Moving to Poland from Paraguay

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Paraguay to Poland, you would find that Poland is 39.3% more expensive than Paraguay overall. A PYG430,000,000 salary in Paraguay would need to be roughly PLN409,000 in Poland to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Polish. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Warsaw averages 55°F vs 83°F in Asuncion, making it significantly cooler.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

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

What does your salary buy?

PYG430,000,000 → PLN409,000

To maintain the same standard of living in Poland

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How key spending categories compare

Restaurants

pay 57.5% more

Groceries

pay 1.3% more

Transportation

pay 18.9% more

Housing

pay 72.9% more

Childcare

pay 2.1 times more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 37.7% more

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 PYG = 0.0007 PLN (October 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 Poland.

Moved in 2021
2 ↓ 67% vs 2020

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

Who's moving to Poland?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Poland compared to Paraguay.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

PY
6.8
PL
0.8
Feel safe walking at night United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

of residents who feel safe walking alone at night

PY
43%
PL
11%

Poland generally does better on safety, though Paraguay leads in feel safe walking at night.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

PY
$1,469
PL
$3,939
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2023

affects wait times and access to care

PY
38.9
PL
40.3

Poland generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Paraguay 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
PL
41.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

PY
1.2t
PL
7.5t

Paraguay performs better than Poland across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

PY
12.9
PL
25.4
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

PY
1.8%
PL
32.5%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

PY
4.8%
PL
3.0%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

PY
$7,027
PL
$28,420

Poland performs significantly better than Paraguay across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

PY
74.0 yrs
PL
78.4 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

PY
14.5
PL
3.6

Poland performs significantly better than Paraguay across all family life metrics.

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

Warsaw Rain: 20.9 in/yr (532 mm)
55° / 40°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Asuncion Warsaw
Jan–Mar 91°/72°F (33°/22°C) 38°/26°F (3°/-3°C)
Apr–Jun 78°/61°F (26°/16°C) 66°/46°F (19°/8°C)
Jul–Sep 77°/58°F (25°/14°C) 72°/53°F (22°/12°C)
Oct–Dec 87°/68°F (31°/20°C) 44°/33°F (7°/1°C)
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Month Asuncion Warsaw
Jan 92°/73°F (33.5°/22.8°C) 33°/24°F (0.7°/-4.4°C)
Feb 91°/72°F (32.6°/22.3°C) 36°/25°F (2.1°/-3.9°C)
Mar 89°/70°F (31.6°/21.3°C) 44°/30°F (6.9°/-0.9°C)
Apr 83°/65°F (28.4°/18.6°C) 57°/38°F (13.9°/3.6°C)
May 77°/60°F (25.0°/15.7°C) 68°/47°F (19.8°/8.6°C)
Jun 74°/57°F (23.1°/13.8°C) 72°/53°F (22.1°/11.6°C)
Jul 74°/56°F (23.2°/13.1°C) 76°/57°F (24.6°/13.7°C)
Aug 77°/58°F (24.8°/14.3°C) 75°/55°F (23.9°/13.0°C)
Sep 80°/61°F (26.4°/15.9°C) 65°/48°F (18.4°/9.0°C)
Oct 85°/65°F (29.2°/18.6°C) 55°/40°F (12.8°/4.7°C)
Nov 87°/68°F (30.7°/20.1°C) 43°/33°F (5.9°/0.5°C)
Dec 90°/71°F (32.3°/21.8°C) 35°/26°F (1.6°/-3.1°C)

Data: Dirección de Meteorología e Hidrología (DMH) Dirección de Meteorología e Hidrología (DMH), Institute of Meteorology and Water Management Institute of Meteorology and Water Management

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Paraguay passport

Paraguay passport holder visiting Poland

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

Poland passport holder visiting Paraguay

Visa Free
Poland 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 Poland than Paraguay?

On average Poland is around 39% pricier than Paraguay, with notable variation by city.

How much money do I need to move to Poland?

Budget about PLN102,250 for 3 months in Poland (based on a PYG430,000,000 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.

Can I work remotely from Poland?

Connectivity is usually fine (Poland: 25.4 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Poland offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Poland safe for expats?

Poland generally does better on safety, though Paraguay leads in feel safe walking at night. The homicide rate in Poland is 0.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 6.8 in Paraguay. About 11% of people in Poland feel safe walking alone at night.

How is healthcare in Poland compared to Paraguay?

Poland generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Paraguay leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 40.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Poland, compared to 38.9 in Paraguay. Poland scores 82 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Paraguay: 72).

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

The average high temperature in Warsaw is 55°F, compared to 83°F in Asuncion. Warsaw receives around 20.9 in of rainfall per year, while Asuncion gets 55.2 in.

What language do they speak in Poland?

The official language in Poland is Polish. In Paraguay, the official languages are Guaraní and Spanish.

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At a Glance

PY PL
Population 7,013,078 36,435,861
Currency Paraguayan Guarani (PYG) Polish Zloty (PLN)
Languages Guaraní, Spanish Polish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +595 +48
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911 112