Moving to Paraguay from Mauritania

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Mauritania 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 Mauritania to Paraguay.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

MR
1.0
PY
7.0
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

MR
9.5
PY
21.0

Mauritania performs better than Paraguay across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

MR
$302
PY
$1,469
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

MR
2.4
PY
38.8

Mauritania 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

MR
62.0
PY
25.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

MR
1.0t
PY
1.2t

Mauritania 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

MR
0.3
PY
10.9
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

MR
13.2%
PY
1.8%

Paraguay performs significantly better than Mauritania across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

MR
10.5%
PY
5.8%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

MR
$6,300
PY
$15,700

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

MR
65.2 yrs
PY
78.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MR
51.0
PY
23.2

Paraguay performs significantly better than Mauritania across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Mauritania 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.

Mauritania passport

Mauritania passport holder visiting Paraguay

Visa Required
Mauritania passport holders need a visa to enter Paraguay.
Paraguay passport

Paraguay passport holder visiting Mauritania

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Paraguay passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Mauritania.

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?

Mauritania performs better than Paraguay across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Paraguay is 7.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.0 in Mauritania.

How is healthcare in Paraguay compared to Mauritania?

Mauritania 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 2.4 in Mauritania. Paraguay scores 72 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Mauritania: 40).

What language do they speak in Paraguay?

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

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At a Glance

MR PY
Population 4,161,925 7,356,409
Currency Mauritanian Ouguiya (MRO) Paraguayan Guarani (PYG)
Languages Arabic Guaraní, Spanish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +222 +595
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911