Moving to Guyana from Angola

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Angola to Guyana, and you’d need to navigate life in English. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Angola and Guyana stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

AO
4.1
GY
16.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

AO
15.0
GY
15.2

Angola performs better than Guyana across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

AO
$248
GY
$1,331
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

AO
2.4
GY
14.0

Angola generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Guyana 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

AO
60.0
GY
52.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

AO
0.7t
GY
4.6t

Angola generally does better on environment, though Guyana 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

AO
0.4
GY
13.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

AO
1.9%
GY
3.3%

Angola generally does better on infrastructure, though Guyana leads in broadband per 100 people.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

AO
14.6%
GY
12.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

AO
$7,200
GY
$49,800

Guyana performs significantly better than Angola across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

AO
62.1 yrs
GY
71.9 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AO
58.9
GY
22.1

Guyana performs significantly better than Angola 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.

Luanda Rain: 0.0 in/yr (0 mm)
82° / 72°F

Avg. annual high / low

Georgetown Rain: 89.1 in/yr (2263 mm)
87° / 75°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Luanda Georgetown
Jan–Mar 86°/76°F (30°/24°C) 84°/75°F (29°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 83°/73°F (28°/23°C) 91°/76°F (33°/24°C)
Jul–Sep 76°/67°F (24°/19°C) 86°/75°F (30°/24°C)
Oct–Dec 82°/73°F (28°/23°C) 86°/76°F (30°/24°C)
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Month Luanda Georgetown
Jan 85°/75°F (29.5°/23.9°C) 84°/74°F (28.7°/23.2°C)
Feb 87°/76°F (30.5°/24.7°C) 84°/75°F (28.9°/24.1°C)
Mar 87°/76°F (30.7°/24.6°C) 85°/76°F (29.6°/24.2°C)
Apr 86°/76°F (30.2°/24.3°C) 85°/76°F (29.5°/24.4°C)
May 84°/74°F (28.8°/23.3°C) 103°/76°F (39.4°/24.2°C)
Jun 78°/69°F (25.7°/20.3°C) 85°/75°F (29.2°/23.8°C)
Jul 75°/66°F (23.9°/18.7°C) 85°/74°F (29.6°/23.5°C)
Aug 75°/66°F (23.9°/18.8°C) 86°/75°F (30.2°/23.8°C)
Sep 78°/68°F (25.4°/20.2°C) 87°/76°F (30.8°/24.2°C)
Oct 80°/72°F (26.8°/22.0°C) 87°/76°F (30.7°/24.4°C)
Nov 83°/74°F (28.4°/23.3°C) 86°/76°F (30.2°/24.2°C)
Dec 83°/74°F (28.6°/23.4°C) 85°/75°F (29.4°/23.7°C)

Data: Hydrometeorological Service Hydrometeorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Angola and Guyana. To live, work, or study long-term in Guyana, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Guyana's immigration authority.

Angola passport

Angola passport holder visiting Guyana

Visa Required
Angola passport holders need a visa to enter Guyana.
Guyana passport

Guyana passport holder visiting Angola

Visa Free
Guyana passport holders can enter Angola without a visa.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Guyana?

With 13.1 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Guyana can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Angola and Guyana.

Is Guyana safe for expats?

Angola performs better than Guyana across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Guyana is 16.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.1 in Angola.

How is healthcare in Guyana compared to Angola?

Angola generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Guyana leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 14.0 doctors per 10,000 people in Guyana, compared to 2.4 in Angola. Guyana scores 76 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Angola: 37).

What's the weather like in Guyana compared to Angola?

The average high temperature in Georgetown is 87°F, compared to 82°F in Luanda. Georgetown receives around 89.1 in of rainfall per year.

What language do they speak in Guyana?

The official language in Guyana is English. In Angola, the official language is Portuguese.

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At a Glance

AO GY
Population 34,795,287 789,683
Currency Angolan Kwanza (AOA) Guyanaese Dollar (GYD)
Languages Portuguese English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +244 +592
Time zones 1 1