Moving to Paraguay from Benin

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Benin to Paraguay? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Paraguay compared to Benin.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BJ
24.8
PY
21.0

Paraguay performs significantly better than Benin across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

BJ
$138
PY
$1,469
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

BJ
2.0
PY
38.8

Paraguay generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Benin 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

BJ
77.0
PY
25.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BJ
0.5t
PY
1.2t

Benin 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

BJ
0.2
PY
10.9
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

BJ
1.0%
PY
1.8%

Paraguay generally does better on infrastructure, though Benin leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

BJ
1.4%
PY
5.8%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BJ
$3,800
PY
$15,700

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

BJ
62.2 yrs
PY
78.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BJ
55.8
PY
23.2

Paraguay performs significantly better than Benin 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.

Porto-novo Rain: 47.0 in/yr (1194 mm)
None° / None°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Porto-novo Asuncion
Jan–Mar 91°/72°F (33°/22°C)
Apr–Jun 78°/61°F (26°/16°C)
Jul–Sep 77°/58°F (25°/14°C)
Oct–Dec 87°/68°F (31°/20°C)
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Month Porto-novo Asuncion
Jan 92°/73°F (33.5°/22.8°C)
Feb 91°/72°F (32.6°/22.3°C)
Mar 89°/70°F (31.6°/21.3°C)
Apr 83°/65°F (28.4°/18.6°C)
May 77°/60°F (25.0°/15.7°C)
Jun 74°/57°F (23.1°/13.8°C)
Jul 74°/56°F (23.2°/13.1°C)
Aug 77°/58°F (24.8°/14.3°C)
Sep 80°/61°F (26.4°/15.9°C)
Oct 85°/65°F (29.2°/18.6°C)
Nov 87°/68°F (30.7°/20.1°C)
Dec 90°/71°F (32.3°/21.8°C)

Data: Agence Nationale de la Meteorologie (METEO BENIN) Agence Nationale de la Meteorologie (METEO BENIN), Dirección de Meteorología e Hidrología (DMH) Dirección de Meteorología e Hidrología (DMH)

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Benin 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.

Benin passport

Benin passport holder visiting Paraguay

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

Paraguay passport holder visiting Benin

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Paraguay passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Benin.

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?

Connectivity is usually fine (Paraguay: 10.9 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Paraguay offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Paraguay safe for expats?

Paraguay performs significantly better than Benin across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Paraguay compared to Benin?

Paraguay generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Benin leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 38.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Paraguay, compared to 2.0 in Benin. Paraguay scores 72 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Benin: 38).

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

The average high temperature in Asuncion is 83°F, compared to None°F in Porto-novo. Asuncion receives around 55.2 in of rainfall per year, while Porto-novo gets 47.0 in.

What language do they speak in Paraguay?

The official languages in Paraguay are Guaraní and Spanish. In Benin, the official language is French.

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At a Glance

BJ PY
Population 13,754,688 7,356,409
Currency CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA) Paraguayan Guarani (PYG)
Languages French Guaraní, Spanish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +229 +595
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911