Moving to Paraguay from Trinidad and Tobago
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Trinidad and Tobago to Paraguay — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Trinidad and Tobago to Paraguay, you would find that Paraguay is 40.7% cheaper than Trinidad and Tobago overall. A TTD510,091 salary in Trinidad and Tobago would need to be roughly PYG251,357,170 in Paraguay to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Guaraní and Spanish. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.
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What to expect for your wallet after moving from Trinidad and Tobago to Paraguay.
What does your salary buy?
TTD510,091 → PYG251,357,170
To maintain the same standard of living in Paraguay
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Restaurants
pay 37.1% less
Groceries
pay 51.4% less
Transportation
pay 33.6% less
Housing
pay 43.2% less
Childcare
pay 53.0% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 47.9% 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
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Trinidad and Tobago to Paraguay.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Trinidad and Tobago generally does better on safety, though Paraguay leads in homicide rate.
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
Trinidad and Tobago 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
Trinidad and Tobago 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
Trinidad and Tobago 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
Trinidad and Tobago performs better than Paraguay across all employment & economy metrics.
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
Trinidad and Tobago 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.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Port Of Spain | Asuncion |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 89°/68°F (32°/20°C) | 91°/72°F (33°/22°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 91°/73°F (33°/23°C) | 78°/61°F (26°/16°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 89°/73°F (32°/23°C) | 77°/58°F (25°/14°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 89°/72°F (32°/22°C) | 87°/68°F (31°/20°C) |
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| Month | Port Of Spain | Asuncion |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 88°/68°F (31.0°/20.0°C) | 92°/73°F (33.5°/22.8°C) |
| Feb | 89°/68°F (31.5°/20.2°C) | 91°/72°F (32.6°/22.3°C) |
| Mar | 90°/69°F (32.3°/20.7°C) | 89°/70°F (31.6°/21.3°C) |
| Apr | 91°/72°F (33.0°/22.0°C) | 83°/65°F (28.4°/18.6°C) |
| May | 92°/73°F (33.1°/23.0°C) | 77°/60°F (25.0°/15.7°C) |
| Jun | 89°/74°F (31.5°/23.3°C) | 74°/57°F (23.1°/13.8°C) |
| Jul | 88°/73°F (31.3°/23.0°C) | 74°/56°F (23.2°/13.1°C) |
| Aug | 89°/73°F (31.7°/23.0°C) | 77°/58°F (24.8°/14.3°C) |
| Sep | 90°/74°F (32.2°/23.1°C) | 80°/61°F (26.4°/15.9°C) |
| Oct | 90°/73°F (32.2°/22.6°C) | 85°/65°F (29.2°/18.6°C) |
| Nov | 89°/72°F (31.5°/22.3°C) | 87°/68°F (30.7°/20.1°C) |
| Dec | 88°/70°F (31.1°/21.0°C) | 90°/71°F (32.3°/21.8°C) |
Data:
Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service,
Dirección de Meteorología e Hidrología (DMH)
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Trinidad and Tobago 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.
Trinidad and Tobago passport holder visiting Paraguay
Visa Free
Paraguay passport holder visiting Trinidad and Tobago
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 Trinidad and Tobago?
Yes — Paraguay is on average about 45% cheaper than Trinidad and Tobago. City-level variation can be significant.
How much money do I need to move to Paraguay?
Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly PYG62,839,292 in Paraguay on a TTD510,091 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees).
Can I work remotely from Paraguay?
Internet is rarely the blocker — Paraguay has 10.9 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.
Is Paraguay safe for expats?
Trinidad and Tobago generally does better on safety, though Paraguay leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Paraguay is 7.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 39.5 in Trinidad and Tobago.
How is healthcare in Paraguay compared to Trinidad and Tobago?
Trinidad and Tobago 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 41.9 in Trinidad and Tobago. Paraguay scores 72 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Trinidad and Tobago: 75).
What's the weather like in Paraguay compared to Trinidad and Tobago?
The average high temperature in Asuncion is 83°F, compared to 89°F in Port Of Spain. Asuncion receives around 55.2 in of rainfall per year, while Port Of Spain gets 55.4 in.
What language do they speak in Paraguay?
The official languages in Paraguay are Guaraní and Spanish. In Trinidad and Tobago, the official language is English.
