Moving to Paraguay from Eritrea

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Eritrea to Paraguay, and you’d need to navigate life in Guaraní and Spanish. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Asuncion averages 83°F vs 74°F in Asmara, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Paraguay compared to Eritrea.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

ER
14.6
PY
7.0
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

ER
17.7
PY
21.0

Eritrea generally does better on safety, though Paraguay leads in homicide rate.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

ER
$87
PY
$1,469
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

ER
0.7
PY
38.8

Paraguay generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Eritrea 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

ER
78.0
PY
25.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

ER
0.2t
PY
1.2t

Eritrea 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

ER
0.2
PY
10.9
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

ER
11.2%
PY
1.8%

Paraguay performs significantly better than Eritrea across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

ER
5.9%
PY
5.8%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

ER
$1,600
PY
$15,700

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

ER
66.8 yrs
PY
78.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

ER
41.5
PY
23.2

Paraguay performs significantly better than Eritrea across all family life metrics.

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

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Asmara Rain: 20.9 in/yr (532 mm)
74° / 48°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Asmara Asuncion
Jan–Mar 75°/44°F (24°/7°C) 91°/72°F (33°/22°C)
Apr–Jun 77°/51°F (25°/11°C) 78°/61°F (26°/16°C)
Jul–Sep 72°/51°F (22°/10°C) 77°/58°F (25°/14°C)
Oct–Dec 71°/46°F (22°/8°C) 87°/68°F (31°/20°C)
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Month Asmara Asuncion
Jan 73°/42°F (22.6°/5.6°C) 92°/73°F (33.5°/22.8°C)
Feb 75°/44°F (23.9°/6.7°C) 91°/72°F (32.6°/22.3°C)
Mar 77°/47°F (25.1°/8.5°C) 89°/70°F (31.6°/21.3°C)
Apr 76°/50°F (24.5°/9.9°C) 83°/65°F (28.4°/18.6°C)
May 77°/52°F (25.2°/10.9°C) 77°/60°F (25.0°/15.7°C)
Jun 77°/52°F (25.1°/11.2°C) 74°/57°F (23.1°/13.8°C)
Jul 71°/53°F (21.8°/11.4°C) 74°/56°F (23.2°/13.1°C)
Aug 71°/53°F (21.6°/11.4°C) 77°/58°F (24.8°/14.3°C)
Sep 74°/48°F (23.2°/8.7°C) 80°/61°F (26.4°/15.9°C)
Oct 71°/48°F (21.8°/8.8°C) 85°/65°F (29.2°/18.6°C)
Nov 71°/46°F (21.6°/7.5°C) 87°/68°F (30.7°/20.1°C)
Dec 71°/43°F (21.7°/6.2°C) 90°/71°F (32.3°/21.8°C)

Data: Civil Aviation Authority Civil Aviation Authority, Dirección de Meteorología e Hidrología (DMH) Dirección de Meteorología e Hidrología (DMH)

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Eritrea 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.

Eritrea passport

Eritrea passport holder visiting Paraguay

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

Paraguay passport holder visiting Eritrea

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

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?

Eritrea generally does better on safety, though Paraguay leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Paraguay is 7.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 14.6 in Eritrea.

How is healthcare in Paraguay compared to Eritrea?

Paraguay generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Eritrea leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 38.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Paraguay, compared to 0.7 in Eritrea. Paraguay scores 72 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Eritrea: 45).

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

The average high temperature in Asuncion is 83°F, compared to 74°F in Asmara. Asuncion receives around 55.2 in of rainfall per year, while Asmara gets 20.9 in.

What language do they speak in Paraguay?

The official languages in Paraguay are Guaraní and Spanish. In Eritrea, the official languages are Arabic, English and Tigrinya.

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At a Glance

ER PY
Population 6,209,262 7,356,409
Currency Eritrean Nakfa (ERN) Paraguayan Guarani (PYG)
Languages Arabic, English, Tigrinya Guaraní, Spanish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +291 +595
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911