Moving to Paraguay from Tanzania

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Tanzania 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 Tanzania to Paraguay.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

TZ
3.7
PY
7.0
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

TZ
15.8
PY
21.0

Tanzania 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

TZ
$119
PY
$1,469
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

TZ
1.3
PY
38.8

Tanzania 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

TZ
36.0
PY
25.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

TZ
0.3t
PY
1.2t

Tanzania 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

TZ
2.2
PY
10.9
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

TZ
13.0%
PY
1.8%

Paraguay performs significantly better than Tanzania across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

TZ
2.6%
PY
5.8%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TZ
$3,600
PY
$15,700

Paraguay generally does better on employment & economy, though Tanzania leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

TZ
70.2 yrs
PY
78.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TZ
36.4
PY
23.2

Paraguay generally does better on family life, though Tanzania 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.

Dodoma Rain: 23.9 in/yr (607 mm)
84° / 62°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Dodoma Asuncion
Jan–Mar 85°/65°F (29°/18°C) 91°/72°F (33°/22°C)
Apr–Jun 82°/61°F (28°/16°C) 78°/61°F (26°/16°C)
Jul–Sep 82°/58°F (28°/14°C) 77°/58°F (25°/14°C)
Oct–Dec 87°/64°F (30°/18°C) 87°/68°F (31°/20°C)
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Month Dodoma Asuncion
Jan 85°/65°F (29.4°/18.6°C) 92°/73°F (33.5°/22.8°C)
Feb 85°/65°F (29.4°/18.6°C) 91°/72°F (32.6°/22.3°C)
Mar 84°/65°F (29.0°/18.3°C) 89°/70°F (31.6°/21.3°C)
Apr 84°/64°F (28.7°/17.9°C) 83°/65°F (28.4°/18.6°C)
May 82°/62°F (28.0°/16.5°C) 77°/60°F (25.0°/15.7°C)
Jun 81°/58°F (27.1°/14.4°C) 74°/57°F (23.1°/13.8°C)
Jul 80°/56°F (26.5°/13.6°C) 74°/56°F (23.2°/13.1°C)
Aug 81°/58°F (27.3°/14.2°C) 77°/58°F (24.8°/14.3°C)
Sep 84°/60°F (29.0°/15.3°C) 80°/61°F (26.4°/15.9°C)
Oct 87°/62°F (30.5°/16.9°C) 85°/65°F (29.2°/18.6°C)
Nov 86°/65°F (30.1°/18.3°C) 87°/68°F (30.7°/20.1°C)
Dec 87°/66°F (30.4°/18.8°C) 90°/71°F (32.3°/21.8°C)

Data: Tanzania Meteorological Agency Tanzania Meteorological Agency, Dirección de Meteorología e Hidrología (DMH) Dirección de Meteorología e Hidrología (DMH)

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Tanzania 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.

Tanzania passport

Tanzania passport holder visiting Paraguay

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

Paraguay passport holder visiting Tanzania

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

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?

Tanzania performs better than Paraguay across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Paraguay is 7.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 3.7 in Tanzania.

How is healthcare in Paraguay compared to Tanzania?

Tanzania 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 1.3 in Tanzania. Paraguay scores 72 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Tanzania: 43).

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

The average high temperature in Asuncion is 83°F, compared to 84°F in Dodoma. Asuncion receives around 55.2 in of rainfall per year, while Dodoma gets 23.9 in.

What language do they speak in Paraguay?

The official languages in Paraguay are Guaraní and Spanish. In Tanzania, the official languages are English and Swahili.

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At a Glance

TZ PY
Population 63,852,892 7,356,409
Currency Tanzanian Shilling (TZS) Paraguayan Guarani (PYG)
Languages English, Swahili Guaraní, Spanish
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +255 +595
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112 911