Moving to Ethiopia from Paraguay

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Paraguay to Ethiopia, and you’d need to navigate life in Amharic. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Addis Ababa averages 74°F vs 83°F in Asuncion, making it significantly cooler.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Paraguay and Ethiopia 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
ET
8.6
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

PY
21.0
ET
17.7

Paraguay generally does better on safety, though Ethiopia 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
ET
$86
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

PY
38.8
ET
1.1

Paraguay generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Ethiopia 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
ET
46.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

PY
1.2t
ET
0.1t

Paraguay generally does better on environment, though Ethiopia 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
ET
0.5
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

PY
1.8%
ET
32.3%

Paraguay performs better than Ethiopia 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%
ET
3.5%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

PY
$15,700
ET
$2,800

Paraguay generally does better on employment & economy, though Ethiopia 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
ET
68.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

PY
23.2
ET
33.5

Paraguay generally does better on family life, though Ethiopia leads in education spending.

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

Addis Ababa Rain: 45.9 in/yr (1165 mm)
74° / 49°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Asuncion Addis Ababa
Jan–Mar 91°/72°F (33°/22°C) 76°/48°F (24°/9°C)
Apr–Jun 78°/61°F (26°/16°C) 75°/51°F (24°/11°C)
Jul–Sep 77°/58°F (25°/14°C) 71°/50°F (21°/10°C)
Oct–Dec 87°/68°F (31°/20°C) 73°/46°F (23°/8°C)
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Month Asuncion Addis Ababa
Jan 92°/73°F (33.5°/22.8°C) 75°/46°F (24.0°/8.0°C)
Feb 91°/72°F (32.6°/22.3°C) 75°/48°F (24.0°/9.0°C)
Mar 89°/70°F (31.6°/21.3°C) 77°/50°F (25.0°/10.0°C)
Apr 83°/65°F (28.4°/18.6°C) 75°/52°F (24.0°/11.0°C)
May 77°/60°F (25.0°/15.7°C) 77°/52°F (25.0°/11.0°C)
Jun 74°/57°F (23.1°/13.8°C) 73°/50°F (23.0°/10.0°C)
Jul 74°/56°F (23.2°/13.1°C) 70°/50°F (21.0°/10.0°C)
Aug 77°/58°F (24.8°/14.3°C) 70°/50°F (21.0°/10.0°C)
Sep 80°/61°F (26.4°/15.9°C) 72°/50°F (22.0°/10.0°C)
Oct 85°/65°F (29.2°/18.6°C) 73°/48°F (23.0°/9.0°C)
Nov 87°/68°F (30.7°/20.1°C) 73°/45°F (23.0°/7.0°C)
Dec 90°/71°F (32.3°/21.8°C) 73°/45°F (23.0°/7.0°C)

Data: Dirección de Meteorología e Hidrología (DMH) Dirección de Meteorología e Hidrología (DMH), Ethiopian Meteorological Institute (EMI) Ethiopian Meteorological Institute (EMI)

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Paraguay passport

Paraguay passport holder visiting Ethiopia

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

Ethiopia passport holder visiting Paraguay

Visa Required
Ethiopia 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 Ethiopia?

With 0.5 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Ethiopia 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 Ethiopia.

Is Ethiopia safe for expats?

Paraguay generally does better on safety, though Ethiopia leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Ethiopia is 8.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 7.0 in Paraguay.

How is healthcare in Ethiopia compared to Paraguay?

Paraguay generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Ethiopia leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 1.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Ethiopia, compared to 38.8 in Paraguay. Ethiopia scores 35 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Paraguay: 72).

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

The average high temperature in Addis Ababa is 74°F, compared to 83°F in Asuncion. Addis Ababa receives around 45.9 in of rainfall per year, while Asuncion gets 55.2 in.

What language do they speak in Ethiopia?

The official language in Ethiopia is Amharic. In Paraguay, the official languages are Guaraní and Spanish.

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At a Glance

PY ET
Population 7,356,409 113,656,596
Currency Paraguayan Guarani (PYG) Ethiopian Birr (ETB)
Languages Guaraní, Spanish Amharic
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +595 +251
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911 911