Moving to Paraguay from Cayman Islands

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Cayman Islands 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

The numbers behind daily life in Paraguay compared to Cayman Islands.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

KY
4.5
PY
7.0

Cayman Islands 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

KY
5.0t
PY
1.2t

Paraguay performs significantly better than Cayman Islands 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

KY
58.7
PY
10.9
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

KY
81.1%
PY
77.0%

Cayman Islands 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

KY
4.0%
PY
5.8%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

KY
$79,600
PY
$15,700

Cayman Islands performs better than Paraguay across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

KY
82.0 yrs
PY
78.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

KY
7.7
PY
23.2

Cayman Islands generally does better on family life, though Paraguay leads in education spending.

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Cayman Islands 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 Cayman Islands

Visa Required
Paraguay passport holders need a visa to enter Cayman Islands.

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?

Cayman Islands performs better than Paraguay across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Paraguay is 7.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.5 in Cayman Islands.

What language do they speak in Paraguay?

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

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At a Glance

KY PY
Population 64,309 7,356,409
Currency Cayman Islands Dollar (KYD) Paraguayan Guarani (PYG)
Languages English Guaraní, Spanish
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +1345 +595
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911