Moving to Slovenia from Paraguay

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Paraguay to Slovenia — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Paraguay to Slovenia, you would find that Slovenia is 2.6 times more expensive than Paraguay overall. A PYG451,283,512 salary in Paraguay would need to be roughly €128,096 in Slovenia to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Slovene. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Ljubljana averages 59°F vs 83°F in Asuncion, making it significantly cooler.

How Far Will Your Money Go?

What to expect for your wallet after moving from Paraguay to Slovenia.

What does your salary buy?

PYG451,283,512 €128,096

To maintain the same standard of living in Slovenia

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Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day

Restaurants

pay 3.2 times more

Groceries

pay 90.4% more

Transportation

pay 58.8% more

Housing

pay 3.4 times more

Childcare

pay 4.0 times more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 2.4 times more

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Exchange rate: 1 PYG = 0.0001 EUR (June 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?

How many people actually move from Paraguay to Slovenia, based on official data.

Moved in 2023
1

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

Who's moving to Slovenia?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Paraguay to Slovenia.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

PY
7.0
SI
0.6
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

PY
21.0
SI
5.8

Slovenia performs significantly better than Paraguay across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

PY
$1,469
SI
$5,425
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

PY
38.8
SI
33.3

Paraguay generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Slovenia 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
SI
19.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

PY
1.2t
SI
6.3t

Paraguay generally does better on environment, though Slovenia leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

PY
10.9
SI
31.9
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

PY
1.8%
SI
6.3%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

PY
5.8%
SI
3.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

PY
$15,700
SI
$48,100

Slovenia 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
SI
81.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

PY
23.2
SI
1.5

Slovenia performs significantly better than Paraguay 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

Ljubljana Rain: 53.9 in/yr (1368 mm)
59° / 43°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Asuncion Ljubljana
Jan–Mar 91°/72°F (33°/22°C) 44°/30°F (7°/-1°C)
Apr–Jun 78°/61°F (26°/16°C) 68°/48°F (20°/9°C)
Jul–Sep 77°/58°F (25°/14°C) 77°/56°F (25°/13°C)
Oct–Dec 87°/68°F (31°/20°C) 48°/36°F (9°/2°C)
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Month Asuncion Ljubljana
Jan 92°/73°F (33.5°/22.8°C) 37°/27°F (3.0°/-2.7°C)
Feb 91°/72°F (32.6°/22.3°C) 43°/29°F (6.2°/-1.9°C)
Mar 89°/70°F (31.6°/21.3°C) 52°/35°F (11.2°/1.4°C)
Apr 83°/65°F (28.4°/18.6°C) 60°/41°F (15.4°/4.9°C)
May 77°/60°F (25.0°/15.7°C) 69°/49°F (20.8°/9.4°C)
Jun 74°/57°F (23.1°/13.8°C) 75°/55°F (23.9°/12.7°C)
Jul 74°/56°F (23.2°/13.1°C) 80°/58°F (26.5°/14.6°C)
Aug 77°/58°F (24.8°/14.3°C) 79°/58°F (26.1°/14.4°C)
Sep 80°/61°F (26.4°/15.9°C) 71°/52°F (21.5°/11.0°C)
Oct 85°/65°F (29.2°/18.6°C) 60°/44°F (15.3°/6.7°C)
Nov 87°/68°F (30.7°/20.1°C) 46°/35°F (7.9°/1.7°C)
Dec 90°/71°F (32.3°/21.8°C) 38°/29°F (3.4°/-1.7°C)

Data: Dirección de Meteorología e Hidrología (DMH) Dirección de Meteorología e Hidrología (DMH), Slovenian Environment Agency Slovenian Environment Agency

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Paraguay passport

Paraguay passport holder visiting Slovenia

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

Slovenia passport holder visiting Paraguay

Visa Free
Slovenia 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 Slovenia than Paraguay?

No — Slovenia is on average about 99% more expensive than Paraguay. City-level variation matters.

How much money do I need to move to Slovenia?

Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly €32,024 in Slovenia on a PYG451,283,512 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, deposits, visa fees).

Can I work remotely from Slovenia?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Slovenia has 31.9 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Slovenia safe for expats?

Slovenia performs significantly better than Paraguay across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Slovenia is 0.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 7.0 in Paraguay.

How is healthcare in Slovenia compared to Paraguay?

Paraguay generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Slovenia leads in health coverage index. There are 33.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Slovenia, compared to 38.8 in Paraguay. Slovenia scores 84 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Paraguay: 72).

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

The average high temperature in Ljubljana is 59°F, compared to 83°F in Asuncion. Ljubljana receives around 53.9 in of rainfall per year, while Asuncion gets 55.2 in.

What language do they speak in Slovenia?

The official language in Slovenia is Slovene. In Paraguay, the official languages are Guaraní and Spanish.

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At a Glance

PY SI
Population 7,356,409 2,101,208
Currency Paraguayan Guarani (PYG) Euro (€)
Languages Guaraní, Spanish Slovene
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +595 +386
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911 112