Moving to Paraguay from Portugal
What to Expect
Considering a move from Portugal to Paraguay? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Portugal to Paraguay, you would find that Paraguay is 49.4% cheaper than Portugal overall. A €65,577 salary in Portugal would need to be roughly PYG219,352,143 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 69°F in Lisbon, making it significantly warmer.
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A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Portugal and Paraguay.
What does your salary buy?
€65,577 → PYG219,352,143
To maintain the same standard of living in Paraguay
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Restaurants
pay 59.3% less
Groceries
pay 37.9% less
Transportation
pay 44.1% less
Housing
pay 62.8% less
Childcare
pay 74.2% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 43.3% 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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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Paraguay compared to Portugal.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Portugal performs better than Paraguay across all safety metrics.
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 Portugal 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
Portugal generally does better on environment, though Paraguay leads in co₂ emissions per capita.
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
Portugal 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
Portugal generally does better on employment & economy, though Paraguay leads in unemployment rate.
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
Portugal 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 | Lisbon | Asuncion |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 61°/48°F (16°/9°C) | 91°/72°F (33°/22°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 71°/56°F (22°/13°C) | 78°/61°F (26°/16°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 81°/63°F (27°/17°C) | 77°/58°F (25°/14°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 65°/53°F (18°/12°C) | 87°/68°F (31°/20°C) |
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| Month | Lisbon | Asuncion |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 58°/47°F (14.5°/8.2°C) | 92°/73°F (33.5°/22.8°C) |
| Feb | 60°/48°F (15.6°/9.0°C) | 91°/72°F (32.6°/22.3°C) |
| Mar | 64°/50°F (17.6°/9.9°C) | 89°/70°F (31.6°/21.3°C) |
| Apr | 66°/52°F (19.1°/11.1°C) | 83°/65°F (28.4°/18.6°C) |
| May | 71°/55°F (21.7°/13.0°C) | 77°/60°F (25.0°/15.7°C) |
| Jun | 77°/60°F (24.8°/15.6°C) | 74°/57°F (23.1°/13.8°C) |
| Jul | 81°/63°F (27.4°/17.4°C) | 74°/56°F (23.2°/13.1°C) |
| Aug | 82°/64°F (27.9°/17.7°C) | 77°/58°F (24.8°/14.3°C) |
| Sep | 80°/63°F (26.4°/17.0°C) | 80°/61°F (26.4°/15.9°C) |
| Oct | 72°/58°F (22.4°/14.6°C) | 85°/65°F (29.2°/18.6°C) |
| Nov | 64°/52°F (17.8°/11.2°C) | 87°/68°F (30.7°/20.1°C) |
| Dec | 59°/48°F (14.8°/8.9°C) | 90°/71°F (32.3°/21.8°C) |
Data:
Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera,
Dirección de Meteorología e Hidrología (DMH)
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Portugal 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.
Portugal passport holder visiting Paraguay
Visa Free
Paraguay passport holder visiting Portugal
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 Portugal?
On average Paraguay is about 52% less expensive than Portugal, with major cities narrowing the gap.
How much money do I need to move to Paraguay?
Budget about PYG54,838,036 for 3 months in Paraguay (based on a €65,577 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Paraguay?
Connectivity is usually fine (Paraguay: 10.9 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Paraguay offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Paraguay safe for expats?
Portugal performs better than Paraguay across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Paraguay is 7.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.8 in Portugal.
How is healthcare in Paraguay compared to Portugal?
Paraguay generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Portugal leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 38.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Paraguay, compared to 57.7 in Portugal. Paraguay scores 72 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Portugal: 88).
What's the weather like in Paraguay compared to Portugal?
The average high temperature in Asuncion is 83°F, compared to 69°F in Lisbon. Asuncion receives around 55.2 in of rainfall per year, while Lisbon gets 29.6 in.
What language do they speak in Paraguay?
The official languages in Paraguay are Guaraní and Spanish. In Portugal, the official language is Portuguese.
