Moving to Guyana from Israel

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Israel to Guyana, and you’d need to navigate life in English. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Georgetown averages 87°F vs 72°F in Jerusalem, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Guyana compared to Israel.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

IL
1.6
GY
16.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

IL
4.2
GY
15.2

Israel performs better than Guyana across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

IL
$4,033
GY
$1,331
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

IL
37.1
GY
14.0

Israel 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

IL
15.0
GY
52.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

IL
5.8t
GY
4.6t

Israel generally does better on environment, though Guyana 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

IL
29.4
GY
13.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

IL
132.0%
GY
3.3%

Israel 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

IL
3.4%
GY
12.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

IL
$48,300
GY
$49,800

Israel 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

IL
83.3 yrs
GY
71.9 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

IL
3.6
GY
22.1

Israel performs 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.

Jerusalem Rain: 21.1 in/yr (537 mm)
72° / 57°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Jerusalem Georgetown
Jan–Mar 58°/46°F (15°/8°C) 84°/75°F (29°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 78°/60°F (25°/15°C) 91°/76°F (33°/24°C)
Jul–Sep 85°/67°F (29°/20°C) 86°/75°F (30°/24°C)
Oct–Dec 68°/55°F (20°/13°C) 86°/76°F (30°/24°C)
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Month Jerusalem Georgetown
Jan 55°/44°F (12.8°/6.9°C) 84°/74°F (28.7°/23.2°C)
Feb 57°/45°F (13.8°/7.1°C) 84°/75°F (28.9°/24.1°C)
Mar 63°/49°F (17.0°/9.2°C) 85°/76°F (29.6°/24.2°C)
Apr 71°/54°F (21.5°/12.1°C) 85°/76°F (29.5°/24.4°C)
May 79°/61°F (25.9°/16.0°C) 103°/76°F (39.4°/24.2°C)
Jun 83°/65°F (28.4°/18.2°C) 85°/75°F (29.2°/23.8°C)
Jul 86°/68°F (30.0°/20.2°C) 85°/74°F (29.6°/23.5°C)
Aug 86°/68°F (29.9°/20.0°C) 86°/75°F (30.2°/23.8°C)
Sep 83°/66°F (28.4°/18.7°C) 87°/76°F (30.8°/24.2°C)
Oct 78°/62°F (25.3°/16.8°C) 87°/76°F (30.7°/24.4°C)
Nov 68°/55°F (19.9°/12.8°C) 86°/76°F (30.2°/24.2°C)
Dec 59°/48°F (15.2°/9.0°C) 85°/75°F (29.4°/23.7°C)

Data: Israel Meteorological Service Israel Meteorological Service, Hydrometeorological Service Hydrometeorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Israel 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.

Israel passport

Israel passport holder visiting Guyana

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

Guyana passport holder visiting Israel

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

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?

Connectivity is usually fine (Guyana: 13.1 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Guyana offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Guyana safe for expats?

Israel performs better than Guyana across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Guyana is 16.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.6 in Israel.

How is healthcare in Guyana compared to Israel?

Israel generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Guyana leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 14.0 doctors per 10,000 people in Guyana, compared to 37.1 in Israel. Guyana scores 76 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Israel: 85).

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

The average high temperature in Georgetown is 87°F, compared to 72°F in Jerusalem. Georgetown receives around 89.1 in of rainfall per year, while Jerusalem gets 21.1 in.

What language do they speak in Guyana?

The official language in Guyana is English. In Israel, the official languages are Arabic and Hebrew.

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At a Glance

IL GY
Population 8,914,885 789,683
Currency Israeli New Sheqel (₪) Guyanaese Dollar (GYD)
Languages Arabic, Hebrew English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +972 +592
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 100