Moving to Paraguay from Vietnam

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Vietnam to Paraguay, you would find that Paraguay is 25.1% more expensive than Vietnam overall. A ₫1,970,055,297 salary in Vietnam would need to be roughly PYG378,806,733 in Paraguay to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Guaraní and Spanish.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

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

What does your salary buy?

₫1,970,055,297 PYG378,806,733

To maintain the same standard of living in Paraguay

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How key spending categories compare

Restaurants

pay 66.0% more

Groceries

pay 4.9% less

Transportation

pay 78.8% more

Housing

pay 29.4% more

Childcare

pay 57.6% less

Entertainment and Sports

pay 31.6% more

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 VND = 0.2317 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 Vietnam.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

VN
1.5
PY
7.0
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

VN
17.7
PY
21.0

Vietnam 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

VN
$690
PY
$1,469
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

VN
8.3
PY
38.8

Paraguay generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Vietnam 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

VN
52.0
PY
25.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

VN
4.3t
PY
1.2t

Paraguay performs significantly better than Vietnam 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

VN
21.7
PY
10.9
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

VN
18.1%
PY
1.8%

Vietnam 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

VN
1.6%
PY
5.8%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

VN
$13,700
PY
$15,700

Vietnam generally does better on employment & economy, though Paraguay leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

VN
75.5 yrs
PY
78.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

VN
14.8
PY
23.2

Vietnam 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.

Hanoi Rain: 64.1 in/yr (1628 mm)
82° / 70°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Hanoi Asuncion
Jan–Mar 71°/62°F (22°/16°C) 91°/72°F (33°/22°C)
Apr–Jun 88°/75°F (31°/24°C) 78°/61°F (26°/16°C)
Jul–Sep 90°/78°F (32°/26°C) 77°/58°F (25°/14°C)
Oct–Dec 79°/66°F (26°/19°C) 87°/68°F (31°/20°C)
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Month Hanoi Asuncion
Jan 68°/58°F (20.0°/14.6°C) 92°/73°F (33.5°/22.8°C)
Feb 70°/61°F (21.3°/16.2°C) 91°/72°F (32.6°/22.3°C)
Mar 74°/66°F (23.5°/18.7°C) 89°/70°F (31.6°/21.3°C)
Apr 82°/71°F (27.7°/21.9°C) 83°/65°F (28.4°/18.6°C)
May 89°/76°F (31.7°/24.5°C) 77°/60°F (25.0°/15.7°C)
Jun 93°/79°F (33.8°/26.3°C) 74°/57°F (23.1°/13.8°C)
Jul 92°/80°F (33.3°/26.5°C) 74°/56°F (23.2°/13.1°C)
Aug 90°/78°F (32.5°/25.8°C) 77°/58°F (24.8°/14.3°C)
Sep 89°/76°F (31.6°/24.7°C) 80°/61°F (26.4°/15.9°C)
Oct 85°/72°F (29.6°/22.4°C) 85°/65°F (29.2°/18.6°C)
Nov 79°/67°F (26.3°/19.2°C) 87°/68°F (30.7°/20.1°C)
Dec 72°/60°F (22.1°/15.4°C) 90°/71°F (32.3°/21.8°C)

Data: Viet Nam Meteorological and Hydrological Administration Viet Nam Meteorological and Hydrological Administration, Dirección de Meteorología e Hidrología (DMH) Dirección de Meteorología e Hidrología (DMH)

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Vietnam 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.

Vietnam passport

Vietnam passport holder visiting Paraguay

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

Paraguay passport holder visiting Vietnam

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Paraguay passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Vietnam.

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 Vietnam?

On average Paraguay is about 17% less expensive than Vietnam, with major cities narrowing the gap.

How much money do I need to move to Paraguay?

Budget about PYG94,701,683 for 3 months in Paraguay (based on a ₫1,970,055,297 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?

Vietnam performs better than Paraguay across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Paraguay is 7.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.5 in Vietnam.

How is healthcare in Paraguay compared to Vietnam?

Paraguay generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Vietnam leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 38.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Paraguay, compared to 8.3 in Vietnam. Paraguay scores 72 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Vietnam: 68).

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

The average high temperature in Asuncion is 83°F, compared to 82°F in Hanoi. Asuncion receives around 55.2 in of rainfall per year, while Hanoi gets 64.1 in.

What language do they speak in Paraguay?

The official languages in Paraguay are Guaraní and Spanish. In Vietnam, the official language is Vietnamese.

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At a Glance

VN PY
Population 103,808,319 7,356,409
Currency Vietnamese Dong (₫) Paraguayan Guarani (PYG)
Languages Vietnamese Guaraní, Spanish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +84 +595
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 113 911