Moving to Guyana from Trinidad and Tobago
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Trinidad and Tobago to Guyana — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Trinidad and Tobago to Guyana.
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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.
Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Trinidad and Tobago to Guyana.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Trinidad and Tobago generally does better on safety, though Guyana leads in homicide rate.
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 Trinidad and Tobago leads in doctors per 10,000 people.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Trinidad and Tobago generally does better on environment, though Guyana leads in co₂ emissions per capita.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
share of households with internet
Guyana generally does better on infrastructure, though Trinidad and Tobago leads in broadband per 100 people.
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
Trinidad and Tobago 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
Trinidad and Tobago 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 | 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,
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 holder visiting Guyana
Visa Free
Guyana passport holder visiting Trinidad and Tobago
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?
Trinidad and Tobago generally does better on safety, though Guyana leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Guyana is 19.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 40.4 in Trinidad and Tobago.
How is healthcare in Guyana compared to Trinidad and Tobago?
Guyana generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Trinidad and Tobago leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 13.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Guyana, compared to 41.6 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.
