Moving to Italy from Guyana

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Guyana to Italy, and you’d need to navigate life in Catalan and Italian. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Rome averages 69°F vs 87°F in Georgetown, making it significantly cooler.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

Real numbers on people moving from Guyana to Italy, and how the trend has changed.

Moved in 2023
2 ↑ 100% vs 2022

people moved from Guyana to Italy · OECD (latest data available)

Who's moving to Italy?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

GY
19.1
IT
0.6
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

GY
15.2
IT
5.0

Italy performs significantly better than Guyana across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

GY
$1,331
IT
$4,993
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

GY
13.9
IT
41.9

Italy 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
IT
15.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

GY
4.6t
IT
5.1t

Guyana generally does better on environment, though Italy leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

GY
12.9
IT
31.8
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

GY
3.3%
IT
29.8%

Italy generally does better on infrastructure, though Guyana leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

GY
12.0%
IT
6.4%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

GY
$32,414
IT
$43,309

Italy performs significantly better than Guyana across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

GY
70.3 yrs
IT
84.0 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GY
23.2
IT
2.3

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

Weather in Italy vs Guyana

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

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

Avg. annual high / low

Rome Rain: 31.7 in/yr (804 mm)
69° / 50°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Georgetown Rome
Jan–Mar 84°/75°F (29°/24°C) 56°/39°F (13°/4°C)
Apr–Jun 91°/76°F (33°/24°C) 72°/53°F (22°/11°C)
Jul–Sep 86°/75°F (30°/24°C) 85°/63°F (29°/17°C)
Oct–Dec 86°/76°F (30°/24°C) 62°/45°F (17°/7°C)
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Month Georgetown Rome
Jan 84°/74°F (28.7°/23.2°C) 53°/38°F (11.9°/3.1°C)
Feb 84°/75°F (28.9°/24.1°C) 55°/38°F (13.0°/3.5°C)
Mar 85°/76°F (29.6°/24.2°C) 59°/41°F (15.2°/5.2°C)
Apr 85°/76°F (29.5°/24.4°C) 64°/46°F (17.7°/7.5°C)
May 103°/76°F (39.4°/24.2°C) 73°/53°F (22.8°/11.6°C)
Jun 85°/75°F (29.2°/23.8°C) 80°/60°F (26.9°/15.3°C)
Jul 85°/74°F (29.6°/23.5°C) 87°/64°F (30.3°/18.0°C)
Aug 86°/75°F (30.2°/23.8°C) 87°/65°F (30.6°/18.3°C)
Sep 87°/76°F (30.8°/24.2°C) 80°/59°F (26.5°/15.2°C)
Oct 87°/76°F (30.7°/24.4°C) 71°/52°F (21.4°/11.3°C)
Nov 86°/76°F (30.2°/24.2°C) 61°/44°F (15.9°/6.9°C)
Dec 85°/75°F (29.4°/23.7°C) 55°/40°F (12.6°/4.2°C)

Data: Hydrometeorological Service Hydrometeorological Service, Italian Air Force- Department of Meteorology Italian Air Force- Department of Meteorology

Can you move from Guyana to Italy?

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

Guyana passport

Guyana passport holder visiting Italy

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

Italy passport holder visiting Guyana

Visa Free
Italy 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 Italy?

With 31.8 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Italy 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 Italy.

Is Italy safe for expats?

Italy performs significantly better than Guyana across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Italy is 0.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 19.1 in Guyana.

How is healthcare in Italy compared to Guyana?

Italy generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Guyana leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 41.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Italy, compared to 13.9 in Guyana. Italy scores 84 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Guyana: 76).

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

The average high temperature in Rome is 69°F, compared to 87°F in Georgetown. Rome receives around 31.7 in of rainfall per year, while Georgetown gets 89.1 in.

What language do they speak in Italy?

The official languages in Italy are Catalan and Italian. In Guyana, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

GY IT
Population 835,986 58,915,656
Currency Guyanaese Dollar (GYD) Euro (€)
Languages English Catalan, Italian
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +592 +39
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number — 112