Moving to Guyana from Chad

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Chad 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

The numbers behind daily life in Guyana compared to Chad.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

TD
26.4
GY
15.2

Guyana performs significantly better than Chad across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

TD
$130
GY
$1,331
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

TD
0.8
GY
14.0

Chad 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

TD
95.0
GY
52.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

TD
0.1t
GY
4.6t

Chad 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

TD
0.0
GY
13.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

TD
4.3%
GY
3.3%

Guyana performs significantly better than Chad across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

TD
1.1%
GY
12.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TD
$1,800
GY
$49,800

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

TD
59.1 yrs
GY
71.9 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TD
65.5
GY
22.1

Guyana performs significantly better than Chad 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.

N'djamena Rain: 20.1 in/yr (510 mm)
87° / 69°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months N'djamena Georgetown
Jan–Mar 87°/63°F (30°/17°C) 84°/75°F (29°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 93°/77°F (34°/25°C) 91°/76°F (33°/24°C)
Jul–Sep 83°/73°F (28°/23°C) 86°/75°F (30°/24°C)
Oct–Dec 85°/65°F (29°/18°C) 86°/76°F (30°/24°C)
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Month N'djamena Georgetown
Jan 82°/57°F (27.8°/14.0°C) 84°/74°F (28.7°/23.2°C)
Feb 86°/62°F (30.0°/16.6°C) 84°/75°F (28.9°/24.1°C)
Mar 92°/70°F (33.3°/21.0°C) 85°/76°F (29.6°/24.2°C)
Apr 95°/76°F (35.0°/24.7°C) 85°/76°F (29.5°/24.4°C)
May 94°/78°F (34.5°/25.8°C) 103°/76°F (39.4°/24.2°C)
Jun 90°/76°F (32.1°/24.7°C) 85°/75°F (29.2°/23.8°C)
Jul 84°/74°F (29.0°/23.4°C) 85°/74°F (29.6°/23.5°C)
Aug 81°/72°F (27.2°/22.4°C) 86°/75°F (30.2°/23.8°C)
Sep 84°/73°F (28.8°/22.7°C) 87°/76°F (30.8°/24.2°C)
Oct 87°/71°F (30.4°/21.8°C) 87°/76°F (30.7°/24.4°C)
Nov 87°/64°F (30.3°/17.8°C) 86°/76°F (30.2°/24.2°C)
Dec 82°/59°F (27.6°/14.8°C) 85°/75°F (29.4°/23.7°C)

Data: Agence Nationale de la Météorologie Agence Nationale de la Météorologie, Hydrometeorological Service Hydrometeorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Chad 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.

Chad passport

Chad passport holder visiting Guyana

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

Guyana passport holder visiting Chad

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

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 Chad across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Guyana compared to Chad?

Chad 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 0.8 in Chad. Guyana scores 76 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Chad: 29).

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

The average high temperature in Georgetown is 87°F, compared to 87°F in N'djamena. Georgetown receives around 89.1 in of rainfall per year, while N'djamena gets 20.1 in.

What language do they speak in Guyana?

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

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At a Glance

TD GY
Population 17,963,211 789,683
Currency CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA) Guyanaese Dollar (GYD)
Languages Arabic, French English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +235 +592
Time zones 1 1