Moving to Guyana from Seychelles

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Seychelles to Guyana — from daily expenses to quality of life.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Seychelles and Guyana stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

SC
9.3
GY
16.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SC
6.6
GY
15.2

Seychelles 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

SC
$1,402
GY
$1,331
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

SC
38.2
GY
14.0

Seychelles generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Guyana leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

SC
43.0
GY
52.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SC
7.2t
GY
4.6t

Seychelles generally does better on environment, though Guyana leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

SC
35.0
GY
13.1
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

SC
82.0%
GY
85.0%

Seychelles generally does better on infrastructure, though Guyana leads in internet access.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

SC
3.0%
GY
12.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SC
$29,500
GY
$49,800

Seychelles 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

SC
76.1 yrs
GY
71.9 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SC
10.6
GY
22.1

Seychelles 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.

Victoria Rain: 93.2 in/yr (2367 mm)
86° / 77°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Victoria Georgetown
Jan–Mar 87°/77°F (31°/25°C) 84°/75°F (29°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 87°/78°F (30°/25°C) 91°/76°F (33°/24°C)
Jul–Sep 84°/76°F (29°/24°C) 86°/75°F (30°/24°C)
Oct–Dec 87°/76°F (30°/24°C) 86°/76°F (30°/24°C)
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Month Victoria Georgetown
Jan 86°/76°F (30.0°/24.5°C) 84°/74°F (28.7°/23.2°C)
Feb 87°/77°F (30.6°/25.2°C) 84°/75°F (28.9°/24.1°C)
Mar 88°/78°F (31.2°/25.3°C) 85°/76°F (29.6°/24.2°C)
Apr 89°/78°F (31.6°/25.4°C) 85°/76°F (29.5°/24.4°C)
May 87°/78°F (30.7°/25.6°C) 103°/76°F (39.4°/24.2°C)
Jun 85°/77°F (29.2°/24.8°C) 85°/75°F (29.2°/23.8°C)
Jul 83°/76°F (28.5°/24.2°C) 85°/74°F (29.6°/23.5°C)
Aug 83°/76°F (28.6°/24.2°C) 86°/75°F (30.2°/23.8°C)
Sep 85°/76°F (29.2°/24.6°C) 87°/76°F (30.8°/24.2°C)
Oct 86°/76°F (30.0°/24.7°C) 87°/76°F (30.7°/24.4°C)
Nov 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.4°C) 86°/76°F (30.2°/24.2°C)
Dec 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.4°C) 85°/75°F (29.4°/23.7°C)

Data: Seychelles Meteorological Authority Seychelles Meteorological Authority, Hydrometeorological Service Hydrometeorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Seychelles 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.

Seychelles passport

Seychelles passport holder visiting Guyana

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

Guyana passport holder visiting Seychelles

Electronic Travel Authorisation
Guyana passport holders need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) to enter Seychelles.

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?

With 13.1 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Guyana can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Seychelles and Guyana.

Is Guyana safe for expats?

Seychelles performs better than Guyana across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Guyana is 16.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 9.3 in Seychelles.

How is healthcare in Guyana compared to Seychelles?

Seychelles generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Guyana leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 14.0 doctors per 10,000 people in Guyana, compared to 38.2 in Seychelles. Guyana scores 76 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Seychelles: 75).

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

The average high temperature in Georgetown is 87°F, compared to 86°F in Victoria. Georgetown receives around 89.1 in of rainfall per year, while Victoria gets 93.2 in.

What language do they speak in Guyana?

The official language in Guyana is English. In Seychelles, the official languages are English, French and Seychellois Creole.

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At a Glance

SC GY
Population 97,017 789,683
Currency Seychellois Rupee (SCR) Guyanaese Dollar (GYD)
Languages English, French, Seychellois Creole English
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +248 +592
Time zones 1 1