Moving to Paraguay from Poland
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Poland to Paraguay — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Poland to Paraguay, you would find that Paraguay is 42.0% cheaper than Poland overall. A PLN284,812 salary in Poland would need to be roughly PYG254,899,126 in Paraguay to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Guaraní and Spanish. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Asuncion averages 83°F vs 55°F in Warsaw, making it significantly warmer.
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How your spending power changes when you relocate from Poland to Paraguay.
What does your salary buy?
PLN284,812 → PYG254,899,126
To maintain the same standard of living in Paraguay
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Restaurants
pay 57.2% less
Groceries
pay 19.5% less
Transportation
pay 31.9% less
Housing
pay 42.4% less
Childcare
pay 64.2% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 47.8% less
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?
Real numbers on people moving from Poland to Paraguay, and how the trend has changed.
Key Indicator Comparison
How Poland and Paraguay stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
of residents who feel safe walking alone at night
per 100,000 people per year
Poland generally does better on safety, though Paraguay leads in feel safe walking at night.
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
Paraguay generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Poland leads in health coverage index.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Paraguay performs significantly better than Poland 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
Poland 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
Poland performs 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
Poland performs 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.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Warsaw | Asuncion |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 38°/26°F (3°/-3°C) | 91°/72°F (33°/22°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 66°/46°F (19°/8°C) | 78°/61°F (26°/16°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 72°/53°F (22°/12°C) | 77°/58°F (25°/14°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 44°/33°F (7°/1°C) | 87°/68°F (31°/20°C) |
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| Month | Warsaw | Asuncion |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33°/24°F (0.7°/-4.4°C) | 92°/73°F (33.5°/22.8°C) |
| Feb | 36°/25°F (2.1°/-3.9°C) | 91°/72°F (32.6°/22.3°C) |
| Mar | 44°/30°F (6.9°/-0.9°C) | 89°/70°F (31.6°/21.3°C) |
| Apr | 57°/38°F (13.9°/3.6°C) | 83°/65°F (28.4°/18.6°C) |
| May | 68°/47°F (19.8°/8.6°C) | 77°/60°F (25.0°/15.7°C) |
| Jun | 72°/53°F (22.1°/11.6°C) | 74°/57°F (23.1°/13.8°C) |
| Jul | 76°/57°F (24.6°/13.7°C) | 74°/56°F (23.2°/13.1°C) |
| Aug | 75°/55°F (23.9°/13.0°C) | 77°/58°F (24.8°/14.3°C) |
| Sep | 65°/48°F (18.4°/9.0°C) | 80°/61°F (26.4°/15.9°C) |
| Oct | 55°/40°F (12.8°/4.7°C) | 85°/65°F (29.2°/18.6°C) |
| Nov | 43°/33°F (5.9°/0.5°C) | 87°/68°F (30.7°/20.1°C) |
| Dec | 35°/26°F (1.6°/-3.1°C) | 90°/71°F (32.3°/21.8°C) |
Data:
Institute of Meteorology and Water Management,
Dirección de Meteorología e Hidrología (DMH)
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Poland 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.
Poland passport holder visiting Paraguay
Visa Free
Paraguay passport holder visiting Poland
Visa FreeData: 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 Poland?
Generally yes: Paraguay runs about 44% cheaper than Poland on average, though it depends heavily on the city.
How much money do I need to move to Paraguay?
A safe rule of thumb is 3 months of local expenses plus relocation costs. On a PLN284,812 comparable salary, that's around PYG63,724,782 in Paraguay for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Paraguay?
With 10.9 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Paraguay can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Poland and Paraguay.
Is Paraguay safe for expats?
Poland generally does better on safety, though Paraguay leads in feel safe walking at night. The homicide rate in Paraguay is 7.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.7 in Poland. About 43% of people in Paraguay feel safe walking alone at night.
How is healthcare in Paraguay compared to Poland?
Paraguay generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Poland leads in health coverage index. There are 38.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Paraguay, compared to 33.9 in Poland. Paraguay scores 72 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Poland: 82).
What's the weather like in Paraguay compared to Poland?
The average high temperature in Asuncion is 83°F, compared to 55°F in Warsaw. Asuncion receives around 55.2 in of rainfall per year, while Warsaw gets 20.9 in.
What language do they speak in Paraguay?
The official languages in Paraguay are Guaraní and Spanish. In Poland, the official language is Polish.
