Moving to Paraguay from Bolivia

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Bolivia to Paraguay.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

Real numbers on people moving from Bolivia to Paraguay, and how the trend has changed.

Living there in 2020
1,092 ↑ 8% vs 2015

people born in Bolivia live in Paraguay · UN DESA

Who's moving to Paraguay?

Top countries of origin for Paraguay's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

BO
4.3
PY
7.0
Feel safe walking at night United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

of residents who feel safe walking alone at night

BO
59%
PY
43%

Bolivia 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

BO
$756
PY
$1,469
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

BO
12.7
PY
38.8

Paraguay generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bolivia 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

BO
54.0
PY
25.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BO
2.3t
PY
1.2t

Paraguay performs significantly better than Bolivia across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

BO
10.9
PY
10.9
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

BO
1.2%
PY
1.8%

Bolivia generally does better on infrastructure, though Paraguay leads in electricity per capita.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

BO
3.1%
PY
5.8%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BO
$9,700
PY
$15,700

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

BO
72.5 yrs
PY
78.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BO
22.3
PY
23.2

Bolivia generally does better on family life, though Paraguay leads in life expectancy.

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Bolivia 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.

Bolivia passport

Bolivia passport holder visiting Paraguay

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

Paraguay passport holder visiting Bolivia

Visa Free
Paraguay passport holders can enter Bolivia 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?

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 Bolivia and Paraguay.

Is Paraguay safe for expats?

Bolivia performs better than Paraguay across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Paraguay is 7.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.3 in Bolivia. About 43% of people in Paraguay feel safe walking alone at night.

How is healthcare in Paraguay compared to Bolivia?

Paraguay generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bolivia leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 38.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Paraguay, compared to 12.7 in Bolivia. Paraguay scores 72 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Bolivia: 65).

What language do they speak in Paraguay?

The official languages in Paraguay are Guaraní and Spanish. In Bolivia, the official languages are Aymara, Guaraní, Quechua and Spanish.

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At a Glance

BO PY
Population 12,054,379 7,356,409
Currency Bolivian Boliviano (BOB) Paraguayan Guarani (PYG)
Languages Aymara, Guaraní, Quechua, Spanish Guaraní, Spanish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +591 +595
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 110 911