Moving to Paraguay from Micronesia, Federated States of

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Micronesia, Federated States of to Paraguay — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Micronesia, Federated States of to Paraguay, and you’d need to navigate life in Guaraní and Spanish.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Micronesia, Federated States of and Paraguay stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

FM
0.9
PY
7.0
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

FM
14.1
PY
21.0

Micronesia, Federated States of 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

FM
$482
PY
$1,469
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

FM
9.6
PY
38.8

Paraguay generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Micronesia, Federated States of 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

FM
54.0
PY
25.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

FM
0.0t
PY
1.2t

Micronesia, Federated States of 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

FM
5.7
PY
10.9

Paraguay performs significantly better than Micronesia, Federated States of across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

FM
16.2%
PY
5.8%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

FM
$3,800
PY
$15,700

Paraguay performs significantly better than Micronesia, Federated States of across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

FM
74.4 yrs
PY
78.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

FM
21.9
PY
23.2

Micronesia, Federated States of generally does better on family life, though Paraguay leads in life expectancy.

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Micronesia, Federated States of 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.

Micronesia, Federated States of passport

Micronesia, Federated States of passport holder visiting Paraguay

Visa Required
Micronesia, Federated States of passport holders need a visa to enter Paraguay.
Paraguay passport

Paraguay passport holder visiting Micronesia, Federated States of

Visa Free
Paraguay passport holders can enter Micronesia, Federated States of 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?

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 Micronesia, Federated States of and Paraguay.

Is Paraguay safe for expats?

Micronesia, Federated States of performs better than Paraguay across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Paraguay is 7.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.9 in Micronesia, Federated States of.

How is healthcare in Paraguay compared to Micronesia, Federated States of?

Paraguay generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Micronesia, Federated States of leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 38.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Paraguay, compared to 9.6 in Micronesia, Federated States of. Paraguay scores 72 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Micronesia, Federated States of: 48).

What language do they speak in Paraguay?

The official languages in Paraguay are Guaraní and Spanish. In Micronesia, Federated States of, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

FM PY
Population 101,009 7,356,409
Currency United States Dollar ($) Paraguayan Guarani (PYG)
Languages English Guaraní, Spanish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +691 +595
Time zones 2 1
Emergency number 911