Moving to Paraguay from Uganda

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Uganda to Paraguay — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Uganda 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 Uganda and Paraguay stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

UG
8.8
PY
7.0
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

UG
16.0
PY
21.0

Uganda 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

UG
$139
PY
$1,469
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

UG
1.7
PY
38.8

Uganda 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

UG
60.0
PY
25.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

UG
0.2t
PY
1.2t

Uganda 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

UG
0.1
PY
10.9
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

UG
5.8%
PY
1.8%

Paraguay performs significantly better than Uganda across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

UG
2.8%
PY
5.8%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

UG
$2,800
PY
$15,700

Uganda generally does better on employment & economy, though Paraguay leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

UG
69.0 yrs
PY
78.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

UG
30.4
PY
23.2

Paraguay performs significantly better than Uganda 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.

Kampala Rain: 49.8 in/yr (1264 mm)
82° / 64°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Kampala Asuncion
Jan–Mar 84°/64°F (29°/18°C) 91°/72°F (33°/22°C)
Apr–Jun 81°/64°F (27°/18°C) 78°/61°F (26°/16°C)
Jul–Sep 81°/63°F (27°/17°C) 77°/58°F (25°/14°C)
Oct–Dec 82°/64°F (28°/17°C) 87°/68°F (31°/20°C)
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Month Kampala Asuncion
Jan 83°/64°F (28.6°/17.7°C) 92°/73°F (33.5°/22.8°C)
Feb 85°/64°F (29.3°/18.0°C) 91°/72°F (32.6°/22.3°C)
Mar 84°/65°F (28.7°/18.1°C) 89°/70°F (31.6°/21.3°C)
Apr 82°/64°F (27.7°/18.0°C) 83°/65°F (28.4°/18.6°C)
May 81°/64°F (27.3°/17.9°C) 77°/60°F (25.0°/15.7°C)
Jun 81°/64°F (27.1°/17.6°C) 74°/57°F (23.1°/13.8°C)
Jul 80°/63°F (26.9°/17.1°C) 74°/56°F (23.2°/13.1°C)
Aug 81°/63°F (27.2°/17.1°C) 77°/58°F (24.8°/14.3°C)
Sep 82°/63°F (27.9°/17.2°C) 80°/61°F (26.4°/15.9°C)
Oct 82°/63°F (27.7°/17.4°C) 85°/65°F (29.2°/18.6°C)
Nov 81°/64°F (27.4°/17.5°C) 87°/68°F (30.7°/20.1°C)
Dec 82°/64°F (27.9°/17.5°C) 90°/71°F (32.3°/21.8°C)

Data: Dirección de Meteorología e Hidrología (DMH) Dirección de Meteorología e Hidrología (DMH)

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Uganda 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.

Uganda passport

Uganda passport holder visiting Paraguay

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

Paraguay passport holder visiting Uganda

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Paraguay passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Uganda.

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?

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 Uganda and Paraguay.

Is Paraguay safe for expats?

Uganda 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 8.8 in Uganda.

How is healthcare in Paraguay compared to Uganda?

Uganda 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 1.7 in Uganda. Paraguay scores 72 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Uganda: 49).

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

The average high temperature in Asuncion is 83°F, compared to 82°F in Kampala. Asuncion receives around 55.2 in of rainfall per year, while Kampala gets 49.8 in.

What language do they speak in Paraguay?

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

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At a Glance

UG PY
Population 46,205,893 7,356,409
Currency Ugandan Shilling (UGX) Paraguayan Guarani (PYG)
Languages English, Swahili Guaraní, Spanish
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +256 +595
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 999 911