Moving to Paraguay from Angola

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Angola to Paraguay — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Angola to Paraguay, and you’d need to navigate life in Guaraní and Spanish.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Angola and Paraguay stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

AO
4.1
PY
7.0
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

AO
15.0
PY
21.0

Angola performs better than Paraguay across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

AO
$248
PY
$1,469
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

AO
2.4
PY
38.8

Paraguay generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Angola leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

AO
60.0
PY
25.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

AO
0.7t
PY
1.2t

Angola generally does better on environment, though Paraguay leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

AO
0.4
PY
10.9
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

AO
1.9%
PY
1.8%

Paraguay performs significantly better than Angola across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

AO
14.6%
PY
5.8%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

AO
$7,200
PY
$15,700

Paraguay performs significantly better than Angola across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

AO
62.1 yrs
PY
78.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AO
58.9
PY
23.2

Paraguay performs significantly better than Angola across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Luanda Rain: 0.0 in/yr (0 mm)
82° / 72°F

Avg. annual high / low

Asuncion Rain: 55.2 in/yr (1401 mm)
83° / 65°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Luanda Asuncion
Jan–Mar 86°/76°F (30°/24°C) 91°/72°F (33°/22°C)
Apr–Jun 83°/73°F (28°/23°C) 78°/61°F (26°/16°C)
Jul–Sep 76°/67°F (24°/19°C) 77°/58°F (25°/14°C)
Oct–Dec 82°/73°F (28°/23°C) 87°/68°F (31°/20°C)
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Month Luanda Asuncion
Jan 85°/75°F (29.5°/23.9°C) 92°/73°F (33.5°/22.8°C)
Feb 87°/76°F (30.5°/24.7°C) 91°/72°F (32.6°/22.3°C)
Mar 87°/76°F (30.7°/24.6°C) 89°/70°F (31.6°/21.3°C)
Apr 86°/76°F (30.2°/24.3°C) 83°/65°F (28.4°/18.6°C)
May 84°/74°F (28.8°/23.3°C) 77°/60°F (25.0°/15.7°C)
Jun 78°/69°F (25.7°/20.3°C) 74°/57°F (23.1°/13.8°C)
Jul 75°/66°F (23.9°/18.7°C) 74°/56°F (23.2°/13.1°C)
Aug 75°/66°F (23.9°/18.8°C) 77°/58°F (24.8°/14.3°C)
Sep 78°/68°F (25.4°/20.2°C) 80°/61°F (26.4°/15.9°C)
Oct 80°/72°F (26.8°/22.0°C) 85°/65°F (29.2°/18.6°C)
Nov 83°/74°F (28.4°/23.3°C) 87°/68°F (30.7°/20.1°C)
Dec 83°/74°F (28.6°/23.4°C) 90°/71°F (32.3°/21.8°C)

Data: Dirección de Meteorología e Hidrología (DMH) Dirección de Meteorología e Hidrología (DMH)

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Angola and Paraguay. To live, work, or study long-term in Paraguay, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Paraguay's immigration authority.

Angola passport

Angola passport holder visiting Paraguay

Visa Required
Angola passport holders need a visa to enter Paraguay.
Paraguay passport

Paraguay passport holder visiting Angola

Visa Required
Paraguay passport holders need a visa to enter Angola.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Paraguay?

With 10.9 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Paraguay can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Angola and Paraguay.

Is Paraguay safe for expats?

Angola performs better than Paraguay across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Paraguay is 7.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.1 in Angola.

How is healthcare in Paraguay compared to Angola?

Paraguay generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Angola leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 38.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Paraguay, compared to 2.4 in Angola. Paraguay scores 72 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Angola: 37).

What's the weather like in Paraguay compared to Angola?

The average high temperature in Asuncion is 83°F, compared to 82°F in Luanda. Asuncion receives around 55.2 in of rainfall per year.

What language do they speak in Paraguay?

The official languages in Paraguay are Guaraní and Spanish. In Angola, the official language is Portuguese.

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At a Glance

AO PY
Population 34,795,287 7,356,409
Currency Angolan Kwanza (AOA) Paraguayan Guarani (PYG)
Languages Portuguese Guaraní, Spanish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +244 +595
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911