Moving to Guyana from Colorado

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Colorado to Guyana. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Georgetown averages 87°F vs 65°F in Denver, making it significantly warmer.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

Real numbers on people moving from Colorado to Guyana, and how the trend has changed.

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

How Colorado and Guyana stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

How's the healthcare?

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

share of adults with obesity

CO
26.3%
GY
20.2%

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

Will I have good infrastructure?

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

share of households with internet

CO
92.9%
GY
85.0%

Colorado 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

CO
3.6%
GY
12.4%
GDP per capita Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

CO
$74,650
GY
$49,800

Colorado 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

CO
78.3 yrs
GY
71.9 yrs

Colorado 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.

Denver Rain: 14.3 in/yr (363 mm)
65° / 36°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Denver Georgetown
Jan–Mar 48°/21°F (9°/-6°C) 84°/75°F (29°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 72°/43°F (22°/6°C) 91°/76°F (33°/24°C)
Jul–Sep 85°/55°F (29°/13°C) 86°/75°F (30°/24°C)
Oct–Dec 53°/26°F (12°/-3°C) 86°/76°F (30°/24°C)
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Month Denver Georgetown
Jan 44°/17°F (6.7°/-8.1°C) 84°/74°F (28.7°/23.2°C)
Feb 46°/19°F (7.9°/-7.3°C) 84°/75°F (28.9°/24.1°C)
Mar 54°/26°F (12.4°/-3.1°C) 85°/76°F (29.6°/24.2°C)
Apr 62°/33°F (16.4°/0.7°C) 85°/76°F (29.5°/24.4°C)
May 71°/43°F (21.9°/5.9°C) 103°/76°F (39.4°/24.2°C)
Jun 82°/52°F (28.0°/11.3°C) 85°/75°F (29.2°/23.8°C)
Jul 89°/59°F (31.9°/14.9°C) 85°/74°F (29.6°/23.5°C)
Aug 87°/58°F (30.7°/14.4°C) 86°/75°F (30.2°/23.8°C)
Sep 78°/48°F (25.8°/9.1°C) 87°/76°F (30.8°/24.2°C)
Oct 65°/37°F (18.5°/2.6°C) 87°/76°F (30.7°/24.4°C)
Nov 52°/24°F (11.2°/-4.2°C) 86°/76°F (30.2°/24.2°C)
Dec 43°/17°F (6.0°/-8.3°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?

Working remotely from Guyana's major cities is generally feasible. The legal layer matters more — visa category, employer policy on overseas employees, and tax residency in Colorado and Guyana.

How is healthcare in Guyana compared to Colorado?

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

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

The average high temperature in Georgetown is 87°F, compared to 65°F in Denver. Georgetown receives around 89.1 in of rainfall per year, while Denver gets 14.3 in.

What language do they speak in Guyana?

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

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At a Glance

GY
Population 5,029,196 789,683
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