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Researched Updated Oct 22, 2026 Last changed Oct 31, 2026 About scores

Scores run from 0 to 10, where 10 is best for a remote worker and 5 is an average city.

Cost & Affordability

7 factors · average 7.2
Cost of Living 7.9 Weight 150

A moderate monthly budget buys good value, although frequent restaurant meals add up. 1 2

Evidence

Researched cost-file nomad categories total USD 1,927.15; Expatistan Georgetown single-person proxy GYD 247,083, October 2026.

Accommodation Cost 7.5 Weight 80

Longer rentals are affordable; furnished stock and hotel stays cost more. 1 2

Evidence

Cost-file apartment USD 384.65 and nomad housing 625.06/month; Expatistan normal-area Georgetown furnished 85 m² GYD 114,677.

Food & Groceries 5.8 Weight 40

Basic groceries offer fair value, but regular restaurant dining is relatively expensive. 2 1

Evidence

Cost-file meal USD 10.82; groceries 171.68 and dining 811.50/month; 592Hub rice GYD 425/kg and chicken 1,566/kg.

Transportation Cost 7.2 Weight 20

Shared transport is inexpensive; private taxis and transfers raise the bill. 28 1

Evidence

Cost-file commute allowance USD 48.08/month and taxi start 4.33; Parika–Supenaam adult ferry GYD 380.

Entertainment Cost 6.9 Weight 15

Local drinks are affordable; resort outings and travel for entertainment cost more. 1 16

Low confidence
Evidence

Cost-file beer USD 1.77 and nomad leisure 64.11/month; Mainstay advertises USD 190 with overnight stay and Georgetown transport.

Gym Membership Cost 6.6 Weight 10

The estimated private gym budget is modest, with public exercise equipment as an alternative. 9 1

Low confidence
Evidence

Cost-file gym estimate USD 28.85/month; April 2026 report confirms a publicly accessible outdoor gym but supplies no membership tariff.

Currency Stability 8.2 Weight 30

The Guyanese dollar has been stable against USD; bank and cash-market rates can differ. 27

Evidence

IMF 2025 report: de facto stabilised arrangement, official GYD 208.5/USD in 2022–2024; prep buy rate 207.98 on 19 October 2026.

Digital Nomad Essentials

6 factors · average 3.4
Internet Speed 7.5 Weight 100

Fibre can support demanding remote work. Confirm the exact address and test the connection before booking. 3 2

Low confidence
Evidence

E-Networks explicitly includes Anna Regina in its 350/100 and 1,000/500 Mbps fibre footprint; 592Hub repeats these plans in its 2026 table.

Coworking Spaces Availability 1.2 Weight 40

No dedicated coworking operator was verified; arrange a private workspace. 13 36

Low confidence
Evidence

ECCI directory lists hotels and professional services without an identified coworking operator; September 2026 national guide labels coworking supply low.

Cafes with WiFi 1.6 Weight 30

Cafes exist, but dependable cafe Wi-Fi has not been confirmed. 14 15

Low confidence
Evidence

Warlock publishes an operating drinks menu; Jaigobin advertises guest Wi-Fi; neither establishes a network of connected public cafes.

Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes 1.2 Weight 30

Laptop seating, sockets and long-stay policies need direct confirmation. 14

Low confidence
Evidence

Warlock offers online pickup and coffee drinks but publishes no laptop-use or Wi-Fi terms on the opened menu.

Digital Nomad Popularity 1.2 Weight 100

This is a small emerging base with no verified concentration of resident nomads. 36 10

Low confidence
Evidence

The September 2026 national nomad guide centres on Georgetown; ECCI advertises regional commerce rather than remote-worker gatherings.

Local SIM Card Availability 7.5 Weight 25

Prepaid and a tourist eSIM are accessible options; confirm physical-store registration before arrival. 7

Evidence

Digicel advertises new-customer 4 GB/3-day eSIM GYD 2,092.90 ex VAT and 40 GB/30-day Prime Lite GYD 4,400 ex VAT.

Quality of Life

6 factors · average 6.6
Work-Life Balance 5.6 Weight 30

A park, nearby lake activities and a small-town setting help balance work and leisure. 8 16

Evidence

Independence Park opened March 2025; Mainstay lists trails and water sports 15 minutes inland; public workspace remains unverified.

Environmental Quality 5.6 Weight 15

Nearby greenery is attractive, while coastal drainage and water conditions need care. 17 5

Evidence

August 2026 consultation proposes concrete drainage improvements; FCDO identifies poorly maintained coastal flood defences and drainage.

