Moving to Paraguay from Ukraine

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Ukraine to Paraguay? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Ukraine to Paraguay, you would find that Paraguay is 10.5% more expensive than Ukraine overall. A UAH3,340,036 salary in Ukraine would need to be roughly PYG388,531,898 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 56°F in Kiev, making it significantly warmer.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Ukraine and Paraguay.

What does your salary buy?

UAH3,340,036 PYG388,531,898

To maintain the same standard of living in Paraguay

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How key spending categories compare

Restaurants

pay 1.9% more

Groceries

pay 17.8% more

Transportation

pay 32.2% more

Housing

pay 49.3% more

Childcare

pay 43.6% less

Entertainment and Sports

pay 17.7% more

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Exchange rate: 1 UAH = 136.66 PYG (July 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

The numbers behind daily life in Paraguay compared to Ukraine.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

UA
3.8
PY
7.0
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

UA
10.5
PY
21.0

Ukraine 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

UA
$1,382
PY
$1,469
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

UA
29.9
PY
38.8

Paraguay generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Ukraine 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

UA
66.0
PY
25.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

UA
3.1t
PY
1.2t

Paraguay performs significantly better than Ukraine 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

UA
18.3
PY
10.9
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

UA
12.3%
PY
1.8%

Ukraine generally does better on infrastructure, though Paraguay leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

UA
9.8%
PY
5.8%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

UA
$16,200
PY
$15,700

Ukraine generally does better on employment & economy, though Paraguay leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

UA
73.5 yrs
PY
78.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

UA
7.3
PY
23.2

Ukraine 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.

Kiev Rain: 23.8 in/yr (605 mm)
56° / 42°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Kiev Asuncion
Jan–Mar 36°/25°F (2°/-4°C) 91°/72°F (33°/22°C)
Apr–Jun 68°/51°F (20°/10°C) 78°/61°F (26°/16°C)
Jul–Sep 76°/58°F (24°/14°C) 77°/58°F (25°/14°C)
Oct–Dec 43°/33°F (6°/1°C) 87°/68°F (31°/20°C)
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Month Kiev Asuncion
Jan 31°/22°F (-0.7°/-5.5°C) 92°/73°F (33.5°/22.8°C)
Feb 33°/23°F (0.8°/-5.0°C) 91°/72°F (32.6°/22.3°C)
Mar 44°/31°F (6.5°/-0.8°C) 89°/70°F (31.6°/21.3°C)
Apr 59°/42°F (15.1°/5.7°C) 83°/65°F (28.4°/18.6°C)
May 70°/52°F (21.1°/10.9°C) 77°/60°F (25.0°/15.7°C)
Jun 76°/59°F (24.6°/14.8°C) 74°/57°F (23.1°/13.8°C)
Jul 80°/62°F (26.6°/16.6°C) 74°/56°F (23.2°/13.1°C)
Aug 79°/60°F (25.9°/15.7°C) 77°/58°F (24.8°/14.3°C)
Sep 68°/51°F (20.0°/10.6°C) 80°/61°F (26.4°/15.9°C)
Oct 55°/41°F (12.9°/5.1°C) 85°/65°F (29.2°/18.6°C)
Nov 42°/33°F (5.3°/0.3°C) 87°/68°F (30.7°/20.1°C)
Dec 33°/26°F (0.5°/-3.5°C) 90°/71°F (32.3°/21.8°C)

Data: Ukrainian Hydrometeorological Center Ukrainian Hydrometeorological Center, Dirección de Meteorología e Hidrología (DMH) Dirección de Meteorología e Hidrología (DMH)

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Ukraine 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.

Ukraine passport

Ukraine passport holder visiting Paraguay

Visa Free
Ukraine passport holders can enter Paraguay without a visa.
Paraguay passport

Paraguay passport holder visiting Ukraine

Visa Free
Paraguay passport holders can enter Ukraine 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 Ukraine?

On average Paraguay is about 15% less expensive than Ukraine, with major cities narrowing the gap.

How much money do I need to move to Paraguay?

Budget about PYG97,132,974 for 3 months in Paraguay (based on a UAH3,340,036 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.

Can I work remotely from Paraguay?

Connectivity is usually fine (Paraguay: 10.9 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Paraguay offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Paraguay safe for expats?

Ukraine performs better than Paraguay across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Paraguay is 7.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 3.8 in Ukraine.

How is healthcare in Paraguay compared to Ukraine?

Paraguay generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Ukraine leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 38.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Paraguay, compared to 29.9 in Ukraine. Paraguay scores 72 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Ukraine: 76).

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

The average high temperature in Asuncion is 83°F, compared to 56°F in Kiev. Asuncion receives around 55.2 in of rainfall per year, while Kiev gets 23.8 in.

What language do they speak in Paraguay?

The official languages in Paraguay are Guaraní and Spanish. In Ukraine, the official language is Ukrainian.

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At a Glance

UA PY
Population 43,528,136 7,356,409
Currency Ukrainian Hryvnia (UAH) Paraguayan Guarani (PYG)
Languages Ukrainian Guaraní, Spanish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +380 +595
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112 911