Moving to Rwanda from Paraguay

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Paraguay to Rwanda, and you’d need to navigate life in English, French and Kinyarwanda.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Rwanda compared to Paraguay.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

PY
7.0
RW
3.6
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

PY
21.0
RW
11.6

Rwanda 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
RW
$177
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

PY
38.8
RW
1.2

Paraguay generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Rwanda 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
RW
62.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

PY
1.2t
RW
0.2t

Paraguay generally does better on environment, though Rwanda 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
RW
0.3
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

PY
1.8%
RW
20.2%

Paraguay performs better than Rwanda 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%
RW
14.9%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

PY
$15,700
RW
$3,000

Paraguay performs better than Rwanda 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
RW
65.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

PY
23.2
RW
26.4

Paraguay generally does better on family life, though Rwanda 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

Kigali Rain: 37.4 in/yr (951 mm)
80° / 60°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Asuncion Kigali
Jan–Mar 91°/72°F (33°/22°C) 80°/60°F (27°/16°C)
Apr–Jun 78°/61°F (26°/16°C) 79°/61°F (26°/16°C)
Jul–Sep 77°/58°F (25°/14°C) 82°/60°F (28°/16°C)
Oct–Dec 87°/68°F (31°/20°C) 80°/60°F (27°/16°C)
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Month Asuncion Kigali
Jan 92°/73°F (33.5°/22.8°C) 80°/60°F (26.9°/15.6°C)
Feb 91°/72°F (32.6°/22.3°C) 81°/60°F (27.4°/15.8°C)
Mar 89°/70°F (31.6°/21.3°C) 80°/60°F (26.9°/15.7°C)
Apr 83°/65°F (28.4°/18.6°C) 79°/61°F (26.2°/16.1°C)
May 77°/60°F (25.0°/15.7°C) 79°/61°F (25.9°/16.2°C)
Jun 74°/57°F (23.1°/13.8°C) 80°/60°F (26.4°/15.3°C)
Jul 74°/56°F (23.2°/13.1°C) 81°/59°F (27.1°/15.0°C)
Aug 77°/58°F (24.8°/14.3°C) 82°/61°F (28.0°/16.0°C)
Sep 80°/61°F (26.4°/15.9°C) 83°/61°F (28.2°/16.0°C)
Oct 85°/65°F (29.2°/18.6°C) 81°/61°F (27.2°/15.9°C)
Nov 87°/68°F (30.7°/20.1°C) 79°/60°F (26.1°/15.5°C)
Dec 90°/71°F (32.3°/21.8°C) 80°/60°F (26.4°/15.6°C)

Data: Dirección de Meteorología e Hidrología (DMH) Dirección de Meteorología e Hidrología (DMH), Rwanda Meteorology Agency Rwanda Meteorology Agency

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Paraguay passport

Paraguay passport holder visiting Rwanda

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

Rwanda passport holder visiting Paraguay

Visa Required
Rwanda 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 Rwanda?

Connectivity is usually fine (Rwanda: 0.3 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Rwanda offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Rwanda safe for expats?

Rwanda performs significantly better than Paraguay across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Rwanda is 3.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 7.0 in Paraguay.

How is healthcare in Rwanda compared to Paraguay?

Paraguay generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Rwanda leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 1.2 doctors per 10,000 people in Rwanda, compared to 38.8 in Paraguay. Rwanda scores 49 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Paraguay: 72).

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

The average high temperature in Kigali is 80°F, compared to 83°F in Asuncion. Kigali receives around 37.4 in of rainfall per year, while Asuncion gets 55.2 in.

What language do they speak in Rwanda?

The official languages in Rwanda are English, French and Kinyarwanda. In Paraguay, the official languages are Guaraní and Spanish.

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At a Glance

PY RW
Population 7,356,409 13,173,730
Currency Paraguayan Guarani (PYG) Rwandan Franc (RWF)
Languages Guaraní, Spanish English, French, Kinyarwanda
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +595 +250
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911 112