Moving to Paraguay from Seychelles

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Seychelles 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 Seychelles to Paraguay.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

SC
9.3
PY
7.0
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SC
6.6
PY
21.0

Seychelles 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

SC
$1,402
PY
$1,469
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

SC
38.2
PY
38.8

Seychelles 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

SC
43.0
PY
25.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SC
7.2t
PY
1.2t

Paraguay performs significantly better than Seychelles across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

SC
35.0
PY
10.9
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

SC
82.0%
PY
77.0%

Seychelles performs better than Paraguay across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

SC
3.0%
PY
5.8%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SC
$29,500
PY
$15,700

Seychelles generally does better on employment & economy, though Paraguay leads in poverty rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

SC
76.1 yrs
PY
78.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SC
10.6
PY
23.2

Seychelles generally does better on family life, though Paraguay leads in life expectancy.

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

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Victoria Rain: 93.2 in/yr (2367 mm)
86° / 77°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Victoria Asuncion
Jan–Mar 87°/77°F (31°/25°C) 91°/72°F (33°/22°C)
Apr–Jun 87°/78°F (30°/25°C) 78°/61°F (26°/16°C)
Jul–Sep 84°/76°F (29°/24°C) 77°/58°F (25°/14°C)
Oct–Dec 87°/76°F (30°/24°C) 87°/68°F (31°/20°C)
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Month Victoria Asuncion
Jan 86°/76°F (30.0°/24.5°C) 92°/73°F (33.5°/22.8°C)
Feb 87°/77°F (30.6°/25.2°C) 91°/72°F (32.6°/22.3°C)
Mar 88°/78°F (31.2°/25.3°C) 89°/70°F (31.6°/21.3°C)
Apr 89°/78°F (31.6°/25.4°C) 83°/65°F (28.4°/18.6°C)
May 87°/78°F (30.7°/25.6°C) 77°/60°F (25.0°/15.7°C)
Jun 85°/77°F (29.2°/24.8°C) 74°/57°F (23.1°/13.8°C)
Jul 83°/76°F (28.5°/24.2°C) 74°/56°F (23.2°/13.1°C)
Aug 83°/76°F (28.6°/24.2°C) 77°/58°F (24.8°/14.3°C)
Sep 85°/76°F (29.2°/24.6°C) 80°/61°F (26.4°/15.9°C)
Oct 86°/76°F (30.0°/24.7°C) 85°/65°F (29.2°/18.6°C)
Nov 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.4°C) 87°/68°F (30.7°/20.1°C)
Dec 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.4°C) 90°/71°F (32.3°/21.8°C)

Data: Seychelles Meteorological Authority Seychelles Meteorological Authority, Dirección de Meteorología e Hidrología (DMH) Dirección de Meteorología e Hidrología (DMH)

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Seychelles 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.

Seychelles passport

Seychelles passport holder visiting Paraguay

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

Paraguay passport holder visiting Seychelles

Electronic Travel Authorisation
Paraguay passport holders need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) to enter Seychelles.

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?

Seychelles 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 9.3 in Seychelles.

How is healthcare in Paraguay compared to Seychelles?

Seychelles 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 38.2 in Seychelles. Paraguay scores 72 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Seychelles: 75).

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

The average high temperature in Asuncion is 83°F, compared to 86°F in Victoria. Asuncion receives around 55.2 in of rainfall per year, while Victoria gets 93.2 in.

What language do they speak in Paraguay?

The official languages in Paraguay are Guaraní and Spanish. In Seychelles, the official languages are English, French and Seychellois Creole.

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At a Glance

SC PY
Population 97,017 7,356,409
Currency Seychellois Rupee (SCR) Paraguayan Guarani (PYG)
Languages English, French, Seychellois Creole Guaraní, Spanish
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +248 +595
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911