Moving to Guyana from California

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from California to Guyana — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from California to Guyana. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Georgetown averages 87°F vs 74°F in Sacramento, making it significantly warmer.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

How many people actually move from California to Guyana, based on official data.

Living there in 2020
740 ↑ 5% vs 2015

people born in United States 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

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from California to Guyana.

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rate Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), 2022

share of adults with obesity

CA
28.4%
GY
20.2%

Guyana performs significantly better than California across all health & wellbeing metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access US Census Bureau (American Community Survey), 2023

share of households with internet

CA
92.6%
GY
85.0%

California performs better than Guyana across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

CA
5.1%
GY
12.4%
GDP per capita Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

CA
$84,028
GY
$49,800

California performs better than Guyana across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy OECD Regional Demography, 2022

average years of life at birth

CA
79.0 yrs
GY
71.9 yrs

California performs better than Guyana across all family life metrics.

Data: Bureau of Economic Analysis, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), OECD Regional Demography, US Census Bureau (American Community Survey)

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Sacramento Rain: 18.5 in/yr (470 mm)
74° / 48°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Sacramento Georgetown
Jan–Mar 60°/41°F (15°/5°C) 84°/75°F (29°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 79°/51°F (26°/11°C) 91°/76°F (33°/24°C)
Jul–Sep 90°/57°F (32°/14°C) 86°/75°F (30°/24°C)
Oct–Dec 65°/44°F (18°/7°C) 86°/76°F (30°/24°C)
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Month Sacramento Georgetown
Jan 54°/39°F (12.1°/3.8°C) 84°/74°F (28.7°/23.2°C)
Feb 60°/41°F (15.7°/5.2°C) 84°/75°F (28.9°/24.1°C)
Mar 65°/44°F (18.4°/6.7°C) 85°/76°F (29.6°/24.2°C)
Apr 71°/46°F (21.7°/7.9°C) 85°/76°F (29.5°/24.4°C)
May 80°/51°F (26.6°/10.6°C) 103°/76°F (39.4°/24.2°C)
Jun 87°/56°F (30.6°/13.2°C) 85°/75°F (29.2°/23.8°C)
Jul 92°/58°F (33.4°/14.7°C) 85°/74°F (29.6°/23.5°C)
Aug 91°/58°F (32.9°/14.4°C) 86°/75°F (30.2°/23.8°C)
Sep 87°/56°F (30.7°/13.2°C) 87°/76°F (30.8°/24.2°C)
Oct 78°/50°F (25.3°/10.1°C) 87°/76°F (30.7°/24.4°C)
Nov 64°/43°F (17.7°/6.0°C) 86°/76°F (30.2°/24.2°C)
Dec 54°/38°F (12.2°/3.6°C) 85°/75°F (29.4°/23.7°C)

Data: National Weather Service National Weather Service, Hydrometeorological Service Hydrometeorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between United States 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.

United States passport

United States passport holder visiting Guyana

Visa Free
United States passport holders can enter Guyana without a visa.
Guyana passport

Guyana passport holder visiting United States

Visa Required
Guyana passport holders need a visa to enter United States.

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?

Usually fine from major cities in Guyana. The harder questions are legal — digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

How is healthcare in Guyana compared to California?

Guyana performs significantly better than California across all health & wellbeing metrics.

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

The average high temperature in Georgetown is 87°F, compared to 74°F in Sacramento. Georgetown receives around 89.1 in of rainfall per year, while Sacramento gets 18.5 in.

What language do they speak in Guyana?

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

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At a Glance

GY
Population 37,253,956 789,683
Currency United States Dollar ($) Guyanaese Dollar (GYD)
Languages English English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +1 +592
Time zones 11 1
Emergency number 911