Moving to Guyana from Louisiana

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Louisiana to Guyana — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Louisiana to Guyana. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

Real numbers on people moving from Louisiana to Guyana, and how the trend has changed.

Living there in 2020
740 ↑ 5% vs 2015

people born in United States live in Guyana · UN DESA

Who's moving to Guyana?

Top countries of origin for Guyana's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

How Louisiana and Guyana stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rate Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), 2022

share of adults with obesity

LA
40.6%
GY
20.2%

Guyana performs significantly better than Louisiana across all health & wellbeing metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access US Census Bureau (American Community Survey), 2023

share of households with internet

LA
84.9%
GY
85.0%

Guyana performs significantly better than Louisiana across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

LA
3.9%
GY
12.4%
GDP per capita Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

LA
$55,662
GY
$49,800

Louisiana performs better than Guyana across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy OECD Regional Demography, 2022

average years of life at birth

LA
73.1 yrs
GY
71.9 yrs

Louisiana performs better than Guyana across all family life metrics.

Data: Bureau of Economic Analysis, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), OECD Regional Demography, US Census Bureau (American Community Survey)

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Baton Rouge Rain: 60.6 in/yr (1540 mm)
79° / 58°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Baton Rouge Georgetown
Jan–Mar 67°/45°F (19°/7°C) 84°/75°F (29°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 85°/64°F (30°/18°C) 91°/76°F (33°/24°C)
Jul–Sep 91°/72°F (33°/22°C) 86°/75°F (30°/24°C)
Oct–Dec 72°/50°F (22°/10°C) 86°/76°F (30°/24°C)
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Month Baton Rouge Georgetown
Jan 62°/41°F (16.8°/5.1°C) 84°/74°F (28.7°/23.2°C)
Feb 66°/44°F (18.7°/6.9°C) 84°/75°F (28.9°/24.1°C)
Mar 73°/50°F (22.6°/10.2°C) 85°/76°F (29.6°/24.2°C)
Apr 79°/57°F (26.3°/13.8°C) 85°/76°F (29.5°/24.4°C)
May 86°/65°F (30.1°/18.4°C) 103°/76°F (39.4°/24.2°C)
Jun 91°/71°F (32.7°/21.9°C) 85°/75°F (29.2°/23.8°C)
Jul 92°/74°F (33.4°/23.2°C) 85°/74°F (29.6°/23.5°C)
Aug 92°/73°F (33.6°/23.0°C) 86°/75°F (30.2°/23.8°C)
Sep 89°/69°F (31.5°/20.3°C) 87°/76°F (30.8°/24.2°C)
Oct 81°/58°F (27.1°/14.4°C) 87°/76°F (30.7°/24.4°C)
Nov 72°/49°F (22.2°/9.4°C) 86°/76°F (30.2°/24.2°C)
Dec 64°/43°F (17.8°/5.9°C) 85°/75°F (29.4°/23.7°C)

Data: National Weather Service National Weather Service, Hydrometeorological Service Hydrometeorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between United States 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.

United States passport

United States passport holder visiting Guyana

Visa Free
United States passport holders can enter Guyana without a visa.
Guyana passport

Guyana passport holder visiting United States

Visa Required
Guyana passport holders need a visa to enter United States.

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?

Working remotely from Guyana's major cities is generally feasible. The legal layer matters more — visa category, employer policy on overseas employees, and tax residency in Louisiana and Guyana.

How is healthcare in Guyana compared to Louisiana?

Guyana performs significantly better than Louisiana across all health & wellbeing metrics.

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

The average high temperature in Georgetown is 87°F, compared to 79°F in Baton Rouge. Georgetown receives around 89.1 in of rainfall per year, while Baton Rouge gets 60.6 in.

What language do they speak in Guyana?

Both Louisiana and Guyana share the same official language: English.

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At a Glance

GY
Population 4,533,372 789,683
Currency United States Dollar ($) Guyanaese Dollar (GYD)
Languages English English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +1 +592
Time zones 11 1
Emergency number 911