Moving to Guyana from Bahamas

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What to Expect

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

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Bahamas to Guyana.

Living there in 2020
8

people born in Bahamas live in Guyana · UN DESA

Who's moving to Guyana?

Top countries of origin for Guyana's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Guyana compared to Bahamas.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

BS
31.2
GY
16.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BS
16.2
GY
15.2

Guyana performs significantly better than Bahamas across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

BS
$2,316
GY
$1,331
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

affects wait times and access to care

BS
18.5
GY
14.0

Bahamas generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Guyana 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

BS
10.0
GY
52.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BS
3.6t
GY
4.6t

Bahamas performs better than Guyana across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

BS
20.5
GY
13.1

Bahamas performs better than Guyana across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

BS
9.2%
GY
12.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BS
$32,000
GY
$49,800

Bahamas generally does better on employment & economy, though Guyana leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

BS
76.1 yrs
GY
71.9 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BS
12.8
GY
22.1

Bahamas generally does better on family life, though Guyana 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.

Nassau Rain: 55.0 in/yr (1396 mm)
84° / 69°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Nassau Georgetown
Jan–Mar 79°/63°F (26°/17°C) 84°/75°F (29°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 85°/70°F (30°/21°C) 91°/76°F (33°/24°C)
Jul–Sep 90°/75°F (32°/24°C) 86°/75°F (30°/24°C)
Oct–Dec 83°/69°F (28°/20°C) 86°/76°F (30°/24°C)
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Month Nassau Georgetown
Jan 78°/63°F (25.6°/17.1°C) 84°/74°F (28.7°/23.2°C)
Feb 78°/63°F (25.7°/17.3°C) 84°/75°F (28.9°/24.1°C)
Mar 80°/64°F (26.7°/17.9°C) 85°/76°F (29.6°/24.2°C)
Apr 82°/67°F (27.9°/19.3°C) 85°/76°F (29.5°/24.4°C)
May 85°/70°F (29.6°/21.1°C) 103°/76°F (39.4°/24.2°C)
Jun 88°/73°F (31.1°/23.0°C) 85°/75°F (29.2°/23.8°C)
Jul 90°/75°F (32.0°/23.7°C) 85°/74°F (29.6°/23.5°C)
Aug 90°/75°F (32.1°/23.8°C) 86°/75°F (30.2°/23.8°C)
Sep 89°/74°F (31.5°/23.5°C) 87°/76°F (30.8°/24.2°C)
Oct 86°/72°F (30.0°/22.3°C) 87°/76°F (30.7°/24.4°C)
Nov 82°/69°F (28.0°/20.5°C) 86°/76°F (30.2°/24.2°C)
Dec 80°/65°F (26.4°/18.4°C) 85°/75°F (29.4°/23.7°C)

Data: Hydrometeorological Service Hydrometeorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Bahamas 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.

Bahamas passport

Bahamas passport holder visiting Guyana

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

Guyana passport holder visiting Bahamas

Visa Free
Guyana passport holders can enter Bahamas 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?

Connectivity is usually fine (Guyana: 13.1 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Guyana offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Guyana safe for expats?

Guyana performs significantly better than Bahamas across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Guyana is 16.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 31.2 in Bahamas.

How is healthcare in Guyana compared to Bahamas?

Bahamas generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Guyana leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 14.0 doctors per 10,000 people in Guyana, compared to 18.5 in Bahamas. Guyana scores 76 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Bahamas: 77).

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

The average high temperature in Georgetown is 87°F, compared to 84°F in Nassau. Georgetown receives around 89.1 in of rainfall per year, while Nassau gets 55.0 in.

What language do they speak in Guyana?

Both Bahamas and Guyana share the same official language: English.

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At a Glance

BS GY
Population 355,608 789,683
Currency Bahamian Dollar (BSD) Guyanaese Dollar (GYD)
Languages English English
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +1242 +592
Time zones 1 1