Life in Paraguay 5️⃣ 4 Big Questions About Our Life in Paraguay!
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- Опубліковано 6 лют 2025
- Since moving to Paraguay we have had some interesting experiences. We (Brenda & Adam) ask each other 4 big questions about Paraguay, among other things. The twist is we didn't know what questions each other had prepared, which made things interesting!
00:01 to 00:26 - Introduction
00:27 to 01:00 - What is Brenda's favorite thing about Paraguay?
01:01 to 01:44 - Adam's biggest personal challenge living in Paraguay?
01:45 to 02:50 - If Brenda could change 1 thing about Paraguay, what would it be?
02:50 to 03:28 - Does Adam have any regrets about leaving New Zealand?
03:30 to 05:10 - Since leaving NZ what has been Brenda's biggest personal challenge?
05:11 to 06:20 - If Adam could say 1 thing to people in OZ/NZ what would it be?
06:21 to 10:01 - What advice would Brenda give to anyone moving to another country?
10:06 to 10:45 - What does Adam love about Paraguay?
10:46 to 11:24 - Outro
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I'm so glad to hear we're not the only people absolutely loving the Paraguayan people.
Paraguayan here married to a kiwi girl. After almost 20 years in nz we are now looking at moving back to Paraguay - the reason? Simple answer; The social life in Paraguay and the people.. we both run successful businesses here and have a comfortable life, however, missing the mindful relationship. Great video. Keep up the good work
That's great. Lot's of Kiwi's & Aussies heading this way! We love it here...look forward to seeing you here soon 😉
Thank You so much. I'm getting a good feel from watching your videos.
An episode describing a few different districts around the place would be interesting. Info such as what is attractive/beneficial about that location and what the drawbacks are. Aka the kind of stuff that may help someone choose where to live. Another helpful topic might be about engaging with local contractors or service providers aka for getting some electrical work done or finding a local doctor.
I am from Paraguay, and you are absolutely right about the housing and the foundation. The very new homes have a better foundation and finish to fight off the humidity but most don't, as you pointed out. The result is that the walls may need a fresh coat of paint almost once a year. As far as the language, I would learn a few basic sentences and phrases to help you in everyday life,
Agreed. It's an issue throughout many of the places we've been. It's a shame because it's a simple thing to avoid. It's just about laying the right foundations and having adequate ventilation. Definately correct about the phrases...we're onto it!
Clear mind ,honest answers from both of you guys,thanks
Greetings from Saskatoon, Canada. Thank you so much for sharing, great info. I will be in Asuncion late August, hope to meet with both of you.
Excellent, see you then hopefully👍
Great video! Im glad you guys love my country. Should i said our country? To me you both seems like paraguayans already. Hope the best for u guys :)
To be called a Paraguayan is a great compliment. Gracias!
My experience is that it is always better firts after arriving in Paraguay to rent a house or apartment for a couple of years while buying a property a built your house according to your expectation, desire or posibility.
That's a good strategy.
Oh so nice to see you Brenda looking great and healthy. Loved the questions and answers between you both would like to see more. I regarding the foundation issue. Are you going to build your own dome earth house?
Hi Jacqueline, we will definately build, regardless of whether or not we buy land with a house on it. And it will definately be a curvy, arch kind of place. Apart from how awesome they look we think the round shaped internal areas will discourage mould. A lot of mould we see in houses is in the corners and areas that aren't getting a lot of ventilation across them. The great thing is, here we can do it without paying the FNDC a fortune and having our rates go through the roof.
Lovely chitchat you guys - looking forward to hearing more
Thanks Nic!
Love it! Thanks guys.
You both are an awesome couple :), ive heard over the years so many nice things about NZ and its people and almost moved there with the whole family, but the pandemic came and it became imposible dream... now looking towards El Salvador (but properties are as expensive as Andalusia in Spain) so now im looking towards Paraguay... maybe a "Finca Autosostenible"... so, being said that please when you decide where are you going to buy your property and settle, I'll be interested in looking the possibilities of buying next to you guys, it'll be a blessing. Cheers
Thanks for the kind words. We will post vids of our property buying progress. We considered El Salvador also. A lot to like about that country but also many unanswered questions.
Hi, would like to hear your views on the level of freedom from government in paraguay, during covid, now and in the future.
