Moving to Paraguay from Guinea-Bissau

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Guinea-Bissau to Paraguay, and you’d need to navigate life in Guaraní and Spanish.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

GW
1.1
PY
7.0
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

GW
30.5
PY
21.0

Guinea-Bissau generally does better on safety, though Paraguay leads in road traffic deaths.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

GW
$247
PY
$1,469
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

GW
2.1
PY
38.8

Paraguay generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Guinea-Bissau 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

GW
89.0
PY
25.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

GW
0.2t
PY
1.2t

Guinea-Bissau 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

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

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

GW
1.5%
PY
1.8%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

GW
3.2%
PY
5.8%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

GW
$2,400
PY
$15,700

Paraguay generally does better on employment & economy, though Guinea-Bissau leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

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

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GW
49.0
PY
23.2

Paraguay performs significantly better than Guinea-Bissau 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.

Bissau Rain: 69.1 in/yr (1756 mm)
90° / 67°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Bissau Asuncion
Jan–Mar 92°/67°F (33°/20°C) 91°/72°F (33°/22°C)
Apr–Jun 91°/66°F (33°/19°C) 78°/61°F (26°/16°C)
Jul–Sep 87°/68°F (30°/20°C) 77°/58°F (25°/14°C)
Oct–Dec 90°/69°F (32°/21°C) 87°/68°F (31°/20°C)
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Month Bissau Asuncion
Jan 90°/67°F (32.0°/19.4°C) 92°/73°F (33.5°/22.8°C)
Feb 96°/72°F (35.4°/22.0°C) 91°/72°F (32.6°/22.3°C)
Mar 90°/63°F (32.1°/17.1°C) 89°/70°F (31.6°/21.3°C)
Apr 92°/64°F (33.4°/17.7°C) 83°/65°F (28.4°/18.6°C)
May 91°/67°F (33.0°/19.3°C) 77°/60°F (25.0°/15.7°C)
Jun 89°/68°F (31.4°/20.0°C) 74°/57°F (23.1°/13.8°C)
Jul 88°/68°F (30.9°/20.1°C) 74°/56°F (23.2°/13.1°C)
Aug 86°/68°F (30.2°/20.2°C) 77°/58°F (24.8°/14.3°C)
Sep 86°/67°F (30.0°/19.3°C) 80°/61°F (26.4°/15.9°C)
Oct 90°/69°F (32.2°/20.5°C) 85°/65°F (29.2°/18.6°C)
Nov 90°/69°F (32.2°/20.6°C) 87°/68°F (30.7°/20.1°C)
Dec 90°/71°F (32.3°/21.8°C)

Data: Instituto Nacional de Meteorologia da Guiné-Bissau Instituto Nacional de Meteorologia da Guiné-Bissau, Dirección de Meteorología e Hidrología (DMH) Dirección de Meteorología e Hidrología (DMH)

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Guinea-Bissau 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.

Guinea-Bissau passport

Guinea-Bissau passport holder visiting Paraguay

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

Paraguay passport holder visiting Guinea-Bissau

Visa on Arrival
Paraguay passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Guinea-Bissau.

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?

Guinea-Bissau generally does better on safety, though Paraguay leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Paraguay is 7.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.1 in Guinea-Bissau.

How is healthcare in Paraguay compared to Guinea-Bissau?

Paraguay generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Guinea-Bissau leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 38.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Paraguay, compared to 2.1 in Guinea-Bissau. Paraguay scores 72 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Guinea-Bissau: 37).

What's the weather like in Paraguay compared to Guinea-Bissau?

The average high temperature in Asuncion is 83°F, compared to 90°F in Bissau. Asuncion receives around 55.2 in of rainfall per year, while Bissau gets 69.1 in.

What language do they speak in Paraguay?

The official languages in Paraguay are Guaraní and Spanish. In Guinea-Bissau, the official languages are Portuguese and Upper Guinea Creole.

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At a Glance

GW PY
Population 2,026,778 7,356,409
Currency CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA) Paraguayan Guarani (PYG)
Languages Portuguese, Upper Guinea Creole Guaraní, Spanish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +245 +595
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911