Moving to Guyana from Cameroon

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What to Expect

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Cameroon 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

CM
4.5
GY
16.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

CM
10.6
GY
15.2

Cameroon 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

CM
$246
GY
$1,331
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

CM
1.3
GY
14.0

Cameroon 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

CM
101.0
GY
52.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

CM
0.4t
GY
4.6t

Cameroon 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

CM
2.2
GY
13.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

CM
1.6%
GY
3.3%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

CM
3.6%
GY
12.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

CM
$4,800
GY
$49,800

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

CM
63.3 yrs
GY
71.9 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

CM
48.7
GY
22.1

Guyana performs significantly better than Cameroon 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.

Yaounde Rain: 62.2 in/yr (1580 mm)
84° / 67°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Yaounde Georgetown
Jan–Mar 88°/67°F (31°/19°C) 84°/75°F (29°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 84°/68°F (29°/20°C) 91°/76°F (33°/24°C)
Jul–Sep 81°/66°F (27°/19°C) 86°/75°F (30°/24°C)
Oct–Dec 83°/66°F (28°/19°C) 86°/76°F (30°/24°C)
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Month Yaounde Georgetown
Jan 85°/65°F (29.3°/18.2°C) 84°/74°F (28.7°/23.2°C)
Feb 87°/68°F (30.6°/20.0°C) 84°/75°F (28.9°/24.1°C)
Mar 92°/68°F (33.4°/19.9°C) 85°/76°F (29.6°/24.2°C)
Apr 85°/68°F (29.5°/20.1°C) 85°/76°F (29.5°/24.4°C)
May 84°/68°F (28.7°/20.1°C) 103°/76°F (39.4°/24.2°C)
Jun 82°/67°F (27.5°/19.3°C) 85°/75°F (29.2°/23.8°C)
Jul 83°/66°F (28.3°/19.0°C) 85°/74°F (29.6°/23.5°C)
Aug 79°/66°F (26.3°/19.0°C) 86°/75°F (30.2°/23.8°C)
Sep 81°/67°F (27.2°/19.6°C) 87°/76°F (30.8°/24.2°C)
Oct 82°/66°F (27.6°/18.9°C) 87°/76°F (30.7°/24.4°C)
Nov 83°/67°F (28.2°/19.2°C) 86°/76°F (30.2°/24.2°C)
Dec 83°/66°F (28.3°/19.1°C) 85°/75°F (29.4°/23.7°C)

Data: Direction de la Meteorologie Nationale Direction de la Meteorologie Nationale, Hydrometeorological Service Hydrometeorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Cameroon 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.

Cameroon passport

Cameroon passport holder visiting Guyana

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

Guyana passport holder visiting Cameroon

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

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 Cameroon and Guyana.

Is Guyana safe for expats?

Cameroon performs better than Guyana across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Guyana is 16.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.5 in Cameroon.

How is healthcare in Guyana compared to Cameroon?

Cameroon 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 1.3 in Cameroon. Guyana scores 76 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Cameroon: 44).

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

The average high temperature in Georgetown is 87°F, compared to 84°F in Yaounde. Georgetown receives around 89.1 in of rainfall per year, while Yaounde gets 62.2 in.

What language do they speak in Guyana?

The official language in Guyana is English. In Cameroon, the official languages are English and French.

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At a Glance

CM GY
Population 29,321,637 789,683
Currency CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA) Guyanaese Dollar (GYD)
Languages English, French English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +237 +592
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112