Moving to Dominica from Guyana

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Guyana to Dominica.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

How many people actually move from Guyana to Dominica, based on official data.

Living there in 2020
193 ↑ 2% vs 2015

people born in Guyana live in Dominica · UN DESA

Who's moving to Dominica?

Top countries of origin for Dominica's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

GY
16.3
DM
13.8
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

GY
15.2
DM
11.0

Dominica 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
DM
$968
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

affects wait times and access to care

GY
14.0
DM
11.2

Guyana generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Dominica leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

GY
4.6t
DM
1.3t

Dominica performs significantly 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

GY
13.1
DM
19.5
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

GY
3.3%
DM
10.0%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

GY
12.4%
DM
23.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

GY
$49,800
DM
$15,900

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

GY
71.9 yrs
DM
78.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GY
22.1
DM
11.3

Dominica 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

Roseau Rain: 101.4 in/yr (2575 mm)
85° / 74°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Georgetown Roseau
Jan–Mar 84°/75°F (29°/24°C) 82°/71°F (28°/22°C)
Apr–Jun 91°/76°F (33°/24°C) 85°/74°F (30°/24°C)
Jul–Sep 86°/75°F (30°/24°C) 87°/76°F (30°/24°C)
Oct–Dec 86°/76°F (30°/24°C) 84°/73°F (29°/23°C)
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Month Georgetown Roseau
Jan 84°/74°F (28.7°/23.2°C) 82°/71°F (28.0°/21.8°C)
Feb 84°/75°F (28.9°/24.1°C) 82°/71°F (28.0°/21.6°C)
Mar 85°/76°F (29.6°/24.2°C) 83°/71°F (28.4°/21.8°C)
Apr 85°/76°F (29.5°/24.4°C) 84°/72°F (29.1°/22.5°C)
May 103°/76°F (39.4°/24.2°C) 85°/75°F (29.6°/23.7°C)
Jun 85°/75°F (29.2°/23.8°C) 86°/76°F (30.1°/24.5°C)
Jul 85°/74°F (29.6°/23.5°C) 86°/76°F (30.2°/24.6°C)
Aug 86°/75°F (30.2°/23.8°C) 87°/76°F (30.5°/24.3°C)
Sep 87°/76°F (30.8°/24.2°C) 87°/75°F (30.4°/23.8°C)
Oct 87°/76°F (30.7°/24.4°C) 84°/74°F (29.0°/23.2°C)
Nov 86°/76°F (30.2°/24.2°C) 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.8°C)
Dec 85°/75°F (29.4°/23.7°C) 83°/72°F (28.6°/22.2°C)

Data: Hydrometeorological Service Hydrometeorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Guyana passport

Guyana passport holder visiting Dominica

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

Dominica passport holder visiting Guyana

Visa Free
Dominica passport holders can enter Guyana 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 Dominica?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Dominica has 19.5 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 Dominica safe for expats?

Dominica performs significantly better than Guyana across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Dominica is 13.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 16.3 in Guyana.

How is healthcare in Dominica compared to Guyana?

Guyana generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Dominica leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 11.2 doctors per 10,000 people in Dominica, compared to 14.0 in Guyana. Dominica scores 49 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Guyana: 76).

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

The average high temperature in Roseau is 85°F, compared to 87°F in Georgetown. Roseau receives around 101.4 in of rainfall per year, while Georgetown gets 89.1 in.

What language do they speak in Dominica?

Both Guyana and Dominica share the same official language: English.

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At a Glance

GY DM
Population 789,683 74,629
Currency Guyanaese Dollar (GYD) East Caribbean Dollar (EC$)
Languages English English
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +592 +1767
Time zones 1 1