Top expat cities

Guyana

New Amsterdam

#2 Top 5 cities

A smaller regional center with a slower pace and limited but practical access to basic services.

Country overview

Population

35 039

Year-round temperatures

Day: 29°C až 32°C

Night: 23°C až 25°C

Climate

Similarly hot and humid lowland weather to most of the coast.

Distance to the sea

8 km

Social atmosphere

5/10

Costs

Housing cost 6/10
Food cost 7/10

Business friendliness

4/10

Safety

5/10

The smaller setting may feel quieter, but violent and petty crime remain national concerns, while policing, healthcare, and roadside assistance are more limited than in Georgetown.

Natural disaster resilience

3/10

This low-lying coastal town is exposed to intense rain, river and coastal flooding, poor drainage, erosion, and sea-level rise, with transport links vulnerable during severe events.

Other scores

Other scores

Internet availability 5/10
Internet speed 5/10
Internet stability 5/10
Electricity stability 5/10

Community types

  • Long-term expats
  • Couples
  • Small business owners

Largest nationality groups

  • 🇮🇳Indians
  • 🇬🇧British
  • 🇨🇳Chinese

Pros / Cons

Pros

  • +Lower living costs
  • +Quiet atmosphere
  • +Good for long-term stay

Cons

  • −Smaller expat scene
  • −Fewer corporate opportunities
  • −Less dynamic environment