Cleanliness 5.2 Weight 10

Public-space improvements are visible, but no town cleanliness audit was available. 8 17

Low confidence
Evidence

Independence Park includes bins and toilets; August 2026 drainage programme remains proposed infrastructure rather than a completed cleanup.

Language Barrier 8.9 Weight 30

English makes everyday services accessible; unfamiliar Creole accents can take adjustment. 30

Evidence

Wikivoyage identifies English as the sole official language, with most people also speaking Guyanese Creole.

Air Quality 8.7 Weight 15

Modelled annual particulate levels are relatively low; this is not a local monitoring-station result. 34

Measured Annual mean pm25 ug m3: 8.34, Hourly samples: 8760, Grid latitude: 7.300003, Grid longitude: -58.5 (open-meteo-cams-global-model, 2025-12)
Evidence

Open-Meteo CAMS global 2025: mean PM2.5 8.3426 µg/m³ from all 8,760 hourly values at grid 7.300003, −58.5.

Family Friendly 5.8 Weight 25

The public park and expanded regional hospital improve family stays; specialist schooling is less certain. 8 4 17

Evidence

Independence Park has children’s play equipment; Lima includes NICU and emergency care; August town inventory counts six educational facilities.

Healthcare

3 factors · average 5.6
Healthcare Quality 5.0 Weight 20

Lima Regional Hospital expands local capabilities; complex treatment may still require evacuation. 4 6

Evidence

August 2025 commissioning lists 75 beds, CT, ICU, dialysis and three theatres; FCDO still describes national care limitations.

Healthcare Affordability 6.5 Weight 25

Routine-care estimates are moderate, but foreigners need funds and insurance for complex care. 6 4

Low confidence
Evidence

Cost-file GP estimate USD 38.47 is unverified locally; FCDO requires accessible funds for treatment abroad and evacuation cover.

Healthcare 5.3 Weight 20

Regional hospital access has improved, with specialist quality and evacuation still important constraints. 4 6

Evidence

Lima offers 24-hour emergency and pharmacy services; FCDO recommends evacuation where possible for serious or invasive treatment.

Climate & Environment

6 factors · average 5.0
Weather 4.7 Weight 80

Warm nights and frequent heavy rain make outdoor work uncomfortable for much of the year. 35

Measured Period: 2016-2025, Annual mean daily max c: 28.68, Annual mean daily min c: 24.79, Annual precipitation mm: 2473.59 (open-meteo-archive-reanalysis, 2025-12)
Evidence

2016–2025 reanalysis: average daily high 28.68°C, low 24.79°C; annual rain 2,473.59 mm; June averages 375.7 mm.

Natural Disaster Risk 4.7 Weight 10

Coastal flooding is the main practical hazard; drainage matters when choosing housing. 5 17

Evidence

FCDO describes a below-sea-level coast protected by poorly maintained defences; August 2026 town plans prioritise drainage.

Green Spaces 6.2 Weight 10

Independence Park provides a usable public green space, with more nature outside town. 8 17

Evidence

March 2025 commissioning confirms Independence Park near State House; August 2026 inventory includes four public spaces and a recreational park.

Air Conditioning 6.0 Weight 15

Air-conditioned hotel rooms are available; confirm cooling and backup power in a rental. 15 17

Evidence

Jaigobin Hotels lists air conditioning at its Henrietta and Cotton Field properties; town consultation counts six accommodation facilities.

Seasonal Variety 2.2 Weight 10

Rainfall changes considerably, but temperatures stay much the same year-round. 35

Evidence

2016–2025 monthly mean highs span just 27.73–30.08°C, while monthly rain ranges from 105.8 to 375.7 mm.

Noise Pollution 6.1 Weight 10

Quieter accommodation may be available away from the public road and hotel nightlife; no noise readings were found. 17 15

Low confidence
Evidence

August town inventory describes 14 food outlets and a central power plant; Jaigobin has a bar/lounge. No decibel survey establishes street-by-street exposure.

Culture & Entertainment

6 factors · average 4.4
Culture 4.8 Weight 20

Local history and community events provide interest, with a limited formal arts circuit. 37 12

Low confidence
Evidence

Anna Regina history records Damon and Devonshire Castle monuments; ECCI held its 20th agro/trade fair in August 2026.

Nightlife 3.0 Weight 15

Hotel bars provide evening options, with a smaller scene than regional capitals. 40 13

Evidence

Jaigobin lists Elite Bar & Lounge; ECCI directory identifies regional restaurant/bar businesses rather than a broad club circuit.

