Moving to Indonesia from Guyana

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Guyana to Indonesia, and you’d need to navigate life in Indonesian.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

GY
16.3
ID
0.6
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

GY
15.2
ID
11.3

Indonesia 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
ID
$417
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

GY
14.0
ID
6.9

Guyana generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Indonesia 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
ID
58.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

GY
4.6t
ID
2.9t

Guyana generally does better on environment, though Indonesia 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

GY
13.1
ID
4.9
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

GY
3.3%
ID
29.7%

Guyana performs better than Indonesia across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

GY
12.4%
ID
3.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

GY
$49,800
ID
$14,100

Guyana generally does better on employment & economy, though Indonesia leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

GY
71.9 yrs
ID
73.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GY
22.1
ID
19.7

Indonesia 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.

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

Avg. annual high / low

Jakarta Rain: 65.2 in/yr (1655 mm)
89° / 77°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Georgetown Jakarta
Jan–Mar 84°/75°F (29°/24°C) 87°/76°F (31°/25°C)
Apr–Jun 91°/76°F (33°/24°C) 90°/77°F (32°/25°C)
Jul–Sep 86°/75°F (30°/24°C) 90°/77°F (32°/25°C)
Oct–Dec 86°/76°F (30°/24°C) 90°/77°F (32°/25°C)
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Month Georgetown Jakarta
Jan 84°/74°F (28.7°/23.2°C) 86°/76°F (29.9°/24.2°C)
Feb 84°/75°F (28.9°/24.1°C) 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.3°C)
Mar 85°/76°F (29.6°/24.2°C) 89°/77°F (31.5°/25.2°C)
Apr 85°/76°F (29.5°/24.4°C) 90°/77°F (32.5°/25.1°C)
May 103°/76°F (39.4°/24.2°C) 90°/78°F (32.5°/25.4°C)
Jun 85°/75°F (29.2°/23.8°C) 89°/77°F (31.4°/24.8°C)
Jul 85°/74°F (29.6°/23.5°C) 90°/77°F (32.3°/25.1°C)
Aug 86°/75°F (30.2°/23.8°C) 90°/77°F (32.0°/24.9°C)
Sep 87°/76°F (30.8°/24.2°C) 91°/78°F (33.0°/25.5°C)
Oct 87°/76°F (30.7°/24.4°C) 91°/78°F (32.7°/25.5°C)
Nov 86°/76°F (30.2°/24.2°C) 88°/77°F (31.3°/24.9°C)
Dec 85°/75°F (29.4°/23.7°C) 90°/77°F (32.0°/24.9°C)

Data: Hydrometeorological Service Hydrometeorological Service, Meteorological, Climatological and Geophysical Agency (BMKG) Meteorological, Climatological and Geophysical Agency (BMKG)

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Guyana passport

Guyana passport holder visiting Indonesia

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Guyana passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Indonesia.
Indonesia passport

Indonesia passport holder visiting Guyana

Visa Free
Indonesia 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 Indonesia?

With 4.9 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Indonesia can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Guyana and Indonesia.

Is Indonesia safe for expats?

Indonesia performs significantly better than Guyana across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Indonesia is 0.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 16.3 in Guyana.

How is healthcare in Indonesia compared to Guyana?

Guyana generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Indonesia leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 6.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Indonesia, compared to 14.0 in Guyana. Indonesia scores 55 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Guyana: 76).

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

The average high temperature in Jakarta is 89°F, compared to 87°F in Georgetown. Jakarta receives around 65.2 in of rainfall per year, while Georgetown gets 89.1 in.

What language do they speak in Indonesia?

The official language in Indonesia is Indonesian. In Guyana, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

GY ID
Population 789,683 277,329,163
Currency Guyanaese Dollar (GYD) Indonesian Rupiah (IDR)
Languages English Indonesian
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +592 +62
Time zones 1 3
Emergency number 112