Moving to Paraguay from United Arab Emirates
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from United Arab Emirates to Paraguay — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from United Arab Emirates to Paraguay, you would find that Paraguay is 47.3% cheaper than United Arab Emirates overall. A AED275,438 salary in United Arab Emirates would need to be roughly PYG187,272,354 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 93°F in Abu Dhabi, making it significantly cooler.
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What to expect for your wallet after moving from United Arab Emirates to Paraguay.
What does your salary buy?
AED275,438 → PYG187,272,354
To maintain the same standard of living in Paraguay
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Restaurants
pay 28.5% less
Groceries
pay 27.7% less
Transportation
pay 24.3% less
Housing
pay 75.8% less
Childcare
pay 69.8% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 70.7% 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 United Arab Emirates to Paraguay.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
United Arab Emirates performs better than Paraguay across all safety metrics.
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
Paraguay generally does better on health & wellbeing, though United Arab Emirates leads in health coverage index.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Paraguay performs significantly better than United Arab Emirates across all environment metrics.
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
United Arab Emirates 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
United Arab Emirates 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
United Arab Emirates performs better than Paraguay across all family life metrics.
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 | Abu Dhabi | Asuncion |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 78°/56°F (26°/14°C) | 91°/72°F (33°/22°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 99°/72°F (37°/22°C) | 78°/61°F (26°/16°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 106°/81°F (41°/27°C) | 77°/58°F (25°/14°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 87°/64°F (31°/18°C) | 87°/68°F (31°/20°C) |
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| Month | Abu Dhabi | Asuncion |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 75°/53°F (23.8°/11.8°C) | 92°/73°F (33.5°/22.8°C) |
| Feb | 76°/56°F (24.6°/13.2°C) | 91°/72°F (32.6°/22.3°C) |
| Mar | 83°/60°F (28.6°/15.8°C) | 89°/70°F (31.6°/21.3°C) |
| Apr | 92°/66°F (33.4°/19.1°C) | 83°/65°F (28.4°/18.6°C) |
| May | 101°/73°F (38.4°/22.8°C) | 77°/60°F (25.0°/15.7°C) |
| Jun | 103°/77°F (39.6°/24.8°C) | 74°/57°F (23.1°/13.8°C) |
| Jul | 108°/82°F (42.0°/27.6°C) | 74°/56°F (23.2°/13.1°C) |
| Aug | 107°/84°F (41.5°/28.7°C) | 77°/58°F (24.8°/14.3°C) |
| Sep | 104°/78°F (40.1°/25.6°C) | 80°/61°F (26.4°/15.9°C) |
| Oct | 96°/71°F (35.8°/21.8°C) | 85°/65°F (29.2°/18.6°C) |
| Nov | 87°/64°F (30.6°/17.5°C) | 87°/68°F (30.7°/20.1°C) |
| Dec | 78°/57°F (25.7°/14.1°C) | 90°/71°F (32.3°/21.8°C) |
Dirección de Meteorología e Hidrología (DMH)Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between United Arab Emirates 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.
United Arab Emirates passport holder visiting Paraguay
Visa Free
Paraguay passport holder visiting United Arab Emirates
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 United Arab Emirates?
Yes — Paraguay is on average about 59% cheaper than United Arab Emirates. 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 PYG46,818,088 in Paraguay on a AED275,438 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?
United Arab Emirates performs better than Paraguay across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Paraguay is 7.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.5 in United Arab Emirates.
How is healthcare in Paraguay compared to United Arab Emirates?
Paraguay generally does better on health & wellbeing, though United Arab Emirates leads in health coverage index. There are 38.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Paraguay, compared to 29.1 in United Arab Emirates. Paraguay scores 72 on the WHO universal health coverage index (United Arab Emirates: 82).
What's the weather like in Paraguay compared to United Arab Emirates?
The average high temperature in Asuncion is 83°F, compared to 93°F in Abu Dhabi. Asuncion receives around 55.2 in of rainfall per year, while Abu Dhabi gets 3.5 in.
What language do they speak in Paraguay?
The official languages in Paraguay are Guaraní and Spanish. In United Arab Emirates, the official language is Arabic.
