Moving to Libya from Paraguay

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Paraguay to Libya, you would find that Libya is 29.4% cheaper than Paraguay overall. A PYG451,283,512 salary in Paraguay would need to be roughly LYD354,355 in Libya to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic.

How Far Will Your Money Go?

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

What does your salary buy?

PYG451,283,512 LYD354,355

To maintain the same standard of living in Libya

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

Restaurants

pay 40.1% less

Groceries

pay 16.6% less

Transportation

pay 18.3% less

Housing

pay 19.1% less

Childcare

pay 64.8% less

Entertainment and Sports

pay 16.9% less

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Exchange rate: 1 PYG = 0.0011 LYD (June 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 Libya.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

PY
21.0
LY
34.0

Paraguay performs better than Libya across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

PY
$1,469
LY
$1,055
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

PY
38.8
LY
21.6

Paraguay generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Libya 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
LY
54.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

PY
1.2t
LY
8.7t

Paraguay performs better than Libya 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
LY
4.8
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

PY
1.8%
LY
817.1%

Paraguay generally does better on infrastructure, though Libya leads in electricity per capita.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

PY
5.8%
LY
18.7%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

PY
$15,700
LY
$17,700

Paraguay generally does better on employment & economy, though Libya leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

PY
78.4 yrs
LY
77.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

PY
23.2
LY
11.2

Paraguay generally does better on family life, though Libya leads in infant mortality.

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

Tripoli Rain: 13.1 in/yr (334 mm)
78° / 60°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Asuncion Tripoli
Jan–Mar 91°/72°F (33°/22°C) 66°/50°F (19°/10°C)
Apr–Jun 78°/61°F (26°/16°C) 81°/62°F (27°/17°C)
Jul–Sep 77°/58°F (25°/14°C) 89°/72°F (32°/22°C)
Oct–Dec 87°/68°F (31°/20°C) 74°/57°F (23°/14°C)
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Month Asuncion Tripoli
Jan 92°/73°F (33.5°/22.8°C) 64°/48°F (17.9°/8.9°C)
Feb 91°/72°F (32.6°/22.3°C) 66°/49°F (19.1°/9.5°C)
Mar 89°/70°F (31.6°/21.3°C) 69°/52°F (20.7°/11.2°C)
Apr 83°/65°F (28.4°/18.6°C) 75°/57°F (23.7°/13.7°C)
May 77°/60°F (25.0°/15.7°C) 81°/62°F (27.1°/16.7°C)
Jun 74°/57°F (23.1°/13.8°C) 87°/68°F (30.4°/20.1°C)
Jul 74°/56°F (23.2°/13.1°C) 89°/71°F (31.7°/21.7°C)
Aug 77°/58°F (24.8°/14.3°C) 91°/73°F (32.6°/22.7°C)
Sep 80°/61°F (26.4°/15.9°C) 88°/71°F (31.0°/21.4°C)
Oct 85°/65°F (29.2°/18.6°C) 82°/64°F (27.7°/18.0°C)
Nov 87°/68°F (30.7°/20.1°C) 74°/56°F (23.3°/13.4°C)
Dec 90°/71°F (32.3°/21.8°C) 67°/50°F (19.3°/9.9°C)

Data: Dirección de Meteorología e Hidrología (DMH) Dirección de Meteorología e Hidrología (DMH), National Meteorological Centre National Meteorological Centre

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Paraguay passport

Paraguay passport holder visiting Libya

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

Libya passport holder visiting Paraguay

Visa Required
Libya 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 Libya than Paraguay?

Yes — Libya is on average about 26% cheaper than Paraguay. City-level variation can be significant.

How much money do I need to move to Libya?

Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly LYD88,589 in Libya on a PYG451,283,512 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, deposits, visa fees).

Can I work remotely from Libya?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Libya has 4.8 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 Libya safe for expats?

Paraguay performs better than Libya across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Libya compared to Paraguay?

Paraguay generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Libya leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 21.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Libya, compared to 38.8 in Paraguay. Libya scores 62 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Paraguay: 72).

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

The average high temperature in Tripoli is 78°F, compared to 83°F in Asuncion. Tripoli receives around 13.1 in of rainfall per year, while Asuncion gets 55.2 in.

What language do they speak in Libya?

The official language in Libya is Arabic. In Paraguay, the official languages are Guaraní and Spanish.

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At a Glance

PY LY
Population 7,356,409 7,137,931
Currency Paraguayan Guarani (PYG) Libyan Dinar (LYD)
Languages Guaraní, Spanish Arabic
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +595 +218
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911