Moving to Guyana from Trinidad and Tobago

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Trinidad and Tobago 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 Trinidad and Tobago to Guyana, based on official data.

Living there in 2020
519 ↑ 5% vs 2015

people born in Trinidad and Tobago live in Guyana · UN DESA

Who's moving to Guyana?

Top countries of origin for Guyana's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Trinidad and Tobago to Guyana.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

TT
39.5
GY
16.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

TT
5.0
GY
15.2

Trinidad and Tobago generally does better on safety, though Guyana leads in homicide rate.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

TT
$2,244
GY
$1,331
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

affects wait times and access to care

TT
41.9
GY
14.0

Trinidad and Tobago 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

TT
20.0
GY
52.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

TT
19.6t
GY
4.6t

Trinidad and Tobago 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

TT
25.4
GY
13.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

TT
20.3%
GY
3.3%

Guyana generally does better on infrastructure, though Trinidad and Tobago leads in broadband per 100 people.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

TT
4.2%
GY
12.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TT
$28,500
GY
$49,800

Trinidad and Tobago 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

TT
75.9 yrs
GY
71.9 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TT
15.8
GY
22.1

Trinidad and Tobago generally does better on family life, though Guyana leads in education spending.

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

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Port Of Spain Rain: 55.4 in/yr (1408 mm)
89° / 72°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Port Of Spain Georgetown
Jan–Mar 89°/68°F (32°/20°C) 84°/75°F (29°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 91°/73°F (33°/23°C) 91°/76°F (33°/24°C)
Jul–Sep 89°/73°F (32°/23°C) 86°/75°F (30°/24°C)
Oct–Dec 89°/72°F (32°/22°C) 86°/76°F (30°/24°C)
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Month Port Of Spain Georgetown
Jan 88°/68°F (31.0°/20.0°C) 84°/74°F (28.7°/23.2°C)
Feb 89°/68°F (31.5°/20.2°C) 84°/75°F (28.9°/24.1°C)
Mar 90°/69°F (32.3°/20.7°C) 85°/76°F (29.6°/24.2°C)
Apr 91°/72°F (33.0°/22.0°C) 85°/76°F (29.5°/24.4°C)
May 92°/73°F (33.1°/23.0°C) 103°/76°F (39.4°/24.2°C)
Jun 89°/74°F (31.5°/23.3°C) 85°/75°F (29.2°/23.8°C)
Jul 88°/73°F (31.3°/23.0°C) 85°/74°F (29.6°/23.5°C)
Aug 89°/73°F (31.7°/23.0°C) 86°/75°F (30.2°/23.8°C)
Sep 90°/74°F (32.2°/23.1°C) 87°/76°F (30.8°/24.2°C)
Oct 90°/73°F (32.2°/22.6°C) 87°/76°F (30.7°/24.4°C)
Nov 89°/72°F (31.5°/22.3°C) 86°/76°F (30.2°/24.2°C)
Dec 88°/70°F (31.1°/21.0°C) 85°/75°F (29.4°/23.7°C)

Data: Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service, Hydrometeorological Service Hydrometeorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Trinidad and Tobago 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.

Trinidad and Tobago passport

Trinidad and Tobago passport holder visiting Guyana

Visa Free
Trinidad and Tobago passport holders can enter Guyana without a visa.
Guyana passport

Guyana passport holder visiting Trinidad and Tobago

Visa Free
Guyana passport holders can enter Trinidad and Tobago 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?

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?

Trinidad and Tobago generally does better on safety, though Guyana leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Guyana is 16.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 39.5 in Trinidad and Tobago.

How is healthcare in Guyana compared to Trinidad and Tobago?

Trinidad and Tobago 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 41.9 in Trinidad and Tobago. Guyana scores 76 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Trinidad and Tobago: 75).

What's the weather like in Guyana compared to Trinidad and Tobago?

The average high temperature in Georgetown is 87°F, compared to 89°F in Port Of Spain. Georgetown receives around 89.1 in of rainfall per year, while Port Of Spain gets 55.4 in.

What language do they speak in Guyana?

Both Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana share the same official language: English.

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At a Glance

TT GY
Population 1,405,646 789,683
Currency Trinidad and Tobago Dollar (TTD) Guyanaese Dollar (GYD)
Languages English English
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +1868 +592
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 990