Moving to Guyana from Saint Lucia

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What to Expect

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

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Saint Lucia to Guyana.

Living there in 2020
128 ↑ 5% vs 2015

people born in Saint Lucia 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

The numbers behind daily life in Guyana compared to Saint Lucia.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

LC
36.7
GY
16.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

LC
8.9
GY
15.2

Saint Lucia generally does better on safety, though Guyana leads in homicide rate.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

LC
$1,228
GY
$1,331
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

affects wait times and access to care

LC
6.5
GY
14.0

Saint Lucia 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

LC
20.0
GY
52.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

LC
1.7t
GY
4.6t

Saint Lucia performs better than Guyana across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

LC
10.8
GY
13.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

LC
14.3%
GY
3.3%

Guyana performs significantly better than Saint Lucia across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

LC
11.1%
GY
12.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

LC
$22,700
GY
$49,800

Saint Lucia 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

LC
79.0 yrs
GY
71.9 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

LC
12.0
GY
22.1

Saint Lucia generally does better on family life, though Guyana leads in education spending.

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

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Castries Rain: 0.0 in/yr (0 mm)
None° / None°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Castries Georgetown
Jan–Mar 84°/75°F (29°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 91°/76°F (33°/24°C)
Jul–Sep 86°/75°F (30°/24°C)
Oct–Dec 86°/76°F (30°/24°C)
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Month Castries Georgetown
Jan 84°/74°F (28.7°/23.2°C)
Feb 84°/75°F (28.9°/24.1°C)
Mar 85°/76°F (29.6°/24.2°C)
Apr 85°/76°F (29.5°/24.4°C)
May 103°/76°F (39.4°/24.2°C)
Jun 85°/75°F (29.2°/23.8°C)
Jul 85°/74°F (29.6°/23.5°C)
Aug 86°/75°F (30.2°/23.8°C)
Sep 87°/76°F (30.8°/24.2°C)
Oct 87°/76°F (30.7°/24.4°C)
Nov 86°/76°F (30.2°/24.2°C)
Dec 85°/75°F (29.4°/23.7°C)

Data: Saint Lucia Meteorological Services Saint Lucia Meteorological Services, Hydrometeorological Service Hydrometeorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Saint Lucia 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.

Saint Lucia passport

Saint Lucia passport holder visiting Guyana

Visa Free
Saint Lucia passport holders can enter Guyana without a visa.
Guyana passport

Guyana passport holder visiting Saint Lucia

Visa Free
Guyana passport holders can enter Saint Lucia 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?

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?

Saint Lucia generally does better on safety, though Guyana leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Guyana is 16.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 36.7 in Saint Lucia.

How is healthcare in Guyana compared to Saint Lucia?

Saint Lucia 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 6.5 in Saint Lucia. Guyana scores 76 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Saint Lucia: 77).

What's the weather like in Guyana compared to Saint Lucia?

The average high temperature in Georgetown is 87°F, compared to None°F in Castries. Georgetown receives around 89.1 in of rainfall per year.

What language do they speak in Guyana?

Both Saint Lucia and Guyana share the same official language: English.

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At a Glance

LC GY
Population 167,122 789,683
Currency East Caribbean Dollar (EC$) Guyanaese Dollar (GYD)
Languages English English
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +1758 +592
Time zones 1 1