Moving to Paraguay from Gabon
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Gabon to Paraguay — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Gabon to Paraguay, and you’d need to navigate life in Guaraní and Spanish.
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Key Indicator Comparison
How Gabon and Paraguay stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
Gabon performs better than Paraguay across all safety metrics.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Paraguay generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Gabon leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Paraguay performs significantly better than Gabon across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
share of households with internet
Paraguay generally does better on infrastructure, though Gabon leads in water stress level.
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
Paraguay generally does better on employment & economy, though Gabon leads in gdp per capita.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
percentage of adults who can read and write
Paraguay performs significantly better than Gabon 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.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Libreville | Asuncion |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 86°/75°F (30°/24°C) | 91°/72°F (33°/22°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 84°/74°F (29°/23°C) | 78°/61°F (26°/16°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 81°/72°F (27°/22°C) | 77°/58°F (25°/14°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 83°/74°F (28°/23°C) | 87°/68°F (31°/20°C) |
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| Month | Libreville | Asuncion |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 85°/75°F (29.5°/24.1°C) | 92°/73°F (33.5°/22.8°C) |
| Feb | 86°/75°F (30.0°/24.0°C) | 91°/72°F (32.6°/22.3°C) |
| Mar | 86°/75°F (30.2°/23.9°C) | 89°/70°F (31.6°/21.3°C) |
| Apr | 86°/74°F (30.1°/23.1°C) | 83°/65°F (28.4°/18.6°C) |
| May | 85°/75°F (29.4°/24.0°C) | 77°/60°F (25.0°/15.7°C) |
| Jun | 82°/74°F (27.6°/23.2°C) | 74°/57°F (23.1°/13.8°C) |
| Jul | 80°/72°F (26.4°/22.1°C) | 74°/56°F (23.2°/13.1°C) |
| Aug | 80°/71°F (26.8°/21.8°C) | 77°/58°F (24.8°/14.3°C) |
| Sep | 82°/74°F (27.5°/23.2°C) | 80°/61°F (26.4°/15.9°C) |
| Oct | 82°/74°F (28.0°/23.4°C) | 85°/65°F (29.2°/18.6°C) |
| Nov | 83°/74°F (28.4°/23.4°C) | 87°/68°F (30.7°/20.1°C) |
| Dec | 84°/74°F (29.0°/23.4°C) | 90°/71°F (32.3°/21.8°C) |
Dirección de Meteorología e Hidrología (DMH)Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Gabon 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.
Gabon passport holder visiting Paraguay
Visa Required
Paraguay passport holder visiting Gabon
Visa Online (e-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?
With 10.9 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Paraguay can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Gabon and Paraguay.
Is Paraguay safe for expats?
Gabon performs better than Paraguay across all safety metrics.
How is healthcare in Paraguay compared to Gabon?
Paraguay generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Gabon leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 38.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Paraguay, compared to 4.8 in Gabon. Paraguay scores 72 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Gabon: 49).
What's the weather like in Paraguay compared to Gabon?
The average high temperature in Asuncion is 83°F, compared to 83°F in Libreville. Asuncion receives around 55.2 in of rainfall per year, while Libreville gets 111.9 in.
What language do they speak in Paraguay?
The official languages in Paraguay are Guaraní and Spanish. In Gabon, the official language is French.
