Moving to Paraguay from Mozambique
What to Expect
Considering a move from Mozambique to Paraguay? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Mozambique 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 Mozambique.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Mozambique performs better than Paraguay across all safety metrics.
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
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Paraguay generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Mozambique leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Mozambique generally does better on environment, though Paraguay leads in air pollution deaths.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
Paraguay generally does better on infrastructure, though Mozambique 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
Mozambique generally does better on employment & economy, though Paraguay 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
Paraguay generally does better on family life, though Mozambique leads in education spending.
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 | Maputo | Asuncion |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 85°/72°F (30°/22°C) | 91°/72°F (33°/22°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 79°/62°F (26°/17°C) | 78°/61°F (26°/16°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 78°/60°F (25°/16°C) | 77°/58°F (25°/14°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 82°/68°F (28°/20°C) | 87°/68°F (31°/20°C) |
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| Month | Maputo | Asuncion |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 86°/72°F (29.9°/22.3°C) | 92°/73°F (33.5°/22.8°C) |
| Feb | 85°/72°F (29.6°/22.3°C) | 91°/72°F (32.6°/22.3°C) |
| Mar | 85°/71°F (29.3°/21.5°C) | 89°/70°F (31.6°/21.3°C) |
| Apr | 82°/67°F (27.8°/19.4°C) | 83°/65°F (28.4°/18.6°C) |
| May | 80°/62°F (26.4°/16.8°C) | 77°/60°F (25.0°/15.7°C) |
| Jun | 76°/58°F (24.6°/14.4°C) | 74°/57°F (23.1°/13.8°C) |
| Jul | 76°/58°F (24.4°/14.2°C) | 74°/56°F (23.2°/13.1°C) |
| Aug | 78°/60°F (25.3°/15.4°C) | 77°/58°F (24.8°/14.3°C) |
| Sep | 79°/63°F (26.1°/17.2°C) | 80°/61°F (26.4°/15.9°C) |
| Oct | 80°/65°F (26.5°/18.3°C) | 85°/65°F (29.2°/18.6°C) |
| Nov | 81°/67°F (27.4°/19.7°C) | 87°/68°F (30.7°/20.1°C) |
| Dec | 84°/71°F (29.1°/21.4°C) | 90°/71°F (32.3°/21.8°C) |
Dirección de Meteorología e Hidrología (DMH)Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Mozambique 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.
Mozambique passport holder visiting Paraguay
Visa Required
Paraguay passport holder visiting Mozambique
Visa on ArrivalData: 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?
Mozambique performs better than Paraguay across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Paraguay is 7.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 3.6 in Mozambique.
How is healthcare in Paraguay compared to Mozambique?
Paraguay generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Mozambique leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 38.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Paraguay, compared to 0.8 in Mozambique. Paraguay scores 72 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Mozambique: 44).
What's the weather like in Paraguay compared to Mozambique?
The average high temperature in Asuncion is 83°F, compared to 81°F in Maputo. Asuncion receives around 55.2 in of rainfall per year, while Maputo gets 32.0 in.
What language do they speak in Paraguay?
The official languages in Paraguay are Guaraní and Spanish. In Mozambique, the official language is Portuguese.
