Moving to Paraguay from Guyana
What to Expect
Considering a move from Guyana to Paraguay? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Guyana 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 Guyana.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Guyana generally does better on safety, though Paraguay leads in homicide rate.
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
Guyana generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Paraguay leads in doctors per 10,000 people.
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 Guyana across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
share of households with internet
Guyana generally does better on infrastructure, though Paraguay 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 Guyana 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
Guyana 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.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Georgetown | Asuncion |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 84°/75°F (29°/24°C) | 91°/72°F (33°/22°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 91°/76°F (33°/24°C) | 78°/61°F (26°/16°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 86°/75°F (30°/24°C) | 77°/58°F (25°/14°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 86°/76°F (30°/24°C) | 87°/68°F (31°/20°C) |
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| Month | Georgetown | Asuncion |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 84°/74°F (28.7°/23.2°C) | 92°/73°F (33.5°/22.8°C) |
| Feb | 84°/75°F (28.9°/24.1°C) | 91°/72°F (32.6°/22.3°C) |
| Mar | 85°/76°F (29.6°/24.2°C) | 89°/70°F (31.6°/21.3°C) |
| Apr | 85°/76°F (29.5°/24.4°C) | 83°/65°F (28.4°/18.6°C) |
| May | 103°/76°F (39.4°/24.2°C) | 77°/60°F (25.0°/15.7°C) |
| Jun | 85°/75°F (29.2°/23.8°C) | 74°/57°F (23.1°/13.8°C) |
| Jul | 85°/74°F (29.6°/23.5°C) | 74°/56°F (23.2°/13.1°C) |
| Aug | 86°/75°F (30.2°/23.8°C) | 77°/58°F (24.8°/14.3°C) |
| Sep | 87°/76°F (30.8°/24.2°C) | 80°/61°F (26.4°/15.9°C) |
| Oct | 87°/76°F (30.7°/24.4°C) | 85°/65°F (29.2°/18.6°C) |
| Nov | 86°/76°F (30.2°/24.2°C) | 87°/68°F (30.7°/20.1°C) |
| Dec | 85°/75°F (29.4°/23.7°C) | 90°/71°F (32.3°/21.8°C) |
Data:
Hydrometeorological Service,
Dirección de Meteorología e Hidrología (DMH)
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Guyana 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.
Guyana passport holder visiting Paraguay
Visa Required
Paraguay passport holder visiting Guyana
Visa RequiredData: 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?
Guyana 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 16.3 in Guyana.
How is healthcare in Paraguay compared to Guyana?
Guyana generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Paraguay leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 38.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Paraguay, compared to 14.0 in Guyana. Paraguay scores 72 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Guyana: 76).
What's the weather like in Paraguay compared to Guyana?
The average high temperature in Asuncion is 83°F, compared to 87°F in Georgetown. Asuncion receives around 55.2 in of rainfall per year, while Georgetown gets 89.1 in.
What language do they speak in Paraguay?
The official languages in Paraguay are Guaraní and Spanish. In Guyana, the official language is English.
