Moving to Bosnia and Herzegovina from Guyana

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Guyana to Bosnia and Herzegovina, and you’d need to navigate life in Bosnian, Croatian and Serbian. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Sarajevo averages 62°F vs 87°F in Georgetown, making it significantly cooler.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Bosnia and Herzegovina compared to Guyana.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

GY
16.3
BA
1.1
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

GY
15.2
BA
13.7

Bosnia and Herzegovina performs significantly better than Guyana across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

GY
$1,331
BA
$1,989
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

affects wait times and access to care

GY
14.0
BA
23.2

Bosnia and Herzegovina 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

GY
52.0
BA
55.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

GY
4.6t
BA
6.4t

Guyana performs better than Bosnia and Herzegovina 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

GY
13.1
BA
27.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

GY
3.3%
BA
2.0%

Bosnia and Herzegovina generally does better on infrastructure, though Guyana leads in internet access.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

GY
12.4%
BA
10.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

GY
$49,800
BA
$19,900

Bosnia and Herzegovina 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

GY
71.9 yrs
BA
78.0 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GY
22.1
BA
5.2

Bosnia and Herzegovina performs significantly 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.

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

Avg. annual high / low

Sarajevo Rain: 37.4 in/yr (950 mm)
62° / 42°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Georgetown Sarajevo
Jan–Mar 84°/75°F (29°/24°C) 45°/30°F (7°/-1°C)
Apr–Jun 91°/76°F (33°/24°C) 70°/48°F (21°/9°C)
Jul–Sep 86°/75°F (30°/24°C) 79°/56°F (26°/13°C)
Oct–Dec 86°/76°F (30°/24°C) 51°/37°F (11°/3°C)
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Month Georgetown Sarajevo
Jan 84°/74°F (28.7°/23.2°C) 39°/27°F (4.1°/-2.9°C)
Feb 84°/75°F (28.9°/24.1°C) 44°/29°F (6.6°/-1.9°C)
Mar 85°/76°F (29.6°/24.2°C) 53°/35°F (11.5°/1.4°C)
Apr 85°/76°F (29.5°/24.4°C) 62°/41°F (16.5°/5.1°C)
May 103°/76°F (39.4°/24.2°C) 71°/48°F (21.4°/9.0°C)
Jun 85°/75°F (29.2°/23.8°C) 78°/55°F (25.4°/12.6°C)
Jul 85°/74°F (29.6°/23.5°C) 82°/58°F (27.8°/14.2°C)
Aug 86°/75°F (30.2°/23.8°C) 83°/58°F (28.3°/14.3°C)
Sep 87°/76°F (30.8°/24.2°C) 72°/51°F (22.5°/10.4°C)
Oct 87°/76°F (30.7°/24.4°C) 63°/44°F (17.3°/6.5°C)
Nov 86°/76°F (30.2°/24.2°C) 51°/37°F (10.6°/2.8°C)
Dec 85°/75°F (29.4°/23.7°C) 40°/29°F (4.3°/-1.7°C)

Data: Hydrometeorological Service Hydrometeorological Service, Federal Hydrometeorological Service of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina Federal Hydrometeorological Service of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Guyana and Bosnia and Herzegovina. To live, work, or study long-term in Bosnia and Herzegovina, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Bosnia and Herzegovina's immigration authority.

Guyana passport

Guyana passport holder visiting Bosnia and Herzegovina

Visa Required
Guyana passport holders need a visa to enter Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Bosnia and Herzegovina passport

Bosnia and Herzegovina passport holder visiting Guyana

Visa Required
Bosnia and Herzegovina passport holders need a visa to enter Guyana.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Bosnia and Herzegovina?

Connectivity is usually fine (Bosnia and Herzegovina: 27.1 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Bosnia and Herzegovina offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Bosnia and Herzegovina safe for expats?

Bosnia and Herzegovina performs significantly better than Guyana across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 1.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 16.3 in Guyana.

How is healthcare in Bosnia and Herzegovina compared to Guyana?

Bosnia and Herzegovina generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Guyana leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 23.2 doctors per 10,000 people in Bosnia and Herzegovina, compared to 14.0 in Guyana. Bosnia and Herzegovina scores 66 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Guyana: 76).

What's the weather like in Bosnia and Herzegovina compared to Guyana?

The average high temperature in Sarajevo is 62°F, compared to 87°F in Georgetown. Sarajevo receives around 37.4 in of rainfall per year, while Georgetown gets 89.1 in.

What language do they speak in Bosnia and Herzegovina?

The official languages in Bosnia and Herzegovina are Bosnian, Croatian and Serbian. In Guyana, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

GY BA
Population 789,683 3,816,459
Currency Guyanaese Dollar (GYD) Bosnia-Herzegovina Convertible Mark (BAM)
Languages English Bosnian, Croatian, Serbian
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +592 +387
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112