Moving to Guyana from Laos

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Laos 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

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

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

LA
16.4
GY
15.2

Guyana performs significantly better than Laos across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

LA
$123
GY
$1,331
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

LA
3.3
GY
14.0

Laos generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Guyana leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

LA
69.0
GY
52.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

LA
3.4t
GY
4.6t

Laos generally does better on environment, though Guyana leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

LA
2.4
GY
13.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

LA
4.8%
GY
3.3%

Guyana performs significantly better than Laos across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

LA
1.2%
GY
12.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

LA
$8,400
GY
$49,800

Laos 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

LA
68.2 yrs
GY
71.9 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

LA
37.8
GY
22.1

Guyana performs significantly better than Laos 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.

Vientiane Rain: 65.4 in/yr (1660 mm)
88° / 71°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Vientiane Georgetown
Jan–Mar 87°/66°F (31°/19°C) 84°/75°F (29°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 91°/76°F (33°/24°C) 91°/76°F (33°/24°C)
Jul–Sep 88°/76°F (31°/24°C) 86°/75°F (30°/24°C)
Oct–Dec 85°/67°F (30°/20°C) 86°/76°F (30°/24°C)
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Month Vientiane Georgetown
Jan 83°/62°F (28.4°/16.4°C) 84°/74°F (28.7°/23.2°C)
Feb 87°/65°F (30.3°/18.5°C) 84°/75°F (28.9°/24.1°C)
Mar 91°/71°F (33.0°/21.5°C) 85°/76°F (29.6°/24.2°C)
Apr 94°/75°F (34.3°/23.8°C) 85°/76°F (29.5°/24.4°C)
May 91°/76°F (33.0°/24.6°C) 103°/76°F (39.4°/24.2°C)
Jun 89°/77°F (31.9°/24.9°C) 85°/75°F (29.2°/23.8°C)
Jul 88°/76°F (31.3°/24.7°C) 85°/74°F (29.6°/23.5°C)
Aug 87°/76°F (30.8°/24.6°C) 86°/75°F (30.2°/23.8°C)
Sep 88°/75°F (30.9°/24.1°C) 87°/76°F (30.8°/24.2°C)
Oct 87°/73°F (30.8°/22.9°C) 87°/76°F (30.7°/24.4°C)
Nov 86°/67°F (29.8°/19.3°C) 86°/76°F (30.2°/24.2°C)
Dec 83°/62°F (28.1°/16.7°C) 85°/75°F (29.4°/23.7°C)

Data: Department of Meteorology and Hydrology (DMH), Lao PDR Department of Meteorology and Hydrology (DMH), Lao PDR, Hydrometeorological Service Hydrometeorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Laos 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.

Laos passport

Laos passport holder visiting Guyana

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

Guyana passport holder visiting Laos

Visa on Arrival
Guyana passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Laos.

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?

Guyana performs significantly better than Laos across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Guyana compared to Laos?

Laos generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Guyana leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 14.0 doctors per 10,000 people in Guyana, compared to 3.3 in Laos. Guyana scores 76 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Laos: 52).

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

The average high temperature in Georgetown is 87°F, compared to 88°F in Vientiane. Georgetown receives around 89.1 in of rainfall per year, while Vientiane gets 65.4 in.

What language do they speak in Guyana?

The official language in Guyana is English. In Laos, the official language is Lao.

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At a Glance

LA GY
Population 7,749,595 789,683
Currency Laotian Kip (LAK) Guyanaese Dollar (GYD)
Languages Lao English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +856 +592
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 191