Moving to Paraguay from United States
What to Expect
Considering a move from United States to Paraguay? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from United States to Paraguay, you would find that Paraguay is 59.9% cheaper than United States overall. A $75,000 salary in United States would need to be roughly PYG156,294,523 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 66°F in Washington, making it significantly warmer.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between United States and Paraguay.
What does your salary buy?
$75,000 → PYG156,294,523
To maintain the same standard of living in Paraguay
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 69.1% less
Groceries
pay 59.1% less
Transportation
pay 40.3% less
Housing
pay 78.1% less
Childcare
pay 89.3% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 67.4% 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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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from United States to Paraguay.
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Paraguay compared to United States.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
of residents who feel safe walking alone at night
per 100,000 people per year
United States 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
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Paraguay generally does better on health & wellbeing, though United States 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
United States generally does better on environment, though Paraguay leads in co₂ emissions per capita.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
United States 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
United States 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
United States 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 | Washington | Asuncion |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 48°/28°F (9°/-2°C) | 91°/72°F (33°/22°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 75°/51°F (24°/11°C) | 78°/61°F (26°/16°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 85°/62°F (29°/17°C) | 77°/58°F (25°/14°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 57°/35°F (14°/2°C) | 87°/68°F (31°/20°C) |
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| Month | Washington | Asuncion |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 42°/24°F (5.8°/-4.5°C) | 92°/73°F (33.5°/22.8°C) |
| Feb | 46°/26°F (8.0°/-3.3°C) | 91°/72°F (32.6°/22.3°C) |
| Mar | 56°/33°F (13.1°/0.5°C) | 89°/70°F (31.6°/21.3°C) |
| Apr | 67°/42°F (19.3°/5.6°C) | 83°/65°F (28.4°/18.6°C) |
| May | 75°/51°F (23.9°/10.7°C) | 77°/60°F (25.0°/15.7°C) |
| Jun | 84°/61°F (28.8°/16.1°C) | 74°/57°F (23.1°/13.8°C) |
| Jul | 88°/65°F (31.1°/18.6°C) | 74°/56°F (23.2°/13.1°C) |
| Aug | 87°/64°F (30.3°/17.9°C) | 77°/58°F (24.8°/14.3°C) |
| Sep | 79°/56°F (26.3°/13.5°C) | 80°/61°F (26.4°/15.9°C) |
| Oct | 68°/44°F (20.1°/6.6°C) | 85°/65°F (29.2°/18.6°C) |
| Nov | 58°/35°F (14.2°/1.8°C) | 87°/68°F (30.7°/20.1°C) |
| Dec | 46°/27°F (7.8°/-2.7°C) | 90°/71°F (32.3°/21.8°C) |
Data:
National Weather Service,
Dirección de Meteorología e Hidrología (DMH)
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between United States 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 States passport holder visiting Paraguay
Visa on Arrival
Paraguay passport holder visiting United States
Visa RequiredData: 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 States?
On average Paraguay is about 65% less expensive than United States, with major cities narrowing the gap.
How much money do I need to move to Paraguay?
Budget about PYG39,073,631 for 3 months in Paraguay (based on a $75,000 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, rental deposit, 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?
United States performs better than Paraguay across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Paraguay is 7.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 6.4 in United States. About 43% of people in Paraguay feel safe walking alone at night.
How is healthcare in Paraguay compared to United States?
Paraguay generally does better on health & wellbeing, though United States leads in health coverage index. There are 38.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Paraguay, compared to 36.1 in United States. Paraguay scores 72 on the WHO universal health coverage index (United States: 86).
What's the weather like in Paraguay compared to United States?
The average high temperature in Asuncion is 83°F, compared to 66°F in Washington. Asuncion receives around 55.2 in of rainfall per year, while Washington gets 41.5 in.
What language do they speak in Paraguay?
The official languages in Paraguay are Guaraní and Spanish. In United States, the official language is English.