I recall they wanted to mandate jabs, as far as i understand it got as far as parliament but was held up there?
Concerned to see paraguay supporting israel and developing far too strong a relationship with the US gov at the moment.
Might not be historical policy or even the way they plan ahead?
It maybe too sensitive for you to address but is my greatest reason for considering moving there. Thanks in advance.
Great questions. First, I will be as cryptic as possible. Secondly, your reason for thinking about relocating is essentially the same as ours. We are very keyed into geopolitics and the behavior of Govt's.
First, the global medical experiment. We weren't here, but have had many conversations with those who were. Regardless of what was happening at the Govt level the response was a non-event (when compared to most other countries). There was a short period of panic, but within days the people got on with life. Some wore face nappies, others didn't, life went on...especially outside of Asuncion.
There's 3 factors that encourage us. First, the apparatus of control is not as sophisticated as in Western countries. Secondly, there's ways of getting around things $$$. And lastly, Paraguayans have a way of peacefully not complying.
We need to understand their history to really appreciate this. Paraguay is the only country in Sth America where the indigenous population were resilient enough to have their native language spoken on the same level as Spanish. They are not sheep like Western populations have become. Most of their male population was wiped out in the triple alliance war, but they came back stronger.
Regarding their Govt policies, we personally just don't care. Not because we do not see the potential ramifications but because we think global politics is just show business for ugly people. It's a Punch n Judy Show, a global mental asylum. Our focus is to be in a place that we believe will provide the most flexible choices and opportunities when the next planned event is pulled.
That's just our perspective. Thanks again for the questions, all very valid.
They have mandatory vaccines for measles and other diseases as far as I heared, but they don`t execute this law, prbl. bc. they have to less police forces. I`m not convinced from the system there beside the disabilities of it, if I can manage it I will try to get Panama or Costa Rica residency instead.
@@WolfF2022 Regarding your comment about mandatory vaccines for measles and other diseases, can I ask what your source of information is?
Dear Adam & Brenda -
In this response you have gone to the heart of my concerns, and of why Paraguay makes so much sense. I couldn't agree more! "...mental Punch n Judy Show vs a place that will provide the most flexible choices and opportunities when the next planned event is pulled." Brilliant!
I also ruled out Uruguay for the same reasons as did you, but am tempted by Argentina despite the delicious chaos. Such a variety of landscapes. I suppose I could easily travel in Argentina should I come to live in Paraguay. Do you have any strong thoughts on Argentina, or is it too early in Milei's term to speak?
I would be off to Italy, where I have legal status, but the EU gives me pause and then some. For now I am somewhat content in a rural county in Georgia USA, but I may be the proverbial frog in the boiling pot. Please God I may meet y'all in Paraguay e're too much time passes! In the meanwhile I have subscribed, and will be following your channel.
Wishing y'all the best! Peter Vecchio
Hi @petervecchio8105 sorry to jump in but I have just been looking into this myself and wanted to shear my recent findings with you that may help. After some research into Argentina we found the income tax is 35% (Paraguay 0%-10%) Vat is 21% (Paraguay 0%) Capital gains 15% (Paraguay 8%) and you need CID tax number from country of origan when purchasing a property in Argentina but this is not required in Paraguay that I know of. This is all from my recent research but I don't have boots on the ground yet so i would recommend to check and validate this information but its enough for my husband and I to certainly try Paraguay first 😅
Really enjoyed this . Would like to know how your kids have found this whole experience . If we were to decide to stay in Paraguay I would love to play a big part in building my own place . Given what you both discussed about the dampness etc I'd be interested in any info you come across building locally . Enjoyed hearing your wife's perspective as will my Partner when I share the video with her . Thanks
We might do a vid with Macy, Clive is a bit shy. They're both doing great. Not without challenges but none of the head rattles that you see in a lot of kids today. It's definately worth considering building your own place, both economically and in terms of the finished result. Glad you enjoyed Brenda's thoughts. She's the smart one.
Hello.
About the lack of Spanish colonial buildings - even though Asunción is the oldest city (1537) in the Cuenca del Plata region, unfortunately we've lost a lot of our colonial buildings during and after the great war against the Triple Alliance (1864 - 1870), but there're still some in the countryside.