Outdoors & Nature 7.2 Weight 15

Nearby freshwater lakes and trails are a strong draw for a small coastal base. 16

Evidence

Mainstay is 15 minutes inland and lists canoeing, kayaking, fishing, trail biking and jogging.

Language Learning Opportunities 2.5 Weight 10

Everyday English practice is easy, but formal courses and exchanges were not verified. 30 13

Low confidence
Evidence

English/Creole predominate nationally; the ECCI service directory identifies no language-school operator.

Local Experiences & Tours 5.8 Weight 10

Lake and village excursions are available through a nearby resort; choices are narrower than in Georgetown. 16

Evidence

Mainstay links Upper/Lower Pomeroon, Great Lakes and Tapakuma Village tours and offers a Georgetown transport package.

Indoors Fun 3.2 Weight 10

Hotel lounges and resort games offer some indoor leisure; a town cinema was not verified. 38 15

Low confidence
Evidence

Mainstay lists table tennis, pool and darts; Jaigobin advertises restaurant and lounge facilities.

Food & Fitness

4 factors · average 3.5
Food Scene 4.3 Weight 25

Local creole and Indo-Guyanese meals, a cafe and hotel dining give a modest range. 17 14 15

Evidence

August 2026 core inventory counts 14 food establishments; Warlock has a live drinks menu; Jaigobin has a restaurant.

Yoga Studios 1.2 Weight 10

No dedicated yoga studio or current class timetable was confirmed. 13 9

Low confidence
Evidence

ECCI directory lists hospitality and professional services without an identified yoga studio; the new public facility is exercise equipment, not classes.

Fitness Facilities 4.2 Weight 15

The new outdoor gym and nearby resort sports improve basic fitness options. 9 38

Evidence

April 2026 report confirms public outdoor equipment; Mainstay activities page lists lawn tennis, volleyball and jogging.

Healthy Food Options 4.2 Weight 15

Vegetable curries and market shopping help, though specialist health-food dining remains unverified. 30 17

Low confidence
Evidence

Wikivoyage lists pumpkin and aubergine curries among everyday dishes; town reporting counts 14 food outlets without verified vegan menus.

Work Environment

5 factors · average 3.5
Time Zone Favorability 7.4 Weight 20

Year-round UTC−4 suits North American clients and permits some European overlap. 31

Evidence

Timeanddate lists GYT UTC−4 all year with no daylight-saving change.

Networking Opportunities 3.8 Weight 25

An active chamber and trade fair offer business contacts, with little verified nomad-specific networking. 10 12

Evidence

ECCI reports a Business Mix at Jaigobin on 11 April 2026; August trade fair attracted over 100 businesses and organisations.

Remote Job Opportunities 2.2 Weight 20

Local business services exist, but bring established remote work rather than expect a local remote-job market. 13

Low confidence
Evidence

ECCI directory lists ICAN Technologies and design/printing services; no remote vacancies or remote-employer cluster established.

Freelance Ecosystem 3.0 Weight 20

Design, technology and professional services provide a small local support network. 13 10

Evidence

ECCI lists Bint’s Design and Printery at Lot 3 Anna Regina, ICAN Technologies in Cotton Field and accounting/legal services.

Coworking Quality 1.1 Weight 30

No dedicated shared workspace was verified, so its quality cannot be reliably rated. 15 13

Low confidence
Evidence

Jaigobin advertises a conference room and guest Wi-Fi; no public coworking desk or membership is published.

Business & Economy

3 factors · average 2.8
Startup Scene 2.5 Weight 15

Small-business support is tangible, while a venture-backed technology ecosystem was not established. 10 12

Evidence

ECCI provides training and Small Business Bureau connections; GO-Invest sponsored five small businesses at the August 2026 expo.

Local Payment Services 4.5 Weight 10

Banks, card services and some digital payments exist; carry cash for everyday transport and small vendors. 25 11

Evidence

GBTI advertises Mastercard debit and 235+ POS terminals nationwide; ECCI expo accepts MMG and bank transfer.

Blockchain & Crypto Adoption 1.4 Weight 15

Crypto acceptance and current rules remain uncertain; do not rely on it for local payments. 26

Low confidence
Evidence

July 2023 national assessment detected no VA/VASP activity and described prohibition until at least January 2026 or a ministerial date.

Transportation

7 factors · average 3.1
Airport Connectivity 3.2 Weight 30

Georgetown offers international routes, reached through a multi-stage road and river transfer. 29 39

Evidence

CJIA lists American, Caribbean, Copa and JetBlue; Mainstay describes Georgetown–Parika–Supenaam–Anna Regina access.

