Moving to Eritrea from Paraguay

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Paraguay to Eritrea, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic, English and Tigrinya. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Asmara averages 74°F vs 83°F in Asuncion, making it significantly cooler.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Eritrea compared to Paraguay.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

PY
7.0
ER
14.6
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

PY
21.0
ER
17.7

Paraguay generally does better on safety, though Eritrea 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
ER
$87
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

PY
38.8
ER
0.7

Paraguay generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Eritrea 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
ER
78.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

PY
1.2t
ER
0.2t

Paraguay generally does better on environment, though Eritrea leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

PY
10.9
ER
0.2
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

PY
1.8%
ER
11.2%

Paraguay performs better than Eritrea 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%
ER
5.9%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

PY
$15,700
ER
$1,600

Paraguay performs better than Eritrea across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

PY
78.4 yrs
ER
66.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

PY
23.2
ER
41.5

Paraguay performs better than Eritrea 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.

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

Avg. annual high / low

Asmara Rain: 20.9 in/yr (532 mm)
74° / 48°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Asuncion Asmara
Jan–Mar 91°/72°F (33°/22°C) 75°/44°F (24°/7°C)
Apr–Jun 78°/61°F (26°/16°C) 77°/51°F (25°/11°C)
Jul–Sep 77°/58°F (25°/14°C) 72°/51°F (22°/10°C)
Oct–Dec 87°/68°F (31°/20°C) 71°/46°F (22°/8°C)
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Month Asuncion Asmara
Jan 92°/73°F (33.5°/22.8°C) 73°/42°F (22.6°/5.6°C)
Feb 91°/72°F (32.6°/22.3°C) 75°/44°F (23.9°/6.7°C)
Mar 89°/70°F (31.6°/21.3°C) 77°/47°F (25.1°/8.5°C)
Apr 83°/65°F (28.4°/18.6°C) 76°/50°F (24.5°/9.9°C)
May 77°/60°F (25.0°/15.7°C) 77°/52°F (25.2°/10.9°C)
Jun 74°/57°F (23.1°/13.8°C) 77°/52°F (25.1°/11.2°C)
Jul 74°/56°F (23.2°/13.1°C) 71°/53°F (21.8°/11.4°C)
Aug 77°/58°F (24.8°/14.3°C) 71°/53°F (21.6°/11.4°C)
Sep 80°/61°F (26.4°/15.9°C) 74°/48°F (23.2°/8.7°C)
Oct 85°/65°F (29.2°/18.6°C) 71°/48°F (21.8°/8.8°C)
Nov 87°/68°F (30.7°/20.1°C) 71°/46°F (21.6°/7.5°C)
Dec 90°/71°F (32.3°/21.8°C) 71°/43°F (21.7°/6.2°C)

Data: Dirección de Meteorología e Hidrología (DMH) Dirección de Meteorología e Hidrología (DMH), Civil Aviation Authority Civil Aviation Authority

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Paraguay passport

Paraguay passport holder visiting Eritrea

Visa Required
Paraguay passport holders need a visa to enter Eritrea.
Eritrea passport

Eritrea passport holder visiting Paraguay

Visa Required
Eritrea 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 Eritrea?

Connectivity is usually fine (Eritrea: 0.2 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Eritrea offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Eritrea safe for expats?

Paraguay generally does better on safety, though Eritrea leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Eritrea is 14.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 7.0 in Paraguay.

How is healthcare in Eritrea compared to Paraguay?

Paraguay generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Eritrea leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 0.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Eritrea, compared to 38.8 in Paraguay. Eritrea scores 45 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Paraguay: 72).

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

The average high temperature in Asmara is 74°F, compared to 83°F in Asuncion. Asmara receives around 20.9 in of rainfall per year, while Asuncion gets 55.2 in.

What language do they speak in Eritrea?

The official languages in Eritrea are Arabic, English and Tigrinya. In Paraguay, the official languages are Guaraní and Spanish.

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At a Glance

PY ER
Population 7,356,409 6,209,262
Currency Paraguayan Guarani (PYG) Eritrean Nakfa (ERN)
Languages Guaraní, Spanish Arabic, English, Tigrinya
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +595 +291
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911