Moving to Paraguay from Romania

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Romania to Paraguay, you would find that Paraguay is 29.4% cheaper than Romania overall. A RON342,975 salary in Romania would need to be roughly PYG310,064,271 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 63°F in Bucharest, making it significantly warmer.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

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

What does your salary buy?

RON342,975 PYG310,064,271

To maintain the same standard of living in Paraguay

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How key spending categories compare

Restaurants

pay 54.6% less

Groceries

pay 14.2% less

Transportation

pay 14.4% less

Housing

pay 2.4% more

Childcare

pay 69.8% less

Entertainment and Sports

pay 41.3% less

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Exchange rate: 1 RON = 1323.84 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

The numbers behind daily life in Paraguay compared to Romania.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

RO
1.3
PY
7.0
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

RO
9.6
PY
21.0

Romania 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

RO
$2,614
PY
$1,469
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

RO
34.7
PY
38.8

Paraguay generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Romania leads in health coverage index.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

RO
46.0
PY
25.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

RO
3.7t
PY
1.2t

Paraguay performs significantly better than Romania 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

RO
32.4
PY
10.9
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

RO
7.4%
PY
1.8%

Romania generally does better on infrastructure, though Paraguay leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

RO
5.6%
PY
5.8%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

RO
$40,500
PY
$15,700

Romania performs better than Paraguay across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

RO
75.8 yrs
PY
78.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

RO
5.8
PY
23.2

Romania 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.

Bucharest Rain: 23.4 in/yr (594 mm)
63° / 41°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Bucharest Asuncion
Jan–Mar 44°/27°F (7°/-3°C) 91°/72°F (33°/22°C)
Apr–Jun 74°/49°F (23°/9°C) 78°/61°F (26°/16°C)
Jul–Sep 83°/57°F (28°/14°C) 77°/58°F (25°/14°C)
Oct–Dec 51°/34°F (10°/1°C) 87°/68°F (31°/20°C)
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Month Bucharest Asuncion
Jan 37°/23°F (2.8°/-4.8°C) 92°/73°F (33.5°/22.8°C)
Feb 42°/25°F (5.5°/-4.0°C) 91°/72°F (32.6°/22.3°C)
Mar 53°/32°F (11.4°/0.1°C) 89°/70°F (31.6°/21.3°C)
Apr 64°/41°F (18.0°/4.9°C) 83°/65°F (28.4°/18.6°C)
May 75°/49°F (24.0°/9.6°C) 77°/60°F (25.0°/15.7°C)
Jun 82°/56°F (27.7°/13.6°C) 74°/57°F (23.1°/13.8°C)
Jul 86°/60°F (29.8°/15.4°C) 74°/56°F (23.2°/13.1°C)
Aug 86°/59°F (29.8°/14.9°C) 77°/58°F (24.8°/14.3°C)
Sep 76°/51°F (24.6°/10.5°C) 80°/61°F (26.4°/15.9°C)
Oct 64°/42°F (17.9°/5.4°C) 85°/65°F (29.2°/18.6°C)
Nov 50°/33°F (9.8°/0.6°C) 87°/68°F (30.7°/20.1°C)
Dec 39°/26°F (3.8°/-3.4°C) 90°/71°F (32.3°/21.8°C)

Data: National Meteorological Administration National Meteorological Administration, Dirección de Meteorología e Hidrología (DMH) Dirección de Meteorología e Hidrología (DMH)

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Romania 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.

Romania passport

Romania passport holder visiting Paraguay

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

Paraguay passport holder visiting Romania

Visa Free
Paraguay passport holders can enter Romania 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 Romania?

On average Paraguay is about 32% less expensive than Romania, with major cities narrowing the gap.

How much money do I need to move to Paraguay?

Budget about PYG77,516,068 for 3 months in Paraguay (based on a RON342,975 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?

Romania performs better than Paraguay across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Paraguay is 7.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.3 in Romania.

How is healthcare in Paraguay compared to Romania?

Paraguay generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Romania leads in health coverage index. There are 38.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Paraguay, compared to 34.7 in Romania. Paraguay scores 72 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Romania: 78).

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

The average high temperature in Asuncion is 83°F, compared to 63°F in Bucharest. Asuncion receives around 55.2 in of rainfall per year, while Bucharest gets 23.4 in.

What language do they speak in Paraguay?

The official languages in Paraguay are Guaraní and Spanish. In Romania, the official language is Romanian.

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At a Glance

RO PY
Population 18,519,899 7,356,409
Currency Romanian Leu (RON) Paraguayan Guarani (PYG)
Languages Romanian Guaraní, Spanish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +40 +595
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112 911