Moving to Paraguay from Fiji

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Fiji 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 Fiji.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

FJ
2.2
PY
7.0
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

FJ
5.3
PY
21.0

Fiji 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

FJ
$548
PY
$1,469
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

FJ
8.1
PY
38.8

Paraguay generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Fiji 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

FJ
37.0
PY
25.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

FJ
1.6t
PY
1.2t

Paraguay performs significantly better than Fiji 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

FJ
2.5
PY
10.9
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

FJ
0.3%
PY
1.8%

Fiji generally does better on infrastructure, though Paraguay leads in broadband per 100 people.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

FJ
4.3%
PY
5.8%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

FJ
$13,600
PY
$15,700

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

FJ
74.3 yrs
PY
78.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

FJ
10.1
PY
23.2

Fiji generally does better on family life, though Paraguay leads in life expectancy.

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

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Suva Rain: 119.7 in/yr (3040 mm)
84° / 72°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Suva Asuncion
Jan–Mar 87°/75°F (31°/24°C) 91°/72°F (33°/22°C)
Apr–Jun 83°/72°F (29°/22°C) 78°/61°F (26°/16°C)
Jul–Sep 80°/69°F (27°/21°C) 77°/58°F (25°/14°C)
Oct–Dec 84°/72°F (29°/22°C) 87°/68°F (31°/20°C)
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Month Suva Asuncion
Jan 87°/75°F (30.6°/23.7°C) 92°/73°F (33.5°/22.8°C)
Feb 88°/75°F (31.0°/23.8°C) 91°/72°F (32.6°/22.3°C)
Mar 87°/74°F (30.6°/23.5°C) 89°/70°F (31.6°/21.3°C)
Apr 85°/73°F (29.7°/23.0°C) 83°/65°F (28.4°/18.6°C)
May 83°/72°F (28.3°/22.0°C) 77°/60°F (25.0°/15.7°C)
Jun 82°/71°F (27.6°/21.4°C) 74°/57°F (23.1°/13.8°C)
Jul 80°/69°F (26.5°/20.4°C) 74°/56°F (23.2°/13.1°C)
Aug 80°/69°F (26.6°/20.5°C) 77°/58°F (24.8°/14.3°C)
Sep 81°/70°F (27.0°/20.9°C) 80°/61°F (26.4°/15.9°C)
Oct 82°/71°F (27.8°/21.7°C) 85°/65°F (29.2°/18.6°C)
Nov 84°/72°F (28.9°/22.5°C) 87°/68°F (30.7°/20.1°C)
Dec 86°/74°F (29.8°/23.2°C) 90°/71°F (32.3°/21.8°C)

Data: Fiji Meteorological Service Fiji Meteorological Service, Dirección de Meteorología e Hidrología (DMH) Dirección de Meteorología e Hidrología (DMH)

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Fiji 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.

Fiji passport

Fiji passport holder visiting Paraguay

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

Paraguay passport holder visiting Fiji

Visa Free
Paraguay passport holders can enter Fiji without a visa.

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?

Fiji performs better than Paraguay across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Paraguay is 7.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.2 in Fiji.

How is healthcare in Paraguay compared to Fiji?

Paraguay generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Fiji leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 38.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Paraguay, compared to 8.1 in Fiji. Paraguay scores 72 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Fiji: 58).

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

The average high temperature in Asuncion is 83°F, compared to 84°F in Suva. Asuncion receives around 55.2 in of rainfall per year, while Suva gets 119.7 in.

What language do they speak in Paraguay?

The official languages in Paraguay are Guaraní and Spanish. In Fiji, the official languages are English, Fiji Hindi and Fijian.

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At a Glance

FJ PY
Population 943,737 7,356,409
Currency Fijian Dollar (FJD) Paraguayan Guarani (PYG)
Languages English, Fiji Hindi, Fijian Guaraní, Spanish
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +679 +595
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911 911