Moving to Paraguay from Philippines

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Philippines to Paraguay, you would find that Paraguay is 5.9% more expensive than Philippines overall. A ₱4,607,663 salary in Philippines would need to be roughly PYG396,352,196 in Paraguay to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Guaraní and Spanish.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

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

What does your salary buy?

₱4,607,663 PYG396,352,196

To maintain the same standard of living in Paraguay

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

Restaurants

pay 27.4% more

Groceries

pay 32.5% less

Transportation

pay 60.7% more

Housing

pay 8.5% more

Childcare

pay 27.4% less

Entertainment and Sports

pay 14.9% less

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Exchange rate: 1 PHP = 99.06 PYG (July 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

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

PH
4.3
PY
7.0
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

PH
9.7
PY
21.0

Philippines performs better than Paraguay across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

PH
$560
PY
$1,469
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

PH
7.9
PY
38.8

Philippines 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

PH
92.0
PY
25.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

PH
1.5t
PY
1.2t

Paraguay performs significantly better than Philippines across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

PH
7.6
PY
10.9
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

PH
27.2%
PY
1.8%

Paraguay performs significantly better than Philippines across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

PH
2.2%
PY
5.8%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

PH
$9,700
PY
$15,700

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

PH
70.1 yrs
PY
78.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

PH
22.2
PY
23.2

Philippines generally does better on family life, though Paraguay leads in life expectancy.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Manila Rain: 86.7 in/yr (2201 mm)
88° / 77°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Manila Asuncion
Jan–Mar 87°/75°F (31°/24°C) 91°/72°F (33°/22°C)
Apr–Jun 91°/79°F (33°/26°C) 78°/61°F (26°/16°C)
Jul–Sep 88°/78°F (31°/26°C) 77°/58°F (25°/14°C)
Oct–Dec 87°/77°F (30°/25°C) 87°/68°F (31°/20°C)
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Month Manila Asuncion
Jan 85°/74°F (29.5°/23.5°C) 92°/73°F (33.5°/22.8°C)
Feb 87°/75°F (30.5°/23.8°C) 91°/72°F (32.6°/22.3°C)
Mar 90°/77°F (32.1°/24.9°C) 89°/70°F (31.6°/21.3°C)
Apr 92°/79°F (33.5°/26.2°C) 83°/65°F (28.4°/18.6°C)
May 92°/80°F (33.2°/26.7°C) 77°/60°F (25.0°/15.7°C)
Jun 90°/79°F (32.2°/26.2°C) 74°/57°F (23.1°/13.8°C)
Jul 88°/78°F (31.1°/25.8°C) 74°/56°F (23.2°/13.1°C)
Aug 87°/78°F (30.6°/25.5°C) 77°/58°F (24.8°/14.3°C)
Sep 88°/78°F (30.9°/25.5°C) 80°/61°F (26.4°/15.9°C)
Oct 88°/78°F (30.9°/25.5°C) 85°/65°F (29.2°/18.6°C)
Nov 87°/77°F (30.7°/24.9°C) 87°/68°F (30.7°/20.1°C)
Dec 85°/75°F (29.7°/23.9°C) 90°/71°F (32.3°/21.8°C)

Data: Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration, Dirección de Meteorología e Hidrología (DMH) Dirección de Meteorología e Hidrología (DMH)

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Philippines passport

Philippines passport holder visiting Paraguay

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

Paraguay passport holder visiting Philippines

Visa Free
Paraguay passport holders can enter Philippines 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 Paraguay than Philippines?

Yes — Paraguay is on average about 13% cheaper than Philippines. City-level variation can be significant.

How much money do I need to move to Paraguay?

Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly PYG99,088,049 in Paraguay on a ₱4,607,663 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees).

Can I work remotely from Paraguay?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Paraguay has 10.9 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 Paraguay safe for expats?

Philippines performs better than Paraguay across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Paraguay is 7.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.3 in Philippines.

How is healthcare in Paraguay compared to Philippines?

Philippines generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Paraguay leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 38.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Paraguay, compared to 7.9 in Philippines. Paraguay scores 72 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Philippines: 58).

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

The average high temperature in Asuncion is 83°F, compared to 88°F in Manila. Asuncion receives around 55.2 in of rainfall per year, while Manila gets 86.7 in.

What language do they speak in Paraguay?

The official languages in Paraguay are Guaraní and Spanish. In Philippines, the official languages are English and Filipino.

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At a Glance

PH PY
Population 114,597,229 7,356,409
Currency Philippine Peso (₱) Paraguayan Guarani (PYG)
Languages English, Filipino Guaraní, Spanish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +63 +595
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911 911