Moving to Guyana from Turkey

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Turkey to Guyana — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Turkey to Guyana, and you’d need to navigate life in English. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Georgetown averages 87°F vs 64°F in Ankara, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Turkey and Guyana stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

TR
2.7
GY
16.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

TR
6.5
GY
15.2

Turkey 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

TR
$1,769
GY
$1,331
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

TR
21.7
GY
14.0

Turkey 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

TR
39.0
GY
52.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

TR
5.4t
GY
4.6t

Turkey 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

TR
22.3
GY
13.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

TR
43.4%
GY
3.3%

Turkey generally does better on infrastructure, though Guyana leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

TR
9.4%
GY
12.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TR
$34,400
GY
$49,800

Turkey 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

TR
76.2 yrs
GY
71.9 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TR
19.4
GY
22.1

Turkey 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.

Ankara Rain: 15.0 in/yr (382 mm)
64° / 43°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Ankara Georgetown
Jan–Mar 45°/28°F (7°/-2°C) 84°/75°F (29°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 72°/48°F (22°/9°C) 91°/76°F (33°/24°C)
Jul–Sep 83°/57°F (29°/14°C) 86°/75°F (30°/24°C)
Oct–Dec 55°/37°F (13°/3°C) 86°/76°F (30°/24°C)
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Month Ankara Georgetown
Jan 39°/26°F (4.1°/-3.5°C) 84°/74°F (28.7°/23.2°C)
Feb 43°/27°F (5.9°/-2.8°C) 84°/75°F (28.9°/24.1°C)
Mar 52°/32°F (11.1°/0.2°C) 85°/76°F (29.6°/24.2°C)
Apr 63°/41°F (17.3°/5.1°C) 85°/76°F (29.5°/24.4°C)
May 72°/49°F (22.2°/9.4°C) 103°/76°F (39.4°/24.2°C)
Jun 80°/55°F (26.4°/12.6°C) 85°/75°F (29.2°/23.8°C)
Jul 86°/60°F (29.9°/15.4°C) 85°/74°F (29.6°/23.5°C)
Aug 86°/60°F (30.0°/15.4°C) 86°/75°F (30.2°/23.8°C)
Sep 78°/52°F (25.8°/11.3°C) 87°/76°F (30.8°/24.2°C)
Oct 68°/44°F (20.0°/6.8°C) 87°/76°F (30.7°/24.4°C)
Nov 55°/36°F (12.9°/2.4°C) 86°/76°F (30.2°/24.2°C)
Dec 43°/30°F (6.3°/-0.9°C) 85°/75°F (29.4°/23.7°C)

Data: Turkish State Meteorological Service Turkish State Meteorological Service, Hydrometeorological Service Hydrometeorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Turkey 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.

Turkey passport

Turkey passport holder visiting Guyana

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

Guyana passport holder visiting Turkey

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Guyana passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Turkey.

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?

With 13.1 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Guyana can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Turkey and Guyana.

Is Guyana safe for expats?

Turkey performs better than Guyana across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Guyana is 16.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.7 in Turkey.

How is healthcare in Guyana compared to Turkey?

Turkey 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 21.7 in Turkey. Guyana scores 76 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Turkey: 76).

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

The average high temperature in Georgetown is 87°F, compared to 64°F in Ankara. Georgetown receives around 89.1 in of rainfall per year, while Ankara gets 15.0 in.

What language do they speak in Guyana?

The official language in Guyana is English. In Turkey, the official language is Turkish.

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At a Glance

TR GY
Population 83,047,706 789,683
Currency Turkish Lira (TRY) Guyanaese Dollar (GYD)
Languages Turkish English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +90 +592
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112