Moving to Guyana from Cyprus

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Cyprus to Guyana, and you’d need to navigate life in English.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Guyana compared to Cyprus.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

CY
0.9
GY
16.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

CY
3.9
GY
15.2

Cyprus 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

CY
$4,538
GY
$1,331
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

CY
35.5
GY
14.0

Cyprus 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

CY
16.0
GY
52.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

CY
5.4t
GY
4.6t

Cyprus generally does better on environment, though Guyana leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

CY
38.6
GY
13.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

CY
32.1%
GY
3.3%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

CY
6.0%
GY
12.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

CY
$50,600
GY
$49,800

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

CY
79.7 yrs
GY
71.9 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

CY
8.4
GY
22.1

Cyprus 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.

Nicosia Rain: 13.5 in/yr (342 mm)
80° / 57°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Nicosia Georgetown
Jan–Mar 63°/44°F (17°/7°C) 84°/75°F (29°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 85°/60°F (29°/15°C) 91°/76°F (33°/24°C)
Jul–Sep 97°/71°F (36°/22°C) 86°/75°F (30°/24°C)
Oct–Dec 74°/52°F (23°/11°C) 86°/76°F (30°/24°C)
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Month Nicosia Georgetown
Jan 60°/42°F (15.7°/5.8°C) 84°/74°F (28.7°/23.2°C)
Feb 61°/43°F (16.3°/6.0°C) 84°/75°F (28.9°/24.1°C)
Mar 68°/46°F (20.1°/7.8°C) 85°/76°F (29.6°/24.2°C)
Apr 76°/52°F (24.3°/10.9°C) 85°/76°F (29.5°/24.4°C)
May 85°/59°F (29.6°/15.2°C) 103°/76°F (39.4°/24.2°C)
Jun 94°/68°F (34.3°/20.0°C) 85°/75°F (29.2°/23.8°C)
Jul 100°/73°F (37.5°/22.7°C) 85°/74°F (29.6°/23.5°C)
Aug 100°/73°F (37.5°/22.7°C) 86°/75°F (30.2°/23.8°C)
Sep 92°/67°F (33.6°/19.5°C) 87°/76°F (30.8°/24.2°C)
Oct 84°/61°F (28.8°/15.9°C) 87°/76°F (30.7°/24.4°C)
Nov 73°/51°F (22.6°/10.6°C) 86°/76°F (30.2°/24.2°C)
Dec 64°/45°F (17.8°/7.3°C) 85°/75°F (29.4°/23.7°C)

Data: Department of Meteorology Department of Meteorology, Hydrometeorological Service Hydrometeorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Cyprus 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.

Cyprus passport

Cyprus passport holder visiting Guyana

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

Guyana passport holder visiting Cyprus

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

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?

Cyprus performs better than Guyana across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Guyana is 16.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.9 in Cyprus.

How is healthcare in Guyana compared to Cyprus?

Cyprus 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 35.5 in Cyprus. Guyana scores 76 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Cyprus: 81).

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

The average high temperature in Georgetown is 87°F, compared to 80°F in Nicosia. Georgetown receives around 89.1 in of rainfall per year, while Nicosia gets 13.5 in.

What language do they speak in Guyana?

The official language in Guyana is English. In Cyprus, the official languages are Greek and Turkish.

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At a Glance

CY GY
Population 1,295,102 789,683
Currency Euro (€) Guyanaese Dollar (GYD)
Languages Greek, Turkish English
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +357 +592
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112