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 19.7% more expensive than Ukraine overall. A UAH3,400,000 salary in Ukraine would need to be roughly PYG520,000,000 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?

UAH3,400,000 → PYG520,000,000

To maintain the same standard of living in Paraguay

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How key spending categories compare

Restaurants

pay 4.3% more

Groceries

pay 22.7% more

Transportation

pay 10.3% more

Housing

pay 37.3% more

Childcare

pay 41.0% less

Entertainment and Sports

pay 42.4% more

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Exchange rate: 1 UAH = 127.74 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.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Paraguay compared to Ukraine.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

UA
3.8
PY
6.8
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 World Bank, 2023

affects wait times and access to care

UA
35.3
PY
38.9

Ukraine 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

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 World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

UA
21.6
PY
12.9
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

UA
6.3%
PY
1.8%

Ukraine 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

UA
9.8%
PY
4.8%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

UA
$5,866
PY
$7,027

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

UA
74.7 yrs
PY
74.0 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

UA
7.6
PY
14.5

Ukraine performs better than Paraguay across all family life metrics.

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 around 20% pricier than Ukraine, with notable variation by city.

How much money do I need to move to Paraguay?

Budget about PYG130,000,000 for 3 months in Paraguay (based on a UAH3,400,000 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: 12.9 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 6.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 3.8 in Ukraine.

How is healthcare in Paraguay compared to Ukraine?

Ukraine generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Paraguay leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 38.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Paraguay, compared to 35.3 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 38,980,376 7,013,078
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