Moving to Norway from Paraguay

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Paraguay to Norway, you would find that Norway is 3.3 times more expensive than Paraguay overall. A PYG451,283,512 salary in Paraguay would need to be roughly NOK1,837,263 in Norway to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Norwegian Bokmål, Norwegian Nynorsk and Sami. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Oslo averages 49°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 Norway.

What does your salary buy?

PYG451,283,512 NOK1,837,263

To maintain the same standard of living in Norway

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How key spending categories compare

Restaurants

pay 4.4 times more

Groceries

pay 2.7 times more

Transportation

pay 2.6 times more

Housing

pay 3.9 times more

Childcare

pay 2.7 times more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 5.5 times more

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Exchange rate: 1 PYG = 0.0015 NOK (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 Norway.

Moved in 2023
4 ↓ 33% vs 2022

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

Who's moving to Norway?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Norway compared to Paraguay.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

PY
7.0
NO
0.6
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

PY
21.0
NO
1.5

Norway 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
NO
$9,523
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

PY
38.8
NO
51.7

Paraguay generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Norway 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
NO
8.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

PY
1.2t
NO
7.2t

Paraguay generally does better on environment, though Norway 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
NO
45.9
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

PY
1.8%
NO
2.0%

Norway 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%
NO
3.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

PY
$15,700
NO
$90,500

Norway 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
NO
82.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

PY
23.2
NO
2.3

Norway 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

Oslo Rain: 30.0 in/yr (763 mm)
49° / 36°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Asuncion Oslo
Jan–Mar 91°/72°F (33°/22°C) 32°/22°F (0°/-6°C)
Apr–Jun 78°/61°F (26°/16°C) 59°/43°F (15°/6°C)
Jul–Sep 77°/58°F (25°/14°C) 66°/51°F (19°/10°C)
Oct–Dec 87°/68°F (31°/20°C) 39°/30°F (4°/-1°C)
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Month Asuncion Oslo
Jan 92°/73°F (33.5°/22.8°C) 29°/20°F (-1.8°/-6.8°C)
Feb 91°/72°F (32.6°/22.3°C) 30°/20°F (-0.9°/-6.8°C)
Mar 89°/70°F (31.6°/21.3°C) 38°/26°F (3.5°/-3.3°C)
Apr 83°/65°F (28.4°/18.6°C) 48°/33°F (9.1°/0.8°C)
May 77°/60°F (25.0°/15.7°C) 60°/44°F (15.8°/6.5°C)
Jun 74°/57°F (23.1°/13.8°C) 69°/51°F (20.4°/10.6°C)
Jul 74°/56°F (23.2°/13.1°C) 71°/54°F (21.5°/12.2°C)
Aug 77°/58°F (24.8°/14.3°C) 68°/52°F (20.1°/11.3°C)
Sep 80°/61°F (26.4°/15.9°C) 59°/46°F (15.1°/7.5°C)
Oct 85°/65°F (29.2°/18.6°C) 49°/39°F (9.3°/3.8°C)
Nov 87°/68°F (30.7°/20.1°C) 38°/29°F (3.2°/-1.5°C)
Dec 90°/71°F (32.3°/21.8°C) 31°/22°F (-0.5°/-5.6°C)

Data: Dirección de Meteorología e Hidrología (DMH) Dirección de Meteorología e Hidrología (DMH), Norwegian Meteorological Institute Norwegian Meteorological Institute

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Paraguay passport

Paraguay passport holder visiting Norway

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

Norway passport holder visiting Paraguay

Visa Free
Norway 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 Norway than Paraguay?

On average Norway is around 165% pricier than Paraguay, with notable variation by city.

How much money do I need to move to Norway?

Budget about NOK459,316 for 3 months in Norway (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 Norway?

Connectivity is usually fine (Norway: 45.9 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Norway offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Norway safe for expats?

Norway performs significantly better than Paraguay across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Norway is 0.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 7.0 in Paraguay.

How is healthcare in Norway compared to Paraguay?

Paraguay generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Norway leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 51.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Norway, compared to 38.8 in Paraguay. Norway scores 87 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Paraguay: 72).

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

The average high temperature in Oslo is 49°F, compared to 83°F in Asuncion. Oslo receives around 30.0 in of rainfall per year, while Asuncion gets 55.2 in.

What language do they speak in Norway?

The official languages in Norway are Norwegian Bokmål, Norwegian Nynorsk and Sami. In Paraguay, the official languages are Guaraní and Spanish.

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At a Glance

PY NO
Population 7,356,409 5,553,840
Currency Paraguayan Guarani (PYG) Norwegian Krone (NOK)
Languages Guaraní, Spanish Norwegian Bokmål, Norwegian Nynorsk, Sami
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +595 +47
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911 112