Life in Paraguay - 7️⃣ How Does Paraguay Compare to Argentina & Colombia?
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- čas přidán 5. 06. 2024
- Prior to moving to Paraguay Joshua and his wife spent time in both Colombia and Argentina.
In this interview we cover a lot of ground. Joshua's thoughts about Paraguay are valuable as are his insights about what's going on in Argentina. How does Argentina compare to Paraguay? Is it a viable option to settle there? Tune in as we explore these and several other topics.
00:00 to 00:40 - Intro
00:41 to 03:53 - How Joshua ended up in Paraguay?
03:54 to 06:22 - Practicality and costs of being a Digital Nomad?
06:23 to 08:01 - How does Paraguay compare to Colombia and Argentina?
08:02 to 10:34 - Concerns about doing border runs
10:35 to 18:00 - Joshua’s thoughts on Argentina
18:12 to 20:20 - Joshua’s observations about Paraguay?
20:25 to 22:23 - What Joshua likes about Paraguay?
22:24 to 34:55 - What does Joshua not like about Paraguay?
34:56 to 40:24 - Joshua’s opinion about doing business in Paraguay?
40:26 to end - Joshua’s perceptions regarding safety and crime in Paraguay
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34:08 This is one of the first interviews where I've heard it said that it's hard to find good beef in paraguay. Most of my readings claim Paraguay has the best beef, better than the states!
Also I heard the word organic mentioned about eggs and beef. My first concern would be getting grass-fed butter and beef. Next concern is that the grass is not sprayed with chemicals. Cows should be eating grass; Not soybeans or grains.
Chickens too should be foraging at "pasture"; not eating organic grains.
It's a contentious issue. I'm not American, but I can give you my NZ/OZ opinion. First, the way meat is presented here (at the store) is not as developed as western countries. Sometimes, it's the case that people aren't buying the right cuts for the cooking application. However, in this region (Cordillera) you can buy straight from the farm, grass fed (no chemicals on the grass) beef, chicken...even lamb and goat if you know where. The meat here is better than NZ/OZ, but I concede that meat in NZ/OZ is generally low standard (chemical ridden, overpriced). Of course, you can buy top grade meat in NZ/OZ if you're prepared to pay premium ++.I've just finished a beautiful casserole and the meat was superb. But I am a qualified Chef. Tough meat is of no concern to me as there's many ways to negate that. All that said, I can't speak for the comparison of Paraguay to Canada/USA. Bottom line, you an get clean, cheap, nutritious food here.
Great interview! Appreciate the opinions and different perspective.
Thanks for tuning in again! I hope all's well for you in Paraguay.
The country is good, the people are the best. If only it weren't for this brutal heat.
It's definately warm. Thank goodness the power is relatively cheap. Our fans get a workout.
@@ADirtCheapLifeParaguay Yes, it's a workout. 😁
Really appreciating the content and the fact that you do long and short form videos. One of the things I'm wondering is how easy/difficult is it to set up home after you've secured a lease or bought a property? I see lots of 'trinkets' in the markets etc but what about when you need to go out and furnish/equip a home, how easy is it to find quality goods?, how do you rate the selection & availability etc? What are the costs like compared with what expats would pay in their country of origin (Not going to call that home anymore)?
Thanks for tuning in. In a nutshell, beds, whitegoods, electrical appliances, crockery, cooking stuff...all better selection and definately cheaper than NZ. All you're brands LG, Samsung etc. Also, there's lot's of furniture & steel fabricators so you can get wardrobes and steel items made quite cheaply. It depends on your standards I guess. If you wanted high end couches or furniture, well that would be in Asuncion and the prices might be comparable or more than Oz. But in general, set up costs can be low so long as you're not too fussy. There's some beautiful art/crafts around so if you've got some style you can pull together a really cool place. I hope that helps Ps I like that you said 'country of origin'...you're onto it! 😁👍
Thank you for sharing Adam and Joshua. Very relaxed real interview with great points. Joshua do you have youtube channel please, where are you from in Canada? I live in Chilliwack, BC. We would love to follow you on your journey. Adam would you be so kind to make video what you eat daily and your family please? What are the best months to come for a visit? Thank you so much. Many blessings 💛
Thanks for the message. In terms of our diet, we pretty much eat as we did in NZ. We usually skip breakfast and tend toward the 8/16 intermittent fasting pattern. Often eggs/salad/flatbread for lunch and a meat/salad dish for dinner. Very boring! Because we are renting we haven't set ourselves up as we like to be in terms of cooking. We love cooking in slow cook charcoal ovens. We had one in NZ. We might do a blog on food, where you can find organic around this area etc. Most things are here, you just need to know where.
