Moving to Thailand from Paraguay
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Paraguay to Thailand — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Paraguay to Thailand, you would find that Thailand is 3.3% more expensive than Paraguay overall. A PYG430,000,000 salary in Paraguay would need to be roughly THB2,580,000 in Thailand to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Thai. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.
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Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day
Restaurants
pay 34.4% less
Groceries
pay 16.0% more
Transportation
pay 14.0% more
Housing
pay 7.8% less
Childcare
pay 3.1 times more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 13.8% more
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 Thailand?
What does your salary buy?
PYG430,000,000 → THB2,580,000
To maintain the same standard of living in Thailand
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Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Paraguay to Thailand.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
of residents who feel safe walking alone at night
per 100,000 people per year
Thailand generally does better on safety, though Paraguay leads in road traffic deaths.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Thailand generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Paraguay leads in doctors per 10,000 people.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Paraguay performs better than Thailand across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
share of households with internet
Thailand generally does better on infrastructure, though Paraguay leads in water stress level.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
share of people below the poverty line
Thailand performs significantly better than Paraguay across all employment & economy metrics.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
percentage of adults who can read and write
Paraguay generally does better on family life, though Thailand leads in life expectancy.
Sources: World Bank (2021–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2011–2022), World Health Organization (2024). How we calculate this
Weather in Thailand vs Paraguay
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Asuncion | Bangkok |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 91°/72°F (33°/22°C) | 91°/74°F (33°/23°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 78°/61°F (26°/16°C) | 93°/78°F (34°/26°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 77°/58°F (25°/14°C) | 90°/77°F (32°/25°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 87°/68°F (31°/20°C) | 89°/73°F (32°/23°C) |
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| Month | Asuncion | Bangkok |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 92°/73°F (33.5°/22.8°C) | 90°/70°F (32.0°/21.0°C) |
| Feb | 91°/72°F (32.6°/22.3°C) | 91°/74°F (32.7°/23.3°C) |
| Mar | 89°/70°F (31.6°/21.3°C) | 93°/77°F (33.7°/24.9°C) |
| Apr | 83°/65°F (28.4°/18.6°C) | 95°/79°F (34.9°/26.1°C) |
| May | 77°/60°F (25.0°/15.7°C) | 93°/78°F (34.0°/25.6°C) |
| Jun | 74°/57°F (23.1°/13.8°C) | 92°/78°F (33.1°/25.4°C) |
| Jul | 74°/56°F (23.2°/13.1°C) | 91°/77°F (32.7°/25.0°C) |
| Aug | 77°/58°F (24.8°/14.3°C) | 90°/77°F (32.5°/24.9°C) |
| Sep | 80°/61°F (26.4°/15.9°C) | 90°/76°F (32.3°/24.6°C) |
| Oct | 85°/65°F (29.2°/18.6°C) | 90°/76°F (32.0°/24.3°C) |
| Nov | 87°/68°F (30.7°/20.1°C) | 89°/74°F (31.6°/23.1°C) |
| Dec | 90°/71°F (32.3°/21.8°C) | 88°/69°F (31.3°/20.8°C) |
Data:
Dirección de Meteorología e Hidrología (DMH),
Thai Meteorological Department
Can you move from Paraguay to Thailand?
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Paraguay and Thailand. To live, work, or study long-term in Thailand, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Thailand's immigration authority.
Paraguay passport holder visiting Thailand
Visa on Arrival
Thailand passport holder visiting Paraguay
Visa RequiredData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to live in Thailand than Paraguay?
No — Thailand is on average about 3% more expensive than Paraguay. City-level variation matters.
How much money do I need to move to Thailand?
Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly THB645,000 in Thailand on a PYG430,000,000 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees).
Can I work remotely from Thailand?
Internet is rarely the blocker — Thailand has 14.9 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 Thailand safe for expats?
Thailand generally does better on safety, though Paraguay leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Thailand is 4.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 6.8 in Paraguay. About 67% of people in Thailand feel safe walking alone at night.
How is healthcare in Thailand compared to Paraguay?
Thailand generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Paraguay leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 5.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Thailand, compared to 38.9 in Paraguay. Thailand scores 82 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Paraguay: 72).
What's the weather like in Thailand compared to Paraguay?
The average high temperature in Bangkok is 91°F, compared to 83°F in Asuncion. Bangkok receives around 59.0 in of rainfall per year, while Asuncion gets 55.2 in.
What language do they speak in Thailand?
The official language in Thailand is Thai. In Paraguay, the official languages are Guaraní and Spanish.
