Moving to Guyana from Saudi Arabia

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Saudi Arabia to Guyana, and you’d need to navigate life in English. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Saudi Arabia to Guyana.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SA
0.8
GY
16.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SA
18.5
GY
15.2

Saudi Arabia generally does better on safety, though Guyana leads in road traffic deaths.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

SA
$3,475
GY
$1,331
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

SA
30.8
GY
14.0

Guyana generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Saudi Arabia 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

SA
91.0
GY
52.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SA
18.5t
GY
4.6t

Guyana performs significantly better than Saudi Arabia 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

SA
37.0
GY
13.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

SA
974.2%
GY
3.3%

Saudi Arabia generally does better on infrastructure, though Guyana leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

SA
4.9%
GY
12.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SA
$49,600
GY
$49,800

Saudi Arabia 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

SA
76.7 yrs
GY
71.9 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SA
12.3
GY
22.1

Saudi Arabia performs better than Guyana 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.

Riyadh Rain: 4.4 in/yr (111 mm)
92° / 64°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Riyadh Georgetown
Jan–Mar 75°/50°F (24°/10°C) 84°/75°F (29°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 101°/72°F (38°/22°C) 91°/76°F (33°/24°C)
Jul–Sep 109°/77°F (43°/25°C) 86°/75°F (30°/24°C)
Oct–Dec 84°/56°F (29°/13°C) 86°/76°F (30°/24°C)
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Month Riyadh Georgetown
Jan 68°/44°F (20.1°/6.9°C) 84°/74°F (28.7°/23.2°C)
Feb 74°/49°F (23.3°/9.3°C) 84°/75°F (28.9°/24.1°C)
Mar 82°/56°F (27.7°/13.2°C) 85°/76°F (29.6°/24.2°C)
Apr 92°/65°F (33.3°/18.4°C) 85°/76°F (29.5°/24.4°C)
May 103°/74°F (39.4°/23.4°C) 103°/76°F (39.4°/24.2°C)
Jun 109°/78°F (42.6°/25.3°C) 85°/75°F (29.2°/23.8°C)
Jul 111°/80°F (43.7°/26.4°C) 85°/74°F (29.6°/23.5°C)
Aug 111°/79°F (43.7°/26.3°C) 86°/75°F (30.2°/23.8°C)
Sep 105°/73°F (40.6°/22.9°C) 87°/76°F (30.8°/24.2°C)
Oct 96°/65°F (35.5°/18.2°C) 87°/76°F (30.7°/24.4°C)
Nov 83°/56°F (28.1°/13.3°C) 86°/76°F (30.2°/24.2°C)
Dec 72°/47°F (22.1°/8.4°C) 85°/75°F (29.4°/23.7°C)

Data: National Center for Meteorology National Center for Meteorology, Hydrometeorological Service Hydrometeorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Saudi Arabia 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.

Saudi Arabia passport

Saudi Arabia passport holder visiting Guyana

Visa Required
Saudi Arabia passport holders need a visa to enter Guyana.
Guyana passport

Guyana passport holder visiting Saudi Arabia

Visa Required
Guyana passport holders need a visa to enter Saudi Arabia.

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?

Saudi Arabia generally does better on safety, though Guyana leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Guyana is 16.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.8 in Saudi Arabia.

How is healthcare in Guyana compared to Saudi Arabia?

Guyana generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Saudi Arabia leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 14.0 doctors per 10,000 people in Guyana, compared to 30.8 in Saudi Arabia. Guyana scores 76 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Saudi Arabia: 74).

What's the weather like in Guyana compared to Saudi Arabia?

The average high temperature in Georgetown is 87°F, compared to 92°F in Riyadh. Georgetown receives around 89.1 in of rainfall per year, while Riyadh gets 4.4 in.

What language do they speak in Guyana?

The official language in Guyana is English. In Saudi Arabia, the official language is Arabic.

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At a Glance

SA GY
Population 35,354,380 789,683
Currency Saudi Riyal (SAR) Guyanaese Dollar (GYD)
Languages Arabic English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +966 +592
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911