Moving to El Salvador from Paraguay

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Paraguay to El Salvador — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Paraguay to El Salvador.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

Real numbers on people moving from Paraguay to El Salvador, and how the trend has changed.

Living there in 2020
11

people born in Paraguay live in El Salvador · UN DESA

Who's moving to El Salvador?

Top countries of origin for El Salvador's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

How Paraguay and El Salvador stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

PY
7.0
SV
7.8
Feel safe walking at night United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

of residents who feel safe walking alone at night

PY
43%
SV
38%

Paraguay performs better than El Salvador across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

PY
$1,469
SV
$1,176
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

PY
38.8
SV
15.5

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

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

PY
25.0
SV
31.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

PY
1.2t
SV
1.5t

Paraguay performs better than El Salvador 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
SV
10.6
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

PY
1.8%
SV
13.2%

Paraguay performs better than El Salvador across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

PY
5.8%
SV
2.8%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

PY
$15,700
SV
$11,300

Paraguay generally does better on employment & economy, though El Salvador leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

PY
78.4 yrs
SV
75.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

PY
23.2
SV
12.1

Paraguay generally does better on family life, though El Salvador leads in infant mortality.

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

San Salvador Rain: 70.0 in/yr (1777 mm)
87° / 66°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Asuncion San Salvador
Jan–Mar 91°/72°F (33°/22°C) 89°/64°F (32°/18°C)
Apr–Jun 78°/61°F (26°/16°C) 88°/68°F (31°/20°C)
Jul–Sep 77°/58°F (25°/14°C) 86°/67°F (30°/20°C)
Oct–Dec 87°/68°F (31°/20°C) 86°/65°F (30°/18°C)
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Month Asuncion San Salvador
Jan 92°/73°F (33.5°/22.8°C) 87°/62°F (30.8°/16.9°C)
Feb 91°/72°F (32.6°/22.3°C) 90°/64°F (32.0°/17.6°C)
Mar 89°/70°F (31.6°/21.3°C) 91°/65°F (32.7°/18.4°C)
Apr 83°/65°F (28.4°/18.6°C) 91°/68°F (32.7°/19.8°C)
May 77°/60°F (25.0°/15.7°C) 88°/69°F (31.1°/20.4°C)
Jun 74°/57°F (23.1°/13.8°C) 86°/68°F (30.1°/20.1°C)
Jul 74°/56°F (23.2°/13.1°C) 87°/67°F (30.3°/19.5°C)
Aug 77°/58°F (24.8°/14.3°C) 87°/67°F (30.4°/19.7°C)
Sep 80°/61°F (26.4°/15.9°C) 85°/67°F (29.5°/19.6°C)
Oct 85°/65°F (29.2°/18.6°C) 85°/67°F (29.5°/19.4°C)
Nov 87°/68°F (30.7°/20.1°C) 86°/65°F (29.9°/18.4°C)
Dec 90°/71°F (32.3°/21.8°C) 86°/63°F (30.1°/17.4°C)

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Paraguay passport

Paraguay passport holder visiting El Salvador

Visa Free
Paraguay passport holders can enter El Salvador without a visa.
El Salvador passport

El Salvador passport holder visiting Paraguay

Visa Free
El Salvador passport holders can enter Paraguay without a visa.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from El Salvador?

With 10.6 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, El Salvador can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Paraguay and El Salvador.

Is El Salvador safe for expats?

Paraguay performs better than El Salvador across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in El Salvador is 7.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 7.0 in Paraguay. About 38% of people in El Salvador feel safe walking alone at night.

How is healthcare in El Salvador compared to Paraguay?

Paraguay generally does better on health & wellbeing, though El Salvador leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 15.5 doctors per 10,000 people in El Salvador, compared to 38.8 in Paraguay. El Salvador scores 78 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Paraguay: 72).

What's the weather like in El Salvador compared to Paraguay?

The average high temperature in San Salvador is 87°F, compared to 83°F in Asuncion. San Salvador receives around 70.0 in of rainfall per year, while Asuncion gets 55.2 in.

What language do they speak in El Salvador?

The official language in El Salvador is Spanish. In Paraguay, the official languages are Guaraní and Spanish.

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At a Glance

PY SV
Population 7,356,409 6,568,745
Currency Paraguayan Guarani (PYG) Salvadoran Colón (SVC)
Languages Guaraní, Spanish Spanish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +595 +503
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911 911