Moving to Pakistan from Paraguay

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Paraguay to Pakistan, you would find that Pakistan is 30.3% cheaper than Paraguay overall. A PYG456,154,971 salary in Paraguay would need to be roughly PKR14,463,629 in Pakistan to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in English and Urdu. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

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

What does your salary buy?

PYG456,154,971 PKR14,463,629

To maintain the same standard of living in Pakistan

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The biggest cost differences at a glance

Restaurants

pay 43.5% less

Groceries

pay 39.0% less

Transportation

pay 22.1% less

Housing

pay 5.6% less

Childcare

pay 64.3% less

Entertainment and Sports

pay 5.3% more

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 PYG = 0.0457 PKR (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 Pakistan 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
PK
4.2
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

PY
21.0
PK
11.9

Pakistan 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
PK
$152
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

PY
38.8
PK
10.8

Paraguay generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Pakistan 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
PK
105.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

PY
1.2t
PK
0.8t

Paraguay generally does better on environment, though Pakistan leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

PY
10.9
PK
1.3
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

PY
1.8%
PK
162.1%

Paraguay performs better than Pakistan across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

PY
5.8%
PK
5.5%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

PY
$15,700
PK
$5,600

Pakistan generally does better on employment & economy, though Paraguay 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
PK
69.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

PY
23.2
PK
54.0

Paraguay performs better than Pakistan 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

Islamabad Rain: 49.1 in/yr (1247 mm)
84° / 58°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Asuncion Islamabad
Jan–Mar 91°/72°F (33°/22°C) 69°/44°F (21°/7°C)
Apr–Jun 78°/61°F (26°/16°C) 95°/68°F (35°/20°C)
Jul–Sep 77°/58°F (25°/14°C) 94°/74°F (34°/23°C)
Oct–Dec 87°/68°F (31°/20°C) 78°/48°F (26°/9°C)
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Month Asuncion Islamabad
Jan 92°/73°F (33.5°/22.8°C) 64°/38°F (17.9°/3.2°C)
Feb 91°/72°F (32.6°/22.3°C) 68°/43°F (19.8°/6.0°C)
Mar 89°/70°F (31.6°/21.3°C) 76°/51°F (24.5°/10.7°C)
Apr 83°/65°F (28.4°/18.6°C) 87°/60°F (30.5°/15.8°C)
May 77°/60°F (25.0°/15.7°C) 97°/69°F (36.0°/20.7°C)
Jun 74°/57°F (23.1°/13.8°C) 101°/75°F (38.4°/23.8°C)
Jul 74°/56°F (23.2°/13.1°C) 96°/76°F (35.3°/24.4°C)
Aug 77°/58°F (24.8°/14.3°C) 93°/75°F (33.7°/23.8°C)
Sep 80°/61°F (26.4°/15.9°C) 93°/70°F (33.7°/21.1°C)
Oct 85°/65°F (29.2°/18.6°C) 88°/58°F (30.9°/14.5°C)
Nov 87°/68°F (30.7°/20.1°C) 79°/47°F (25.9°/8.3°C)
Dec 90°/71°F (32.3°/21.8°C) 68°/40°F (20.2°/4.3°C)

Data: Dirección de Meteorología e Hidrología (DMH) Dirección de Meteorología e Hidrología (DMH)

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Paraguay passport

Paraguay passport holder visiting Pakistan

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Paraguay passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Pakistan.
Pakistan passport

Pakistan passport holder visiting Paraguay

Visa Required
Pakistan 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 Pakistan than Paraguay?

Generally yes: Pakistan runs about 31% cheaper than Paraguay on average, though it depends heavily on the city.

How much money do I need to move to Pakistan?

A safe rule of thumb is 3 months of local expenses plus relocation costs. On a PYG456,154,971 comparable salary, that's around PKR3,615,907 in Pakistan for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.

Can I work remotely from Pakistan?

With 1.3 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Pakistan 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 Pakistan.

Is Pakistan safe for expats?

Pakistan performs significantly better than Paraguay across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Pakistan is 4.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 7.0 in Paraguay.

How is healthcare in Pakistan compared to Paraguay?

Paraguay generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Pakistan leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 10.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Pakistan, compared to 38.8 in Paraguay. Pakistan scores 45 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Paraguay: 72).

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

The average high temperature in Islamabad is 84°F, compared to 83°F in Asuncion. Islamabad receives around 49.1 in of rainfall per year, while Asuncion gets 55.2 in.

What language do they speak in Pakistan?

The official languages in Pakistan are English and Urdu. In Paraguay, the official languages are Guaraní and Spanish.

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At a Glance

PY PK
Population 7,356,409 242,923,845
Currency Paraguayan Guarani (PYG) Pakistani Rupee (PKR)
Languages Guaraní, Spanish English, Urdu
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +595 +92
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911 15