Moving to Guyana from Fiji

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Fiji to Guyana.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

FJ
2.2
GY
16.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

FJ
5.3
GY
15.2

Fiji 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

FJ
$548
GY
$1,331
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

affects wait times and access to care

FJ
8.1
GY
14.0

Fiji 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

FJ
37.0
GY
52.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

FJ
1.6t
GY
4.6t

Fiji 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

FJ
2.5
GY
13.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

FJ
0.3%
GY
3.3%

Fiji generally does better on infrastructure, though Guyana leads in broadband per 100 people.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

FJ
4.3%
GY
12.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

FJ
$13,600
GY
$49,800

Fiji 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

FJ
74.3 yrs
GY
71.9 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

FJ
10.1
GY
22.1

Fiji 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.

Suva Rain: 119.7 in/yr (3040 mm)
84° / 72°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Suva Georgetown
Jan–Mar 87°/75°F (31°/24°C) 84°/75°F (29°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 83°/72°F (29°/22°C) 91°/76°F (33°/24°C)
Jul–Sep 80°/69°F (27°/21°C) 86°/75°F (30°/24°C)
Oct–Dec 84°/72°F (29°/22°C) 86°/76°F (30°/24°C)
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Month Suva Georgetown
Jan 87°/75°F (30.6°/23.7°C) 84°/74°F (28.7°/23.2°C)
Feb 88°/75°F (31.0°/23.8°C) 84°/75°F (28.9°/24.1°C)
Mar 87°/74°F (30.6°/23.5°C) 85°/76°F (29.6°/24.2°C)
Apr 85°/73°F (29.7°/23.0°C) 85°/76°F (29.5°/24.4°C)
May 83°/72°F (28.3°/22.0°C) 103°/76°F (39.4°/24.2°C)
Jun 82°/71°F (27.6°/21.4°C) 85°/75°F (29.2°/23.8°C)
Jul 80°/69°F (26.5°/20.4°C) 85°/74°F (29.6°/23.5°C)
Aug 80°/69°F (26.6°/20.5°C) 86°/75°F (30.2°/23.8°C)
Sep 81°/70°F (27.0°/20.9°C) 87°/76°F (30.8°/24.2°C)
Oct 82°/71°F (27.8°/21.7°C) 87°/76°F (30.7°/24.4°C)
Nov 84°/72°F (28.9°/22.5°C) 86°/76°F (30.2°/24.2°C)
Dec 86°/74°F (29.8°/23.2°C) 85°/75°F (29.4°/23.7°C)

Data: Fiji Meteorological Service Fiji Meteorological Service, Hydrometeorological Service Hydrometeorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Fiji 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.

Fiji passport

Fiji passport holder visiting Guyana

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

Guyana passport holder visiting Fiji

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

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?

With 13.1 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Guyana can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Fiji and Guyana.

Is Guyana safe for expats?

Fiji performs better than Guyana across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Guyana is 16.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.2 in Fiji.

How is healthcare in Guyana compared to Fiji?

Fiji 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 8.1 in Fiji. Guyana scores 76 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Fiji: 58).

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

The average high temperature in Georgetown is 87°F, compared to 84°F in Suva. Georgetown receives around 89.1 in of rainfall per year, while Suva gets 119.7 in.

What language do they speak in Guyana?

The official language in Guyana is English. In Fiji, the official languages are English, Fiji Hindi and Fijian.

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At a Glance

FJ GY
Population 943,737 789,683
Currency Fijian Dollar (FJD) Guyanaese Dollar (GYD)
Languages English, Fiji Hindi, Fijian English
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +679 +592
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911