Agüiye (thank you in guaraní). ✨
Hello & Thanks for the insights. And of course, so much was lost during war. I need to remind myself to be sensitive about this and mention it when we're talking about Paraguay as many would not be aware of this. I imagine it would have had many beautiful buildings like Nicaragua.😁
plesead to hear what you said about the paraguay people cuz ive been in costa rica and nicaragua for 23 years and the people are much better in nicaragua but ive been thinking about paraguay mostly for the easy residency .in your opinion are the paraguay people even better then the nicaraguans?
Surely yes. In general Latin Americans are very hospitable. Brazilians also very hospitable but you have tons of taxes and much more unsecurity. In my opinion, Bolivian and Chilean people are difficult.
For sure, Latin Americans are generally lovely people. We have Brazilian friends and they are great. And like you, we have heard differing reports of some other countries. I think that part of the difference in terms of how people behave is what's going on with their governments. People's behaviour can be a reflection of their govt. And I guess the opposite can also be true. As the OZ/NZ govt's changed we saw palpable, negative changes in the people there.
@@OurLifeinParaguay not to get too deep here but my point was most ticos (costa ricans) are assholes,they always wanted to be a mini usa here and theyve accomplised it.I think it comes down to money the richer a country is the worse the people are.I was just askin cuz i was surpirsed that you mentioned the people in paraguay and not nicaragua and if they are nicer then nicaragua ,then i'm goin
Conclusion: if you wanna move to Paraguay learning Spanish doesn't help you????
You still have to learn the local slang.
My husband wants to live there. He's dead set about it. I don't want to live there. We share 2 kids. What do I do?
We're in Greece. He dislikes Greece!!!
Tough one. I have been to Greece and I can understand why people would want to live there. But now with the craziness we're happy to here instead. I think being outside of the Europe control grid can't be a bad thing. I wish you well in your difficult choice.
No sava😮 you must learn.
In the process.
How much did you pay for a driving licence in Paraguay ? I've been quoted 300USD but feel it should be cheaper
Do you mean an international (to rent a car) or Paraguay licence?
This was for the Paraguay Licence. As I hold a licence from another country there is no need for a test just to to visit the municipality with the Cedula however 300USD is expensive?
We're in the process of doing it at the moment. You need to know your blood type, two people with cedulas need to verify your address (needs to be done with a form from the Police Station), sit a test and pay a fee. But definitely not that much! Feel free to email us and we will confirm how much the fee should be. hola@adirtcheaplife.com.
I did my Paraguay license a few months ago, after driving in Paraguay on my South African license for nearly 5 years. Total cost including all tests, as well as fees at the municipality was around $100. I did not do a test. And I did not bribe anybody.
Good killer. Free is best. Dirt cheap??? Fascinating. . . (: (: (
Excelented video, muy interesante, felicitaciones !!
if you have 70% humidity your going to have moisture problems
This is great content thank you both! My husband and I are currently in Mexico but plan on moving to Paraguay in 12 months. Is there another platform where we can start chatting to like minded people that are in Paraguay or planning on moving were we can speak more freely among one another? if not can we possible create one ? ie. top question from @terrybaikie2181 👍
Thanks for the feedback! Mexico to Paraguay, there's an interesting journey. Hopefully we might catch up when you get here as it would be great to hear your thoughts.
Regarding groups, there's already several active groups here. Of course, you need to look out for the piranha's and the odd shark, but we've found these groups useful;
- Expats in Paraguay
- Expats in Paraguay Uncensored
- Expats and Immigrants in Encarnacion Paraguay
- Digitial Nomads and Expats in Asuncion Paraguay
- Expats in Paraguay w/o Jabs
We thought about starting a group but it seems there's already enough at present.
Please see our response to terrybaikie. Thanks again for tuning in.
@ADirtCheapLifeParaguay Brill thanks for the heads up 👍
Yes it would be great to catch up when we arrive and more than happy to share all we have learned here in Mexico over the past couple of years. We have traveled and lived in lot of different parts so have much to talk about 😅.
Were speaking to Radu tomorrow to get the ball rolling so thanks again for that video with him too!
@@Flo-e5h Awesome, Radu is very good at what he does. Best of luck & take care.
Your travels sound fascinating. It would be good to catch up sometime.