Moving to Paraguay from Equatorial Guinea

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Equatorial Guinea to Paraguay — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Equatorial Guinea to Paraguay.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Equatorial Guinea to Paraguay.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

GQ
11.7
PY
21.0

Equatorial Guinea 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

GQ
$609
PY
$1,469
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

GQ
1.4
PY
38.8

Paraguay generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Equatorial Guinea 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

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

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

GQ
2.6t
PY
1.2t

Paraguay performs significantly better than Equatorial Guinea 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

GQ
0.1
PY
10.9
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

GQ
0.2%
PY
1.8%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

GQ
8.7%
PY
5.8%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

GQ
$16,900
PY
$15,700

Paraguay generally does better on employment & economy, though Equatorial Guinea leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

GQ
63.7 yrs
PY
78.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GQ
78.3
PY
23.2

Paraguay generally does better on family life, though Equatorial Guinea leads in literacy rate.

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Equatorial Guinea 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.

Equatorial Guinea passport

Equatorial Guinea passport holder visiting Paraguay

Visa Required
Equatorial Guinea passport holders need a visa to enter Paraguay.
Paraguay passport

Paraguay passport holder visiting Equatorial Guinea

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

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?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Paraguay has 10.9 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Paraguay safe for expats?

Equatorial Guinea performs better than Paraguay across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Paraguay compared to Equatorial Guinea?

Paraguay generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Equatorial Guinea leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 38.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Paraguay, compared to 1.4 in Equatorial Guinea. Paraguay scores 72 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Equatorial Guinea: 46).

What language do they speak in Paraguay?

The official languages in Paraguay are Guaraní and Spanish. In Equatorial Guinea, the official languages are French, Portuguese and Spanish.

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At a Glance

GQ PY
Population 1,679,172 7,356,409
Currency CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA) Paraguayan Guarani (PYG)
Languages French, Portuguese, Spanish Guaraní, Spanish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +240 +595
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911