Moving to Puerto Rico from Guyana

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Guyana to Puerto Rico. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Guyana to Puerto Rico.

Living there in 2020
21 ↓ 58% vs 2015

people born in Guyana live in Puerto Rico · UN DESA

Who's moving to Puerto Rico?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Puerto Rico compared to Guyana.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

GY
16.3
PR
14.2
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

GY
15.2
PR
12.5

Puerto Rico performs significantly better than Guyana across all safety metrics.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

GY
4.6t
PR
4.8t

Guyana performs better than Puerto Rico across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

GY
13.1
PR
21.0
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

GY
3.3%
PR
19.5%

Guyana generally does better on infrastructure, though Puerto Rico leads in broadband per 100 people.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

GY
12.4%
PR
6.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

GY
$49,800
PR
$43,000

Guyana generally does better on employment & economy, though Puerto Rico 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
PR
81.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GY
22.1
PR
6.0

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

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Guyana passport

Guyana passport holder visiting Puerto Rico

Visa Required
Guyana passport holders need a visa to enter Puerto Rico.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Puerto Rico?

Connectivity is usually fine (Puerto Rico: 21.0 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Puerto Rico offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Puerto Rico safe for expats?

Puerto Rico performs significantly better than Guyana across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Puerto Rico is 14.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 16.3 in Guyana.

What language do they speak in Puerto Rico?

The official languages in Puerto Rico are English and Spanish. In Guyana, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

GY PR
Population 789,683 3,098,423
Currency Guyanaese Dollar (GYD) United States Dollar ($)
Languages English English, Spanish
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +592 +1
Time zones 1 1