Moving to Guyana from Kazakhstan

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Kazakhstan 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 46°F in Astana, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

KZ
2.6
GY
16.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

KZ
12.2
GY
15.2

Kazakhstan 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

KZ
$1,460
GY
$1,331
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

affects wait times and access to care

KZ
40.3
GY
14.0

Kazakhstan 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

KZ
68.0
GY
52.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

KZ
12.6t
GY
4.6t

Guyana performs significantly better than Kazakhstan across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

KZ
14.9
GY
13.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

KZ
34.1%
GY
3.3%

Kazakhstan 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

KZ
4.8%
GY
12.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

KZ
$35,500
GY
$49,800

Kazakhstan 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

KZ
72.5 yrs
GY
71.9 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

KZ
19.2
GY
22.1

Kazakhstan 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.

Astana Rain: 12.5 in/yr (318 mm)
46° / 25°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Astana Georgetown
Jan–Mar 15°/-4°F (-10°/-20°C) 84°/75°F (29°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 65°/41°F (18°/5°C) 91°/76°F (33°/24°C)
Jul–Sep 74°/50°F (23°/10°C) 86°/75°F (30°/24°C)
Oct–Dec 30°/13°F (-1°/-11°C) 86°/76°F (30°/24°C)
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Month Astana Georgetown
Jan /-8°F (-12.6°/-22.0°C) 84°/74°F (28.7°/23.2°C)
Feb 12°/-7°F (-11.3°/-21.8°C) 84°/75°F (28.9°/24.1°C)
Mar 23°/4°F (-5.0°/-15.6°C) 85°/76°F (29.6°/24.2°C)
Apr 49°/28°F (9.3°/-2.4°C) 85°/76°F (29.5°/24.4°C)
May 67°/42°F (19.6°/5.8°C) 103°/76°F (39.4°/24.2°C)
Jun 78°/52°F (25.3°/11.2°C) 85°/75°F (29.2°/23.8°C)
Jul 81°/56°F (27.0°/13.4°C) 85°/74°F (29.6°/23.5°C)
Aug 76°/52°F (24.3°/10.9°C) 86°/75°F (30.2°/23.8°C)
Sep 65°/41°F (18.6°/5.1°C) 87°/76°F (30.8°/24.2°C)
Oct 47°/28°F (8.5°/-2.1°C) 87°/76°F (30.7°/24.4°C)
Nov 27°/12°F (-3.0°/-11.2°C) 86°/76°F (30.2°/24.2°C)
Dec 15°/-2°F (-9.7°/-18.9°C) 85°/75°F (29.4°/23.7°C)

Data: Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Hydrometeorological Service Hydrometeorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Kazakhstan 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.

Kazakhstan passport

Kazakhstan passport holder visiting Guyana

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

Guyana passport holder visiting Kazakhstan

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

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?

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?

Kazakhstan performs better than Guyana across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Guyana is 16.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.6 in Kazakhstan.

How is healthcare in Guyana compared to Kazakhstan?

Kazakhstan 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 40.3 in Kazakhstan. Guyana scores 76 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Kazakhstan: 80).

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

The average high temperature in Georgetown is 87°F, compared to 46°F in Astana. Georgetown receives around 89.1 in of rainfall per year, while Astana gets 12.5 in.

What language do they speak in Guyana?

The official language in Guyana is English. In Kazakhstan, the official languages are Kazakh and Russian.

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At a Glance

KZ GY
Population 19,398,331 789,683
Currency Kazakhstani Tenge (KZT) Guyanaese Dollar (GYD)
Languages Kazakh, Russian English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +7 +592
Time zones 2 1
Emergency number 112