Moving to Paraguay from Texas

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Texas to Paraguay — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Texas to Paraguay, you would find that Paraguay is 55.3% cheaper than Texas. A $75,000 salary in Texas would need to be roughly PYG192,000,000 in Paraguay to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Guaraní and Spanish.

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Is Paraguay cheaper than Texas?

The biggest cost differences at a glance

Restaurants

pay 57.6% less

Groceries

pay 45.3% less

Transportation

pay 23.7% less

Housing

pay 68.4% less

Childcare

pay 85.4% less

Entertainment and Sports

pay 52.4% less

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 USD = 5719.89 PYG (October 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.

What salary do you need in Paraguay?

What does your salary buy?

$75,000 → PYG192,000,000

To maintain the same standard of living in Paraguay

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

Real numbers on people moving from Texas to Paraguay, and how the trend has changed.

Living there in 2020
1,706 ↑ 8% vs 2015

people born in United States live in Paraguay · UN DESA

Who's moving to Paraguay?

Top countries of origin for Paraguay's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

How Texas and Paraguay stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rate Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), 2024

share of adults with obesity

TX
36.8%
PY
34.7%

Paraguay performs significantly better than Texas across all health & wellbeing metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access US Census Bureau (American Community Survey), 2024

share of households with internet

TX
90.1%
PY
81.6%

Texas performs better than Paraguay across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

TX
3.9%
PY
4.8%
GDP per capita Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

TX
$70,071
PY
$7,027

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy OECD Regional Demography, 2024

average years of life at birth

TX
76.5 yrs
PY
74.0 yrs

Texas performs better than Paraguay across all family life metrics.

Weather in Paraguay vs Texas

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Houston Rain: 49.8 in/yr (1264 mm)
80° / 60°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Houston Asuncion
Jan–Mar 67°/48°F (20°/9°C) 91°/72°F (33°/22°C)
Apr–Jun 86°/67°F (30°/19°C) 78°/61°F (26°/16°C)
Jul–Sep 93°/73°F (34°/23°C) 77°/58°F (25°/14°C)
Oct–Dec 73°/53°F (23°/11°C) 87°/68°F (31°/20°C)
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Month Houston Asuncion
Jan 63°/43°F (17.2°/6.2°C) 92°/73°F (33.5°/22.8°C)
Feb 66°/47°F (19.1°/8.1°C) 91°/72°F (32.6°/22.3°C)
Mar 73°/53°F (22.8°/11.4°C) 89°/70°F (31.6°/21.3°C)
Apr 80°/59°F (26.4°/15.2°C) 83°/65°F (28.4°/18.6°C)
May 86°/68°F (30.2°/19.8°C) 77°/60°F (25.0°/15.7°C)
Jun 91°/73°F (33.0°/22.9°C) 74°/57°F (23.1°/13.8°C)
Jul 94°/75°F (34.3°/23.9°C) 74°/56°F (23.2°/13.1°C)
Aug 94°/75°F (34.7°/23.8°C) 77°/58°F (24.8°/14.3°C)
Sep 90°/70°F (32.1°/21.0°C) 80°/61°F (26.4°/15.9°C)
Oct 82°/61°F (27.8°/16.1°C) 85°/65°F (29.2°/18.6°C)
Nov 72°/52°F (22.5°/11.2°C) 87°/68°F (30.7°/20.1°C)
Dec 64°/45°F (17.9°/7.0°C) 90°/71°F (32.3°/21.8°C)

Data: National Weather Service National Weather Service, Dirección de Meteorología e Hidrología (DMH) Dirección de Meteorología e Hidrología (DMH)

Can you move from Texas to Paraguay?

Short-stay tourist visa rules between United States 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.

United States passport

United States passport holder visiting Paraguay

Visa on Arrival
United States passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Paraguay.
Paraguay passport

Paraguay passport holder visiting United States

Visa Required
Paraguay passport holders need a visa to enter United States.

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 Texas?

Generally yes: Paraguay runs about 55% cheaper than Texas 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 $75,000 comparable salary, that's around PYG48,000,000 in Paraguay for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.

Can I work remotely from Paraguay?

Working remotely from Paraguay's major cities is generally feasible. The legal layer matters more — visa category, employer policy on overseas employees, and tax residency in Texas and Paraguay.

How is healthcare in Paraguay compared to Texas?

Paraguay performs significantly better than Texas across all health & wellbeing metrics.

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

The average high temperature in Asuncion is 83°F, compared to 80°F in Houston. Asuncion receives around 55.2 in of rainfall per year, while Houston gets 49.8 in.

What language do they speak in Paraguay?

The official languages in Paraguay are Guaraní and Spanish. In Texas, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

PY
Population 31,709,821 7,013,078
Currency United States Dollar ($) Paraguayan Guarani (PYG)
Languages English Guaraní, Spanish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +1 +595
Time zones 11 1
Emergency number 911 911