Moving to Guyana from Philippines

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What to Expect

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

PH
4.3
GY
16.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

PH
9.7
GY
15.2

Philippines 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

PH
$560
GY
$1,331
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

PH
7.9
GY
14.0

Philippines 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

PH
92.0
GY
52.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

PH
1.5t
GY
4.6t

Philippines 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

PH
7.6
GY
13.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

PH
27.2%
GY
3.3%

Guyana performs significantly better than Philippines across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

PH
2.2%
GY
12.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

PH
$9,700
GY
$49,800

Philippines 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

PH
70.1 yrs
GY
71.9 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

PH
22.2
GY
22.1

Guyana generally does better on family life, though Philippines leads in literacy rate.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Manila Rain: 86.7 in/yr (2201 mm)
88° / 77°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Manila Georgetown
Jan–Mar 87°/75°F (31°/24°C) 84°/75°F (29°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 91°/79°F (33°/26°C) 91°/76°F (33°/24°C)
Jul–Sep 88°/78°F (31°/26°C) 86°/75°F (30°/24°C)
Oct–Dec 87°/77°F (30°/25°C) 86°/76°F (30°/24°C)
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Month Manila Georgetown
Jan 85°/74°F (29.5°/23.5°C) 84°/74°F (28.7°/23.2°C)
Feb 87°/75°F (30.5°/23.8°C) 84°/75°F (28.9°/24.1°C)
Mar 90°/77°F (32.1°/24.9°C) 85°/76°F (29.6°/24.2°C)
Apr 92°/79°F (33.5°/26.2°C) 85°/76°F (29.5°/24.4°C)
May 92°/80°F (33.2°/26.7°C) 103°/76°F (39.4°/24.2°C)
Jun 90°/79°F (32.2°/26.2°C) 85°/75°F (29.2°/23.8°C)
Jul 88°/78°F (31.1°/25.8°C) 85°/74°F (29.6°/23.5°C)
Aug 87°/78°F (30.6°/25.5°C) 86°/75°F (30.2°/23.8°C)
Sep 88°/78°F (30.9°/25.5°C) 87°/76°F (30.8°/24.2°C)
Oct 88°/78°F (30.9°/25.5°C) 87°/76°F (30.7°/24.4°C)
Nov 87°/77°F (30.7°/24.9°C) 86°/76°F (30.2°/24.2°C)
Dec 85°/75°F (29.7°/23.9°C) 85°/75°F (29.4°/23.7°C)

Data: Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration, Hydrometeorological Service Hydrometeorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Philippines 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.

Philippines passport

Philippines passport holder visiting Guyana

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

Guyana passport holder visiting Philippines

Visa Free
Guyana passport holders can enter Philippines without a visa.

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?

Philippines performs better than Guyana across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Guyana is 16.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.3 in Philippines.

How is healthcare in Guyana compared to Philippines?

Philippines 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 7.9 in Philippines. Guyana scores 76 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Philippines: 58).

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

The average high temperature in Georgetown is 87°F, compared to 88°F in Manila. Georgetown receives around 89.1 in of rainfall per year, while Manila gets 86.7 in.

What language do they speak in Guyana?

The official language in Guyana is English. In Philippines, the official languages are English and Filipino.

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At a Glance

PH GY
Population 114,597,229 789,683
Currency Philippine Peso (₱) Guyanaese Dollar (GYD)
Languages English, Filipino English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +63 +592
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911