Moving to Guyana from Idaho

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Idaho to Guyana. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Georgetown averages 87°F vs 64°F in Boise, making it significantly warmer.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Idaho to Guyana.

Living there in 2020
740 ↑ 5% vs 2015

people born in United States live in Guyana · UN DESA

Who's moving to Guyana?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Guyana compared to Idaho.

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rate Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), 2022

share of adults with obesity

ID
33.5%
GY
20.2%

Guyana performs significantly better than Idaho across all health & wellbeing metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access US Census Bureau (American Community Survey), 2023

share of households with internet

ID
91.3%
GY
85.0%

Idaho performs better than Guyana across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

ID
3.5%
GY
12.4%
GDP per capita Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

ID
$49,054
GY
$49,800

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy OECD Regional Demography, 2022

average years of life at birth

ID
78.4 yrs
GY
71.9 yrs

Idaho performs better than Guyana across all family life metrics.

Data: Bureau of Economic Analysis, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), OECD Regional Demography, US Census Bureau (American Community Survey)

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Boise Rain: 11.7 in/yr (298 mm)
64° / 41°F

Avg. annual high / low

Georgetown Rain: 89.1 in/yr (2263 mm)
87° / 75°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Boise Georgetown
Jan–Mar 46°/29°F (8°/-2°C) 84°/75°F (29°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 72°/47°F (22°/8°C) 91°/76°F (33°/24°C)
Jul–Sep 87°/57°F (30°/14°C) 86°/75°F (30°/24°C)
Oct–Dec 50°/32°F (10°/0°C) 86°/76°F (30°/24°C)
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Month Boise Georgetown
Jan 38°/25°F (3.2°/-4.1°C) 84°/74°F (28.7°/23.2°C)
Feb 45°/28°F (7.1°/-2.1°C) 84°/75°F (28.9°/24.1°C)
Mar 55°/34°F (12.6°/1.3°C) 85°/76°F (29.6°/24.2°C)
Apr 62°/39°F (16.8°/4.1°C) 85°/76°F (29.5°/24.4°C)
May 72°/47°F (22.0°/8.1°C) 103°/76°F (39.4°/24.2°C)
Jun 81°/54°F (27.4°/12.1°C) 85°/75°F (29.2°/23.8°C)
Jul 91°/60°F (32.9°/15.8°C) 85°/74°F (29.6°/23.5°C)
Aug 90°/60°F (32.1°/15.3°C) 86°/75°F (30.2°/23.8°C)
Sep 79°/51°F (26.0°/10.6°C) 87°/76°F (30.8°/24.2°C)
Oct 65°/41°F (18.2°/4.9°C) 87°/76°F (30.7°/24.4°C)
Nov 48°/32°F (9.0°/-0.1°C) 86°/76°F (30.2°/24.2°C)
Dec 38°/24°F (3.1°/-4.4°C) 85°/75°F (29.4°/23.7°C)

Data: National Weather Service National Weather Service, Hydrometeorological Service Hydrometeorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

United States passport

United States passport holder visiting Guyana

Visa Free
United States passport holders can enter Guyana without a visa.
Guyana passport

Guyana passport holder visiting United States

Visa Required
Guyana passport holders need a visa to enter United States.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Guyana?

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

How is healthcare in Guyana compared to Idaho?

Guyana performs significantly better than Idaho across all health & wellbeing metrics.

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

The average high temperature in Georgetown is 87°F, compared to 64°F in Boise. Georgetown receives around 89.1 in of rainfall per year, while Boise gets 11.7 in.

What language do they speak in Guyana?

Both Idaho and Guyana share the same official language: English.

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At a Glance

GY
Population 1,567,582 789,683
Currency United States Dollar ($) Guyanaese Dollar (GYD)
Languages English English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +1 +592
Time zones 11 1
Emergency number 911