Moving to Paraguay from Saint Lucia
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Saint Lucia to Paraguay — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Saint Lucia to Paraguay, and you’d need to navigate life in Guaraní and Spanish. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.
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Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Saint Lucia to Paraguay.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
of residents who feel safe walking alone at night
per 100,000 people per year
Saint Lucia generally does better on safety, though Paraguay leads in homicide rate.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Saint Lucia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Paraguay leads in doctors per 10,000 people.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Saint Lucia generally does better on environment, though Paraguay leads in co₂ emissions per capita.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
share of households with internet
Paraguay generally does better on infrastructure, though Saint Lucia leads in internet access.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
share of people below the poverty line
Paraguay generally does better on employment & economy, though Saint Lucia leads in gdp per capita.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
Saint Lucia performs better than Paraguay across all family life metrics.
Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Castries | Asuncion |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | — | 91°/72°F (33°/22°C) |
| Apr–Jun | — | 78°/61°F (26°/16°C) |
| Jul–Sep | — | 77°/58°F (25°/14°C) |
| Oct–Dec | — | 87°/68°F (31°/20°C) |
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| Month | Castries | Asuncion |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | — | 92°/73°F (33.5°/22.8°C) |
| Feb | — | 91°/72°F (32.6°/22.3°C) |
| Mar | — | 89°/70°F (31.6°/21.3°C) |
| Apr | — | 83°/65°F (28.4°/18.6°C) |
| May | — | 77°/60°F (25.0°/15.7°C) |
| Jun | — | 74°/57°F (23.1°/13.8°C) |
| Jul | — | 74°/56°F (23.2°/13.1°C) |
| Aug | — | 77°/58°F (24.8°/14.3°C) |
| Sep | — | 80°/61°F (26.4°/15.9°C) |
| Oct | — | 85°/65°F (29.2°/18.6°C) |
| Nov | — | 87°/68°F (30.7°/20.1°C) |
| Dec | — | 90°/71°F (32.3°/21.8°C) |
Data:
Saint Lucia Meteorological Services,
Dirección de Meteorología e Hidrología (DMH)
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Saint Lucia 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.
Saint Lucia passport holder visiting Paraguay
Visa Required
Paraguay passport holder visiting Saint Lucia
Visa on ArrivalData: 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?
Saint Lucia generally does better on safety, though Paraguay leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Paraguay is 7.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 36.7 in Saint Lucia. About 43% of people in Paraguay feel safe walking alone at night.
How is healthcare in Paraguay compared to Saint Lucia?
Saint Lucia 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 6.5 in Saint Lucia. Paraguay scores 72 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Saint Lucia: 77).
What's the weather like in Paraguay compared to Saint Lucia?
The average high temperature in Asuncion is 83°F, compared to None°F in Castries. Asuncion receives around 55.2 in of rainfall per year.
What language do they speak in Paraguay?
The official languages in Paraguay are Guaraní and Spanish. In Saint Lucia, the official language is English.
