Moving to Paraguay from Aruba

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Aruba to Paraguay — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Aruba to Paraguay.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

AW
1.9
PY
6.8

Aruba performs better than Paraguay across all safety metrics.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

AW
5.2t
PY
1.2t

Paraguay performs significantly better than Aruba across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2023

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

AW
17.5
PY
12.9
Internet access The World Factbook, 2024

share of households with internet

AW
97.0%
PY
81.6%

Aruba performs better than Paraguay across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

AW
7.7%
PY
4.8%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

AW
$38,591
PY
$7,027

Aruba generally does better on employment & economy, though Paraguay leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

AW
76.5 yrs
PY
74.0 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AW
12.1
PY
14.5

Aruba performs better than Paraguay across all family life metrics.

Sources: World Bank (2021–2025), The World Factbook (2016–2022), United Nations SDG Indicators (2014). How we calculate this

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Aruba 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.

Paraguay passport

Paraguay passport holder visiting Aruba

Visa Free
Paraguay passport holders can enter Aruba without a visa.

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?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Paraguay has 12.9 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Paraguay safe for expats?

Aruba performs better than Paraguay across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Paraguay is 6.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.9 in Aruba.

What language do they speak in Paraguay?

The official languages in Paraguay are Guaraní and Spanish. In Aruba, the official languages are Dutch and Papiamento.

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At a Glance

AW PY
Population 108,785 7,013,078
Currency Aruban Florin (AWG) Paraguayan Guarani (PYG)
Languages Dutch, Papiamento Guaraní, Spanish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +297 +595
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number — 911