Moving to Romania from Paraguay

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Paraguay to Romania, you would find that Romania is 6.7% more expensive than Paraguay overall. A PYG430,000,000 salary in Paraguay would need to be roughly RON379,000 in Romania to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Romanian. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Bucharest averages 63°F vs 83°F in Asuncion, making it significantly cooler.

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Is Romania cheaper than Paraguay?

The biggest cost differences at a glance

Restaurants

pay 46.0% more

Groceries

pay 7.4% less

Transportation

pay 6.7% more

Housing

pay 5.3% less

Childcare

pay 2.4 times more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 20.5% more

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 PYG = 0.0008 RON (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.

What salary do you need in Romania?

What does your salary buy?

PYG430,000,000 → RON379,000

To maintain the same standard of living in Romania

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

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

Living there in 2020
160 ↑ 1131% vs 2015

people born in Paraguay live in Romania · UN DESA

Who's moving to Romania?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

PY
6.8
RO
1.1
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

PY
21.0
RO
9.6

Romania 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
RO
$2,614
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

PY
38.9
RO
36.2

Paraguay generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Romania leads in health coverage index.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

PY
25.0
RO
46.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

PY
1.2t
RO
3.7t

Paraguay performs better than Romania 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
RO
35.8
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

PY
1.8%
RO
7.6%

Romania 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%
RO
6.0%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

PY
$7,027
RO
$22,538

Paraguay generally does better on employment & economy, though Romania leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

PY
74.0 yrs
RO
76.5 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

PY
14.5
RO
6.0

Romania generally does better on family life, though Paraguay leads in education spending.

Weather in Romania vs Paraguay

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Asuncion Rain: 55.2 in/yr (1401 mm)
83° / 65°F

Avg. annual high / low

Bucharest Rain: 23.4 in/yr (594 mm)
63° / 41°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Asuncion Bucharest
Jan–Mar 91°/72°F (33°/22°C) 44°/27°F (7°/-3°C)
Apr–Jun 78°/61°F (26°/16°C) 74°/49°F (23°/9°C)
Jul–Sep 77°/58°F (25°/14°C) 83°/57°F (28°/14°C)
Oct–Dec 87°/68°F (31°/20°C) 51°/34°F (10°/1°C)
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Month Asuncion Bucharest
Jan 92°/73°F (33.5°/22.8°C) 37°/23°F (2.8°/-4.8°C)
Feb 91°/72°F (32.6°/22.3°C) 42°/25°F (5.5°/-4.0°C)
Mar 89°/70°F (31.6°/21.3°C) 53°/32°F (11.4°/0.1°C)
Apr 83°/65°F (28.4°/18.6°C) 64°/41°F (18.0°/4.9°C)
May 77°/60°F (25.0°/15.7°C) 75°/49°F (24.0°/9.6°C)
Jun 74°/57°F (23.1°/13.8°C) 82°/56°F (27.7°/13.6°C)
Jul 74°/56°F (23.2°/13.1°C) 86°/60°F (29.8°/15.4°C)
Aug 77°/58°F (24.8°/14.3°C) 86°/59°F (29.8°/14.9°C)
Sep 80°/61°F (26.4°/15.9°C) 76°/51°F (24.6°/10.5°C)
Oct 85°/65°F (29.2°/18.6°C) 64°/42°F (17.9°/5.4°C)
Nov 87°/68°F (30.7°/20.1°C) 50°/33°F (9.8°/0.6°C)
Dec 90°/71°F (32.3°/21.8°C) 39°/26°F (3.8°/-3.4°C)

Data: Dirección de Meteorología e Hidrología (DMH) Dirección de Meteorología e Hidrología (DMH), National Meteorological Administration National Meteorological Administration

Can you move from Paraguay to Romania?

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

Paraguay passport

Paraguay passport holder visiting Romania

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

Romania passport holder visiting Paraguay

Visa Free
Romania 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 Romania than Paraguay?

Day-to-day costs in Romania run about 7% higher than Paraguay on average; specific cities can swing further.

How much money do I need to move to Romania?

A safe rule of thumb is 3 months of local expenses plus relocation costs. On a PYG430,000,000 comparable salary, that's around RON94,750 in Romania for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.

Can I work remotely from Romania?

With 35.8 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Romania 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 Romania.

Is Romania safe for expats?

Romania performs significantly better than Paraguay across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Romania is 1.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 6.8 in Paraguay.

How is healthcare in Romania compared to Paraguay?

Paraguay generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Romania leads in health coverage index. There are 36.2 doctors per 10,000 people in Romania, compared to 38.9 in Paraguay. Romania scores 78 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Paraguay: 72).

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

The average high temperature in Bucharest is 63°F, compared to 83°F in Asuncion. Bucharest receives around 23.4 in of rainfall per year, while Asuncion gets 55.2 in.

What language do they speak in Romania?

The official language in Romania is Romanian. In Paraguay, the official languages are Guaraní and Spanish.

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At a Glance

PY RO
Population 7,013,078 19,020,271
Currency Paraguayan Guarani (PYG) Romanian Leu (RON)
Languages Guaraní, Spanish Romanian
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +595 +40
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911 112