Public Transit 3.2 Weight 20

Minibuses and ferries provide practical coastal links, with limited comfort and safety assurance. 30 28 5

Evidence

Wikivoyage describes minibus travel; October ferry guide generally lists four Parika–Supenaam sailings daily; FCDO cautions on minibuses.

Walkability 4.8 Weight 20

Some central services and the park are reachable on foot; roadside conditions and heat limit comfort. 8 17

Evidence

Park access is on Anna Regina Public Road; August 2026 plans still propose drain shoulders and improved street lighting.

Ride-sharing Services 1.2 Weight 15

A local taxi service is documented; app-based coverage was not verified. 17

Low confidence
Evidence

August 2026 core inventory records one taxi service; no ride-hailing platform coverage is established by the opened town sources.

Cycling 3.3 Weight 10

Recreational trail cycling exists nearby; protected everyday cycling infrastructure was not confirmed. 38 5

Evidence

Mainstay lists adventure-trail biking; FCDO identifies reckless driving and poor lighting on Guyanese roads.

Intercity Travel Options 4.3 Weight 15

Scheduled ferries and coastal transport make Georgetown reachable, although transfers remain necessary. 28 39

Evidence

21 October ferry guide lists adult GYD 380 and generally four daily Parika–Supenaam sailings; Mainstay confirms the onward coastal road route.

Scooter/Bike Rental Availability 1.5 Weight 10

No independent scooter or motorbike hire shop with rates was verified. 38 13

Low confidence
Evidence

Mainstay offers trail biking as an activity; its opened page supplies no public scooter or motorbike rental tariff.

Connectivity

4 factors · average 4.9
Mobile Network Coverage 5.5 Weight 20

Mobile data is available, but town-level coverage, speed and indoor reception were not measured. 7

Low confidence
Evidence

Digicel markets 40 GB/30-day and short-stay eSIM bundles; national availability does not establish Anna Regina signal quality.

VPN Reliability 7.5 Weight 20

An open internet supports ordinary VPN use; local endpoints and call performance were not tested. 32

Low confidence
Evidence

US State Department 2023 report records no government internet restriction or content censorship; no 2026 commercial VPN test was found.

Power Grid Reliability 4.4 Weight 15

Check backup power for work and cooling; the isolated system has documented reliability constraints. 33

Low confidence
Evidence

GPL 2024–2028 plan records 6.5 MW peak in 2023 with only one reliable 1.8 MW unit; no 2026 outage-duration series obtained.

Public WiFi Availability 2.4 Weight 10

Hotel Wi-Fi is advertised, but broad free municipal access was not confirmed. 15 8

Low confidence
Evidence

Jaigobin lists free Wi-Fi; the completed Independence Park notice confirms amenities without verifying live public Wi-Fi.

Digital Nomad Community

3 factors · average 1.9
Nomad Friendly 3.2 Weight 50

English, fibre and nearby leisure make independent stays feasible, with limited shared-work and community infrastructure. 3 15 13

Low confidence
Evidence

Anna Regina is included in E-Networks fibre coverage; Jaigobin has AC/Wi-Fi; no dedicated coworking operator found in ECCI directory.

Nomad Events & Meetups 1.2 Weight 25

Business events are documented, but no recurring remote-worker meetup was verified. 10 11

Low confidence
Evidence

ECCI advertises a general Business Mix and annual trade expo; neither is presented as a digital-nomad meetup.

Online Community Presence 1.2 Weight 20

Regional business groups are visible online; an active city nomad group was not verified. 10 36

Low confidence
Evidence

ECCI maintains a member directory and event pages; the national nomad guide does not establish an Anna Regina member group.

Safety & Tolerance

3 factors · average 5.8
Safety 5.8 Weight 100

Use normal valuables and after-dark precautions; available regional trends do not establish a low town crime rate. 18 5

Evidence

Ministry release reports Region 2 crime down 39.2% in 2025 and a new Anna Regina station; FCDO still warns of significant violent crime nationally.

Female Friendly 5.5 Weight 50

Women have local support services, but solo night travel and national gender-violence risks warrant care. 18 19 32

Evidence

New station includes domestic-violence interview space; Freedom House reports expanded Family Violence Act protections; US report identifies extensive gender violence.

Racial Tolerance 6.1 Weight 50

A diverse society offers everyday interaction, while ethnic politics and Indigenous discrimination remain concerns. 19

Low confidence
Evidence

Freedom House 2025 flags ethnic electoral tensions and Indigenous discrimination; no town-level visitor discrimination survey obtained.

