Moving to Guyana from Cuba

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Cuba 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

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

CU
4.4
GY
16.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

CU
5.4
GY
15.2

Cuba 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

CU
$2,575
GY
$1,331
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

CU
94.3
GY
14.0

Cuba 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

CU
31.0
GY
52.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

CU
1.9t
GY
4.6t

Cuba 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

CU
2.9
GY
13.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

CU
23.9%
GY
3.3%

Guyana performs significantly better than Cuba across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

CU
1.2%
GY
12.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

CU
$12,300
GY
$49,800

Cuba 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

CU
79.6 yrs
GY
71.9 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

CU
4.1
GY
22.1

Cuba 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.

Havana Rain: 46.8 in/yr (1189 mm)
84° / 71°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Havana Georgetown
Jan–Mar 80°/66°F (26°/19°C) 84°/75°F (29°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 85°/72°F (30°/22°C) 91°/76°F (33°/24°C)
Jul–Sep 88°/75°F (31°/24°C) 86°/75°F (30°/24°C)
Oct–Dec 82°/70°F (28°/21°C) 86°/76°F (30°/24°C)
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Month Havana Georgetown
Jan 78°/65°F (25.8°/18.6°C) 84°/74°F (28.7°/23.2°C)
Feb 79°/65°F (26.1°/18.6°C) 84°/75°F (28.9°/24.1°C)
Mar 82°/67°F (27.6°/19.7°C) 85°/76°F (29.6°/24.2°C)
Apr 83°/70°F (28.6°/20.9°C) 85°/76°F (29.5°/24.4°C)
May 86°/72°F (29.8°/22.4°C) 103°/76°F (39.4°/24.2°C)
Jun 87°/74°F (30.5°/23.4°C) 85°/75°F (29.2°/23.8°C)
Jul 88°/75°F (31.3°/23.8°C) 85°/74°F (29.6°/23.5°C)
Aug 89°/75°F (31.6°/24.1°C) 86°/75°F (30.2°/23.8°C)
Sep 88°/75°F (31.0°/23.8°C) 87°/76°F (30.8°/24.2°C)
Oct 85°/73°F (29.2°/23.0°C) 87°/76°F (30.7°/24.4°C)
Nov 82°/70°F (27.7°/21.3°C) 86°/76°F (30.2°/24.2°C)
Dec 80°/67°F (26.5°/19.5°C) 85°/75°F (29.4°/23.7°C)

Data: Instituto de Meteorología Instituto de Meteorología, Hydrometeorological Service Hydrometeorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Cuba 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.

Cuba passport

Cuba passport holder visiting Guyana

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

Guyana passport holder visiting Cuba

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

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?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Guyana has 13.1 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Guyana safe for expats?

Cuba performs better than Guyana across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Guyana is 16.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.4 in Cuba.

How is healthcare in Guyana compared to Cuba?

Cuba 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 94.3 in Cuba. Guyana scores 76 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Cuba: 83).

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

The average high temperature in Georgetown is 87°F, compared to 84°F in Havana. Georgetown receives around 89.1 in of rainfall per year, while Havana gets 46.8 in.

What language do they speak in Guyana?

The official language in Guyana is English. In Cuba, the official language is Spanish.

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At a Glance

CU GY
Population 11,008,112 789,683
Currency Cuban Convertible Peso (CUC) Guyanaese Dollar (GYD)
Languages Spanish English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +53 +592
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 106