Moving to Suriname from Guyana
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Guyana to Suriname — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Guyana to Suriname, and you’d need to navigate life in Dutch.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
How many people actually move from Guyana to Suriname, based on official data.
Who's moving to Suriname?
Top countries of origin for Suriname's foreign-born residents.
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1.13,557
Guyana
- 5,566
- 5,446
- 3,476
Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Guyana to Suriname.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Guyana generally does better on safety, though Suriname leads in homicide rate.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Guyana generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Suriname leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Suriname performs significantly better than Guyana across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
share of households with internet
Suriname generally does better on infrastructure, though Guyana leads in water stress level.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
share of people below the poverty line
Suriname generally does better on employment & economy, though Guyana leads in gdp per capita.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
percentage of adults who can read and write
Suriname generally does better on family life, though Guyana leads in education spending.
Sources: World Bank (2018–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), The World Factbook (2006–2021), World Health Organization (2024). How we calculate this
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Georgetown | Paramaribo |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 84°/75°F (29°/24°C) | 89°/71°F (32°/22°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 91°/76°F (33°/24°C) | 91°/73°F (33°/23°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 86°/75°F (30°/24°C) | 93°/73°F (34°/23°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 86°/76°F (30°/24°C) | 94°/73°F (34°/23°C) |
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| Month | Georgetown | Paramaribo |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 84°/74°F (28.7°/23.2°C) | 89°/71°F (31.8°/21.6°C) |
| Feb | 84°/75°F (28.9°/24.1°C) | 88°/71°F (31.3°/21.6°C) |
| Mar | 85°/76°F (29.6°/24.2°C) | 90°/71°F (32.1°/21.8°C) |
| Apr | 85°/76°F (29.5°/24.4°C) | 91°/73°F (32.6°/22.6°C) |
| May | 103°/76°F (39.4°/24.2°C) | 91°/73°F (32.9°/22.7°C) |
| Jun | 85°/75°F (29.2°/23.8°C) | 92°/72°F (33.2°/22.5°C) |
| Jul | 85°/74°F (29.6°/23.5°C) | 92°/72°F (33.5°/22.5°C) |
| Aug | 86°/75°F (30.2°/23.8°C) | 93°/73°F (34.1°/22.7°C) |
| Sep | 87°/76°F (30.8°/24.2°C) | 94°/73°F (34.7°/22.9°C) |
| Oct | 87°/76°F (30.7°/24.4°C) | 95°/73°F (35.1°/22.9°C) |
| Nov | 86°/76°F (30.2°/24.2°C) | 94°/73°F (34.3°/22.6°C) |
| Dec | 85°/75°F (29.4°/23.7°C) | 92°/72°F (33.4°/22.5°C) |
Hydrometeorological Service
Meteorological ServiceVisitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Guyana and Suriname. To live, work, or study long-term in Suriname, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Suriname's immigration authority.
Guyana passport holder visiting Suriname
Visa Free
Suriname passport holder visiting Guyana
Visa FreeData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Suriname?
Internet is rarely the blocker — Suriname has 18.8 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.
Is Suriname safe for expats?
Guyana generally does better on safety, though Suriname leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Suriname is 6.5 per 100,000 people, compared to 19.1 in Guyana.
How is healthcare in Suriname compared to Guyana?
Guyana generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Suriname leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 13.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Suriname, compared to 13.9 in Guyana. Suriname scores 63 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Guyana: 76).
What's the weather like in Suriname compared to Guyana?
The average high temperature in Paramaribo is 92°F, compared to 87°F in Georgetown. Paramaribo receives around 84.6 in of rainfall per year, while Georgetown gets 89.1 in.
What language do they speak in Suriname?
The official language in Suriname is Dutch. In Guyana, the official language is English.
