Moving to Paraguay from Bahamas

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Bahamas to Paraguay, and you’d need to navigate life in Guaraní and Spanish. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

BS
31.2
PY
7.0
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BS
16.2
PY
21.0

Bahamas generally does better on safety, though Paraguay leads in homicide rate.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

BS
$2,316
PY
$1,469
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

BS
18.5
PY
38.8

Bahamas generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Paraguay 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

BS
10.0
PY
25.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BS
3.6t
PY
1.2t

Bahamas generally does better on environment, though Paraguay leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

BS
20.5
PY
10.9

Bahamas performs better than Paraguay across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

BS
9.2%
PY
5.8%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BS
$32,000
PY
$15,700

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

BS
76.1 yrs
PY
78.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BS
12.8
PY
23.2

Paraguay generally does better on family life, though Bahamas leads in infant mortality.

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

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Nassau Rain: 55.0 in/yr (1396 mm)
84° / 69°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Nassau Asuncion
Jan–Mar 79°/63°F (26°/17°C) 91°/72°F (33°/22°C)
Apr–Jun 85°/70°F (30°/21°C) 78°/61°F (26°/16°C)
Jul–Sep 90°/75°F (32°/24°C) 77°/58°F (25°/14°C)
Oct–Dec 83°/69°F (28°/20°C) 87°/68°F (31°/20°C)
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Month Nassau Asuncion
Jan 78°/63°F (25.6°/17.1°C) 92°/73°F (33.5°/22.8°C)
Feb 78°/63°F (25.7°/17.3°C) 91°/72°F (32.6°/22.3°C)
Mar 80°/64°F (26.7°/17.9°C) 89°/70°F (31.6°/21.3°C)
Apr 82°/67°F (27.9°/19.3°C) 83°/65°F (28.4°/18.6°C)
May 85°/70°F (29.6°/21.1°C) 77°/60°F (25.0°/15.7°C)
Jun 88°/73°F (31.1°/23.0°C) 74°/57°F (23.1°/13.8°C)
Jul 90°/75°F (32.0°/23.7°C) 74°/56°F (23.2°/13.1°C)
Aug 90°/75°F (32.1°/23.8°C) 77°/58°F (24.8°/14.3°C)
Sep 89°/74°F (31.5°/23.5°C) 80°/61°F (26.4°/15.9°C)
Oct 86°/72°F (30.0°/22.3°C) 85°/65°F (29.2°/18.6°C)
Nov 82°/69°F (28.0°/20.5°C) 87°/68°F (30.7°/20.1°C)
Dec 80°/65°F (26.4°/18.4°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 Bahamas 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.

Bahamas passport

Bahamas passport holder visiting Paraguay

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

Paraguay passport holder visiting Bahamas

Visa Free
Paraguay passport holders can enter Bahamas 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 10.9 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?

Bahamas generally does better on safety, though Paraguay leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Paraguay is 7.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 31.2 in Bahamas.

How is healthcare in Paraguay compared to Bahamas?

Bahamas generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Paraguay leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 38.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Paraguay, compared to 18.5 in Bahamas. Paraguay scores 72 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Bahamas: 77).

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

The average high temperature in Asuncion is 83°F, compared to 84°F in Nassau. Asuncion receives around 55.2 in of rainfall per year, while Nassau gets 55.0 in.

What language do they speak in Paraguay?

The official languages in Paraguay are Guaraní and Spanish. In Bahamas, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

BS PY
Population 355,608 7,356,409
Currency Bahamian Dollar (BSD) Paraguayan Guarani (PYG)
Languages English Guaraní, Spanish
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +1242 +595
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911