Moving to Guyana from Pakistan

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What to Expect

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Guyana compared to Pakistan.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

PK
4.2
GY
16.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

PK
11.9
GY
15.2

Pakistan 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

PK
$152
GY
$1,331
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

affects wait times and access to care

PK
10.8
GY
14.0

Pakistan 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

PK
105.0
GY
52.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

PK
0.8t
GY
4.6t

Pakistan 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

PK
1.3
GY
13.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

PK
162.1%
GY
3.3%

Guyana performs significantly better than Pakistan across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

PK
5.5%
GY
12.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

PK
$5,600
GY
$49,800

Pakistan 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

PK
69.7 yrs
GY
71.9 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

PK
54.0
GY
22.1

Guyana performs significantly better than Pakistan 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.

Islamabad Rain: 49.1 in/yr (1247 mm)
84° / 58°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Islamabad Georgetown
Jan–Mar 69°/44°F (21°/7°C) 84°/75°F (29°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 95°/68°F (35°/20°C) 91°/76°F (33°/24°C)
Jul–Sep 94°/74°F (34°/23°C) 86°/75°F (30°/24°C)
Oct–Dec 78°/48°F (26°/9°C) 86°/76°F (30°/24°C)
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Month Islamabad Georgetown
Jan 64°/38°F (17.9°/3.2°C) 84°/74°F (28.7°/23.2°C)
Feb 68°/43°F (19.8°/6.0°C) 84°/75°F (28.9°/24.1°C)
Mar 76°/51°F (24.5°/10.7°C) 85°/76°F (29.6°/24.2°C)
Apr 87°/60°F (30.5°/15.8°C) 85°/76°F (29.5°/24.4°C)
May 97°/69°F (36.0°/20.7°C) 103°/76°F (39.4°/24.2°C)
Jun 101°/75°F (38.4°/23.8°C) 85°/75°F (29.2°/23.8°C)
Jul 96°/76°F (35.3°/24.4°C) 85°/74°F (29.6°/23.5°C)
Aug 93°/75°F (33.7°/23.8°C) 86°/75°F (30.2°/23.8°C)
Sep 93°/70°F (33.7°/21.1°C) 87°/76°F (30.8°/24.2°C)
Oct 88°/58°F (30.9°/14.5°C) 87°/76°F (30.7°/24.4°C)
Nov 79°/47°F (25.9°/8.3°C) 86°/76°F (30.2°/24.2°C)
Dec 68°/40°F (20.2°/4.3°C) 85°/75°F (29.4°/23.7°C)

Data: Hydrometeorological Service Hydrometeorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Pakistan 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.

Pakistan passport

Pakistan passport holder visiting Guyana

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

Guyana passport holder visiting Pakistan

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

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?

Pakistan performs better than Guyana across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Guyana is 16.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.2 in Pakistan.

How is healthcare in Guyana compared to Pakistan?

Pakistan 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 10.8 in Pakistan. Guyana scores 76 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Pakistan: 45).

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

The average high temperature in Georgetown is 87°F, compared to 84°F in Islamabad. Georgetown receives around 89.1 in of rainfall per year, while Islamabad gets 49.1 in.

What language do they speak in Guyana?

The official language in Guyana is English. In Pakistan, the official languages are English and Urdu.

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At a Glance

PK GY
Population 242,923,845 789,683
Currency Pakistani Rupee (PKR) Guyanaese Dollar (GYD)
Languages English, Urdu English
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +92 +592
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 15