Moving to Paraguay from Tunisia

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Tunisia to Paraguay — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Tunisia to Paraguay, you would find that Paraguay is 32.8% more expensive than Tunisia overall. A TND217,050 salary in Tunisia would need to be roughly PYG356,820,848 in Paraguay to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Guaraní and Spanish.

How Far Will Your Money Go?

What to expect for your wallet after moving from Tunisia to Paraguay.

What does your salary buy?

TND217,050 PYG356,820,848

To maintain the same standard of living in Paraguay

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

Restaurants

pay 35.0% more

Groceries

pay 56.6% more

Transportation

pay 68.8% more

Housing

pay 43.5% more

Childcare

pay 19.6% more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 11.2% more

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Exchange rate: 1 TND = 2079.17 PYG (June 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.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Tunisia to Paraguay.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

TN
4.6
PY
7.0
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

TN
16.3
PY
21.0

Tunisia performs better than Paraguay across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

TN
$1,112
PY
$1,469
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

TN
12.9
PY
38.8

Tunisia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Paraguay leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

TN
55.0
PY
25.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

TN
2.6t
PY
1.2t

Paraguay performs significantly better than Tunisia across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

TN
13.7
PY
10.9
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

TN
98.1%
PY
1.8%

Paraguay generally does better on infrastructure, though Tunisia leads in broadband per 100 people.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

TN
15.1%
PY
5.8%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TN
$12,300
PY
$15,700

Paraguay performs significantly better than Tunisia across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

TN
76.8 yrs
PY
78.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TN
11.9
PY
23.2

Tunisia 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.

Tunis Rain: 18.3 in/yr (466 mm)
74° / 56°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Tunis Asuncion
Jan–Mar 62°/46°F (17°/8°C) 91°/72°F (33°/22°C)
Apr–Jun 77°/57°F (25°/14°C) 78°/61°F (26°/16°C)
Jul–Sep 89°/68°F (32°/20°C) 77°/58°F (25°/14°C)
Oct–Dec 69°/53°F (21°/12°C) 87°/68°F (31°/20°C)
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Month Tunis Asuncion
Jan 60°/45°F (15.7°/7.2°C) 92°/73°F (33.5°/22.8°C)
Feb 62°/45°F (16.5°/7.4°C) 91°/72°F (32.6°/22.3°C)
Mar 65°/47°F (18.1°/8.3°C) 89°/70°F (31.6°/21.3°C)
Apr 69°/51°F (20.7°/10.4°C) 83°/65°F (28.4°/18.6°C)
May 77°/57°F (24.9°/13.7°C) 77°/60°F (25.0°/15.7°C)
Jun 84°/63°F (29.0°/17.3°C) 74°/57°F (23.1°/13.8°C)
Jul 91°/68°F (32.6°/20.0°C) 74°/56°F (23.2°/13.1°C)
Aug 91°/69°F (32.7°/20.8°C) 77°/58°F (24.8°/14.3°C)
Sep 85°/66°F (29.7°/19.0°C) 80°/61°F (26.4°/15.9°C)
Oct 77°/60°F (25.2°/15.5°C) 85°/65°F (29.2°/18.6°C)
Nov 69°/52°F (20.5°/11.3°C) 87°/68°F (30.7°/20.1°C)
Dec 62°/47°F (16.7°/8.2°C) 90°/71°F (32.3°/21.8°C)

Data: Dirección de Meteorología e Hidrología (DMH) Dirección de Meteorología e Hidrología (DMH)

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Tunisia 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.

Tunisia passport

Tunisia passport holder visiting Paraguay

Visa Required
Tunisia passport holders need a visa to enter Paraguay.
Paraguay passport

Paraguay passport holder visiting Tunisia

Visa Required
Paraguay passport holders need a visa to enter Tunisia.

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 Tunisia?

Yes — Paraguay is on average about 21% cheaper than Tunisia. 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 PYG89,205,212 in Paraguay on a TND217,050 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, deposits, 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?

Tunisia performs better than Paraguay across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Paraguay is 7.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.6 in Tunisia.

How is healthcare in Paraguay compared to Tunisia?

Tunisia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Paraguay leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 38.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Paraguay, compared to 12.9 in Tunisia. Paraguay scores 72 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Tunisia: 67).

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

The average high temperature in Asuncion is 83°F, compared to 74°F in Tunis. Asuncion receives around 55.2 in of rainfall per year, while Tunis gets 18.3 in.

What language do they speak in Paraguay?

The official languages in Paraguay are Guaraní and Spanish. In Tunisia, the official language is Arabic.

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At a Glance

TN PY
Population 11,896,972 7,356,409
Currency Tunisian Dinar (TND) Paraguayan Guarani (PYG)
Languages Arabic Guaraní, Spanish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +216 +595
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 197 911