Moving to Guyana from Tanzania

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What to Expect

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Guyana compared to Tanzania.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

TZ
3.7
GY
16.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

TZ
15.8
GY
15.2

Tanzania 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

TZ
$119
GY
$1,331
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

TZ
1.3
GY
14.0

Tanzania 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

TZ
36.0
GY
52.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

TZ
0.3t
GY
4.6t

Tanzania 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

TZ
2.2
GY
13.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

TZ
13.0%
GY
3.3%

Guyana performs significantly better than Tanzania across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

TZ
2.6%
GY
12.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TZ
$3,600
GY
$49,800

Tanzania 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

TZ
70.2 yrs
GY
71.9 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TZ
36.4
GY
22.1

Guyana performs significantly better than Tanzania 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.

Dodoma Rain: 23.9 in/yr (607 mm)
84° / 62°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Dodoma Georgetown
Jan–Mar 85°/65°F (29°/18°C) 84°/75°F (29°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 82°/61°F (28°/16°C) 91°/76°F (33°/24°C)
Jul–Sep 82°/58°F (28°/14°C) 86°/75°F (30°/24°C)
Oct–Dec 87°/64°F (30°/18°C) 86°/76°F (30°/24°C)
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Month Dodoma Georgetown
Jan 85°/65°F (29.4°/18.6°C) 84°/74°F (28.7°/23.2°C)
Feb 85°/65°F (29.4°/18.6°C) 84°/75°F (28.9°/24.1°C)
Mar 84°/65°F (29.0°/18.3°C) 85°/76°F (29.6°/24.2°C)
Apr 84°/64°F (28.7°/17.9°C) 85°/76°F (29.5°/24.4°C)
May 82°/62°F (28.0°/16.5°C) 103°/76°F (39.4°/24.2°C)
Jun 81°/58°F (27.1°/14.4°C) 85°/75°F (29.2°/23.8°C)
Jul 80°/56°F (26.5°/13.6°C) 85°/74°F (29.6°/23.5°C)
Aug 81°/58°F (27.3°/14.2°C) 86°/75°F (30.2°/23.8°C)
Sep 84°/60°F (29.0°/15.3°C) 87°/76°F (30.8°/24.2°C)
Oct 87°/62°F (30.5°/16.9°C) 87°/76°F (30.7°/24.4°C)
Nov 86°/65°F (30.1°/18.3°C) 86°/76°F (30.2°/24.2°C)
Dec 87°/66°F (30.4°/18.8°C) 85°/75°F (29.4°/23.7°C)

Data: Tanzania Meteorological Agency Tanzania Meteorological Agency, Hydrometeorological Service Hydrometeorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Tanzania 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.

Tanzania passport

Tanzania passport holder visiting Guyana

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

Guyana passport holder visiting Tanzania

Visa Free
Guyana passport holders can enter Tanzania 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?

Tanzania 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 3.7 in Tanzania.

How is healthcare in Guyana compared to Tanzania?

Tanzania 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 1.3 in Tanzania. Guyana scores 76 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Tanzania: 43).

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

The average high temperature in Georgetown is 87°F, compared to 84°F in Dodoma. Georgetown receives around 89.1 in of rainfall per year, while Dodoma gets 23.9 in.

What language do they speak in Guyana?

The official language in Guyana is English. In Tanzania, the official languages are English and Swahili.

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At a Glance

TZ GY
Population 63,852,892 789,683
Currency Tanzanian Shilling (TZS) Guyanaese Dollar (GYD)
Languages English, Swahili English
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +255 +592
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112