Moving to Sierra Leone from Paraguay

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What to Expect

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Paraguay and Sierra Leone 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
SL
2.1
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

PY
21.0
SL
13.8

Sierra Leone 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
SL
$159
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

PY
38.8
SL
0.4

Paraguay generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Sierra Leone 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
SL
97.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

PY
1.2t
SL
0.2t

Paraguay generally does better on environment, though Sierra Leone 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
SL
0.0
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

PY
1.8%
SL
0.5%

Paraguay generally does better on infrastructure, though Sierra Leone 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%
SL
3.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

PY
$15,700
SL
$1,700

Paraguay generally does better on employment & economy, though Sierra Leone 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
SL
58.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

PY
23.2
SL
73.4

Paraguay generally does better on family life, though Sierra Leone 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

Freetown Rain: 116.0 in/yr (2946 mm)
86° / 75°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Asuncion Freetown
Jan–Mar 91°/72°F (33°/22°C) 87°/75°F (30°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 78°/61°F (26°/16°C) 87°/76°F (31°/24°C)
Jul–Sep 77°/58°F (25°/14°C) 84°/74°F (29°/23°C)
Oct–Dec 87°/68°F (31°/20°C) 86°/75°F (30°/24°C)
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Month Asuncion Freetown
Jan 92°/73°F (33.5°/22.8°C) 86°/75°F (29.9°/23.8°C)
Feb 91°/72°F (32.6°/22.3°C) 87°/75°F (30.3°/24.0°C)
Mar 89°/70°F (31.6°/21.3°C) 88°/76°F (30.9°/24.4°C)
Apr 83°/65°F (28.4°/18.6°C) 88°/77°F (31.2°/24.8°C)
May 77°/60°F (25.0°/15.7°C) 88°/76°F (30.9°/24.4°C)
Jun 74°/57°F (23.1°/13.8°C) 86°/74°F (30.1°/23.6°C)
Jul 74°/56°F (23.2°/13.1°C) 84°/74°F (28.7°/23.1°C)
Aug 77°/58°F (24.8°/14.3°C) 83°/73°F (28.4°/23.0°C)
Sep 80°/61°F (26.4°/15.9°C) 84°/74°F (29.0°/23.1°C)
Oct 85°/65°F (29.2°/18.6°C) 86°/74°F (29.9°/23.4°C)
Nov 87°/68°F (30.7°/20.1°C) 86°/75°F (30.1°/24.0°C)
Dec 90°/71°F (32.3°/21.8°C) 85°/75°F (29.7°/24.1°C)

Data: Dirección de Meteorología e Hidrología (DMH) Dirección de Meteorología e Hidrología (DMH), Sierra Leone Meteorological Agency Sierra Leone Meteorological Agency

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Paraguay passport

Paraguay passport holder visiting Sierra Leone

Visa Required
Paraguay passport holders need a visa to enter Sierra Leone.
Sierra Leone passport

Sierra Leone passport holder visiting Paraguay

Visa Required
Sierra Leone 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 Sierra Leone?

With 0.0 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Sierra Leone 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 Sierra Leone.

Is Sierra Leone safe for expats?

Sierra Leone performs significantly better than Paraguay across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Sierra Leone is 2.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 7.0 in Paraguay.

How is healthcare in Sierra Leone compared to Paraguay?

Paraguay generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Sierra Leone leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 0.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Sierra Leone, compared to 38.8 in Paraguay. Sierra Leone scores 41 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Paraguay: 72).

What's the weather like in Sierra Leone compared to Paraguay?

The average high temperature in Freetown is 86°F, compared to 83°F in Asuncion. Freetown receives around 116.0 in of rainfall per year, while Asuncion gets 55.2 in.

What language do they speak in Sierra Leone?

The official language in Sierra Leone is English. In Paraguay, the official languages are Guaraní and Spanish.

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At a Glance

PY SL
Population 7,356,409 8,692,606
Currency Paraguayan Guarani (PYG) Sierra Leonean Leone (SLL)
Languages Guaraní, Spanish English
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +595 +232
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911