Moving to Guyana from El Salvador

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from El Salvador 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 El Salvador.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

SV
7.8
GY
16.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SV
21.5
GY
15.2

El Salvador generally does better on safety, though Guyana leads in road traffic deaths.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

SV
$1,176
GY
$1,331
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

SV
15.5
GY
14.0

El Salvador generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Guyana leads in adult obesity rate.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

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

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SV
1.5t
GY
4.6t

El Salvador 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

SV
10.6
GY
13.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

SV
13.2%
GY
3.3%

Guyana performs significantly better than El Salvador across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

SV
2.8%
GY
12.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SV
$11,300
GY
$49,800

El Salvador 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

SV
75.4 yrs
GY
71.9 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SV
12.1
GY
22.1

El Salvador generally does better on family life, though Guyana leads in education spending.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

San Salvador Rain: 70.0 in/yr (1777 mm)
87° / 66°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months San Salvador Georgetown
Jan–Mar 89°/64°F (32°/18°C) 84°/75°F (29°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 88°/68°F (31°/20°C) 91°/76°F (33°/24°C)
Jul–Sep 86°/67°F (30°/20°C) 86°/75°F (30°/24°C)
Oct–Dec 86°/65°F (30°/18°C) 86°/76°F (30°/24°C)
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Month San Salvador Georgetown
Jan 87°/62°F (30.8°/16.9°C) 84°/74°F (28.7°/23.2°C)
Feb 90°/64°F (32.0°/17.6°C) 84°/75°F (28.9°/24.1°C)
Mar 91°/65°F (32.7°/18.4°C) 85°/76°F (29.6°/24.2°C)
Apr 91°/68°F (32.7°/19.8°C) 85°/76°F (29.5°/24.4°C)
May 88°/69°F (31.1°/20.4°C) 103°/76°F (39.4°/24.2°C)
Jun 86°/68°F (30.1°/20.1°C) 85°/75°F (29.2°/23.8°C)
Jul 87°/67°F (30.3°/19.5°C) 85°/74°F (29.6°/23.5°C)
Aug 87°/67°F (30.4°/19.7°C) 86°/75°F (30.2°/23.8°C)
Sep 85°/67°F (29.5°/19.6°C) 87°/76°F (30.8°/24.2°C)
Oct 85°/67°F (29.5°/19.4°C) 87°/76°F (30.7°/24.4°C)
Nov 86°/65°F (29.9°/18.4°C) 86°/76°F (30.2°/24.2°C)
Dec 86°/63°F (30.1°/17.4°C) 85°/75°F (29.4°/23.7°C)

Data: Gerencia de Meteorología Gerencia de Meteorología, Hydrometeorological Service Hydrometeorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between El Salvador 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.

El Salvador passport

El Salvador passport holder visiting Guyana

Visa Required
El Salvador passport holders need a visa to enter Guyana.
Guyana passport

Guyana passport holder visiting El Salvador

Visa Required
Guyana passport holders need a visa to enter El Salvador.

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?

El Salvador generally does better on safety, though Guyana leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Guyana is 16.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 7.8 in El Salvador.

How is healthcare in Guyana compared to El Salvador?

El Salvador generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Guyana leads in adult obesity rate. There are 14.0 doctors per 10,000 people in Guyana, compared to 15.5 in El Salvador. Guyana scores 76 on the WHO universal health coverage index (El Salvador: 78).

What's the weather like in Guyana compared to El Salvador?

The average high temperature in Georgetown is 87°F, compared to 87°F in San Salvador. Georgetown receives around 89.1 in of rainfall per year, while San Salvador gets 70.0 in.

What language do they speak in Guyana?

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

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At a Glance

SV GY
Population 6,568,745 789,683
Currency Salvadoran Colón (SVC) Guyanaese Dollar (GYD)
Languages Spanish English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +503 +592
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911