Moving to Guyana from Zambia
What to Expect
Considering a move from Zambia to Guyana? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Zambia to Guyana.
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Guyana compared to Zambia.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Zambia generally does better on safety, though Guyana leads in road traffic deaths.
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
Zambia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Guyana 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
Zambia performs better than Guyana across all environment metrics.
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 Zambia leads in water stress level.
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
Guyana generally does better on employment & economy, though Zambia leads in unemployment rate.
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
Guyana performs significantly better than Zambia across all family life metrics.
Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Lusaka | Georgetown |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 80°/62°F (27°/17°C) | 84°/75°F (29°/24°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 77°/55°F (25°/13°C) | 91°/76°F (33°/24°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 79°/55°F (26°/13°C) | 86°/75°F (30°/24°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 85°/64°F (29°/18°C) | 86°/76°F (30°/24°C) |
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| Month | Lusaka | Georgetown |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 80°/63°F (26.6°/17.1°C) | 84°/74°F (28.7°/23.2°C) |
| Feb | 80°/62°F (26.5°/16.8°C) | 84°/75°F (28.9°/24.1°C) |
| Mar | 81°/62°F (27.0°/16.6°C) | 85°/76°F (29.6°/24.2°C) |
| Apr | 80°/59°F (26.5°/15.1°C) | 85°/76°F (29.5°/24.4°C) |
| May | 78°/55°F (25.3°/12.7°C) | 103°/76°F (39.4°/24.2°C) |
| Jun | 74°/51°F (23.4°/10.6°C) | 85°/75°F (29.2°/23.8°C) |
| Jul | 73°/50°F (23.0°/10.2°C) | 85°/74°F (29.6°/23.5°C) |
| Aug | 79°/54°F (25.9°/12.3°C) | 86°/75°F (30.2°/23.8°C) |
| Sep | 85°/60°F (29.4°/15.3°C) | 87°/76°F (30.8°/24.2°C) |
| Oct | 87°/64°F (30.8°/17.5°C) | 87°/76°F (30.7°/24.4°C) |
| Nov | 86°/64°F (29.9°/17.9°C) | 86°/76°F (30.2°/24.2°C) |
| Dec | 81°/63°F (27.2°/17.3°C) | 85°/75°F (29.4°/23.7°C) |
Data:
Zambia Meteorological Department (ZMD),
Hydrometeorological Service
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Zambia 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.
Zambia passport holder visiting Guyana
Visa Required
Guyana passport holder visiting Zambia
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?
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?
Zambia generally does better on safety, though Guyana leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Guyana is 16.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 5.2 in Zambia.
How is healthcare in Guyana compared to Zambia?
Zambia 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 2.6 in Zambia. Guyana scores 76 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Zambia: 56).
What's the weather like in Guyana compared to Zambia?
The average high temperature in Georgetown is 87°F, compared to 80°F in Lusaka. Georgetown receives around 89.1 in of rainfall per year, while Lusaka gets 31.4 in.
What language do they speak in Guyana?
Both Zambia and Guyana share the same official language: English.
