Moving to Guyana from Timor-Leste

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What to Expect

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Guyana compared to Timor-Leste.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

TL
4.1
GY
16.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

TL
12.0
GY
15.2

Timor-Leste 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

TL
$461
GY
$1,331
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

affects wait times and access to care

TL
7.7
GY
14.0

Timor-Leste 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

TL
61.0
GY
52.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

TL
0.5t
GY
4.6t

Timor-Leste generally does better on environment, though Guyana leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

TL
0.0
GY
13.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

TL
28.3%
GY
3.3%

Guyana performs significantly better than Timor-Leste across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

TL
1.5%
GY
12.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TL
$4,600
GY
$49,800

Guyana generally does better on employment & economy, though Timor-Leste leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

TL
69.9 yrs
GY
71.9 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TL
33.7
GY
22.1

Guyana performs significantly better than Timor-Leste across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Timor-Leste 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.

Timor-Leste passport

Timor-Leste passport holder visiting Guyana

Visa Required
Timor-Leste passport holders need a visa to enter Guyana.
Guyana passport

Guyana passport holder visiting Timor-Leste

Visa on Arrival
Guyana passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Timor-Leste.

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?

Timor-Leste performs better than Guyana across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Guyana is 16.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.1 in Timor-Leste.

How is healthcare in Guyana compared to Timor-Leste?

Timor-Leste 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 7.7 in Timor-Leste. Guyana scores 76 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Timor-Leste: 52).

What language do they speak in Guyana?

The official language in Guyana is English. In Timor-Leste, the official languages are Portuguese and Tetum.

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At a Glance

TL GY
Population 1,445,006 789,683
Currency United States Dollar ($) Guyanaese Dollar (GYD)
Languages Portuguese, Tetum English
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +670 +592
Time zones 1 1