Moving to Guyana from Italy

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Italy 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 69°F in Rome, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

IT
0.6
GY
16.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

IT
5.0
GY
15.2

Italy performs better than Guyana across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

IT
$4,993
GY
$1,331
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

IT
42.5
GY
14.0

Italy 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

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

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

IT
5.1t
GY
4.6t

Italy 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

IT
31.5
GY
13.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

IT
29.6%
GY
3.3%

Guyana generally does better on infrastructure, though Italy leads in broadband per 100 people.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

IT
7.6%
GY
12.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

IT
$52,700
GY
$49,800

Italy performs 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

IT
82.6 yrs
GY
71.9 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

IT
3.2
GY
22.1

Italy 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.

Rome Rain: 31.7 in/yr (804 mm)
69° / 50°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Rome Georgetown
Jan–Mar 56°/39°F (13°/4°C) 84°/75°F (29°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 72°/53°F (22°/11°C) 91°/76°F (33°/24°C)
Jul–Sep 85°/63°F (29°/17°C) 86°/75°F (30°/24°C)
Oct–Dec 62°/45°F (17°/7°C) 86°/76°F (30°/24°C)
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Month Rome Georgetown
Jan 53°/38°F (11.9°/3.1°C) 84°/74°F (28.7°/23.2°C)
Feb 55°/38°F (13.0°/3.5°C) 84°/75°F (28.9°/24.1°C)
Mar 59°/41°F (15.2°/5.2°C) 85°/76°F (29.6°/24.2°C)
Apr 64°/46°F (17.7°/7.5°C) 85°/76°F (29.5°/24.4°C)
May 73°/53°F (22.8°/11.6°C) 103°/76°F (39.4°/24.2°C)
Jun 80°/60°F (26.9°/15.3°C) 85°/75°F (29.2°/23.8°C)
Jul 87°/64°F (30.3°/18.0°C) 85°/74°F (29.6°/23.5°C)
Aug 87°/65°F (30.6°/18.3°C) 86°/75°F (30.2°/23.8°C)
Sep 80°/59°F (26.5°/15.2°C) 87°/76°F (30.8°/24.2°C)
Oct 71°/52°F (21.4°/11.3°C) 87°/76°F (30.7°/24.4°C)
Nov 61°/44°F (15.9°/6.9°C) 86°/76°F (30.2°/24.2°C)
Dec 55°/40°F (12.6°/4.2°C) 85°/75°F (29.4°/23.7°C)

Data: Italian Air Force- Department of Meteorology Italian Air Force- Department of Meteorology, Hydrometeorological Service Hydrometeorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Italy 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.

Italy passport

Italy passport holder visiting Guyana

Visa Free
Italy passport holders can enter Guyana without a visa.
Guyana passport

Guyana passport holder visiting Italy

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

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?

With 13.1 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Guyana can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Italy and Guyana.

Is Guyana safe for expats?

Italy performs better than Guyana across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Guyana is 16.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.6 in Italy.

How is healthcare in Guyana compared to Italy?

Italy 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 42.5 in Italy. Guyana scores 76 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Italy: 84).

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

The average high temperature in Georgetown is 87°F, compared to 69°F in Rome. Georgetown receives around 89.1 in of rainfall per year, while Rome gets 31.7 in.

What language do they speak in Guyana?

The official language in Guyana is English. In Italy, the official languages are Catalan and Italian.

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At a Glance

IT GY
Population 61,095,551 789,683
Currency Euro (€) Guyanaese Dollar (GYD)
Languages Catalan, Italian English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +39 +592
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112