Moving to Paraguay from North Korea

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What to Expect

Considering a move from North Korea to Paraguay? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from North Korea to Paraguay, and you’d need to navigate life in Guaraní and Spanish. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Asuncion averages 83°F vs 60°F in P'yongyang, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Paraguay compared to North Korea.

How's the healthcare?

Doctors per 10,000 peopleUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

KP
36.7
PY
38.8
Health coverage indexUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access

KP
68
PY
72

Paraguay generally does better on health & wellbeing, though North Korea leads in adult obesity rate.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deathsUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

KP
86.0
PY
25.0
CO₂ emissions per capitaWorld Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

KP
2.5t
PY
1.2t

Paraguay performs significantly better than North Korea across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Water stress levelUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

KP
27.7%
PY
1.8%
Electricity per capitaWorld Bank, 2023

annual consumption — reflects grid capacity

KP
830 kWh
PY
2,389 kWh

Paraguay performs significantly better than North Korea across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rateThe World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

KP
3.0%
PY
5.8%
GDP per capitaThe World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

KP
$1,700
PY
$15,700

North Korea generally does better on employment & economy, though Paraguay leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancyThe World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

KP
71.8 yrs
PY
78.4 yrs
Infant mortalityThe World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

KP
22.2
PY
23.2

North Korea 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.

P'yongyangRain: 37.0 in/yr (940 mm)
60°/42°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

MonthsP'yongyangAsuncion
Jan–Mar38°/20°F (4°/-7°C)91°/72°F (33°/22°C)
Apr–Jun72°/52°F (22°/11°C)78°/61°F (26°/16°C)
Jul–Sep81°/65°F (27°/18°C)77°/58°F (25°/14°C)
Oct–Dec50°/31°F (10°/0°C)87°/68°F (31°/20°C)
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MonthP'yongyangAsuncion
Jan31°/13°F (-0.8°/-10.7°C)92°/73°F (33.5°/22.8°C)
Feb36°/18°F (2.4°/-7.8°C)91°/72°F (32.6°/22.3°C)
Mar48°/29°F (8.9°/-1.8°C)89°/70°F (31.6°/21.3°C)
Apr63°/41°F (17.1°/4.9°C)83°/65°F (28.4°/18.6°C)
May73°/52°F (22.6°/10.9°C)77°/60°F (25.0°/15.7°C)
Jun80°/62°F (26.7°/16.5°C)74°/57°F (23.1°/13.8°C)
Jul83°/69°F (28.6°/20.7°C)74°/56°F (23.2°/13.1°C)
Aug84°/69°F (28.9°/20.5°C)77°/58°F (24.8°/14.3°C)
Sep76°/58°F (24.7°/14.3°C)80°/61°F (26.4°/15.9°C)
Oct65°/44°F (18.2°/6.7°C)85°/65°F (29.2°/18.6°C)
Nov49°/31°F (9.4°/-0.3°C)87°/68°F (30.7°/20.1°C)
Dec35°/19°F (1.7°/-7.2°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 North Korea 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.

North Korea passport

North Korea passport holder visiting Paraguay

Visa Required
North Korea passport holders need a visa to enter Paraguay.
Paraguay passport

Paraguay passport holder visiting North Korea

Visa Required
Paraguay passport holders need a visa to enter North Korea.

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?

From major Paraguay cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in North Korea and Paraguay are what actually decide it long-term.

How is healthcare in Paraguay compared to North Korea?

Paraguay generally does better on health & wellbeing, though North Korea leads in adult obesity rate. There are 38.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Paraguay, compared to 36.7 in North Korea. Paraguay scores 72 on the WHO universal health coverage index (North Korea: 68).

What's the weather like in Paraguay compared to North Korea?

The average high temperature in Asuncion is 83°F, compared to 60°F in P'yongyang. Asuncion receives around 55.2 in of rainfall per year, while P'yongyang gets 37.0 in.

What language do they speak in Paraguay?

The official languages in Paraguay are Guaraní and Spanish. In North Korea, the official language is Korean.

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At a Glance

KP PY
Population25,955,1387,356,409
CurrencyNorth Korean Won (KPW)Paraguayan Guarani (PYG)
LanguagesKoreanGuaraní, Spanish
Driving sideRightRight
Calling code+850+595
Time zones11
Emergency number911