Moving to Paraguay from Honduras

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Honduras to Paraguay.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Honduras to Paraguay.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

HN
35.1
PY
7.0
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

HN
18.5
PY
21.0

Honduras generally does better on safety, though Paraguay leads in homicide rate.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

HN
$554
PY
$1,469
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

HN
4.9
PY
38.8

Honduras generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Paraguay leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

HN
49.0
PY
25.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

HN
1.1t
PY
1.2t

Honduras 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

HN
4.4
PY
10.9
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

HN
4.6%
PY
1.8%

Paraguay performs significantly better than Honduras across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

HN
6.1%
PY
5.8%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

HN
$6,500
PY
$15,700

Paraguay performs significantly better than Honduras across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

HN
75.2 yrs
PY
78.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

HN
15.1
PY
23.2

Honduras 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.

Tegucigalpa Rain: 34.3 in/yr (872 mm)
82° / 62°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Tegucigalpa Asuncion
Jan–Mar 81°/59°F (28°/15°C) 91°/72°F (33°/22°C)
Apr–Jun 85°/64°F (30°/18°C) 78°/61°F (26°/16°C)
Jul–Sep 83°/64°F (28°/18°C) 77°/58°F (25°/14°C)
Oct–Dec 79°/61°F (26°/16°C) 87°/68°F (31°/20°C)
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Month Tegucigalpa Asuncion
Jan 78°/58°F (25.7°/14.3°C) 92°/73°F (33.5°/22.8°C)
Feb 81°/58°F (27.4°/14.5°C) 91°/72°F (32.6°/22.3°C)
Mar 85°/60°F (29.5°/15.5°C) 89°/70°F (31.6°/21.3°C)
Apr 86°/63°F (30.2°/17.1°C) 83°/65°F (28.4°/18.6°C)
May 86°/65°F (30.2°/18.2°C) 77°/60°F (25.0°/15.7°C)
Jun 83°/65°F (28.6°/18.2°C) 74°/57°F (23.1°/13.8°C)
Jul 82°/64°F (27.8°/18.0°C) 74°/56°F (23.2°/13.1°C)
Aug 83°/64°F (28.5°/18.0°C) 77°/58°F (24.8°/14.3°C)
Sep 83°/64°F (28.5°/17.9°C) 80°/61°F (26.4°/15.9°C)
Oct 81°/64°F (27.3°/17.6°C) 85°/65°F (29.2°/18.6°C)
Nov 79°/61°F (26.0°/16.3°C) 87°/68°F (30.7°/20.1°C)
Dec 78°/59°F (25.4°/15.0°C) 90°/71°F (32.3°/21.8°C)

Data: Dirección de Meteorología e Hidrología (DMH) Dirección de Meteorología e Hidrología (DMH)

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Honduras 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.

Honduras passport

Honduras passport holder visiting Paraguay

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

Paraguay passport holder visiting Honduras

Visa Free
Paraguay passport holders can enter Honduras 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?

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?

Honduras 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 35.1 in Honduras.

How is healthcare in Paraguay compared to Honduras?

Honduras 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 4.9 in Honduras. Paraguay scores 72 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Honduras: 64).

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

The average high temperature in Asuncion is 83°F, compared to 82°F in Tegucigalpa. Asuncion receives around 55.2 in of rainfall per year, while Tegucigalpa gets 34.3 in.

What language do they speak in Paraguay?

The official languages in Paraguay are Guaraní and Spanish. In Honduras, the official language is Spanish.

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At a Glance

HN PY
Population 9,459,440 7,356,409
Currency Honduran Lempira (HNL) Paraguayan Guarani (PYG)
Languages Spanish Guaraní, Spanish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +504 +595
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911 911