Thanks Monika! I am from Victoria, so not too far away from your home. My wife and I don't have a CZcams channel yet. We have talked about starting one. Adam put our social media links in the video description. You are welcome to contact us through those!
Great conversation, thanks a lot for great insights !
Thanks for listening!
Just wanted to correct something Joshua said about meat: Paraguayan meat IS the world's best [sorry not sorry dear southern neighbors], try Chaco Meat 🇵🇾 😬😁
Saludos. 😀👍
I can't agree with that. Argentina was by far the best beef I have had in South America. I have tried beef from Chaco, and it is better than the average beef here. But I'm sorry to say it does not compare to the beef we found in Argentina. They have beautiful cuts of rip-eye, perfectly marbled, and their chorizo sausages were to die for. Tell me where to find this best in the world beef, and I will try it. I have an open mind. I grew up raising beef cows, and I love to cook.
Argentina’s may taste better but it’s because they grain feed a lot of cows these days. If you want quality, healthy, grass fed, organic beef. Paraguay is the winner. You can always age meat yourself at home if need be.
@MourningWould I tend to like to get my information from people who have actually been to the country. In general, like the person above stated, grass fed beef is usually considered to have the better flavor. Although, that is fairly subjective to personal tastes. Though, I have not noticed much difference in flavor between Argentine beef and Paraguayan. As to the whole healthier organic point, that is a whole different discussion. I wasn't comparing the organic nature of one beef to the other. I personally wouldn't trust the internet as a good source of information for those details on Paraguay. Now, talking to locals here, I've been told that Paraguay beef farms use vaccinations on their herds. As someone who grew up on a farm where we raised, I find it hard to believe that any large beef operation here is only feeding their cattle grass all year round. Especially in the Chaco, where it gets extremely hot and dry in the summer. I'm pretty sure it is a stretch to call Paraguayan beef organic.
Awesome interview!! Could you recommend a contact for obtaining temporary residency? Thank you
Thanks for message. Radu Proksch helped us with residency & cedula. He was brilliant, no issues, everything went like clockwork. We have a video interview with Radu on our channel. My advice is to ensure you contact him asap and have him check all your paperwork to ensure everything is in order before you travel. That's the most important thing. We have seen people have difficulties simply because their paperwork was not signed off properly. Radu's guidance at that stage is especially important.
See czcams.com/video/XtJDHuJWLKM/video.html
Is the meat tough or chewy because it is bad quality or because it is grass fed and healthier? In the US, high quality meat is graded as such based in fat. Grass fed thiugh tends to be leaner but has better flavor.
Good question. I think there's a few things to keep in mind. The way the meat is presented here is quite different to western countries. So it's a little more challenging to find the right cuts for the cooking application. Accordingly, it's easy to buy tougher cuts if you're not used to shopping here. Personally, we have been happy with the meat. In fact, it's markedly better than anywhere we have been in Sth America or even NZ. But Joshua was referencing the USA, which I am sure is a meat lovers paradise. I will be interested to get Joshua's feedback from his organic meat that he's sourcing. I suspect that will be sensational.
I think one of the main reasons is that the beef is not aged here. It's common practice for all the beef in North America to be aged. The longer it is aged, the more tender it is. That isn't the case in Paraguay or, in my experience, most of South America. Another contributing factor is that the cows here are generally raised very very free range. Which means they get a lot of exercise and have stronger muscles, which unfortunately means tougher meat. And yes, I think they mainly eat grass, which means less fat. The flavor of the meat is very good. We've tried different cuts and highest quality/price leveI, but generally found all of it to be much tougher than what we are used to at home. That said, Adam is correct that some cuts are worse than others.
Good explanation. Thanks Joshua.
I’m led to believing that there is no high quality meat 🥩 in the US, unless it comes from a farmstead…. All other commercial meat is hormone fed…
@@joshuayager986 Yes, largely my point. They roam and eat grass. Keep in mind that aging meat also increases histamines which can be a problem for many people whether or not they know it.
Excellent interview. I am planning on moving to Paraguay and looking forward to connecting with people like Adam and Joshua.
