Moving to Paraguay from Suriname
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Suriname to Paraguay — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Suriname 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
How Suriname and Paraguay stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Suriname 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
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Paraguay generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Suriname leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Paraguay performs significantly better than Suriname across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
Suriname generally does better on infrastructure, though Paraguay leads in water stress level.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
Suriname generally does better on employment & economy, though Paraguay leads in unemployment rate.
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
percentage of adults who can read and write
Suriname 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.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Paramaribo | Asuncion |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 89°/71°F (32°/22°C) | 91°/72°F (33°/22°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 91°/73°F (33°/23°C) | 78°/61°F (26°/16°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 93°/73°F (34°/23°C) | 77°/58°F (25°/14°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 94°/73°F (34°/23°C) | 87°/68°F (31°/20°C) |
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| Month | Paramaribo | Asuncion |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 89°/71°F (31.8°/21.6°C) | 92°/73°F (33.5°/22.8°C) |
| Feb | 88°/71°F (31.3°/21.6°C) | 91°/72°F (32.6°/22.3°C) |
| Mar | 90°/71°F (32.1°/21.8°C) | 89°/70°F (31.6°/21.3°C) |
| Apr | 91°/73°F (32.6°/22.6°C) | 83°/65°F (28.4°/18.6°C) |
| May | 91°/73°F (32.9°/22.7°C) | 77°/60°F (25.0°/15.7°C) |
| Jun | 92°/72°F (33.2°/22.5°C) | 74°/57°F (23.1°/13.8°C) |
| Jul | 92°/72°F (33.5°/22.5°C) | 74°/56°F (23.2°/13.1°C) |
| Aug | 93°/73°F (34.1°/22.7°C) | 77°/58°F (24.8°/14.3°C) |
| Sep | 94°/73°F (34.7°/22.9°C) | 80°/61°F (26.4°/15.9°C) |
| Oct | 95°/73°F (35.1°/22.9°C) | 85°/65°F (29.2°/18.6°C) |
| Nov | 94°/73°F (34.3°/22.6°C) | 87°/68°F (30.7°/20.1°C) |
| Dec | 92°/72°F (33.4°/22.5°C) | 90°/71°F (32.3°/21.8°C) |
Data:
Meteorological Service,
Dirección de Meteorología e Hidrología (DMH)
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Suriname 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.
Suriname passport holder visiting Paraguay
Visa Required
Paraguay passport holder visiting Suriname
Visa FreeData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Paraguay?
With 10.9 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Paraguay can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Suriname and Paraguay.
Is Paraguay safe for expats?
Suriname 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 7.3 in Suriname.
How is healthcare in Paraguay compared to Suriname?
Paraguay generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Suriname leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 38.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Paraguay, compared to 14.8 in Suriname. Paraguay scores 72 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Suriname: 63).
What's the weather like in Paraguay compared to Suriname?
The average high temperature in Asuncion is 83°F, compared to 92°F in Paramaribo. Asuncion receives around 55.2 in of rainfall per year, while Paramaribo gets 84.6 in.
What language do they speak in Paraguay?
The official languages in Paraguay are Guaraní and Spanish. In Suriname, the official language is Dutch.
