Moving to United Kingdom from Guyana

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Guyana to United Kingdom. Expect a noticeable climate shift — London averages 60°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 United Kingdom, and how the trend has changed.

Living there in 2020
28,074 ↑ 13% vs 2015

people born in Guyana live in United Kingdom · UN DESA

Who's moving to United Kingdom?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

GY
16.3
GB
1.0
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

GY
15.2
GB
2.4

United Kingdom 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
GB
$6,606
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

GY
14.0
GB
31.7

United Kingdom 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
GB
13.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

GY
4.6t
GB
4.2t

United Kingdom performs significantly better than Guyana 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
GB
41.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

GY
3.3%
GB
14.3%

United Kingdom 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%
GB
4.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

GY
$49,800
GB
$54,100

United Kingdom 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
GB
81.9 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GY
22.1
GB
3.8

United Kingdom 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

London Rain: 22.0 in/yr (558 mm)
60° / 46°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Georgetown London
Jan–Mar 84°/75°F (29°/24°C) 49°/38°F (9°/3°C)
Apr–Jun 91°/76°F (33°/24°C) 64°/48°F (18°/9°C)
Jul–Sep 86°/75°F (30°/24°C) 72°/56°F (22°/13°C)
Oct–Dec 86°/76°F (30°/24°C) 53°/43°F (12°/6°C)
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Month Georgetown London
Jan 84°/74°F (28.7°/23.2°C) 47°/38°F (8.1°/3.1°C)
Feb 84°/75°F (28.9°/24.1°C) 47°/37°F (8.6°/2.7°C)
Mar 85°/76°F (29.6°/24.2°C) 53°/40°F (11.6°/4.6°C)
Apr 85°/76°F (29.5°/24.4°C) 58°/43°F (14.6°/5.9°C)
May 103°/76°F (39.4°/24.2°C) 65°/48°F (18.1°/8.9°C)
Jun 85°/75°F (29.2°/23.8°C) 70°/53°F (21.0°/11.8°C)
Jul 85°/74°F (29.6°/23.5°C) 74°/57°F (23.4°/13.7°C)
Aug 86°/75°F (30.2°/23.8°C) 74°/57°F (23.1°/13.8°C)
Sep 87°/76°F (30.8°/24.2°C) 68°/53°F (20.0°/11.4°C)
Oct 87°/76°F (30.7°/24.4°C) 60°/48°F (15.5°/8.8°C)
Nov 86°/76°F (30.2°/24.2°C) 52°/42°F (11.3°/5.8°C)
Dec 85°/75°F (29.4°/23.7°C) 47°/38°F (8.4°/3.4°C)

Data: Hydrometeorological Service Hydrometeorological Service, Met Office Met Office

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Guyana passport

Guyana passport holder visiting United Kingdom

Electronic Travel Authorisation
Guyana passport holders need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) to enter United Kingdom.
United Kingdom passport

United Kingdom passport holder visiting Guyana

Visa Free
United Kingdom 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 United Kingdom?

With 41.4 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, United Kingdom 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 United Kingdom.

Is United Kingdom safe for expats?

United Kingdom performs significantly better than Guyana across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in United Kingdom is 1.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 16.3 in Guyana.

How is healthcare in United Kingdom compared to Guyana?

United Kingdom generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Guyana leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 31.7 doctors per 10,000 people in United Kingdom, compared to 14.0 in Guyana. United Kingdom scores 88 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Guyana: 76).

What's the weather like in United Kingdom compared to Guyana?

The average high temperature in London is 60°F, compared to 87°F in Georgetown. London receives around 22.0 in of rainfall per year, while Georgetown gets 89.1 in.

What language do they speak in United Kingdom?

Both Guyana and United Kingdom share the same official language: English.

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At a Glance

GY GB
Population 789,683 67,791,400
Currency Guyanaese Dollar (GYD) British Pound Sterling (£)
Languages English English
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +592 +44
Time zones 1 9
Emergency number 999