Top expat cities

Paraguay

Encarnación

#2 Top 5 cities

Encarnación is a tidier and calmer river city with a more pleasant lifestyle than the capital.

Country overview

Population

74 983

Year-round temperatures

Day: 22°C až 34°C

Night: 11°C až 24°C

Climate

Warm subtropical climate with a hot summer and a milder winter.

Distance to the sea

950 km

Social atmosphere

7/10

Costs

Housing cost 8/10
Food cost 8/10

Business friendliness

5/10

Safety

7/10

Generally calmer than the capital, but theft and occasional violent robbery remain possible; use caution at night and on public transport.

Natural disaster resilience

7/10

Heavy rain, river flooding and severe storms can disrupt travel, though major geophysical hazards are limited.

Other scores

Other scores

Internet availability 7/10
Internet speed 7/10
Internet stability 7/10
Electricity stability 6/10

Community types

  • Couples
  • Retirees
  • Digital nomads
  • Long-term expats

Largest nationality groups

  • 🇩🇪Germans
  • 🇪🇸Spanish
  • 🇧🇷Brazilians

Pros / Cons

Pros

  • +Pleasant atmosphere
  • +Good for long-term stay
  • +Lower living costs

Cons

  • −Smaller job market
  • −Smaller expat scene
  • −Less dynamic environment