Moving to Dominica from Paraguay

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Paraguay to Dominica — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Paraguay to Dominica, 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

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Paraguay to Dominica.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

PY
7.0
DM
13.8
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

PY
21.0
DM
11.0

Paraguay generally does better on safety, though Dominica 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
DM
$968
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

PY
38.8
DM
11.2

Paraguay generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Dominica leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

PY
1.2t
DM
1.3t

Paraguay performs better than Dominica across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

PY
10.9
DM
19.5
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

PY
1.8%
DM
10.0%

Paraguay generally does better on infrastructure, though Dominica leads in broadband per 100 people.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

PY
5.8%
DM
23.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

PY
$15,700
DM
$15,900

Paraguay generally does better on employment & economy, though Dominica 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
DM
78.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

PY
23.2
DM
11.3

Dominica 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

Roseau Rain: 101.4 in/yr (2575 mm)
85° / 74°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Asuncion Roseau
Jan–Mar 91°/72°F (33°/22°C) 82°/71°F (28°/22°C)
Apr–Jun 78°/61°F (26°/16°C) 85°/74°F (30°/24°C)
Jul–Sep 77°/58°F (25°/14°C) 87°/76°F (30°/24°C)
Oct–Dec 87°/68°F (31°/20°C) 84°/73°F (29°/23°C)
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Month Asuncion Roseau
Jan 92°/73°F (33.5°/22.8°C) 82°/71°F (28.0°/21.8°C)
Feb 91°/72°F (32.6°/22.3°C) 82°/71°F (28.0°/21.6°C)
Mar 89°/70°F (31.6°/21.3°C) 83°/71°F (28.4°/21.8°C)
Apr 83°/65°F (28.4°/18.6°C) 84°/72°F (29.1°/22.5°C)
May 77°/60°F (25.0°/15.7°C) 85°/75°F (29.6°/23.7°C)
Jun 74°/57°F (23.1°/13.8°C) 86°/76°F (30.1°/24.5°C)
Jul 74°/56°F (23.2°/13.1°C) 86°/76°F (30.2°/24.6°C)
Aug 77°/58°F (24.8°/14.3°C) 87°/76°F (30.5°/24.3°C)
Sep 80°/61°F (26.4°/15.9°C) 87°/75°F (30.4°/23.8°C)
Oct 85°/65°F (29.2°/18.6°C) 84°/74°F (29.0°/23.2°C)
Nov 87°/68°F (30.7°/20.1°C) 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.8°C)
Dec 90°/71°F (32.3°/21.8°C) 83°/72°F (28.6°/22.2°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 Dominica. To live, work, or study long-term in Dominica, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Dominica's immigration authority.

Paraguay passport

Paraguay passport holder visiting Dominica

Visa Free
Paraguay passport holders can enter Dominica without a visa.
Dominica passport

Dominica passport holder visiting Paraguay

Visa Required
Dominica 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 Dominica?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Dominica has 19.5 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 Dominica safe for expats?

Paraguay generally does better on safety, though Dominica leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Dominica is 13.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 7.0 in Paraguay.

How is healthcare in Dominica compared to Paraguay?

Paraguay generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Dominica leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 11.2 doctors per 10,000 people in Dominica, compared to 38.8 in Paraguay. Dominica scores 49 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Paraguay: 72).

What's the weather like in Dominica compared to Paraguay?

The average high temperature in Roseau is 85°F, compared to 83°F in Asuncion. Roseau receives around 101.4 in of rainfall per year, while Asuncion gets 55.2 in.

What language do they speak in Dominica?

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

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At a Glance

PY DM
Population 7,356,409 74,629
Currency Paraguayan Guarani (PYG) East Caribbean Dollar (EC$)
Languages Guaraní, Spanish English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +595 +1767
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911