Life in Paraguay 7️⃣ How Does Paraguay Compare to Argentina & Colombia?

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  • @LifeParaguay
    @LifeParaguay  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

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  • @scosal7100
    @scosal7100 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    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.

    • @LifeParaguay
      @LifeParaguay  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      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.

    • @orlandobenitez2899
      @orlandobenitez2899 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      El señor se equivoca al decir que en Argentina se puede conseguir mejor carne q en Paraguay ,hace años que Paraguay lo supera a Argentina en tener las mejores carne incluso del mundo según la clarificadora

  • @MyBestLifeParaguay
    @MyBestLifeParaguay 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Great interview! Appreciate the opinions and different perspective.

    • @LifeParaguay
      @LifeParaguay  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks for tuning in again! I hope all's well for you in Paraguay.

  • @oz951
    @oz951 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    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)?

    • @LifeParaguay
      @LifeParaguay  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      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! 😁👍

  • @clydefrog1487
    @clydefrog1487 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Great convo. Thank you!

    • @LifeParaguay
      @LifeParaguay  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks, glad you enjoyed it.

  • @jfromfl9006
    @jfromfl9006 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    Excellent interview. I am planning on moving to Paraguay and looking forward to connecting with people like Adam and Joshua.

    • @LifeParaguay
      @LifeParaguay  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Sounds good, let us know when you're in the neighbourhood.😁😁

    • @jfromfl9006
      @jfromfl9006 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      @@LifeParaguay I'll be there next month working with Radu on getting my Cedula and temporary residence.

    • @LifeParaguay
      @LifeParaguay  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      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!

  • @monikapetrikova3076
    @monikapetrikova3076 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    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 💛

    • @LifeParaguay
      @LifeParaguay  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      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.

    • @7heDevilChicken
      @7heDevilChicken 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thanks Monika! I am from Victoria, so not too far away from your home. My wife and I don't have a TH-cam 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!

  • @jackjarczak
    @jackjarczak 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Great conversation, thanks a lot for great insights !

    • @LifeParaguay
      @LifeParaguay  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thanks for listening!

  • @kronos77
    @kronos77 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    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.

    • @LifeParaguay
      @LifeParaguay  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      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.

    • @7heDevilChicken
      @7heDevilChicken 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      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.

    • @LifeParaguay
      @LifeParaguay  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Good explanation. Thanks Joshua.

    • @NigelHyphenJones
      @NigelHyphenJones 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      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…

    • @kronos77
      @kronos77 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@7heDevilChicken 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.

  • @vinz300000
    @vinz300000 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Awesome interview!! Could you recommend a contact for obtaining temporary residency? Thank you

    • @LifeParaguay
      @LifeParaguay  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      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 th-cam.com/video/XtJDHuJWLKM/w-d-xo.html

  • @aaronml8298
    @aaronml8298 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Great interview, great info..thank you

  • @hans_frieder_duck
    @hans_frieder_duck 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Well done!

  • @The_GawdMC
    @The_GawdMC 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Never heard a disparaging remark about Paraguayan beef. Interesting.

  • @theparagoncounselor4509
    @theparagoncounselor4509 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    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.

    • @LifeParaguay
      @LifeParaguay  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      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.

  • @WanderingTuckers
    @WanderingTuckers 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    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?

    • @LifeParaguay
      @LifeParaguay  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      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%.

    • @MourningWould
      @MourningWould 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      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

    • @WanderingTuckers
      @WanderingTuckers 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@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.

    • @7heDevilChicken
      @7heDevilChicken 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@MourningWould that is a very basic understanding of US tax law.

    • @MourningWould
      @MourningWould 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@7heDevilChicken 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.

  • @jsmith85333
    @jsmith85333 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    As an expat temporary resident of Paraguay (MERCOSAR) can you work in Argentina

    • @LifeParaguay
      @LifeParaguay  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hmmm not sure! You would be best to contact an Argentinian immigration agent to check that.

