Palacio de los Patos

Currency

Guaraní (PYG). USD exchanged easily. Real estate often priced in USD.

Ownership

Foreigners buy outright, same rights as citizens. Ownership and residency are independent.

Residency

Permanent residency in 3–6 months. No minimum income or investment required. One of the fastest and cheapest in the world.

Tax

Territorial taxation: only Paraguay-sourced income taxed at 10% flat. Foreign income completely untaxed.

Cost of living

$800–$1,800/mo for a single person. The cheapest in this coverage by far.

Internet

Fiber expanding in Gran Asunción. Tigo and Personal offer 100+ Mbps in urban areas. Rural areas limited.

Healthcare

Private hospitals affordable (Migone, Santa Clara). Quality lower than Colombia or Panama’s top facilities.

Climate

Subtropical. Hot summers (35–40°C Dec–Feb), mild winters (10–22°C Jun–Aug).

Nearest hub

Silvio Pettirossi (ASU). Direct flights to São Paulo, Buenos Aires, Lima, Panama City via Copa.

Language

Spanish and Guaraní. English rare outside international business.