Moving to Oklahoma from Paraguay

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Paraguay to Oklahoma — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Paraguay to Oklahoma, you would find that Oklahoma is 3.7 times more expensive than Paraguay overall. A PYG454,044,952 salary in Paraguay would need to be roughly $156,965 in Oklahoma to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in English. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Oklahoma City averages 71°F vs 83°F in Asuncion, making it significantly cooler.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

How your spending power changes when you relocate from Paraguay to Oklahoma.

What does your salary buy?

PYG454,044,952 $156,965

To maintain the same standard of living in Oklahoma

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The biggest cost differences at a glance

Restaurants

pay 3.1 times more

Groceries

pay 2.5 times more

Transportation

pay 90.0% more

Housing

pay 4.0 times more

Childcare

pay 9.4 times more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 3.4 times more

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 PYG = 0.0002 USD (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?

Real numbers on people moving from Paraguay to Oklahoma, and how the trend has changed.

Moved in 2023
480 ↑ 39% vs 2022

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

Who's moving to United States?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

How Paraguay and Oklahoma stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rate The World Factbook, 2022

share of adults with obesity

PY
20.3%
OK
40.3%

Paraguay performs better than Oklahoma across all health & wellbeing metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access The World Factbook, 2023

share of households with internet

PY
77.0%
OK
87.4%

Oklahoma performs significantly better than Paraguay across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

PY
5.8%
OK
3.8%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

PY
$15,700
OK
$51,007

Oklahoma 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
OK
74.1 yrs

Paraguay performs better than Oklahoma across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook

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

Oklahoma City Rain: 32.4 in/yr (823 mm)
71° / 50°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Asuncion Oklahoma City
Jan–Mar 91°/72°F (33°/22°C) 55°/33°F (13°/0°C)
Apr–Jun 78°/61°F (26°/16°C) 80°/58°F (26°/14°C)
Jul–Sep 77°/58°F (25°/14°C) 90°/69°F (32°/20°C)
Oct–Dec 87°/68°F (31°/20°C) 60°/39°F (16°/4°C)
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Month Asuncion Oklahoma City
Jan 92°/73°F (33.5°/22.8°C) 49°/28°F (9.3°/-2.5°C)
Feb 91°/72°F (32.6°/22.3°C) 53°/31°F (11.9°/-0.6°C)
Mar 89°/70°F (31.6°/21.3°C) 62°/39°F (16.6°/4.0°C)
Apr 83°/65°F (28.4°/18.6°C) 71°/48°F (21.5°/9.1°C)
May 77°/60°F (25.0°/15.7°C) 80°/58°F (26.4°/14.7°C)
Jun 74°/57°F (23.1°/13.8°C) 88°/67°F (30.9°/19.4°C)
Jul 74°/56°F (23.2°/13.1°C) 93°/72°F (34.0°/22.2°C)
Aug 77°/58°F (24.8°/14.3°C) 92°/71°F (33.6°/21.5°C)
Sep 80°/61°F (26.4°/15.9°C) 84°/63°F (28.7°/17.1°C)
Oct 85°/65°F (29.2°/18.6°C) 72°/50°F (22.4°/10.1°C)
Nov 87°/68°F (30.7°/20.1°C) 60°/39°F (15.6°/3.9°C)
Dec 90°/71°F (32.3°/21.8°C) 49°/29°F (9.7°/-1.6°C)

Data: Dirección de Meteorología e Hidrología (DMH) Dirección de Meteorología e Hidrología (DMH), National Weather Service National Weather Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Paraguay passport

Paraguay passport holder visiting United States

Visa Required
Paraguay passport holders need a visa to enter United States.
United States passport

United States passport holder visiting Paraguay

Visa on Arrival
United States passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in 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 Oklahoma than Paraguay?

Day-to-day costs in Oklahoma run about 109% higher than Paraguay on average; specific cities can swing further.

How much money do I need to move to Oklahoma?

A safe rule of thumb is 3 months of local expenses plus relocation costs. On a PYG454,044,952 comparable salary, that's around $39,241 in Oklahoma for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.

Can I work remotely from Oklahoma?

Working remotely from Oklahoma's major cities is generally feasible. The legal layer matters more — visa category, employer policy on overseas employees, and tax residency in Paraguay and Oklahoma.

How is healthcare in Oklahoma compared to Paraguay?

Paraguay performs better than Oklahoma across all health & wellbeing metrics.

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

The average high temperature in Oklahoma City is 71°F, compared to 83°F in Asuncion. Oklahoma City receives around 32.4 in of rainfall per year, while Asuncion gets 55.2 in.

What language do they speak in Oklahoma?

The official language in Oklahoma is English. In Paraguay, the official languages are Guaraní and Spanish.

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At a Glance

PY
Population 7,356,409 3,751,351
Currency Paraguayan Guarani (PYG) United States Dollar ($)
Languages Guaraní, Spanish English
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +595 +1
Time zones 1 11
Emergency number 911 911