Moving to Oman from Paraguay

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Paraguay to Oman, you would find that Oman is 91.3% more expensive than Paraguay overall. A PYG454,044,952 salary in Paraguay would need to be roughly OMR39,556 in Oman to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

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

What does your salary buy?

PYG454,044,952 OMR39,556

To maintain the same standard of living in Oman

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The biggest cost differences at a glance

Restaurants

pay 13.6% more

Groceries

pay 35.4% more

Transportation

pay 41.5% more

Housing

pay 2.3 times more

Childcare

pay 2.2 times more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 3.9 times more

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 PYG = 0.0001 OMR (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

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

PY
7.0
OM
0.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

PY
21.0
OM
11.0

Oman 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
OM
$1,444
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

PY
38.8
OM
20.6

Paraguay generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Oman 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
OM
104.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

PY
1.2t
OM
18.7t

Paraguay performs better than Oman 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
OM
10.9
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

PY
1.8%
OM
116.7%

Paraguay generally does better on infrastructure, though Oman 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%
OM
1.5%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

PY
$15,700
OM
$40,000

Oman 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
OM
76.9 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

PY
23.2
OM
14.4

Oman generally does better on family life, though Paraguay leads in life expectancy.

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

Muscat Rain: 3.5 in/yr (90 mm)
91° / 75°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Asuncion Muscat
Jan–Mar 91°/72°F (33°/22°C) 81°/65°F (27°/18°C)
Apr–Jun 78°/61°F (26°/16°C) 100°/82°F (38°/28°C)
Jul–Sep 77°/58°F (25°/14°C) 97°/83°F (36°/28°C)
Oct–Dec 87°/68°F (31°/20°C) 87°/70°F (31°/21°C)
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Month Asuncion Muscat
Jan 92°/73°F (33.5°/22.8°C) 77°/62°F (25.1°/16.7°C)
Feb 91°/72°F (32.6°/22.3°C) 80°/64°F (26.4°/17.8°C)
Mar 89°/70°F (31.6°/21.3°C) 85°/69°F (29.5°/20.3°C)
Apr 83°/65°F (28.4°/18.6°C) 94°/76°F (34.7°/24.2°C)
May 77°/60°F (25.0°/15.7°C) 103°/84°F (39.6°/28.7°C)
Jun 74°/57°F (23.1°/13.8°C) 104°/87°F (40.0°/30.3°C)
Jul 74°/56°F (23.2°/13.1°C) 100°/86°F (38.0°/30.1°C)
Aug 77°/58°F (24.8°/14.3°C) 96°/83°F (35.6°/28.2°C)
Sep 80°/61°F (26.4°/15.9°C) 96°/80°F (35.6°/26.8°C)
Oct 85°/65°F (29.2°/18.6°C) 94°/76°F (34.6°/24.2°C)
Nov 87°/68°F (30.7°/20.1°C) 87°/69°F (30.3°/20.8°C)
Dec 90°/71°F (32.3°/21.8°C) 80°/65°F (26.8°/18.3°C)

Data: Dirección de Meteorología e Hidrología (DMH) Dirección de Meteorología e Hidrología (DMH), Directorate General of Meteorology - Civil Aviation Authority Directorate General of Meteorology - Civil Aviation Authority

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Paraguay passport

Paraguay passport holder visiting Oman

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

Oman passport holder visiting Paraguay

Visa on Arrival
Oman 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 Oman than Paraguay?

Day-to-day costs in Oman run about 37% higher than Paraguay on average; specific cities can swing further.

How much money do I need to move to Oman?

A safe rule of thumb is 3 months of local expenses plus relocation costs. On a PYG454,044,952 comparable salary, that's around OMR9,889 in Oman for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.

Can I work remotely from Oman?

With 10.9 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Oman can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Paraguay and Oman.

Is Oman safe for expats?

Oman performs significantly better than Paraguay across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Oman is 0.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 7.0 in Paraguay.

How is healthcare in Oman compared to Paraguay?

Paraguay generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Oman leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 20.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Oman, compared to 38.8 in Paraguay. Oman scores 70 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Paraguay: 72).

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

The average high temperature in Muscat is 91°F, compared to 83°F in Asuncion. Muscat receives around 3.5 in of rainfall per year, while Asuncion gets 55.2 in.

What language do they speak in Oman?

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

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At a Glance

PY OM
Population 7,356,409 3,764,348
Currency Paraguayan Guarani (PYG) Omani Rial (OMR)
Languages Guaraní, Spanish Arabic
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +595 +968
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911 9999