Moving to Antigua and Barbuda from Paraguay

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Paraguay to Antigua and Barbuda, and you’d need to navigate life in English. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Paraguay.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

PY
7.0
AG
10.7
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

PY
21.0
AG
7.5

Paraguay generally does better on safety, though Antigua and Barbuda leads in road traffic deaths.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

PY
$1,469
AG
$1,241
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

PY
38.8
AG
29.0

Antigua and Barbuda 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

PY
25.0
AG
19.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

PY
1.2t
AG
3.8t

Paraguay generally does better on environment, though Antigua and Barbuda 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

PY
10.9
AG
10.6
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

PY
1.8%
AG
8.5%

Paraguay generally does better on infrastructure, though Antigua and Barbuda leads in internet access.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

PY
5.8%
AG
11.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

PY
$15,700
AG
$28,700

Paraguay generally does better on employment & economy, though Antigua and Barbuda leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

PY
78.4 yrs
AG
77.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

PY
23.2
AG
14.3

Antigua and Barbuda 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.

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

Avg. annual high / low

Saint John's Rain: 41.4 in/yr (1052 mm)
85° / 75°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Asuncion Saint John's
Jan–Mar 91°/72°F (33°/22°C) 83°/72°F (28°/22°C)
Apr–Jun 78°/61°F (26°/16°C) 86°/76°F (30°/24°C)
Jul–Sep 77°/58°F (25°/14°C) 87°/78°F (31°/25°C)
Oct–Dec 87°/68°F (31°/20°C) 85°/75°F (30°/24°C)
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Month Asuncion Saint John's
Jan 92°/73°F (33.5°/22.8°C) 83°/72°F (28.2°/22.3°C)
Feb 91°/72°F (32.6°/22.3°C) 83°/72°F (28.3°/22.1°C)
Mar 89°/70°F (31.6°/21.3°C) 83°/72°F (28.6°/22.5°C)
Apr 83°/65°F (28.4°/18.6°C) 85°/74°F (29.2°/23.3°C)
May 77°/60°F (25.0°/15.7°C) 86°/76°F (29.8°/24.3°C)
Jun 74°/57°F (23.1°/13.8°C) 87°/78°F (30.5°/25.3°C)
Jul 74°/56°F (23.2°/13.1°C) 87°/78°F (30.7°/25.4°C)
Aug 77°/58°F (24.8°/14.3°C) 88°/78°F (30.9°/25.4°C)
Sep 80°/61°F (26.4°/15.9°C) 87°/77°F (30.7°/24.8°C)
Oct 85°/65°F (29.2°/18.6°C) 87°/76°F (30.4°/24.3°C)
Nov 87°/68°F (30.7°/20.1°C) 85°/75°F (29.5°/23.7°C)
Dec 90°/71°F (32.3°/21.8°C) 83°/73°F (28.6°/22.8°C)

Data: Dirección de Meteorología e Hidrología (DMH) Dirección de Meteorología e Hidrología (DMH)

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Paraguay and Antigua and Barbuda. To live, work, or study long-term in Antigua and Barbuda, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Antigua and Barbuda's immigration authority.

Paraguay passport

Paraguay passport holder visiting Antigua and Barbuda

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

Antigua and Barbuda passport holder visiting Paraguay

Visa Required
Antigua and Barbuda passport holders need a visa to enter Paraguay.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Antigua and Barbuda?

Connectivity is usually fine (Antigua and Barbuda: 10.6 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Antigua and Barbuda offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Antigua and Barbuda safe for expats?

Paraguay generally does better on safety, though Antigua and Barbuda leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Antigua and Barbuda is 10.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 7.0 in Paraguay.

How is healthcare in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Paraguay?

Antigua and Barbuda generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Paraguay leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 29.0 doctors per 10,000 people in Antigua and Barbuda, compared to 38.8 in Paraguay. Antigua and Barbuda scores 76 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Paraguay: 72).

What's the weather like in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Paraguay?

The average high temperature in Saint John's is 85°F, compared to 83°F in Asuncion. Saint John's receives around 41.4 in of rainfall per year, while Asuncion gets 55.2 in.

What language do they speak in Antigua and Barbuda?

The official language in Antigua and Barbuda is English. In Paraguay, the official languages are Guaraní and Spanish.

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At a Glance

PY AG
Population 7,356,409 100,335
Currency Paraguayan Guarani (PYG) East Caribbean Dollar (EC$)
Languages Guaraní, Spanish English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +595 +1268
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911