Moving to Paraguay from Cabo Verde

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Cabo Verde 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 Cabo Verde.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

CV
6.2
PY
7.0
Feel safe walking at night United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

of residents who feel safe walking alone at night

CV
52%
PY
43%

Cabo Verde 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

CV
$616
PY
$1,469
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

CV
44.6
PY
38.8

Cabo Verde generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Paraguay leads in health coverage index.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

CV
59.0
PY
25.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

CV
1.3t
PY
1.2t

Paraguay performs significantly better than Cabo Verde 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

CV
5.8
PY
10.9
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

CV
57.2%
PY
1.8%

Paraguay performs significantly better than Cabo Verde across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

CV
12.0%
PY
5.8%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

CV
$8,200
PY
$15,700

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

CV
73.8 yrs
PY
78.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

CV
23.5
PY
23.2

Paraguay generally does better on family life, though Cabo Verde leads in education spending.

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

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Praia Rain: 2.8 in/yr (70 mm)
79° / None°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Praia Asuncion
Jan–Mar 76°/None°F (24°/None°C) 91°/72°F (33°/22°C)
Apr–Jun 78°/None°F (25°/None°C) 78°/61°F (26°/16°C)
Jul–Sep 83°/None°F (28°/None°C) 77°/58°F (25°/14°C)
Oct–Dec 80°/None°F (27°/None°C) 87°/68°F (31°/20°C)
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Month Praia Asuncion
Jan 75°/None°F (24.0°/None°C) 92°/73°F (33.5°/22.8°C)
Feb 75°/None°F (24.1°/None°C) 91°/72°F (32.6°/22.3°C)
Mar 77°/None°F (24.8°/None°C) 89°/70°F (31.6°/21.3°C)
Apr 77°/None°F (24.8°/None°C) 83°/65°F (28.4°/18.6°C)
May 78°/None°F (25.3°/None°C) 77°/60°F (25.0°/15.7°C)
Jun 79°/None°F (26.0°/None°C) 74°/57°F (23.1°/13.8°C)
Jul 81°/None°F (27.2°/None°C) 74°/56°F (23.2°/13.1°C)
Aug 84°/None°F (28.8°/None°C) 77°/58°F (24.8°/14.3°C)
Sep 85°/None°F (29.3°/None°C) 80°/61°F (26.4°/15.9°C)
Oct 83°/None°F (28.6°/None°C) 85°/65°F (29.2°/18.6°C)
Nov 81°/None°F (27.3°/None°C) 87°/68°F (30.7°/20.1°C)
Dec 77°/None°F (25.2°/None°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 Cabo Verde 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.

Cabo Verde passport

Cabo Verde passport holder visiting Paraguay

Visa Required
Cabo Verde passport holders need a visa to enter Paraguay.
Paraguay passport

Paraguay passport holder visiting Cabo Verde

Visa on Arrival
Paraguay passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Cabo Verde.

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?

Cabo Verde performs better than Paraguay across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Paraguay is 7.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 6.2 in Cabo Verde. About 43% of people in Paraguay feel safe walking alone at night.

How is healthcare in Paraguay compared to Cabo Verde?

Cabo Verde generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Paraguay leads in health coverage index. There are 38.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Paraguay, compared to 44.6 in Cabo Verde. Paraguay scores 72 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Cabo Verde: 71).

What's the weather like in Paraguay compared to Cabo Verde?

The average high temperature in Asuncion is 83°F, compared to 79°F in Praia. Asuncion receives around 55.2 in of rainfall per year, while Praia gets 2.8 in.

What language do they speak in Paraguay?

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

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At a Glance

CV PY
Population 596,707 7,356,409
Currency Cape Verdean Escudo (CVE) Paraguayan Guarani (PYG)
Languages Portuguese Guaraní, Spanish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +238 +595
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911