Why Paraguay?

1. Culturally, it's still close to Europe/US (compared to, say, Asia).

2. There's plenty of space, and it's relatively easy to live "off the radar" (hectares of land can be bought cheaply, and building permits are processed quickly).

3. Paraguay has excellent cuisine (top-quality beef in the world).

4. The locals are welcoming—if you make at least a minimal effort to integrate (basic Spanish and respect for local culture), they will accept you with open arms.

5. Taxes—Paraguay has a territorial tax system and a very simple tax structure (10% on local income).

6. If you stay away from politics and drugs, it's quite safe. Some of the better neighborhoods in Asunción are very safe (even at night).

7. No culture wars.

8. Crypto-friendly—capital gains from crypto are not taxed, and it's even possible to buy real estate with crypto. Plus, there is now a strong Bitcoin community (nostr:nprofile1qqs060dkmmlmww0cqcpxaqw3erveesj950ecdt9m4w5dexphzrr7sxsppemhxue69uhkummn9ekx7mp0qywhwumn8ghj7mn0wd68ytnzd96xxmmfdejhytnnda3kjctv9uptclu0).

9. Family-friendly—Paraguayans love children, and family comes first.

10. Business environment—Paraguayans are capitalists, and a large portion of the population runs their own businesses. Success is celebrated, not shamed. There are also plenty of opportunities to start new ventures.

11. Geopolitically insignificant—South America is not a major geopolitical player and remains largely disconnected from the developed world (though this is changing rapidly).

12. Cheap transportation—you can get around the city (Asunción) using Bolt or Uber for $1.5–$5 (depending on distance). Diesel costs around $1 per liter. If you like big cars, it won’t hurt your wallet as much.

I could go on, but I think this gives a good idea...

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thanks for the info i was actually looking for ideas to move away from Europe.

but i am still into a working age, at least for another 10 years.

i was looking at Mauritius or Argentina.

I will look into Paraguay too...

Argentina is beautiful country, but vibe is different, prices are much higher and there is much less freedom. It depends on what your priorities are, what lifestyle you live and what job you have.

Thanks for the input! Definitely helpful to have those information when keep wondering ‘where *can* one still go to live?!’

Interesting.

Can foreigners purchase and live on land?

What’s the hospital systems like there?

I’m always curious to learn about different options

Yes, you can, and land is very affordable. You just need to obtain residency, which grants you nearly the same rights as locals have.

Private hospitals are good (at least in Asunción), but public ones are bad. If you can afford private care (which is much cheaper than in the US or Europe) and live near Asunción, you’ll be fine.

Right on. Thanks for sharing new Fren!

I’m going to give your country a fair shot!