Moving to Guyana from Jamaica
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Jamaica to Guyana — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Jamaica to Guyana.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
How many people actually move from Jamaica to Guyana, based on official data.
Who's moving to Guyana?
Top countries of origin for Guyana's foreign-born residents.
- 23,326
- 2,714
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10.174
Jamaica
Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Jamaica to Guyana.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Guyana performs significantly better than Jamaica across all safety metrics.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Guyana generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Jamaica leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Jamaica performs better than Guyana across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
share of households with internet
Guyana generally does better on infrastructure, though Jamaica leads in broadband per 100 people.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
share of people below the poverty line
Jamaica generally does better on employment & economy, though Guyana leads in gdp per capita.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
percentage of adults who can read and write
Jamaica generally does better on family life, though Guyana leads in literacy rate.
Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Kingston | Georgetown |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 87°/70°F (30°/21°C) | 84°/75°F (29°/24°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 89°/74°F (32°/23°C) | 91°/76°F (33°/24°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 91°/76°F (33°/24°C) | 86°/75°F (30°/24°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 88°/73°F (31°/23°C) | 86°/76°F (30°/24°C) |
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| Month | Kingston | Georgetown |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 87°/70°F (30.3°/21.1°C) | 84°/74°F (28.7°/23.2°C) |
| Feb | 86°/70°F (30.2°/21.0°C) | 84°/75°F (28.9°/24.1°C) |
| Mar | 87°/71°F (30.7°/21.6°C) | 85°/76°F (29.6°/24.2°C) |
| Apr | 88°/73°F (31.1°/22.6°C) | 85°/76°F (29.5°/24.4°C) |
| May | 89°/74°F (31.6°/23.6°C) | 103°/76°F (39.4°/24.2°C) |
| Jun | 90°/76°F (32.1°/24.2°C) | 85°/75°F (29.2°/23.8°C) |
| Jul | 91°/76°F (32.8°/24.3°C) | 85°/74°F (29.6°/23.5°C) |
| Aug | 91°/76°F (32.7°/24.2°C) | 86°/75°F (30.2°/23.8°C) |
| Sep | 90°/75°F (32.1°/24.0°C) | 87°/76°F (30.8°/24.2°C) |
| Oct | 89°/74°F (31.7°/23.4°C) | 87°/76°F (30.7°/24.4°C) |
| Nov | 88°/73°F (31.2°/22.8°C) | 86°/76°F (30.2°/24.2°C) |
| Dec | 87°/71°F (30.6°/21.8°C) | 85°/75°F (29.4°/23.7°C) |
Data:
Meteorological Service, Jamaica,
Hydrometeorological Service
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Jamaica 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.
Jamaica passport holder visiting Guyana
Visa Free
Guyana passport holder visiting Jamaica
Visa FreeData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Guyana?
Internet is rarely the blocker — Guyana has 13.1 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 Guyana safe for expats?
Guyana performs significantly better than Jamaica across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Guyana is 16.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 53.3 in Jamaica.
How is healthcare in Guyana compared to Jamaica?
Guyana generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Jamaica leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 14.0 doctors per 10,000 people in Guyana, compared to 5.5 in Jamaica. Guyana scores 76 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Jamaica: 74).
What's the weather like in Guyana compared to Jamaica?
The average high temperature in Georgetown is 87°F, compared to 89°F in Kingston. Georgetown receives around 89.1 in of rainfall per year, while Kingston gets 32.0 in.
What language do they speak in Guyana?
The official language in Guyana is English. In Jamaica, the official languages are English and Jamaican Patois.
