Cost of Living in Paraguay (2026)

COL Index: 32% of U.S. national average · Updated for 2026

Cost of Living Index

32%

vs U.S. average (100%)

Relative Cost

Very Low

Compared to U.S.

Currency

PYG

Salary Data

10 Jobs

Top 10 highest paying

Top 10 Jobs in Paraguay — COL-Adjusted Salaries

Rank	Job Title	Local Salary	COL-Adjusted (PYG)
1	Surgeons / Doctors	20,871,642–68,267,662 PYG/mo	65,223,200–213,339,600 PYG/mo
2	Judges	17,537,977–57,397,015 PYG/mo	54,803,600–179,367,600 PYG/mo
3	Lawyers	14,204,312–46,526,368 PYG/mo	44,391,600–145,395,600 PYG/mo
4	Bank Managers	13,378,143–43,772,471 PYG/mo	41,807,600–136,792,400 PYG/mo
5	Chief Executive Officers	12,537,479–41,018,574 PYG/mo	39,178,000–128,181,600 PYG/mo
6	Chief Financial Officers	11,696,816–38,264,677 PYG/mo	36,556,000–119,578,400 PYG/mo
7	Orthodontists	11,276,484–36,960,199 PYG/mo	35,241,200–115,497,200 PYG/mo
8	College Professors	10,029,983–32,756,882 PYG/mo	31,342,400–102,364,400 PYG/mo
9	Pilots	8,363,151–27,394,030 PYG/mo	26,136,400–85,606,400 PYG/mo
10	Marketing Directors	7,522,488–24,640,133 PYG/mo	23,506,800–77,003,200 PYG/mo

* COL-adjusted salary is shown in PYG, restated at the purchasing power implied by the cost of living index for Paraguay.

Salary vs. Cost of Living by Category in Paraguay

Category	Avg. Salary (Local)	COL-Adjusted (PYG)	Purchasing Power
AI & Machine Learning	20,088,955 PYG	62,776,000 PYG	+212%
Finance & Accounting	19,857,048 PYG	62,054,000 PYG	+213%
Business Administration	22,132,637 PYG	69,167,600 PYG	+213%
Advertising	16,821,964 PYG	52,569,200 PYG	+213%
Architecture	17,066,915 PYG	53,336,800 PYG	+213%
Automotive & Car Industry	16,455,260 PYG	51,421,600 PYG	+212%
Aviation	20,262,886 PYG	63,323,200 PYG	+213%
Banking	23,799,469 PYG	74,373,600 PYG	+213%
Construction	16,284,229 PYG	50,889,600 PYG	+213%
Counseling	16,220,455 PYG	50,692,000 PYG	+213%
Customer Service	13,043,327 PYG	40,758,800 PYG	+212%
Education & Teaching	17,033,579 PYG	53,230,400 PYG	+213%
Energy	18,509,088 PYG	57,843,600 PYG	+213%
Engineering	15,536,328 PYG	48,548,800 PYG	+212%
Manufacturing	17,755,390 PYG	55,487,600 PYG	+213%
Fitness & Sports	11,811,320 PYG	36,913,200 PYG	+213%
Hospitality	16,891,536 PYG	52,789,600 PYG	+213%
Healthcare	43,960,896 PYG	137,377,600 PYG	+212%
Human Resources	16,413,227 PYG	51,292,400 PYG	+213%
Import & Export	12,751,994 PYG	39,846,800 PYG	+212%
Insurance	18,465,605 PYG	57,706,800 PYG	+213%
Information Technology	16,726,302 PYG	52,272,800 PYG	+213%
Law & Legal Services	25,915,622 PYG	80,985,600 PYG	+212%
Marketing	18,204,710 PYG	56,886,000 PYG	+212%
Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology	23,451,609 PYG	73,286,800 PYG	+213%
Public Relations	15,247,894 PYG	47,652,000 PYG	+213%
Procurement	16,840,806 PYG	52,630,000 PYG	+213%
Quality Control	14,784,080 PYG	46,200,400 PYG	+213%
Real Estate	19,581,659 PYG	61,195,200 PYG	+213%
Sales	19,842,554 PYG	62,008,400 PYG	+213%
Telecommunications	14,757,990 PYG	46,116,800 PYG	+212%

Cost of Living in Paraguay — Overview

The cost of living in Paraguay is 32% of the U.S. national average. This makes Paraguay a more affordable destination compared to the United States. Your salary goes further here, especially for housing, food, and services.

Purchasing Power in Paraguay

A salary with the purchasing power of the U.S. national average works out at approximately 2,375,000,000 PYG in Paraguay for the same standard of living. This means your money goes further in Paraguay, making it an attractive destination for remote workers and expats.

Cost of Living Categories in Paraguay

Housing

Housing in countries with a cost index of 32% tends to be the largest expense, often consuming 30-40% of income. Rent, utilities, and property costs vary significantly between urban and rural areas.

Food

Groceries and dining out in countries at 32% COL can vary widely. Local markets offer lower prices while imported goods cost more. Cooking at home is generally more affordable.

Transportation

Public transit and fuel costs in a 32% COL country. Many countries have efficient public transportation systems that reduce the need for personal vehicles.

Healthcare

Healthcare costs and insurance in 32% COL countries. Some countries have universal healthcare systems that significantly reduce out-of-pocket expenses.

Education

Education and childcare costs vary greatly with COL index. Public education is often subsidized while international schools charge premium fees.

Utilities

Electricity, water, internet, and other essential services. Weather patterns affect utility usage and costs significantly.

Clothing

Apparel costs in 32% COL environments. Imported brands cost more while local clothing is generally affordable.

Entertainment

Leisure activities and entertainment expenses. Costs for cinema, dining, and recreational activities scale with the overall COL index.

Salary Overview — Top 10 Jobs

Monthly salary in PYG · singhyogendra.com.np

Surgeons / Doctors20,871,642 – 68,267,66244,569,652 PYG
Judges17,537,977 – 57,397,01537,467,496 PYG
Lawyers14,204,312 – 46,526,36830,365,340 PYG
Bank Managers13,378,143 – 43,772,47128,575,307 PYG
Chief Executive Officers12,537,479 – 41,018,57426,778,027 PYG
Chief Financial Officers11,696,816 – 38,264,67724,980,747 PYG
Orthodontists11,276,484 – 36,960,19924,118,342 PYG
College Professors10,029,983 – 32,756,88221,393,433 PYG
Pilots8,363,151 – 27,394,03017,878,591 PYG
Marketing Directors7,522,488 – 24,640,13316,081,311 PYG

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Top Paying Jobs in Paraguay

See the full list of highest paying careers and salaries in Paraguay.

Best Paying Jobs in Paraguay

Take-Home Pay in Paraguay

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Take-Home Pay in Paraguay

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Paraguay?

The cost of living in Paraguay is 32% of the U.S. national average. This means it is less expensive than living in the average U.S. city.

How is the cost of living in Paraguay calculated?

The cost of living index is based on prices for housing, food, transportation, healthcare, and other goods and services compared to the U.S. national average of 100.

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Paraguay?

Salaries in Paraguay should be adjusted by the cost of living index to keep the same purchasing power. A salary equivalent to the U.S. national average corresponds to roughly 2,375,000,000 PYG in Paraguay.