Moving to Paraguay from Zimbabwe

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Zimbabwe 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 Zimbabwe.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

ZW
6.7
PY
7.0
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

ZW
29.9
PY
21.0

Zimbabwe generally does better on safety, though Paraguay leads in road traffic deaths.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

ZW
$63
PY
$1,469
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

ZW
1.7
PY
38.8

Paraguay generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Zimbabwe leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

ZW
56.0
PY
25.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

ZW
0.8t
PY
1.2t

Zimbabwe 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

ZW
1.3
PY
10.9
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

ZW
46.1%
PY
1.8%

Paraguay performs significantly better than Zimbabwe across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

ZW
8.8%
PY
5.8%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

ZW
$3,500
PY
$15,700

Paraguay performs significantly better than Zimbabwe across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

ZW
63.3 yrs
PY
78.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

ZW
28.5
PY
23.2

Paraguay generally does better on family life, though Zimbabwe 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.

Harare Rain: 33.1 in/yr (841 mm)
78° / 54°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Harare Asuncion
Jan–Mar 79°/59°F (26°/15°C) 91°/72°F (33°/22°C)
Apr–Jun 75°/49°F (24°/10°C) 78°/61°F (26°/16°C)
Jul–Sep 76°/48°F (25°/9°C) 77°/58°F (25°/14°C)
Oct–Dec 82°/59°F (28°/15°C) 87°/68°F (31°/20°C)
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Month Harare Asuncion
Jan 79°/60°F (26.2°/15.8°C) 92°/73°F (33.5°/22.8°C)
Feb 79°/60°F (26.0°/15.7°C) 91°/72°F (32.6°/22.3°C)
Mar 79°/58°F (26.2°/14.5°C) 89°/70°F (31.6°/21.3°C)
Apr 78°/54°F (25.6°/12.5°C) 83°/65°F (28.4°/18.6°C)
May 75°/49°F (23.8°/9.3°C) 77°/60°F (25.0°/15.7°C)
Jun 71°/44°F (21.8°/6.8°C) 74°/57°F (23.1°/13.8°C)
Jul 71°/44°F (21.6°/6.5°C) 74°/56°F (23.2°/13.1°C)
Aug 75°/47°F (24.1°/8.5°C) 77°/58°F (24.8°/14.3°C)
Sep 83°/53°F (28.4°/11.7°C) 80°/61°F (26.4°/15.9°C)
Oct 84°/58°F (28.8°/14.5°C) 85°/65°F (29.2°/18.6°C)
Nov 82°/60°F (27.6°/15.5°C) 87°/68°F (30.7°/20.1°C)
Dec 79°/60°F (26.3°/15.8°C) 90°/71°F (32.3°/21.8°C)

Data: Meteorological Services Department Meteorological Services Department, Dirección de Meteorología e Hidrología (DMH) Dirección de Meteorología e Hidrología (DMH)

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Zimbabwe 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.

Zimbabwe passport

Zimbabwe passport holder visiting Paraguay

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

Paraguay passport holder visiting Zimbabwe

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

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?

Zimbabwe generally does better on safety, though Paraguay leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Paraguay is 7.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 6.7 in Zimbabwe.

How is healthcare in Paraguay compared to Zimbabwe?

Paraguay generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Zimbabwe leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 38.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Paraguay, compared to 1.7 in Zimbabwe. Paraguay scores 72 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Zimbabwe: 55).

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

The average high temperature in Asuncion is 83°F, compared to 78°F in Harare. Asuncion receives around 55.2 in of rainfall per year, while Harare gets 33.1 in.

What language do they speak in Paraguay?

The official languages in Paraguay are Guaraní and Spanish. In Zimbabwe, the official languages are Chewa, Chibarwe, English, Kalanga, Khoisan, Ndau, Northern Ndebele, Shona, Sotho, Tonga, Tsonga, Tswana, Venda, Xhosa and Zimbabwean Sign Language.

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At a Glance

ZW PY
Population 15,121,004 7,356,409
Currency Zimbabwean Dollar (ZWL) Paraguayan Guarani (PYG)
Languages Chewa, Chibarwe, English, Kalanga, Khoisan, Ndau, Northern Ndebele, Shona, Sotho, Tonga, Tsonga, Tswana, Venda, Xhosa, Zimbabwean Sign Language Guaraní, Spanish
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +263 +595
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 999 911