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Festival del Ovecha Ragué en Misiones, Paraguay.
Festival del Ovecha Ragué en Misiones, Paraguay.
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José Gaspar Rodríguez de Francia, dictator of Paraguay
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Paraguay

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Paraguay

Paraguay offers South America's lowest cost of living with a quality-of-life index that rivals developed nations — where your Western salary stretches three times further and the pace of life actua…

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27°C avg · 2800h sun/yr
CURRENCY
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LANGUAGE
Guaraní
SAFETY
Moderate
#1 globally · Safety index 42/100
COST OF LIVING
Low cost
Cost index 30/100
TIME ZONE
GMT-3 / GMT-4
UTC-3 / -4

What it's like to live in Paraguay

Paraguay is a landlocked country located in the heart of South America, bordered by Brazil, Argentina, and Bolivia. Its unique geographical position has significantly shaped its cultural and economic development. The country is divided into two disti...


Cost of living
vs EU Average37% lower than EU average
1-bed apartment, city
PYG3,000,000Apartment (1 bedroom) in City…
Dinner for two
PYG35,000Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant
Monthly groceries
PYG6,625Milk (regular), (1 liter)
Public transit (month)
PYG4,100One-way Ticket (Local Transpo…
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Healthcare

  • Paraguay operates a three-tier healthcare system: public (MSPBS), social security (IPS), and private, with distinct access and quality levels.
  • Most expats opt for private healthcare due to its higher quality, shorter waiting times, and often English-speaking medical staff, primarily concentrated in major cities like Asunción.
  • Health insurance is not a legal requirement for Paraguay residency, but it is strongly recommended for expats to ensure access to quality private care and cover unexpected medical costs.
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Entry Requirements & Visa Options

Paraguay offers visa-free entry for citizens of numerous countries, including the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and most European Union member states. Tourists from these visa-exempt nations can enter Paraguay without pre-arranged visas for stays of up to 90 days, which is renewable for an additional period. This makes Paraguay an accessible destination for international travelers seeking flexible short-term visits. To enter Paraguay visa-free, travelers must meet specific requirements: a valid passport with minimum 6 months validity beyond the...

Visa-free entry: 90 days
Digital Nomad Visa: 2 years
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Data Source: Safety, crime, and quality metrics are sourced from Numbeo, a crowd-sourced global database of reported data.

All scores are relative comparisons on a 0-100 scale, where 50 = global average. Higher scores mean better than average, lower scores mean worse than average.