Moving to Paraguay from Rwanda

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Rwanda to Paraguay — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Rwanda to Paraguay, and you’d need to navigate life in Guaraní and Spanish.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Rwanda to Paraguay.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

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

per 100,000 people per year

RW
11.6
PY
21.0

Rwanda performs better than Paraguay across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

RW
$177
PY
$1,469
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

RW
1.2
PY
38.8

Rwanda generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Paraguay leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

RW
62.0
PY
25.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

RW
0.2t
PY
1.2t

Rwanda generally does better on environment, though Paraguay leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

RW
0.3
PY
10.9
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

RW
20.2%
PY
1.8%

Paraguay performs significantly 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

RW
14.9%
PY
5.8%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

RW
$3,000
PY
$15,700

Paraguay performs significantly 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

RW
65.8 yrs
PY
78.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

RW
26.4
PY
23.2

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.

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

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

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

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Rwanda passport

Rwanda passport holder visiting Paraguay

Visa Required
Rwanda passport holders need a visa to enter Paraguay.
Paraguay passport

Paraguay passport holder visiting Rwanda

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

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Paraguay?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Paraguay has 10.9 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Paraguay safe for expats?

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

How is healthcare in Paraguay compared to Rwanda?

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

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

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

What language do they speak in Paraguay?

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

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At a Glance

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