Moving to Guyana from Brazil

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Brazil 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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Who Else Is Making This Move?

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

Living there in 2020
1,260 ↑ 5% vs 2015

people born in Brazil 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 Brazil.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

BR
20.6
GY
16.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BR
15.7
GY
15.2

Guyana performs significantly better than Brazil across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

BR
$2,070
GY
$1,331
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

BR
21.4
GY
14.0

Brazil 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

BR
23.0
GY
52.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BR
2.3t
GY
4.6t

Brazil 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

BR
21.0
GY
13.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

BR
1.5%
GY
3.3%

Brazil generally does better on infrastructure, though Guyana leads in internet access.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

BR
8.0%
GY
12.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BR
$18,600
GY
$49,800

Brazil 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

BR
75.9 yrs
GY
71.9 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BR
13.3
GY
22.1

Brazil performs better than Guyana 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.

Brasilia Rain: 61.1 in/yr (1552 mm)
80° / 61°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Brasilia Georgetown
Jan–Mar 80°/63°F (27°/17°C) 84°/75°F (29°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 78°/59°F (26°/15°C) 91°/76°F (33°/24°C)
Jul–Sep 80°/58°F (27°/14°C) 86°/75°F (30°/24°C)
Oct–Dec 80°/64°F (27°/17°C) 86°/76°F (30°/24°C)
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Month Brasilia Georgetown
Jan 80°/63°F (26.9°/17.4°C) 84°/74°F (28.7°/23.2°C)
Feb 80°/63°F (26.7°/17.4°C) 84°/75°F (28.9°/24.1°C)
Mar 81°/64°F (27.1°/17.5°C) 85°/76°F (29.6°/24.2°C)
Apr 80°/62°F (26.6°/16.8°C) 85°/76°F (29.5°/24.4°C)
May 78°/59°F (25.7°/15.0°C) 103°/76°F (39.4°/24.2°C)
Jun 77°/56°F (25.2°/13.3°C) 85°/75°F (29.2°/23.8°C)
Jul 77°/55°F (25.1°/12.9°C) 85°/74°F (29.6°/23.5°C)
Aug 81°/58°F (27.3°/14.6°C) 86°/75°F (30.2°/23.8°C)
Sep 83°/61°F (28.3°/16.0°C) 87°/76°F (30.8°/24.2°C)
Oct 82°/63°F (27.5°/17.4°C) 87°/76°F (30.7°/24.4°C)
Nov 80°/64°F (26.6°/17.5°C) 86°/76°F (30.2°/24.2°C)
Dec 79°/64°F (26.2°/17.5°C) 85°/75°F (29.4°/23.7°C)

Data: Instituto Nacional de Meteorologia Instituto Nacional de Meteorologia, Hydrometeorological Service Hydrometeorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Brazil 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.

Brazil passport

Brazil passport holder visiting Guyana

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

Guyana passport holder visiting Brazil

Visa Free
Guyana passport holders can enter Brazil 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 Brazil across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Guyana is 16.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 20.6 in Brazil.

How is healthcare in Guyana compared to Brazil?

Brazil 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 21.4 in Brazil. Guyana scores 76 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Brazil: 80).

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

The average high temperature in Georgetown is 87°F, compared to 80°F in Brasilia. Georgetown receives around 89.1 in of rainfall per year, while Brasilia gets 61.1 in.

What language do they speak in Guyana?

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

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At a Glance

BR GY
Population 217,240,060 789,683
Currency Brazilian Real (R$) Guyanaese Dollar (GYD)
Languages Portuguese English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +55 +592
Time zones 4 1
Emergency number 190