About these scores

Method
Researched
Last updated
Oct 22, 2026
Last changed
Oct 31, 2026

Checked against the sources below and compared with similar cities. Numbers in the list point to these sources.

Compared with Georgetown, New Amsterdam, Bartica, Paramaribo, Belize City, Port of Spain, Medellín, Hanoi, Bangkok, Lisbon

  1. Expatistan Georgetown, October 2026Index
  2. 592Hub price trackerIndex
  3. E-Networks fibre upgrade and coverageOfficial
  4. Lima Regional Hospital commissioningOfficial
  5. FCDO Guyana safety and securityOfficial
  6. FCDO Guyana healthOfficial
  7. Digicel Guyana prepaidOfficial
  8. Independence Park opened in Anna ReginaOfficial
  9. Anna Regina outdoor gym opensSecondary
  10. Essequibo Chamber of Commerce and IndustryOfficial
  11. Essequibo Expo 2026Official
  12. ECCI 20th trade fair reportSecondary
  13. ECCI member directoryOfficial
  14. Warlock Cafe menuOfficial
  15. Jaigobin Hotels amenitiesOfficial
  16. Lake Mainstay location and activitiesOfficial
  17. Anna Regina development consultation, August 2026Secondary
  18. Anna Regina Police Station commissioningSecondary
  19. Freedom House Guyana 2025Index
  20. FCDO entry requirementsOfficial
  21. Guyana ISS visitor visa portalOfficial
  22. PwC personal income tax, reviewed June 2026Secondary
  23. RSF Guyana 2026Index
  24. Republic Bank Savings Plus requirementsOfficial
  25. GBTI account and card servicesOfficial
  26. National virtual-asset risk assessment, July 2023Official
  27. IMF Guyana 2025 Article IVOfficial
  28. Parika–Supenaam ferry schedule and faresSecondary
  29. CJIA airline directoryOfficial
  30. Wikivoyage Guyana practical guideSecondary
  31. Guyana time zoneSecondary
  32. US State Department 2023 human-rights report, ECOI reproductionOfficial
  33. GPL 2024–2028 development programmeOfficial
  34. Open-Meteo CAMS global PM2.5, full 2025Measurement
  35. Open-Meteo historical climate, 2016–2025Measurement
  36. Stamped Nomad Guyana guide, September 2026Secondary
  37. Anna Regina history and demographicsSecondary
  38. Lake Mainstay guest activitiesOfficial
  39. Lake Mainstay access routeOfficial
  40. Elite Bar and LoungeOfficial

Change history

    • Method Generated Researched
    • Accommodation cost 8.4 7.5
    • Air conditioning 3.8 6
    • Air quality 7.6 8.7
    • Airport connectivity 1.9 3.2
    • Cost of living 7.8 7.9
    40 more changes
    • Coworking spaces availability 0.5 1.2
    • Culture 3.8 4.8
    • Currency stability 5.1 8.2
    • Digital nomad friendly cafes 0.9 1.2
    • Digital nomad popularity 0.6 1.2
    • Digital nomad visa availability 0.7 1
    • Environmental quality 6.6 5.6
    • Family friendly 5.1 5.8
    • Fitness facilities 2.6 4.2
    • Food groceries 7.8 5.8
    • Food scene 3.3 4.3
    • Freedom of speech 5.9 6
    • Freelance ecosystem 2 3
    • Green spaces 5.4 6.2
    • Healthcare 3.8 5.3
    • Healthcare affordability 8 6.5
    • Healthcare quality 3.1 5
    • Healthy food options 3.2 4.2
    • Indoors fun 2.2 3.2
    • Intercity travel options 3.1 4.3
    • Internet speed 3 7.5
    • Local experiences tours 4.1 5.8
    • Local payment services 2.8 4.5
    • Local sim card availability 5.5 7.5
    • Networking opportunities 1.8 3.8
    • Nightlife 1.9 3
    • Nomad events meetups 0.5 1.2
    • Nomad friendly 1.7 3.2
    • Online community presence 0.5 1.2
    • Outdoors nature 6.1 7.2
    • Political stability 5 5.4
    • Public transit 2.3 3.2
    • Ride sharing services 1 1.2
    • Startup scene 1.5 2.5
    • Tax friendliness 5.8 4.2
    • Transportation cost 7.6 7.2
    • Visa ease 3.7 6.6
    • Vpn reliability 6.1 7.5
    • Walkability 4 4.8
    • Work life balance 4.9 5.6

    Family Friendly (family-friendly) 5.1 -> 5.8; rescored against opened evidence and the comparison set (dpi.gov.gy).

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