Sounds good, let us know when you're in the neighbourhood.😁😁
@@ADirtCheapLifeParaguay I'll be there next month working with Radu on getting my Cedula and temporary residence.
Excellent, Radu is great to work with. I'm sure you know this, but I recommend everyone to check with Radu before you leave to ensure all your paperwork is 100%. In the past month I know of 2 people who have had issues because of such things. Good luck!
I have a huge problem with people who get Paraguayan residency without the intention to actually come and live here. It should be so that you actually have to live in the country for a minimum period of 50% of the 2 years that the residency is for.
You're not the first person I have heard feels that way. I suspect things may go in that direction at some point.
How is the fitness and/or martial arts culture? I'm a lifelong gym rat and kickboxer/amateur grappler, and would love a local combat sports gym, even if just boxing.
The combat sports aren't as overt here as Nicaragua, but it's here (I can't talk for Asuncion as that's not where we've been living). There are quite a few gyms around the place so I bet there's a lot of combat type stuff happening.
Joshua is wrong about Rosario being one of the most dangerous cities in South America. In fact non even one city in Argentina is in the top 20 in terms of killings, robbery and other crimes. It is true that they are dealing with some drug related problems, and also as in every big city there are places that should be avoided, but the city is not even close to be defined as a dangerous city.
You won’t see me anywhere in South America or Mexico, you can have it
Greetings from Australia
We're happy to take that deal. Cheers.
Me encanta Argentina ☺ 💕 🇦🇷
Were taxes a consideration? For instance, as a US citizen I don't want to spend 180+ days in a country that would tag you as a tax resident and want you to pay taxes on money made outside of that country. Thoughts?
Paraguay has a territorial tax system, so you don't pay tax on money earned outside of Paraguay. If you have a business or are employed here, it's a flat tax rate of 10%.
Taxes are irrelevant for US citizens…you will pay tax to the U.S. regardless of where you live. You won’t get the tax benefits of Paraguay unless you renounce your U.S. citizenship after acquiring Paraguay citizenship…which will be a 3 yr journey
@@MourningWould hi, my point was just avoiding another country that would tax you like the USA if you stayed more than 180 plus days per year. The guest mentioned living in Colombia and Argentina but they aren't territorial tax countries like Paraguay.
@@MourningWould that is a very basic understanding of US tax law.
@@joshuayager986 basic or not it’s fact. I doubt his income is foreign sourced. And his investments will still be taxed as well. The every day Joe isn’t hiding money off shore or in a trust.
Are there squatter's rights in Paraguay like in Argentina? Or are evictions easy?
I'm not sure exactly what kind of situation you're thinking about. I do know there are locals who have built their houses on land that they don't have a title for (and nobody hassles them) but that's a long-standing situation. If someone came along now and tried to squat in a vacant house I suspect they would get moved along...one way or another.
@@ADirtCheapLifeParaguay he means can someone move themselves into your home when you’re not there and claim it as their own. Then you have to take them to court to get them out of your house even though they trespassed and are breaking and entering in the first place. This is a big problem in the U.S. right now.
@@MourningWould Disclaimer...I am not a lawyer and this is not legal advice, but I will share what I have heard/observed. If you buy a property you need to ensure that the contract stipulates vacant possession before full payment is made. I know of a situation where full payment was made but a family continued to live in the house. That situation is still ongoing. In terms of squatters moving into empty houses, I have heard (3rd hand) that if a squatter moves onto vacant land and occupies it for a certain period of time, they may have an ongoing right to occupy it. I am not sure if that extends to a property with a house. As to the situation where you go out for a day and then come back and find someone in your house, well, I have never heard of such a situation here. My guess is that they would be removed by one means or another. As I say, I have never heard of this particular scenario happening here.
I hear there’s nothing to do at all though. Don’t you get bored in Paraguay?
We don't get bored. Everyone is different though. Asuncion is a city like many others and you can find just about whatever you want there. Further out it becomes more chilled. Not as many bars, nightclubs etc as many other countries but not as many hassles either. Everything comes with a price.
I guess you could lie and say that you’re a tax resident when you aren’t. But that would be easy to disprove during a tax audit.
Oh no no. Here now. Nice to visit for 3 ti 4 days. But there is no vibe or lifestyle. It's run down.
How many days in total have you spent in Paraguay?
@@ADirtCheapLifeParaguay 30 days