Moving to Guyana from Bolivia

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Bolivia 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 Bolivia and Guyana stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

BO
4.3
GY
16.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BO
17.6
GY
15.2

Bolivia generally does better on safety, though Guyana leads in road traffic deaths.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

BO
$756
GY
$1,331
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

BO
12.7
GY
14.0

Bolivia 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

BO
54.0
GY
52.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BO
2.3t
GY
4.6t

Bolivia 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

BO
10.9
GY
13.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

BO
1.2%
GY
3.3%

Guyana generally does better on infrastructure, though Bolivia leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

BO
3.1%
GY
12.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BO
$9,700
GY
$49,800

Guyana generally does better on employment & economy, though Bolivia leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

BO
72.5 yrs
GY
71.9 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BO
22.3
GY
22.1

Bolivia generally does better on family life, though Guyana leads in infant mortality.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Bolivia 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.

Bolivia passport

Bolivia passport holder visiting Guyana

Visa on Arrival
Bolivia passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Guyana.
Guyana passport

Guyana passport holder visiting Bolivia

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

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 Bolivia and Guyana.

Is Guyana safe for expats?

Bolivia generally does better on safety, though Guyana leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Guyana is 16.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.3 in Bolivia.

How is healthcare in Guyana compared to Bolivia?

Bolivia 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 12.7 in Bolivia. Guyana scores 76 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Bolivia: 65).

What language do they speak in Guyana?

The official language in Guyana is English. In Bolivia, the official languages are Aymara, Guaraní, Quechua and Spanish.

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At a Glance

BO GY
Population 12,054,379 789,683
Currency Bolivian Boliviano (BOB) Guyanaese Dollar (GYD)
Languages Aymara, Guaraní, Quechua, Spanish English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +591 +592
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 110