Moving to Lebanon from Paraguay

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Paraguay to Lebanon, you would find that Lebanon is 73.3% more expensive than Paraguay overall. A PYG454,044,952 salary in Paraguay would need to be roughly LBP10,056,891,586 in Lebanon to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic and French.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

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

What does your salary buy?

PYG454,044,952 LBP10,056,891,586

To maintain the same standard of living in Lebanon

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

Restaurants

pay 75.0% more

Groceries

pay 11.3% more

Transportation

pay 87.8% more

Housing

pay 2.4 times more

Childcare

pay 72.2% more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 94.2% more

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Exchange rate: 1 PYG = 14.77 LBP (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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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

PY
7.0
LB
2.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

PY
21.0
LB
9.7

Lebanon 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
LB
$644
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

PY
38.8
LB
26.2

Lebanon generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Paraguay leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

PY
25.0
LB
59.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

PY
1.2t
LB
1.9t

Paraguay performs better than Lebanon 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
LB
7.6
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

PY
1.8%
LB
58.8%

Paraguay generally does better on infrastructure, though Lebanon leads in internet access.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

PY
5.8%
LB
11.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

PY
$15,700
LB
$12,300

Paraguay performs better than Lebanon across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

PY
78.4 yrs
LB
78.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

PY
23.2
LB
7.0

Lebanon 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.

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

Avg. annual high / low

Beirut Rain: 32.5 in/yr (826 mm)
None° / None°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Asuncion Beirut
Jan–Mar 91°/72°F (33°/22°C)
Apr–Jun 78°/61°F (26°/16°C)
Jul–Sep 77°/58°F (25°/14°C)
Oct–Dec 87°/68°F (31°/20°C)
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Month Asuncion Beirut
Jan 92°/73°F (33.5°/22.8°C)
Feb 91°/72°F (32.6°/22.3°C)
Mar 89°/70°F (31.6°/21.3°C)
Apr 83°/65°F (28.4°/18.6°C)
May 77°/60°F (25.0°/15.7°C)
Jun 74°/57°F (23.1°/13.8°C)
Jul 74°/56°F (23.2°/13.1°C)
Aug 77°/58°F (24.8°/14.3°C)
Sep 80°/61°F (26.4°/15.9°C)
Oct 85°/65°F (29.2°/18.6°C)
Nov 87°/68°F (30.7°/20.1°C)
Dec 90°/71°F (32.3°/21.8°C)

Data: Dirección de Meteorología e Hidrología (DMH) Dirección de Meteorología e Hidrología (DMH)

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Paraguay passport

Paraguay passport holder visiting Lebanon

Visa Required
Paraguay passport holders need a visa to enter Lebanon.
Lebanon passport

Lebanon passport holder visiting Paraguay

Visa Required
Lebanon passport holders need a visa to enter Paraguay.

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 Lebanon than Paraguay?

No — Lebanon is on average about 50% more expensive than Paraguay. City-level variation matters.

How much money do I need to move to Lebanon?

Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly LBP2,514,222,896 in Lebanon 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 Lebanon?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Lebanon has 7.6 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 Lebanon safe for expats?

Lebanon performs significantly better than Paraguay across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Lebanon is 2.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 7.0 in Paraguay.

How is healthcare in Lebanon compared to Paraguay?

Lebanon generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Paraguay leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 26.2 doctors per 10,000 people in Lebanon, compared to 38.8 in Paraguay. Lebanon scores 73 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Paraguay: 72).

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

The average high temperature in Beirut is None°F, compared to 83°F in Asuncion. Beirut receives around 32.5 in of rainfall per year, while Asuncion gets 55.2 in.

What language do they speak in Lebanon?

The official languages in Lebanon are Arabic and French. In Paraguay, the official languages are Guaraní and Spanish.

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At a Glance

PY LB
Population 7,356,409 5,296,814
Currency Paraguayan Guarani (PYG) Lebanese Pound (LBP)
Languages Guaraní, Spanish Arabic, French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +595 +961
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911 112