Moving to Paraguay from Djibouti

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Djibouti to Paraguay, and you’d need to navigate life in Guaraní and Spanish. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Asuncion averages 83°F vs 93°F in Djibouti, making it significantly cooler.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Paraguay compared to Djibouti.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

DJ
23.3
PY
21.0

Paraguay performs significantly better than Djibouti across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

DJ
$155
PY
$1,469
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

DJ
2.0
PY
38.8

Paraguay generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Djibouti 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

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

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

DJ
0.8t
PY
1.2t

Djibouti 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

DJ
1.4
PY
10.9
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

DJ
6.3%
PY
1.8%

Paraguay performs significantly better than Djibouti across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

DJ
26.3%
PY
5.8%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

DJ
$6,500
PY
$15,700

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

DJ
65.3 yrs
PY
78.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

DJ
46.9
PY
23.2

Paraguay generally does better on family life, though Djibouti 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.

Djibouti Rain: 6.5 in/yr (164 mm)
93° / 79°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Djibouti Asuncion
Jan–Mar 85°/73°F (29°/23°C) 91°/72°F (33°/22°C)
Apr–Jun 96°/81°F (35°/27°C) 78°/61°F (26°/16°C)
Jul–Sep 104°/86°F (40°/30°C) 77°/58°F (25°/14°C)
Oct–Dec 88°/74°F (31°/23°C) 87°/68°F (31°/20°C)
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Month Djibouti Asuncion
Jan 84°/71°F (28.7°/21.5°C) 92°/73°F (33.5°/22.8°C)
Feb 84°/72°F (29.0°/22.5°C) 91°/72°F (32.6°/22.3°C)
Mar 86°/75°F (30.2°/23.8°C) 89°/70°F (31.6°/21.3°C)
Apr 90°/78°F (32.0°/25.4°C) 83°/65°F (28.4°/18.6°C)
May 95°/81°F (34.9°/27.0°C) 77°/60°F (25.0°/15.7°C)
Jun 102°/85°F (39.0°/29.3°C) 74°/57°F (23.1°/13.8°C)
Jul 107°/88°F (41.7°/31.1°C) 74°/56°F (23.2°/13.1°C)
Aug 106°/87°F (41.2°/30.6°C) 77°/58°F (24.8°/14.3°C)
Sep 99°/84°F (37.2°/28.9°C) 80°/61°F (26.4°/15.9°C)
Oct 92°/78°F (33.1°/25.6°C) 85°/65°F (29.2°/18.6°C)
Nov 87°/74°F (30.8°/23.1°C) 87°/68°F (30.7°/20.1°C)
Dec 85°/71°F (29.3°/21.6°C) 90°/71°F (32.3°/21.8°C)

Data: Agence Nationale de la Météorologie de Djibouti (ANM) Agence Nationale de la Météorologie de Djibouti (ANM), Dirección de Meteorología e Hidrología (DMH) Dirección de Meteorología e Hidrología (DMH)

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Djibouti 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.

Djibouti passport

Djibouti passport holder visiting Paraguay

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

Paraguay passport holder visiting Djibouti

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

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 Djibouti across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Paraguay compared to Djibouti?

Paraguay generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Djibouti leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 38.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Paraguay, compared to 2.0 in Djibouti. Paraguay scores 72 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Djibouti: 44).

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

The average high temperature in Asuncion is 83°F, compared to 93°F in Djibouti. Asuncion receives around 55.2 in of rainfall per year, while Djibouti gets 6.5 in.

What language do they speak in Paraguay?

The official languages in Paraguay are Guaraní and Spanish. In Djibouti, the official languages are Arabic and French.

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At a Glance

DJ PY
Population 957,273 7,356,409
Currency Djiboutian Franc (DJF) Paraguayan Guarani (PYG)
Languages Arabic, French Guaraní, Spanish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +253 +595
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911