Moving to Guyana from Kuwait

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Kuwait to Guyana, and you’d need to navigate life in English. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Guyana compared to Kuwait.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

KW
0.2
GY
16.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

KW
9.2
GY
15.2

Kuwait 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

KW
$2,567
GY
$1,331
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

affects wait times and access to care

KW
22.9
GY
14.0

Kuwait 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

KW
45.0
GY
52.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

KW
23.7t
GY
4.6t

Kuwait 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

KW
1.5
GY
13.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

KW
3850.5%
GY
3.3%

Guyana generally does better on infrastructure, though Kuwait leads in internet access.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

KW
2.1%
GY
12.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

KW
$50,800
GY
$49,800

Kuwait 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

KW
79.1 yrs
GY
71.9 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

KW
7.4
GY
22.1

Kuwait 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.

Kuwait City Rain: 4.6 in/yr (116 mm)
94° / 68°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Kuwait City Georgetown
Jan–Mar 73°/51°F (23°/11°C) 84°/75°F (29°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 104°/76°F (40°/25°C) 91°/76°F (33°/24°C)
Jul–Sep 114°/84°F (46°/29°C) 86°/75°F (30°/24°C)
Oct–Dec 84°/60°F (29°/15°C) 86°/76°F (30°/24°C)
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Month Kuwait City Georgetown
Jan 67°/47°F (19.5°/8.5°C) 84°/74°F (28.7°/23.2°C)
Feb 71°/50°F (21.8°/10.0°C) 84°/75°F (28.9°/24.1°C)
Mar 80°/57°F (26.9°/14.0°C) 85°/76°F (29.6°/24.2°C)
Apr 93°/67°F (33.9°/19.5°C) 85°/76°F (29.5°/24.4°C)
May 106°/78°F (40.9°/25.4°C) 103°/76°F (39.4°/24.2°C)
Jun 114°/84°F (45.5°/28.9°C) 85°/75°F (29.2°/23.8°C)
Jul 116°/87°F (46.7°/30.7°C) 85°/74°F (29.6°/23.5°C)
Aug 116°/85°F (46.9°/29.5°C) 86°/75°F (30.2°/23.8°C)
Sep 111°/79°F (43.7°/26.2°C) 87°/76°F (30.8°/24.2°C)
Oct 98°/71°F (36.6°/21.5°C) 87°/76°F (30.7°/24.4°C)
Nov 82°/58°F (27.8°/14.5°C) 86°/76°F (30.2°/24.2°C)
Dec 71°/50°F (21.9°/9.9°C) 85°/75°F (29.4°/23.7°C)

Data: Meteorological Department Meteorological Department, Hydrometeorological Service Hydrometeorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Kuwait 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.

Kuwait passport

Kuwait passport holder visiting Guyana

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

Guyana passport holder visiting Kuwait

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

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?

Kuwait performs better than Guyana across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Guyana is 16.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.2 in Kuwait.

How is healthcare in Guyana compared to Kuwait?

Kuwait 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 22.9 in Kuwait. Guyana scores 76 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Kuwait: 78).

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

The average high temperature in Georgetown is 87°F, compared to 94°F in Kuwait City. Georgetown receives around 89.1 in of rainfall per year, while Kuwait City gets 4.6 in.

What language do they speak in Guyana?

The official language in Guyana is English. In Kuwait, the official language is Arabic.

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At a Glance

KW GY
Population 3,068,155 789,683
Currency Kuwaiti Dinar (KWD) Guyanaese Dollar (GYD)
Languages Arabic English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +965 +592
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112