Moving to Guyana from Saint Lucia
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.
Who's moving to Guyana?
Top countries of origin for Guyana's foreign-born residents.
- 23,326
- 2,714
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12.128
Saint Lucia
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Guyana compared to Saint Lucia.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Saint Lucia generally does better on safety, though Guyana leads in homicide rate.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Saint Lucia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Guyana leads in adult obesity rate.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Saint Lucia performs better than Guyana across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
share of households with internet
Guyana generally does better on infrastructure, though Saint Lucia leads in broadband per 100 people.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
share of people below the poverty line
Saint Lucia generally does better on employment & economy, though Guyana leads in gdp per capita.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
Saint Lucia generally does better on family life, though Guyana leads in education spending.
Sources: World Bank (2018–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), The World Factbook (2006–2016). How we calculate this
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
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,
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 holder visiting Guyana
Visa Free
Guyana passport holder visiting Saint Lucia
Visa FreeData: 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: 12.9 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 19.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 39.0 in Saint Lucia.
How is healthcare in Guyana compared to Saint Lucia?
Saint Lucia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Guyana leads in adult obesity rate. There are 13.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Guyana, compared to 42.3 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.
