Moving to Guyana from Suriname
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Suriname to Guyana — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
How many people actually move from Suriname to Guyana, based on official data.
Who's moving to Guyana?
Top countries of origin for Guyana's foreign-born residents.
- 23,326
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2.2,714
Suriname
- 1,260
- 740
- 676
- 519
Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Suriname to Guyana.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Suriname generally does better on safety, though Guyana leads in road traffic deaths.
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
Guyana generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Suriname leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Suriname 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
Suriname generally does better on infrastructure, though Guyana leads in water stress level.
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
Suriname 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
percentage of adults who can read and write
Suriname generally does better on family life, though Guyana leads in education spending.
Sources: World Bank (2018–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), The World Factbook (2006–2021), World Health Organization (2024). 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 | Paramaribo | Georgetown |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 89°/71°F (32°/22°C) | 84°/75°F (29°/24°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 91°/73°F (33°/23°C) | 91°/76°F (33°/24°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 93°/73°F (34°/23°C) | 86°/75°F (30°/24°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 94°/73°F (34°/23°C) | 86°/76°F (30°/24°C) |
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| Month | Paramaribo | Georgetown |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 89°/71°F (31.8°/21.6°C) | 84°/74°F (28.7°/23.2°C) |
| Feb | 88°/71°F (31.3°/21.6°C) | 84°/75°F (28.9°/24.1°C) |
| Mar | 90°/71°F (32.1°/21.8°C) | 85°/76°F (29.6°/24.2°C) |
| Apr | 91°/73°F (32.6°/22.6°C) | 85°/76°F (29.5°/24.4°C) |
| May | 91°/73°F (32.9°/22.7°C) | 103°/76°F (39.4°/24.2°C) |
| Jun | 92°/72°F (33.2°/22.5°C) | 85°/75°F (29.2°/23.8°C) |
| Jul | 92°/72°F (33.5°/22.5°C) | 85°/74°F (29.6°/23.5°C) |
| Aug | 93°/73°F (34.1°/22.7°C) | 86°/75°F (30.2°/23.8°C) |
| Sep | 94°/73°F (34.7°/22.9°C) | 87°/76°F (30.8°/24.2°C) |
| Oct | 95°/73°F (35.1°/22.9°C) | 87°/76°F (30.7°/24.4°C) |
| Nov | 94°/73°F (34.3°/22.6°C) | 86°/76°F (30.2°/24.2°C) |
| Dec | 92°/72°F (33.4°/22.5°C) | 85°/75°F (29.4°/23.7°C) |
Meteorological Service
Hydrometeorological ServiceVisitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Suriname 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.
Suriname passport holder visiting Guyana
Visa Free
Guyana passport holder visiting Suriname
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?
Internet is rarely the blocker — Guyana has 12.9 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?
Suriname generally does better on safety, though Guyana leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Guyana is 19.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 6.5 in Suriname.
How is healthcare in Guyana compared to Suriname?
Guyana generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Suriname leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 13.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Guyana, compared to 13.6 in Suriname. Guyana scores 76 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Suriname: 63).
What's the weather like in Guyana compared to Suriname?
The average high temperature in Georgetown is 87°F, compared to 92°F in Paramaribo. Georgetown receives around 89.1 in of rainfall per year, while Paramaribo gets 84.6 in.
What language do they speak in Guyana?
The official language in Guyana is English. In Suriname, the official language is Dutch.
