Moving to Guyana from United Kingdom

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from United Kingdom to Guyana. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Georgetown averages 87°F vs 60°F in London, making it significantly warmer.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from United Kingdom to Guyana.

Living there in 2020
337 ↑ 5% vs 2015

people born in United Kingdom 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

The numbers behind daily life in Guyana compared to United Kingdom.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

GB
1.1
GY
19.1
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

GB
2.4
GY
15.2

United Kingdom performs better than Guyana across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

GB
$6,606
GY
$1,331
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2023

affects wait times and access to care

GB
33.0
GY
13.9

United Kingdom 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

GB
13.0
GY
52.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

GB
4.2t
GY
4.6t

United Kingdom performs better than Guyana across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

GB
42.2
GY
12.9
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

GB
14.3%
GY
3.3%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

GB
4.8%
GY
12.0%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

GB
$57,602
GY
$32,414

United Kingdom performs better than Guyana across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

GB
81.4 yrs
GY
70.3 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GB
4.1
GY
23.2

United Kingdom performs better than Guyana across all family life metrics.

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

London Rain: 22.0 in/yr (558 mm)
60° / 46°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months London Georgetown
Jan–Mar 49°/38°F (9°/3°C) 84°/75°F (29°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 64°/48°F (18°/9°C) 91°/76°F (33°/24°C)
Jul–Sep 72°/56°F (22°/13°C) 86°/75°F (30°/24°C)
Oct–Dec 53°/43°F (12°/6°C) 86°/76°F (30°/24°C)
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Month London Georgetown
Jan 47°/38°F (8.1°/3.1°C) 84°/74°F (28.7°/23.2°C)
Feb 47°/37°F (8.6°/2.7°C) 84°/75°F (28.9°/24.1°C)
Mar 53°/40°F (11.6°/4.6°C) 85°/76°F (29.6°/24.2°C)
Apr 58°/43°F (14.6°/5.9°C) 85°/76°F (29.5°/24.4°C)
May 65°/48°F (18.1°/8.9°C) 103°/76°F (39.4°/24.2°C)
Jun 70°/53°F (21.0°/11.8°C) 85°/75°F (29.2°/23.8°C)
Jul 74°/57°F (23.4°/13.7°C) 85°/74°F (29.6°/23.5°C)
Aug 74°/57°F (23.1°/13.8°C) 86°/75°F (30.2°/23.8°C)
Sep 68°/53°F (20.0°/11.4°C) 87°/76°F (30.8°/24.2°C)
Oct 60°/48°F (15.5°/8.8°C) 87°/76°F (30.7°/24.4°C)
Nov 52°/42°F (11.3°/5.8°C) 86°/76°F (30.2°/24.2°C)
Dec 47°/38°F (8.4°/3.4°C) 85°/75°F (29.4°/23.7°C)

Data: Met Office Met Office, Hydrometeorological Service Hydrometeorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between United Kingdom 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.

United Kingdom passport

United Kingdom passport holder visiting Guyana

Visa Free
United Kingdom passport holders can enter Guyana without a visa.
Guyana passport

Guyana passport holder visiting United Kingdom

Electronic Travel Authorisation
Guyana passport holders need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) to enter United Kingdom.

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: 12.9 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?

United Kingdom performs better than Guyana across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Guyana is 19.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.1 in United Kingdom.

How is healthcare in Guyana compared to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Guyana leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 13.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Guyana, compared to 33.0 in United Kingdom. Guyana scores 76 on the WHO universal health coverage index (United Kingdom: 88).

What's the weather like in Guyana compared to United Kingdom?

The average high temperature in Georgetown is 87°F, compared to 60°F in London. Georgetown receives around 89.1 in of rainfall per year, while London gets 22.0 in.

What language do they speak in Guyana?

Both United Kingdom and Guyana share the same official language: English.

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At a Glance

GB GY
Population 69,487,000 835,986
Currency British Pound Sterling (£) Guyanaese Dollar (GYD)
Languages English English
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +44 +592
Time zones 9 1
Emergency number 999 —