Moving to Paraguay from French Polynesia
What to Expect
Considering a move from French Polynesia to Paraguay? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from French Polynesia to Paraguay, and you’d need to navigate life in Guaraní and Spanish.
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Paraguay compared to French Polynesia.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
French Polynesia performs better than Paraguay across all safety metrics.
What about the environment?
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Paraguay performs significantly better than French Polynesia across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
share of households with internet
French Polynesia generally does better on infrastructure, though Paraguay leads in internet access.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
share of people below the poverty line
French Polynesia generally does better on employment & economy, though Paraguay leads in unemployment rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
French Polynesia performs better than Paraguay across all family life metrics.
Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between French Polynesia 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 holder visiting French Polynesia
Visa FreeData: 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?
French Polynesia performs better than Paraguay across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Paraguay is 7.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.3 in French Polynesia.
What language do they speak in Paraguay?
The official languages in Paraguay are Guaraní and Spanish. In French Polynesia, the official language is French.