    • @Eurobrasil550
      @Eurobrasil550 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      No, nor in any other country. There is a scheme were another Mercosur passport holder can live, work and also study here in Brasil for an initial two year period, provided they have no criminal record, after this two years they can apply for permanent residency if they can prove having sufficient income. A naturalised Mercosul Citizen needs to have a minimum of two years with their newly acquired Nationality before being able to use it to live in Brazil, Paraguay however do not allow dual nationality (Argentina does).
      But surely apply for Argentine residency if you wish to work there?
      I believe the above arrangement applies between all Mercosul /Mercosur countries, but you would need to check, but is only for Nationals not foreigners even permanently resident.

    • @LifeParaguay
      @LifeParaguay  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@Eurobrasil550 Hey, thanks for the insights and advice. Appreciated. 👍

  • @WeDidntExpectthis
    @WeDidntExpectthis 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I'm wondering how you cope with the heat there? I guess everyone has airconditioning - but are there alot of power outages there? Also wondering, are there any scorpions there? We saw a few when we lived in Acapulco Mexico, and I've heard there's heaps of them in Nicaragua. Would prefer to avoid them!

    • @LifeParaguay
      @LifeParaguay  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Not many power outages here. About the same as anywhere else we've been. Power is cheap here so aircons and fans are running when it's hot. The only place we have seen scorpions is Nica. In regard to how we cope, well we just ignore the weather to be honest. It's not as hot as parts of Australia we've lived in nor is as cold as parts of NZ where we have also lived. Swings and roundabouts.

    • @WeDidntExpectthis
      @WeDidntExpectthis 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@LifeParaguay Thanks - that really helps alot! The last place we lived in - in Australia was Port Douglas where it was very hot and humid in the summer; if it is not quite as bad as there - then it wouldn't be a problem. And scorpions in any country are a deal breaker - lol! Saw 3 in our apartment in Acapulco and that was enough for a lifetime.🦂

    • @LifeParaguay
      @LifeParaguay  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@WeDidntExpectthis I have been to Port Douglas. I don't think it gets as uncomfortable here as it does there. I have also been to Mexico where I saw more creeping things than anywhere else in the world I have lived...including Australia.

  • @concernedcanadian8460
    @concernedcanadian8460 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Good interview. I'm a Canadian myself and from a mountainous region as well (British Columbia). I'm a bit concerned that the geography and outdoor lifestyle might get a bit boring for me. Not a bar or nightlife guy, so wondering about long-term happiness. I love the freedom aspect though.

    • @LifeParaguay
      @LifeParaguay  28 วันที่ผ่านมา

      The freedom aspect bought us here and we love it! There are some really unique places to explore in PY but you generally won't find them on the internet as international tourism is minimal. So a lot of what you can do is not in plain sight!
      If you want some more adventure then you have Brazil & Argentina on your doorstep 😉

  • @happyslave6783
    @happyslave6783 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Are there squatter's rights in Paraguay like in Argentina? Or are evictions easy?

    • @LifeParaguay
      @LifeParaguay  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      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.

    • @MourningWould
      @MourningWould 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@LifeParaguay 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.

    • @LifeParaguay
      @LifeParaguay  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@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.

    • @eliannar8310
      @eliannar8310 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      La figura seria usucapión, pero solo es válido si la persona vive allí por más de 10 años y se encarga de pagar los impuestos y el servicio

  • @helena_aña
    @helena_aña 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    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. 😀👍

    • @7heDevilChicken
      @7heDevilChicken 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      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.

    • @MourningWould
      @MourningWould 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      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.

    • @7heDevilChicken
      @7heDevilChicken 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @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.

    • @eliannar8310
      @eliannar8310 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Es barato tener tus tierras y comprar la genética animal. Produce tu mismo tus alimentos, no lo harías en otro país.

