Moving to Syria from Paraguay

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Paraguay to Syria, you would find that Syria is 33.8% cheaper than Paraguay overall. A PYG430,000,000 salary in Paraguay would need to be roughly SYP645,000,000 in Syria to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

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

What does your salary buy?

PYG430,000,000 → SYP645,000,000

To maintain the same standard of living in Syria

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How key spending categories compare

Restaurants

pay 5.0% less

Groceries

pay 27.4% less

Transportation

pay 23.2% less

Housing

pay 46.5% less

Childcare

pay 60.7% less

Entertainment and Sports

pay 27.1% less

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Exchange rate: 1 PYG = 2.27 SYP (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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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Syria compared to Paraguay.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

PY
6.8
SY
2.1
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

PY
21.0
SY
29.9

Paraguay generally does better on safety, though Syria leads in homicide rate.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

PY
$1,469
SY
$122
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

PY
38.9
SY
15.2

Syria generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Paraguay leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

PY
25.0
SY
83.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

PY
1.2t
SY
1.3t

Paraguay performs better than Syria across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2023

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

PY
12.9
SY
6.9
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

PY
1.8%
SY
124.4%

Paraguay performs better than Syria across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

PY
4.8%
SY
13.6%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

PY
$7,027
SY
$1,057

Paraguay performs better than Syria 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
SY
72.6 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

PY
14.5
SY
17.7

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

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

Damascus Rain: 5.3 in/yr (134 mm)
78° / 47°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Asuncion Damascus
Jan–Mar 91°/72°F (33°/22°C) 60°/35°F (15°/2°C)
Apr–Jun 78°/61°F (26°/16°C) 85°/51°F (29°/11°C)
Jul–Sep 77°/58°F (25°/14°C) 96°/60°F (35°/15°C)
Oct–Dec 87°/68°F (31°/20°C) 70°/40°F (21°/5°C)
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Month Asuncion Damascus
Jan 92°/73°F (33.5°/22.8°C) 55°/33°F (12.6°/0.4°C)
Feb 91°/72°F (32.6°/22.3°C) 59°/34°F (14.8°/1.3°C)
Mar 89°/70°F (31.6°/21.3°C) 66°/39°F (18.9°/3.7°C)
Apr 83°/65°F (28.4°/18.6°C) 76°/45°F (24.5°/7.0°C)
May 77°/60°F (25.0°/15.7°C) 85°/51°F (29.7°/10.5°C)
Jun 74°/57°F (23.1°/13.8°C) 94°/58°F (34.2°/14.2°C)
Jul 74°/56°F (23.2°/13.1°C) 98°/62°F (36.5°/16.9°C)
Aug 77°/58°F (24.8°/14.3°C) 97°/62°F (36.2°/16.5°C)
Sep 80°/61°F (26.4°/15.9°C) 92°/55°F (33.4°/13.0°C)
Oct 85°/65°F (29.2°/18.6°C) 82°/48°F (28.0°/8.9°C)
Nov 87°/68°F (30.7°/20.1°C) 69°/39°F (20.3°/4.0°C)
Dec 90°/71°F (32.3°/21.8°C) 58°/34°F (14.2°/1.3°C)

Data: Dirección de Meteorología e Hidrología (DMH) Dirección de Meteorología e Hidrología (DMH), Ministry of Defence Meteorological Department Ministry of Defence Meteorological Department

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Paraguay passport

Paraguay passport holder visiting Syria

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

Syria passport holder visiting Paraguay

Visa Required
Syria 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 Syria than Paraguay?

On average Syria is about 34% less expensive than Paraguay, with major cities narrowing the gap.

How much money do I need to move to Syria?

Budget about SYP161,250,000 for 3 months in Syria (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 Syria?

Connectivity is usually fine (Syria: 6.9 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Syria offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Syria safe for expats?

Paraguay generally does better on safety, though Syria leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Syria is 2.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 6.8 in Paraguay.

How is healthcare in Syria compared to Paraguay?

Syria generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Paraguay leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 15.2 doctors per 10,000 people in Syria, compared to 38.9 in Paraguay. Syria scores 64 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Paraguay: 72).

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

The average high temperature in Damascus is 78°F, compared to 83°F in Asuncion. Damascus receives around 5.3 in of rainfall per year, while Asuncion gets 55.2 in.

What language do they speak in Syria?

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

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At a Glance

PY SY
Population 7,013,078 25,620,427
Currency Paraguayan Guarani (PYG) Syrian Pound (SYP)
Languages Guaraní, Spanish Arabic
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +595 +963
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911 —