Moving to North Korea from Paraguay

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Paraguay to North Korea, and you’d need to navigate life in Korean. Expect a noticeable climate shift — P'yongyang averages 60°F vs 83°F in Asuncion, making it significantly cooler.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Paraguay and North Korea stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

How's the healthcare?

Doctors per 10,000 peopleUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

PY
38.8
KP
36.7
Health coverage indexUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access

PY
72
KP
68

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

What about the environment?

Air pollution deathsUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

PY
25.0
KP
86.0
CO₂ emissions per capitaWorld Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

PY
1.2t
KP
2.5t

Paraguay performs better than North Korea across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Water stress levelUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

PY
1.8%
KP
27.7%
Electricity per capitaWorld Bank, 2023

annual consumption — reflects grid capacity

PY
2,389 kWh
KP
830 kWh

Paraguay performs better than North Korea across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rateThe World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

PY
5.8%
KP
3.0%
GDP per capitaThe World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

PY
$15,700
KP
$1,700

Paraguay generally does better on employment & economy, though North Korea leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancyThe World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

PY
78.4 yrs
KP
71.8 yrs
Infant mortalityThe World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

PY
23.2
KP
22.2

North Korea 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.

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

Avg. annual high / low

P'yongyangRain: 37.0 in/yr (940 mm)
60°/42°F

Avg. annual high / low

MonthsAsuncionP'yongyang
Jan–Mar91°/72°F (33°/22°C)38°/20°F (4°/-7°C)
Apr–Jun78°/61°F (26°/16°C)72°/52°F (22°/11°C)
Jul–Sep77°/58°F (25°/14°C)81°/65°F (27°/18°C)
Oct–Dec87°/68°F (31°/20°C)50°/31°F (10°/0°C)
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MonthAsuncionP'yongyang
Jan92°/73°F (33.5°/22.8°C)31°/13°F (-0.8°/-10.7°C)
Feb91°/72°F (32.6°/22.3°C)36°/18°F (2.4°/-7.8°C)
Mar89°/70°F (31.6°/21.3°C)48°/29°F (8.9°/-1.8°C)
Apr83°/65°F (28.4°/18.6°C)63°/41°F (17.1°/4.9°C)
May77°/60°F (25.0°/15.7°C)73°/52°F (22.6°/10.9°C)
Jun74°/57°F (23.1°/13.8°C)80°/62°F (26.7°/16.5°C)
Jul74°/56°F (23.2°/13.1°C)83°/69°F (28.6°/20.7°C)
Aug77°/58°F (24.8°/14.3°C)84°/69°F (28.9°/20.5°C)
Sep80°/61°F (26.4°/15.9°C)76°/58°F (24.7°/14.3°C)
Oct85°/65°F (29.2°/18.6°C)65°/44°F (18.2°/6.7°C)
Nov87°/68°F (30.7°/20.1°C)49°/31°F (9.4°/-0.3°C)
Dec90°/71°F (32.3°/21.8°C)35°/19°F (1.7°/-7.2°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 North Korea. To live, work, or study long-term in North Korea, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check North Korea's immigration authority.

Paraguay passport

Paraguay passport holder visiting North Korea

Visa Required
Paraguay passport holders need a visa to enter North Korea.
North Korea passport

North Korea passport holder visiting Paraguay

Visa Required
North Korea 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 North Korea?

Working remotely from North Korea's major cities is generally feasible. The legal layer matters more — visa category, employer policy on overseas employees, and tax residency in Paraguay and North Korea.

How is healthcare in North Korea compared to Paraguay?

Paraguay generally does better on health & wellbeing, though North Korea leads in adult obesity rate. There are 36.7 doctors per 10,000 people in North Korea, compared to 38.8 in Paraguay. North Korea scores 68 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Paraguay: 72).

What's the weather like in North Korea compared to Paraguay?

The average high temperature in P'yongyang is 60°F, compared to 83°F in Asuncion. P'yongyang receives around 37.0 in of rainfall per year, while Asuncion gets 55.2 in.

What language do they speak in North Korea?

The official language in North Korea is Korean. In Paraguay, the official languages are Guaraní and Spanish.

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At a Glance

PY KP
Population7,356,40925,955,138
CurrencyParaguayan Guarani (PYG)North Korean Won (KPW)
LanguagesGuaraní, SpanishKorean
Driving sideRightRight
Calling code+595+850
Time zones11
Emergency number911