Paraguay
A river‑lined heartland where Spanish, Guaraní and rolling plains converge into a quietly vibrant culture.
Overview
Paraguay’s bilingual (Spanish and Guaraní) society thrives along the Paraguay and Paraná rivers, with Asunción anchoring a nation of vast grasslands and subtropical forests. The country’s cultural rhythm blends Indigenous traditions, colonial architecture and a laid‑back lifestyle that reflects its central South American setting.
At a glance
Languages
- Guaraní(Official)
- Spanish(Official)
Population6,811,297
CurrencyParaguayan Guaraní (PYG)
1 PYG = 0.0001672 USD
1 USD = 5981.67 PYG
Popular places
Paraguay
Cost of living
Numbeo publishes these source indexes relative to New York City.
Cost of LivingPotentially much less expensiveSource category: All | 2026
RentPotentially much less expensiveSource category: Rent | 2026
GroceriesPotentially much less expensiveSource category: Grocery | 2026
RestaurantPotentially much less expensiveSource category: Restaurant | 2026
Local Purchasing PowerWeaker local purchasing powerSource category: Purchasing Power | 2026
Sources
- Numbeo Cost of Living Index
Quality of life
Quality of Life IndexStrongSource category: Quality Of Life | 2026 | Overall quality of life index
Healthcare IndexGenerally favorableSource category: Healthcare | 2026 | Healthcare quality index (100 = best healthcare)
Crime IndexModerateSource category: Crime | 2026 | Crime index (100 = highest crime)
Safety IndexMixedSource category: Safety | 2026 | Safety index (100 = safest)
Pollution IndexElevatedSource category: Pollution | 2026 | Pollution index (100 = most polluted)
Traffic IndexHighSource category: Traffic | 2026 | Overall traffic index (considers time + inefficiency + CO2)
Sources
- Numbeo Cost of Living Index
Entry requirements
Visa and residency reference data is available for Temporary Residence, Tourist / Visa Waiver, Permanent Residency, and 1 more.
Temporary Residence
- MERCOSUR Temporary Residence
Temporary residence for citizens of states subscribed to the MERCOSUR residence agreement who intend to reside temporarily in Paraguay.
- 2 years
- Limited work rights
- Path to residency
Temporary residence for foreign nationals entering Paraguay with the intention to settle and carry out lawful activity.
- 2 years, renewable
- Limited work rights
- Path to residency
Tourist / Visa Waiver
- MERCOSUR and Associated-Country Document Entry
Entry guidance recognizing national identity documents as valid travel documents for MERCOSUR and associated-country nationals moving within the bloc.
- No work rights
Languages
- Guaraní(Official)
- Spanish(Official)
Sources
- Country language reference
Safety
3 source-backed travel advisories are available for Paraguay.
Canada
Exercise a high degree of caution
Advisory effective · Verified
Exercise a high degree of caution in Paraguay due to increasing crime.
United Kingdom
No destination-wide FCDO travel warning
Advisory effective · Verified
FCDO travel advice currently has no destination-wide warning for Paraguay. Review the full FCDO travel advice before travelling, including safety, entry, health, and insurance guidance.
United States
Level 1Exercise Normal Precautions
Advisory effective · Verified
There were no changes to the advisory level or risk indicators. Advisory summary was updated. Exercise Increased Caution in Departments of Alto Paraná, Amambay, Canindeyú, Concepcion, and San Pedro due to crime. Advisory summary Paraguay is generally a safe destination for travelers. Some areas have increased crime risk. U.S. government employees working in Paraguay need special authorization to travel to some areas. U.S. government employees are prohibited from using municipal buses in Paraguay because of risk of robbery and assault. Read the Country Information Page for additional information on travel to Paraguay. Risks in specific areas Level 2 - Exercise Increased Caution - Departments of Alto Paraná, Amambay, Canindeyú, Concepcion, and San Pedro Exercise increased caution in these
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