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 58°F in Almaty, 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 World Bank, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

KZ
2.5
GY
19.1
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 World Bank, 2023

affects wait times and access to care

KZ
37.5
GY
13.9

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 World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

KZ
15.3
GY
12.9
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

KZ
34.6%
GY
3.3%

Kazakhstan generally does better on infrastructure, though Guyana leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

KZ
4.8%
GY
12.0%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

KZ
$14,692
GY
$32,414

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

KZ
74.5 yrs
GY
70.3 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

KZ
7.4
GY
23.2

Kazakhstan performs better than Guyana across all family life metrics.

Weather in Guyana vs Kazakhstan

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Almaty Rain: 25.2 in/yr (641 mm)
58° / 39°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Almaty Georgetown
Jan–Mar 36°/18°F (2°/-8°C) 84°/75°F (29°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 71°/51°F (22°/11°C) 91°/76°F (33°/24°C)
Jul–Sep 81°/59°F (27°/15°C) 86°/75°F (30°/24°C)
Oct–Dec 46°/27°F (8°/-3°C) 86°/76°F (30°/24°C)
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Month Almaty Georgetown
Jan 30°/12°F (-1.3°/-11.1°C) 84°/74°F (28.7°/23.2°C)
Feb 32°/15°F (0.2°/-9.5°C) 84°/75°F (28.9°/24.1°C)
Mar 45°/28°F (7.1°/-2.4°C) 85°/76°F (29.6°/24.2°C)
Apr 62°/42°F (16.5°/5.6°C) 85°/76°F (29.5°/24.4°C)
May 71°/52°F (21.7°/10.9°C) 103°/76°F (39.4°/24.2°C)
Jun 80°/59°F (26.5°/15.2°C) 85°/75°F (29.2°/23.8°C)
Jul 85°/64°F (29.7°/17.6°C) 85°/74°F (29.6°/23.5°C)
Aug 84°/61°F (28.8°/16.3°C) 86°/75°F (30.2°/23.8°C)
Sep 74°/52°F (23.4°/11.0°C) 87°/76°F (30.8°/24.2°C)
Oct 61°/40°F (15.9°/4.6°C) 87°/76°F (30.7°/24.4°C)
Nov 43°/26°F (6.2°/-3.3°C) 86°/76°F (30.2°/24.2°C)
Dec 33°/16°F (0.4°/-8.8°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

Can you move from Kazakhstan to Guyana?

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 12.9 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 19.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.5 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 13.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Guyana, compared to 37.5 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 58°F in Almaty. Georgetown receives around 89.1 in of rainfall per year, while Almaty gets 25.2 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 20,843,754 835,986
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 —