMH), Latvian Environment, Geology and Meteorology Centre Latvian Environment, Geology and Meteorology Centre

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Paraguay passport

Paraguay passport holder visiting Latvia

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

Latvia passport holder visiting Paraguay

Visa Free
Latvia 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 Latvia than Paraguay?

On average Latvia is around 74% pricier than Paraguay, with notable variation by city.

How much money do I need to move to Latvia?

Budget about €28,530 for 3 months in Latvia (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 Latvia?

Connectivity is usually fine (Latvia: 26.4 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Latvia offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Latvia safe for expats?

Latvia performs significantly better than Paraguay across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Latvia is 3.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 7.0 in Paraguay. About 75% of people in Latvia feel safe walking alone at night.

How is healthcare in Latvia compared to Paraguay?

Paraguay generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Latvia leads in health coverage index. There are 33.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Latvia, compared to 38.8 in Paraguay. Latvia scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Paraguay: 72).

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

The average high temperature in Riga is 50°F, compared to 83°F in Asuncion. Riga receives around 24.9 in of rainfall per year, while Asuncion gets 55.2 in.

What language do they speak in Latvia?

The official language in Latvia is Latvian. In Paraguay, the official languages are Guaraní and Spanish.

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At a Glance

PY LV
Population 7,356,409 1,842,226
Currency Paraguayan Guarani (PYG) Euro (€)
Languages Guaraní, Spanish Latvian
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +595 +371
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911 112