Guyana
Northern South America · South America
Population
800K
GDP (Nominal)
$16.0B
Capital City
Georgetown
Currency
GYD (Guyanese Dollar)
Avg Salary
$400/mo
Region
Northern South America
Livability Index 2026
40/100
Cost of Living
6/100
Avg Salary
35/100
Safety
40/100
Healthcare
50/100
Education
45/100
Overall Livability
Institutional Summary
Guyana is a rapidly transforming South American nation, transitioning from an agricultural economy to a major oil producer, covered largely by pristine rainforest.
Cost of Living
Monthly Rent (1BR)$400
Monthly Groceries$250
Monthly Transport$30
Utilities & Internet$130
Estimated Total Monthly
$810 /person
AI Algorithm Summary
Major Strengths
- • Extremely affordable cost of living
- • Accessible immigration and visa pathways
Algorithmic Red Flags
- • Significant safety and crime concerns (Score: 35)
- • High income tax burden (40%)
- • High unemployment rate (12%)
Economic Performance
📊 GrowingGDP Per Capita
$20,000
Inflation Rate
5%
Unemployment
12%
5-Year GDP Trend
Migration & Visa
Visa-free for CARICOM & many Western nations
Work Permit
Visa Difficulty
2/10
PR Eligibility
Possible after 5 years of legal residence.
Employment Landscape
Avg Monthly Salary
$400
Trending
Top Performing Industries
Oil & Gas
Mining (Gold, Bauxite)
Agriculture (Sugar, Rice)
Social Indicators
Life Expectancy
69.9 Yrs
Literacy Rate
88.5%
Top Universities (QS Rank)
University of Guyana#
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