Moving to Maldives from Paraguay

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Paraguay to Maldives, and you’d need to navigate life in Maldivian. 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 Maldives compared to Paraguay.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

PY
7.0
MV
0.6
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

PY
21.0
MV
1.3

Maldives performs significantly better than Paraguay across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

PY
$1,469
MV
$2,288
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

PY
38.8
MV
21.6

Paraguay generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Maldives leads in adult obesity rate.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

PY
25.0
MV
29.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

PY
1.2t
MV
3.6t

Paraguay performs better than Maldives 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
MV
17.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

PY
1.8%
MV
15.7%

Maldives generally does better on infrastructure, though Paraguay leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

PY
5.8%
MV
4.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

PY
$15,700
MV
$22,400

Maldives performs significantly better than Paraguay 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
MV
76.9 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

PY
23.2
MV
25.7

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

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Paraguay passport

Paraguay passport holder visiting Maldives

Visa on Arrival
Paraguay passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Maldives.
Maldives passport

Maldives passport holder visiting Paraguay

Visa Required
Maldives 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 Maldives?

Connectivity is usually fine (Maldives: 17.4 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Maldives offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Maldives safe for expats?

Maldives performs significantly better than Paraguay across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Maldives is 0.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 7.0 in Paraguay.

How is healthcare in Maldives compared to Paraguay?

Paraguay generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Maldives leads in adult obesity rate. There are 21.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Maldives, compared to 38.8 in Paraguay. Maldives scores 61 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Paraguay: 72).

What language do they speak in Maldives?

The official language in Maldives is Maldivian. In Paraguay, the official languages are Guaraní and Spanish.

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At a Glance

PY MV
Population 7,356,409 390,164
Currency Paraguayan Guarani (PYG) Maldivian Rufiyaa (MVR)
Languages Guaraní, Spanish Maldivian
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +595 +960
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911