Guyana
Bartica
#4 Top 5 cities
A small river town with limited infrastructure, better seen as a secondary location than as a primary expat base.
Country overview
Population
11Â 486
Year-round temperatures
Day: 30°C až 33°C
Night: 22°C až 25°C
Climate
A hot inland climate with little annual temperature variation.
Distance to the sea
95 km
Social atmosphere
5/10
Costs
Housing cost
7/10
Food cost
6/10
Business friendliness
3/10
Safety
5/10
Bartica's small scale can feel calmer, but limited policing, medical care, transport, and emergency response magnify the consequences of crime or accidents.
Natural disaster resilience
4/10
Its river setting creates exposure to flooding, intense rain, erosion, heat, and disruptions to boat and road access; limited infrastructure slows recovery.
Other scores
Other scores
Internet availability
4/10
Internet speed
3/10
Internet stability
3/10
Electricity stability
4/10
Community types
Largest nationality groups
- 🇺🇸Americans
- 🇮🇳Indians
Pros / Cons
Pros
- +Pleasant atmosphere
- +Lower living costs
- +Quiet atmosphere
Cons
- −Smaller expat scene
- −Fewer work opportunities
- −Less dynamic environment