Moving to Luxembourg from Paraguay

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Paraguay to Luxembourg, you would find that Luxembourg is 4.4 times more expensive than Paraguay overall. A PYG451,283,512 salary in Paraguay would need to be roughly €228,449 in Luxembourg to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in French, German and Luxembourgish. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Luxembourg averages 56°F vs 83°F in Asuncion, making it significantly cooler.

How Far Will Your Money Go?

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

What does your salary buy?

PYG451,283,512 €228,449

To maintain the same standard of living in Luxembourg

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How key spending categories compare

Restaurants

pay 4.7 times more

Groceries

pay 3.0 times more

Transportation

pay 3.2 times more

Housing

pay 5.6 times more

Childcare

pay 9.0 times more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 3.3 times more

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Exchange rate: 1 PYG = 0.0001 EUR (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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Who Else Is Making This Move?

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

Moved in 2023
4 ↓ 56% vs 2022

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

Who's moving to Luxembourg?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Luxembourg compared to Paraguay.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

PY
7.0
LU
1.5
Feel safe walking at night United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

of residents who feel safe walking alone at night

PY
43%
LU
79%

Luxembourg 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
LU
$8,808
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

PY
38.8
LU
29.9

Paraguay generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Luxembourg 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
LU
13.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

PY
1.2t
LU
10.6t

Paraguay generally does better on environment, though Luxembourg 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
LU
38.7
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

PY
1.8%
LU
4.0%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

PY
5.8%
LU
5.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

PY
$15,700
LU
$132,400

Luxembourg performs significantly better than Paraguay 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
LU
83.0 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

PY
23.2
LU
3.2

Luxembourg 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

Luxembourg Rain: 35.3 in/yr (897 mm)
56° / 42°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Asuncion Luxembourg
Jan–Mar 91°/72°F (33°/22°C) 42°/31°F (6°/0°C)
Apr–Jun 78°/61°F (26°/16°C) 63°/46°F (17°/8°C)
Jul–Sep 77°/58°F (25°/14°C) 71°/54°F (21°/12°C)
Oct–Dec 87°/68°F (31°/20°C) 47°/37°F (8°/3°C)
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Month Asuncion Luxembourg
Jan 92°/73°F (33.5°/22.8°C) 38°/29°F (3.1°/-1.6°C)
Feb 91°/72°F (32.6°/22.3°C) 40°/30°F (4.7°/-1.3°C)
Mar 89°/70°F (31.6°/21.3°C) 48°/35°F (9.1°/1.6°C)
Apr 83°/65°F (28.4°/18.6°C) 56°/40°F (13.3°/4.4°C)
May 77°/60°F (25.0°/15.7°C) 64°/47°F (17.8°/8.4°C)
Jun 74°/57°F (23.1°/13.8°C) 69°/52°F (20.7°/11.1°C)
Jul 74°/56°F (23.2°/13.1°C) 74°/56°F (23.2°/13.3°C)
Aug 77°/58°F (24.8°/14.3°C) 73°/55°F (22.8°/13.0°C)
Sep 80°/61°F (26.4°/15.9°C) 65°/50°F (18.4°/10.0°C)
Oct 85°/65°F (29.2°/18.6°C) 56°/43°F (13.1°/6.3°C)
Nov 87°/68°F (30.7°/20.1°C) 45°/36°F (7.3°/2.2°C)
Dec 90°/71°F (32.3°/21.8°C) 39°/31°F (3.9°/-0.5°C)

Data: Dirección de Meteorología e Hidrología (DMH) Dirección de Meteorología e Hidrología (DMH), Air Navigation Administration (ANA), Meteolux Air Navigation Administration (ANA), Meteolux

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Paraguay passport

Paraguay passport holder visiting Luxembourg

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

Luxembourg passport holder visiting Paraguay

Visa Free
Luxembourg 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 Luxembourg than Paraguay?

On average Luxembourg is around 255% pricier than Paraguay, with notable variation by city.

How much money do I need to move to Luxembourg?

Budget about €57,112 for 3 months in Luxembourg (based on a PYG451,283,512 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, rental deposit, visa fees.

Can I work remotely from Luxembourg?

Connectivity is usually fine (Luxembourg: 38.7 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Luxembourg offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Luxembourg safe for expats?

Luxembourg performs significantly better than Paraguay across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Luxembourg is 1.5 per 100,000 people, compared to 7.0 in Paraguay. About 79% of people in Luxembourg feel safe walking alone at night.

How is healthcare in Luxembourg compared to Paraguay?

Paraguay generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Luxembourg leads in health coverage index. There are 29.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Luxembourg, compared to 38.8 in Paraguay. Luxembourg scores 83 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Paraguay: 72).

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

The average high temperature in Luxembourg is 56°F, compared to 83°F in Asuncion. Luxembourg receives around 35.3 in of rainfall per year, while Asuncion gets 55.2 in.

What language do they speak in Luxembourg?

The official languages in Luxembourg are French, German and Luxembourgish. In Paraguay, the official languages are Guaraní and Spanish.

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At a Glance

PY LU
Population 7,356,409 650,364
Currency Paraguayan Guarani (PYG) Euro (€)
Languages Guaraní, Spanish French, German, Luxembourgish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +595 +352
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911 112