Moving to New Jersey from Guyana

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Guyana to New Jersey? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Guyana to New Jersey. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Trenton averages 63°F vs 87°F in Georgetown, making it significantly cooler.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Guyana to New Jersey.

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

The numbers behind daily life in New Jersey compared to Guyana.

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rate The World Factbook, 2022

share of adults with obesity

GY
20.2%
NJ
30.0%

Guyana performs better than New Jersey across all health & wellbeing metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access The World Factbook, 2023

share of households with internet

GY
85.0%
NJ
91.9%

New Jersey 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%
NJ
4.5%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

GY
$49,800
NJ
$70,788

New Jersey 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
NJ
77.5 yrs

New Jersey 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

Trenton Rain: 46.5 in/yr (1180 mm)
63° / 44°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Georgetown Trenton
Jan–Mar 84°/75°F (29°/24°C) 44°/27°F (7°/-3°C)
Apr–Jun 91°/76°F (33°/24°C) 71°/51°F (22°/10°C)
Jul–Sep 86°/75°F (30°/24°C) 82°/62°F (28°/17°C)
Oct–Dec 86°/76°F (30°/24°C) 54°/36°F (12°/2°C)
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Month Georgetown Trenton
Jan 84°/74°F (28.7°/23.2°C) 39°/23°F (3.9°/-4.9°C)
Feb 84°/75°F (28.9°/24.1°C) 42°/26°F (5.7°/-3.4°C)
Mar 85°/76°F (29.6°/24.2°C) 51°/32°F (10.5°/-0.1°C)
Apr 85°/76°F (29.5°/24.4°C) 61°/41°F (16.3°/5.0°C)
May 103°/76°F (39.4°/24.2°C) 72°/51°F (22.1°/10.3°C)
Jun 85°/75°F (29.2°/23.8°C) 81°/60°F (27.1°/15.7°C)
Jul 85°/74°F (29.6°/23.5°C) 85°/66°F (29.6°/18.9°C)
Aug 86°/75°F (30.2°/23.8°C) 84°/64°F (28.7°/17.9°C)
Sep 87°/76°F (30.8°/24.2°C) 76°/56°F (24.5°/13.6°C)
Oct 87°/76°F (30.7°/24.4°C) 65°/44°F (18.3°/6.8°C)
Nov 86°/76°F (30.2°/24.2°C) 54°/37°F (12.5°/2.7°C)
Dec 85°/75°F (29.4°/23.7°C) 43°/28°F (6.2°/-2.4°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 New Jersey?

From major New Jersey cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Guyana and New Jersey are what actually decide it long-term.

How is healthcare in New Jersey compared to Guyana?

Guyana performs better than New Jersey across all health & wellbeing metrics.

What's the weather like in New Jersey compared to Guyana?

The average high temperature in Trenton is 63°F, compared to 87°F in Georgetown. Trenton receives around 46.5 in of rainfall per year, while Georgetown gets 89.1 in.

What language do they speak in New Jersey?

Both Guyana and New Jersey share the same official language: English.

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At a Glance

GY
Population 789,683 8,791,894
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