Moving to Paraguay from Papua New Guinea
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Papua New Guinea to Paraguay — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Papua New Guinea 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
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Papua New Guinea to Paraguay.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Papua New Guinea generally does better on safety, though Paraguay leads in homicide rate.
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
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Paraguay generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Papua New Guinea 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
Papua New Guinea 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
share of households with internet
Paraguay generally does better on infrastructure, though Papua New Guinea 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
share of people below the poverty line
Paraguay generally does better on employment & economy, though Papua New Guinea leads in unemployment rate.
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 performs significantly better than Papua New Guinea across all family life metrics.
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 | Port Moresby | Asuncion |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 89°/74°F (32°/24°C) | 91°/72°F (33°/22°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 88°/74°F (31°/23°C) | 78°/61°F (26°/16°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 87°/73°F (30°/23°C) | 77°/58°F (25°/14°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 90°/74°F (32°/24°C) | 87°/68°F (31°/20°C) |
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| Month | Port Moresby | Asuncion |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 90°/75°F (32.1°/23.7°C) | 92°/73°F (33.5°/22.8°C) |
| Feb | 89°/74°F (31.6°/23.5°C) | 91°/72°F (32.6°/22.3°C) |
| Mar | 89°/74°F (31.4°/23.4°C) | 89°/70°F (31.6°/21.3°C) |
| Apr | 88°/74°F (31.3°/23.5°C) | 83°/65°F (28.4°/18.6°C) |
| May | 88°/74°F (31.0°/23.5°C) | 77°/60°F (25.0°/15.7°C) |
| Jun | 87°/74°F (30.3°/23.1°C) | 74°/57°F (23.1°/13.8°C) |
| Jul | 86°/72°F (29.9°/22.4°C) | 74°/56°F (23.2°/13.1°C) |
| Aug | 87°/73°F (30.3°/22.6°C) | 77°/58°F (24.8°/14.3°C) |
| Sep | 88°/74°F (31.0°/23.2°C) | 80°/61°F (26.4°/15.9°C) |
| Oct | 90°/74°F (32.0°/23.5°C) | 85°/65°F (29.2°/18.6°C) |
| Nov | 90°/74°F (32.5°/23.6°C) | 87°/68°F (30.7°/20.1°C) |
| Dec | 90°/75°F (32.4°/23.7°C) | 90°/71°F (32.3°/21.8°C) |
Data:
Papua New Guinea Meteorological Service,
Dirección de Meteorología e Hidrología (DMH)
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Papua New Guinea 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.
Papua New Guinea passport holder visiting Paraguay
Visa Required
Paraguay passport holder visiting Papua New Guinea
Visa RequiredData: 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?
Papua New Guinea 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 9.4 in Papua New Guinea.
How is healthcare in Paraguay compared to Papua New Guinea?
Paraguay generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Papua New Guinea leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 38.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Paraguay, compared to 0.6 in Papua New Guinea. Paraguay scores 72 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Papua New Guinea: 30).
What's the weather like in Paraguay compared to Papua New Guinea?
The average high temperature in Asuncion is 83°F, compared to 88°F in Port Moresby. Asuncion receives around 55.2 in of rainfall per year, while Port Moresby gets 35.4 in.
What language do they speak in Paraguay?
The official languages in Paraguay are Guaraní and Spanish. In Papua New Guinea, the official languages are English, Hiri Motu and Tok Pisin.
