Moving to Paraguay from Trinidad and Tobago

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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 31.8% cheaper than Trinidad and Tobago overall. A TTD510,000 salary in Trinidad and Tobago would need to be roughly PYG293,000,000 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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Is Paraguay cheaper than Trinidad and Tobago?

Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day

Restaurants

pay 27.1% less

Groceries

pay 42.3% less

Transportation

pay 36.3% less

Housing

pay 24.3% less

Childcare

pay 53.6% less

Entertainment and Sports

pay 31.8% less

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 TTD = 841.29 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?

TTD510,000 → PYG293,000,000

To maintain the same standard of living in Paraguay

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Trinidad and Tobago to Paraguay.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

TT
40.4
PY
6.8
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

TT
5.0
PY
21.0

Trinidad and Tobago generally does better on safety, though Paraguay leads in homicide rate.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

TT
$2,244
PY
$1,469
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

TT
41.6
PY
38.9

Trinidad and Tobago generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Paraguay leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

TT
20.0
PY
25.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

TT
19.6t
PY
1.2t

Trinidad and Tobago generally does better on environment, though Paraguay leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

TT
27.0
PY
12.9
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

TT
20.3%
PY
1.8%

Trinidad and Tobago generally does better on infrastructure, though Paraguay leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

TT
3.3%
PY
4.8%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

TT
$18,967
PY
$7,027

Trinidad and Tobago generally does better on employment & economy, though Paraguay leads in poverty rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

TT
73.6 yrs
PY
74.0 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TT
17.0
PY
14.5

Paraguay generally does better on family life, though Trinidad and Tobago leads in literacy rate.

Weather in Paraguay vs Trinidad and Tobago

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Port Of Spain Rain: 55.4 in/yr (1408 mm)
89° / 72°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

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 Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service, Dirección de Meteorología e Hidrología (DMH) Dirección de Meteorología e Hidrología (DMH)

Can you move from Trinidad and Tobago to Paraguay?

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

Trinidad and Tobago passport holder visiting Paraguay

Visa Free
Trinidad and Tobago passport holders can enter Paraguay without a visa.
Paraguay passport

Paraguay passport holder visiting Trinidad and Tobago

Visa Free
Paraguay passport holders can enter Trinidad and Tobago 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 Trinidad and Tobago?

Yes — Paraguay is on average about 32% 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 PYG73,250,000 in Paraguay on a TTD510,000 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 12.9 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 6.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 40.4 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 38.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Paraguay, compared to 41.6 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.

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At a Glance

TT PY
Population 1,367,764 7,013,078
Currency Trinidad and Tobago Dollar (TTD) Paraguayan Guarani (PYG)
Languages English Guaraní, Spanish
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +1868 +595
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 990 911