Moving to Paraguay from Sweden
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Sweden to Paraguay — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Sweden to Paraguay, you would find that Paraguay is 45.6% cheaper than Sweden overall. A SEK750,000 salary in Sweden would need to be roughly PYG234,000,000 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 52°F in Stockholm, making it significantly warmer.
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How your spending power changes when you relocate from Sweden to Paraguay.
What does your salary buy?
SEK750,000 → PYG234,000,000
To maintain the same standard of living in Paraguay
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Restaurants
pay 52.1% less
Groceries
pay 42.8% less
Transportation
pay 41.9% less
Housing
pay 50.4% less
Childcare
pay 26.7% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 54.5% 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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Key Indicator Comparison
How Sweden 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
Sweden 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
Sweden 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
Sweden 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
Sweden 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
Paraguay generally does better on employment & economy, though Sweden leads in gdp per capita.
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
Sweden performs better than Paraguay across all family life metrics.
Sources: World Bank (2021–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2022), World Health Organization (2024). How we calculate this
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Stockholm | Asuncion |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 36°/28°F (2°/-2°C) | 91°/72°F (33°/22°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 61°/45°F (16°/7°C) | 78°/61°F (26°/16°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 69°/56°F (21°/13°C) | 77°/58°F (25°/14°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 43°/36°F (6°/2°C) | 87°/68°F (31°/20°C) |
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| Month | Stockholm | Asuncion |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 34°/27°F (1.0°/-2.9°C) | 92°/73°F (33.5°/22.8°C) |
| Feb | 34°/26°F (1.2°/-3.2°C) | 91°/72°F (32.6°/22.3°C) |
| Mar | 40°/30°F (4.7°/-1.1°C) | 89°/70°F (31.6°/21.3°C) |
| Apr | 51°/37°F (10.7°/2.6°C) | 83°/65°F (28.4°/18.6°C) |
| May | 62°/45°F (16.5°/7.1°C) | 77°/60°F (25.0°/15.7°C) |
| Jun | 69°/53°F (20.8°/11.6°C) | 74°/57°F (23.1°/13.8°C) |
| Jul | 74°/59°F (23.6°/14.8°C) | 74°/56°F (23.2°/13.1°C) |
| Aug | 72°/58°F (22.1°/14.2°C) | 77°/58°F (24.8°/14.3°C) |
| Sep | 62°/50°F (16.6°/10.2°C) | 80°/61°F (26.4°/15.9°C) |
| Oct | 50°/42°F (10.1°/5.5°C) | 85°/65°F (29.2°/18.6°C) |
| Nov | 42°/35°F (5.4°/1.9°C) | 87°/68°F (30.7°/20.1°C) |
| Dec | 36°/30°F (2.5°/-1.2°C) | 90°/71°F (32.3°/21.8°C) |
Data:
Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute (SMHI),
Dirección de Meteorología e Hidrología (DMH)
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Sweden 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.
Sweden passport holder visiting Paraguay
Visa Free
Paraguay passport holder visiting Sweden
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 Sweden?
Generally yes: Paraguay runs about 46% cheaper than Sweden 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 SEK750,000 comparable salary, that's around PYG58,500,000 in Paraguay for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Paraguay?
With 12.9 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 Sweden and Paraguay.
Is Paraguay safe for expats?
Sweden performs better than Paraguay across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Paraguay is 6.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.1 in Sweden. About 43% of people in Paraguay feel safe walking alone at night.
How is healthcare in Paraguay compared to Sweden?
Sweden generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Paraguay leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 38.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Paraguay, compared to 44.1 in Sweden. Paraguay scores 72 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Sweden: 85).
What's the weather like in Paraguay compared to Sweden?
The average high temperature in Asuncion is 83°F, compared to 52°F in Stockholm. Asuncion receives around 55.2 in of rainfall per year, while Stockholm gets 21.5 in.
What language do they speak in Paraguay?
The official languages in Paraguay are Guaraní and Spanish. In Sweden, the official language is Swedish.
