Moving to Vietnam from Guyana

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Guyana to Vietnam — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Guyana to Vietnam, and you’d need to navigate life in Vietnamese. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Guyana to Vietnam.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

GY
16.3
VN
1.5
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

GY
15.2
VN
17.7

Guyana generally does better on safety, though Vietnam leads in homicide rate.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

GY
$1,331
VN
$690
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

affects wait times and access to care

GY
14.0
VN
8.3

Vietnam generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Guyana leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

GY
52.0
VN
52.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

GY
4.6t
VN
4.3t

Guyana generally does better on environment, though Vietnam leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

GY
13.1
VN
21.7
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

GY
3.3%
VN
18.1%

Guyana generally does better on infrastructure, though Vietnam 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%
VN
1.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

GY
$49,800
VN
$13,700

Vietnam generally does better on employment & economy, though Guyana leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

GY
71.9 yrs
VN
75.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GY
22.1
VN
14.8

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

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

Hanoi Rain: 64.1 in/yr (1628 mm)
82° / 70°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Georgetown Hanoi
Jan–Mar 84°/75°F (29°/24°C) 71°/62°F (22°/16°C)
Apr–Jun 91°/76°F (33°/24°C) 88°/75°F (31°/24°C)
Jul–Sep 86°/75°F (30°/24°C) 90°/78°F (32°/26°C)
Oct–Dec 86°/76°F (30°/24°C) 79°/66°F (26°/19°C)
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Month Georgetown Hanoi
Jan 84°/74°F (28.7°/23.2°C) 68°/58°F (20.0°/14.6°C)
Feb 84°/75°F (28.9°/24.1°C) 70°/61°F (21.3°/16.2°C)
Mar 85°/76°F (29.6°/24.2°C) 74°/66°F (23.5°/18.7°C)
Apr 85°/76°F (29.5°/24.4°C) 82°/71°F (27.7°/21.9°C)
May 103°/76°F (39.4°/24.2°C) 89°/76°F (31.7°/24.5°C)
Jun 85°/75°F (29.2°/23.8°C) 93°/79°F (33.8°/26.3°C)
Jul 85°/74°F (29.6°/23.5°C) 92°/80°F (33.3°/26.5°C)
Aug 86°/75°F (30.2°/23.8°C) 90°/78°F (32.5°/25.8°C)
Sep 87°/76°F (30.8°/24.2°C) 89°/76°F (31.6°/24.7°C)
Oct 87°/76°F (30.7°/24.4°C) 85°/72°F (29.6°/22.4°C)
Nov 86°/76°F (30.2°/24.2°C) 79°/67°F (26.3°/19.2°C)
Dec 85°/75°F (29.4°/23.7°C) 72°/60°F (22.1°/15.4°C)

Data: Hydrometeorological Service Hydrometeorological Service, Viet Nam Meteorological and Hydrological Administration Viet Nam Meteorological and Hydrological Administration

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Guyana passport

Guyana passport holder visiting Vietnam

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Guyana passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Vietnam.
Vietnam passport

Vietnam passport holder visiting Guyana

Visa Required
Vietnam passport holders need a visa to enter Guyana.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Vietnam?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Vietnam has 21.7 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 Vietnam safe for expats?

Guyana generally does better on safety, though Vietnam leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Vietnam is 1.5 per 100,000 people, compared to 16.3 in Guyana.

How is healthcare in Vietnam compared to Guyana?

Vietnam generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Guyana leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 8.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Vietnam, compared to 14.0 in Guyana. Vietnam scores 68 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Guyana: 76).

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

The average high temperature in Hanoi is 82°F, compared to 87°F in Georgetown. Hanoi receives around 64.1 in of rainfall per year, while Georgetown gets 89.1 in.

What language do they speak in Vietnam?

The official language in Vietnam is Vietnamese. In Guyana, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

GY VN
Population 789,683 103,808,319
Currency Guyanaese Dollar (GYD) Vietnamese Dong (₫)
Languages English Vietnamese
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +592 +84
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 113