  • @helenapike6901
    @helenapike6901 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

    We're travelling in Brazil and Paraguay in Feb 25. Do you know any Community eg Mennonites or similar where we could spend a few days to experience their way of life (we are not looking for a religious focus). Have been researching Paraiso Verde but a little to much controvereary atm though basic principles are compatible. Appreciate your input.

    • @LifeParaguay
      @LifeParaguay  วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Sorry we don't know of any. The key thing is to take your time to look around and understand what you should be paying. Many people say you should rent for at least 12 - 18 months before you buy and we totally agree with that. There's some crazy pricing out there and a buying process that has no protection for you. Sadly Paraguay has many foreigners who paid too much for their land and also people who purchased land and still have no title!

    • @Mystery-q8e
      @Mystery-q8e 23 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

      @@LifeParaguay Yes, that is what researched. Not really keen to buy abroad any longer, having done once before, and selling is problematic in the sense you generally won't get your initial spend back.

    • @LifeParaguay
      @LifeParaguay  20 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

      @@Mystery-q8e Yes, it's a bit of a mine field! Especially in Latin American countries. 🙃

  • @jasonklisowsky
    @jasonklisowsky 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hey, I would think cattle would be much more natural than in Canada for example. Assuming they would be primarily only grass fed cause it is available and 'free'.

    • @LifeParaguay
      @LifeParaguay  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yes, you see cows grazing wherever there is grass around here, they quite often wander around the neighborhoods 😉

  • @Colette_BS123
    @Colette_BS123 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    The country is good, the people are the best. If only it weren't for this brutal heat.

    • @LifeParaguay
      @LifeParaguay  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      It's definately warm. Thank goodness the power is relatively cheap. Our fans get a workout.

    • @Colette_BS123
      @Colette_BS123 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@LifeParaguay Yes, it's a workout. 😁

    • @FeralineHydor
      @FeralineHydor 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      You do realize that you don’t need to live there during the hotter months, right? ;) We’re anticipating a trifecta, rotating about 6 months each between Mexico, Paraguay / Uruguay, and the USA.

    • @duncanstrik8764
      @duncanstrik8764 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@FeralineHydorhow can you afford this

  • @borispetkau1246
    @borispetkau1246 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    He hunts the organic food, and complaining about tough meat, that's grass-fed meat buddy,
    If you want tender marbled meat buy grain fed, but that's not natural feed cows grain, they post to eat grass, that's why they have multiple chamber stomach.

  • @mariajulitacaro5086
    @mariajulitacaro5086 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Me encanta Argentina ☺ 💕 🇦🇷

  • @martingaray185
    @martingaray185 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    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.

  • @SaboresTiaIna68
    @SaboresTiaIna68 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    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.

    • @LifeParaguay
      @LifeParaguay  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      You're not the first person I have heard feels that way. I suspect things may go in that direction at some point.

    • @michiel5160
      @michiel5160 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      If they made it so that you could come, set up shop and stay as long as you wanted without or a minimum of paperwork, there would be no need to go and get a cedula just in case. Now, a lot of people go and prepare their plan b without using it.

  • @MourningWould
    @MourningWould 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I hear there’s nothing to do at all though. Don’t you get bored in Paraguay?

    • @LifeParaguay
      @LifeParaguay  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      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.

  • @duncanwierman
    @duncanwierman 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Oh no no. Here now. Nice to visit for 3 ti 4 days. But there is no vibe or lifestyle. It's run down.

    • @LifeParaguay
      @LifeParaguay  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      How many days in total have you spent in Paraguay?

    • @duncanwierman
      @duncanwierman 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@LifeParaguay 30 days

  • @harveypolanski755
    @harveypolanski755 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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.

  • @rl7586
    @rl7586 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You won’t see me anywhere in South America or Mexico, you can have it
    Greetings from Australia

    • @LifeParaguay
      @LifeParaguay  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      We're happy to take that deal. Cheers.