Moving to Luxembourg from Guyana

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Guyana to Luxembourg, and you’d need to navigate life in French, German and Luxembourgish. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Luxembourg averages 56°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 Luxembourg, and how the trend has changed.

Moved in 2019
1

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

Who's moving to Luxembourg?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

GY
16.3
LU
1.5
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

GY
15.2
LU
3.9

Luxembourg 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
LU
$8,808
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

affects wait times and access to care

GY
14.0
LU
29.9

Luxembourg 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
LU
13.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

GY
4.6t
LU
10.6t

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

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

GY
13.1
LU
38.7
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

GY
3.3%
LU
4.0%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

GY
12.4%
LU
5.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

GY
$49,800
LU
$132,400

Luxembourg performs significantly better than Guyana 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
LU
83.0 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GY
22.1
LU
3.2

Luxembourg 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

Luxembourg Rain: 35.3 in/yr (897 mm)
56° / 42°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Georgetown Luxembourg
Jan–Mar 84°/75°F (29°/24°C) 42°/31°F (6°/0°C)
Apr–Jun 91°/76°F (33°/24°C) 63°/46°F (17°/8°C)
Jul–Sep 86°/75°F (30°/24°C) 71°/54°F (21°/12°C)
Oct–Dec 86°/76°F (30°/24°C) 47°/37°F (8°/3°C)
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Month Georgetown Luxembourg
Jan 84°/74°F (28.7°/23.2°C) 38°/29°F (3.1°/-1.6°C)
Feb 84°/75°F (28.9°/24.1°C) 40°/30°F (4.7°/-1.3°C)
Mar 85°/76°F (29.6°/24.2°C) 48°/35°F (9.1°/1.6°C)
Apr 85°/76°F (29.5°/24.4°C) 56°/40°F (13.3°/4.4°C)
May 103°/76°F (39.4°/24.2°C) 64°/47°F (17.8°/8.4°C)
Jun 85°/75°F (29.2°/23.8°C) 69°/52°F (20.7°/11.1°C)
Jul 85°/74°F (29.6°/23.5°C) 74°/56°F (23.2°/13.3°C)
Aug 86°/75°F (30.2°/23.8°C) 73°/55°F (22.8°/13.0°C)
Sep 87°/76°F (30.8°/24.2°C) 65°/50°F (18.4°/10.0°C)
Oct 87°/76°F (30.7°/24.4°C) 56°/43°F (13.1°/6.3°C)
Nov 86°/76°F (30.2°/24.2°C) 45°/36°F (7.3°/2.2°C)
Dec 85°/75°F (29.4°/23.7°C) 39°/31°F (3.9°/-0.5°C)

Data: Hydrometeorological Service Hydrometeorological Service, Air Navigation Administration (ANA), Meteolux Air Navigation Administration (ANA), Meteolux

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Guyana passport

Guyana passport holder visiting Luxembourg

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

Luxembourg passport holder visiting Guyana

Visa Free
Luxembourg 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 Luxembourg?

With 38.7 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Luxembourg 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 Luxembourg.

Is Luxembourg safe for expats?

Luxembourg performs significantly better than Guyana across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Luxembourg is 1.5 per 100,000 people, compared to 16.3 in Guyana.

How is healthcare in Luxembourg compared to Guyana?

Luxembourg generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Guyana leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 29.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Luxembourg, compared to 14.0 in Guyana. Luxembourg scores 83 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Guyana: 76).

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

The average high temperature in Luxembourg is 56°F, compared to 87°F in Georgetown. Luxembourg receives around 35.3 in of rainfall per year, while Georgetown gets 89.1 in.

What language do they speak in Luxembourg?

The official languages in Luxembourg are French, German and Luxembourgish. In Guyana, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

GY LU
Population 789,683 650,364
Currency Guyanaese Dollar (GYD) Euro (€)
Languages English French, German, Luxembourgish
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +592 +352
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112