Moving to Minnesota from Guyana

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Guyana to Minnesota. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Saint Paul 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 Minnesota, and how the trend has changed.

Moved in 2023
5,850 ↑ 76% vs 2022

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

Who's moving to United States?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

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

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rate The World Factbook, 2022

share of adults with obesity

GY
20.2%
MN
33.9%

Guyana performs better than Minnesota across all health & wellbeing metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access The World Factbook, 2023

share of households with internet

GY
85.0%
MN
91.0%

Minnesota performs significantly better than Guyana across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

GY
12.4%
MN
4.3%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

GY
$49,800
MN
$68,478

Minnesota 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
MN
79.1 yrs

Minnesota performs significantly better than Guyana across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook

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

Saint Paul Rain: 28.5 in/yr (724 mm)
56° / 38°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Georgetown Saint Paul
Jan–Mar 84°/75°F (29°/24°C) 32°/16°F (0°/-9°C)
Apr–Jun 91°/76°F (33°/24°C) 69°/50°F (21°/10°C)
Jul–Sep 86°/75°F (30°/24°C) 79°/60°F (26°/16°C)
Oct–Dec 86°/76°F (30°/24°C) 43°/27°F (6°/-3°C)
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Month Georgetown Saint Paul
Jan 84°/74°F (28.7°/23.2°C) 25°/9°F (-4.1°/-12.6°C)
Feb 84°/75°F (28.9°/24.1°C) 30°/14°F (-1.3°/-9.9°C)
Mar 85°/76°F (29.6°/24.2°C) 42°/26°F (5.5°/-3.6°C)
Apr 85°/76°F (29.5°/24.4°C) 58°/39°F (14.7°/3.9°C)
May 103°/76°F (39.4°/24.2°C) 70°/50°F (21.2°/10.0°C)
Jun 85°/75°F (29.2°/23.8°C) 79°/60°F (26.0°/15.4°C)
Jul 85°/74°F (29.6°/23.5°C) 83°/65°F (28.5°/18.1°C)
Aug 86°/75°F (30.2°/23.8°C) 81°/62°F (27.1°/16.8°C)
Sep 87°/76°F (30.8°/24.2°C) 72°/53°F (22.2°/11.7°C)
Oct 87°/76°F (30.7°/24.4°C) 59°/40°F (14.8°/4.7°C)
Nov 86°/76°F (30.2°/24.2°C) 42°/28°F (5.6°/-2.4°C)
Dec 85°/75°F (29.4°/23.7°C) 28°/14°F (-2.5°/-10.1°C)

Data: Hydrometeorological Service Hydrometeorological Service, National Weather Service National Weather Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Guyana passport

Guyana passport holder visiting United States

Visa Required
Guyana passport holders need a visa to enter United States.
United States passport

United States passport holder visiting Guyana

Visa Free
United States 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 Minnesota?

Working remotely from Minnesota's major cities is generally feasible. The legal layer matters more — visa category, employer policy on overseas employees, and tax residency in Guyana and Minnesota.

How is healthcare in Minnesota compared to Guyana?

Guyana performs better than Minnesota across all health & wellbeing metrics.

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

The average high temperature in Saint Paul is 56°F, compared to 87°F in Georgetown. Saint Paul receives around 28.5 in of rainfall per year, while Georgetown gets 89.1 in.

What language do they speak in Minnesota?

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

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At a Glance

GY
Population 789,683 5,303,925
Currency Guyanaese Dollar (GYD) United States Dollar ($)
Languages English English
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +592 +1
Time zones 1 11
Emergency number 911