Moving to Paraguay from Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 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

The numbers behind daily life in Paraguay compared to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

VC
40.4
PY
7.0
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

VC
4.8
PY
21.0

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines generally does better on safety, though Paraguay leads in homicide rate.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

VC
$908
PY
$1,469
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

VC
9.4
PY
38.8

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 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

VC
25.0
PY
25.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

VC
1.3t
PY
1.2t

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines generally does better on environment, though Paraguay 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

VC
28.5
PY
10.9
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

VC
7.9%
PY
1.8%

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines generally does better on infrastructure, though Paraguay leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

VC
18.7%
PY
5.8%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

VC
$17,900
PY
$15,700

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines generally does better on employment & economy, though Paraguay leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

VC
76.7 yrs
PY
78.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

VC
12.9
PY
23.2

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines generally does better on family life, though Paraguay leads in life expectancy.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 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 Vincent and the Grenadines passport

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines passport holder visiting Paraguay

Visa Required
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines passport holders need a visa to enter Paraguay.
Paraguay passport

Paraguay passport holder visiting Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

Visa Free
Paraguay passport holders can enter Saint Vincent and the Grenadines without a visa.

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?

Connectivity is usually fine (Paraguay: 10.9 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Paraguay offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Paraguay safe for expats?

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 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 40.4 in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.

How is healthcare in Paraguay compared to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines?

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 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 9.4 in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. Paraguay scores 72 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Saint Vincent and the Grenadines: 69).

What language do they speak in Paraguay?

The official languages in Paraguay are Guaraní and Spanish. In Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

VC PY
Population 100,969 7,356,409
Currency East Caribbean Dollar (EC$) Paraguayan Guarani (PYG)
Languages English Guaraní, Spanish
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +1784 +595
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911