Moving to Paraguay from Spain
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Spain to Paraguay — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Spain to Paraguay, you would find that Paraguay is 50.6% cheaper than Spain overall. A €64,826 salary in Spain would need to be roughly PYG213,812,634 in Paraguay to maintain the same lifestyle. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Asuncion averages 83°F vs 68°F in Madrid, making it significantly warmer.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
How your spending power changes when you relocate from Spain to Paraguay.
What does your salary buy?
€64,826 → PYG213,812,634
To maintain the same standard of living in Paraguay
Calculate with your salary →The biggest cost differences at a glance
Restaurants
pay 65.8% less
Groceries
pay 42.7% less
Transportation
pay 44.9% less
Housing
pay 59.9% less
Childcare
pay 69.2% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 49.5% 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 Spain to Paraguay, and how the trend has changed.
Key Indicator Comparison
How Spain 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
Spain 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
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Spain generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Paraguay leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Spain 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
Spain 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
Spain 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
Spain 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 | Madrid | Asuncion |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 55°/40°F (13°/4°C) | 91°/72°F (33°/22°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 73°/53°F (23°/12°C) | 78°/61°F (26°/16°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 86°/64°F (30°/18°C) | 77°/58°F (25°/14°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 58°/44°F (14°/7°C) | 87°/68°F (31°/20°C) |
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| Month | Madrid | Asuncion |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 50°/37°F (9.8°/2.7°C) | 92°/73°F (33.5°/22.8°C) |
| Feb | 54°/39°F (12.0°/3.7°C) | 91°/72°F (32.6°/22.3°C) |
| Mar | 61°/43°F (16.3°/6.2°C) | 89°/70°F (31.6°/21.3°C) |
| Apr | 65°/46°F (18.2°/7.7°C) | 83°/65°F (28.4°/18.6°C) |
| May | 72°/52°F (22.2°/11.3°C) | 77°/60°F (25.0°/15.7°C) |
| Jun | 83°/61°F (28.2°/16.1°C) | 74°/57°F (23.1°/13.8°C) |
| Jul | 90°/66°F (32.1°/19.0°C) | 74°/56°F (23.2°/13.1°C) |
| Aug | 88°/66°F (31.3°/18.8°C) | 77°/58°F (24.8°/14.3°C) |
| Sep | 80°/60°F (26.4°/15.4°C) | 80°/61°F (26.4°/15.9°C) |
| Oct | 67°/51°F (19.4°/10.7°C) | 85°/65°F (29.2°/18.6°C) |
| Nov | 56°/43°F (13.5°/6.2°C) | 87°/68°F (30.7°/20.1°C) |
| Dec | 50°/38°F (10.0°/3.6°C) | 90°/71°F (32.3°/21.8°C) |
Data:
Agencia Estatal de Meteorología,
Dirección de Meteorología e Hidrología (DMH)
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Spain 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.
Spain passport holder visiting Paraguay
Visa Free
Paraguay passport holder visiting Spain
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 Spain?
Generally yes: Paraguay runs about 53% cheaper than Spain 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 €64,826 comparable salary, that's around PYG53,453,158 in Paraguay for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, deposits, 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 Spain and Paraguay.
Is Paraguay safe for expats?
Spain performs better than Paraguay across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Paraguay is 7.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.7 in Spain. About 43% of people in Paraguay feel safe walking alone at night.
How is healthcare in Paraguay compared to Spain?
Spain generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Paraguay leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 38.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Paraguay, compared to 44.8 in Spain. Paraguay scores 72 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Spain: 85).
What's the weather like in Paraguay compared to Spain?
The average high temperature in Asuncion is 83°F, compared to 68°F in Madrid. Asuncion receives around 55.2 in of rainfall per year, while Madrid gets 16.6 in.
What language do they speak in Paraguay?
The official languages in Paraguay are Guaraní and Spanish. In Spain, the official languages are Basque, Catalan, Galician and Spanish.
