At a glance
 GY
Georgetown
|
 SR
Paramaribo
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|---|---|---|
| Country | Guyana | Suriname |
| Nomad score | 4.8 / 10 | 5.3 / 10 |
| Cost of living | $3,739 / mo | $1,795 / mo |
| Internet speed | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Weather now | 30° / 27°C | 32° / 25°C |
| Air quality (AQI) | 47 Good | 40 Good |
| Community votes | 0 0 | 0 0 |
Climate averages
Yearly averages of monthly climate data
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GY
Georgetown
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SR
Paramaribo
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Average high | 29.5°C | 30.4°C |
| Average low | 25.9°C | 23.7°C |
| Precipitation | 83 mm / mo | 217 mm / mo |
| Sunshine | 337 h / mo | 300 h / mo |
| Humidity | 72% | 84% |
| Rain days | 16.8 / mo | 22.8 / mo |
| Wind speed | 23.6 km/h | 15.4 km/h |
GY
Georgetown · average high by month
J 28
F 28
M 29
A 29
M 30
J 30
J 31
A 31
S 31
O 30
N 29
D 28
SR
Paramaribo · average high by month
J 29
F 29
M 30
A 30
M 30
J 30
J 30
A 31
S 33
O 33
N 31
D 30
Air quality
|
GY
Georgetown
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SR
Paramaribo
|
|
|---|---|---|
| US AQI | 47 | 40 |
| PM2.5 | 8.8 µg/m³ | 6.5 µg/m³ |
| PM10 | 14.2 µg/m³ | 10.1 µg/m³ |
| Ozone | 44 µg/m³ | 46 µg/m³ |
| UV index | 6.2 | 3.8 |
Business & Economy
Scores out of 10
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GY
Georgetown
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SR
Paramaribo
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Blockchain & Crypto Adoption | 2.6 | 2.7 |
| Local Payment Services | 4.3 | 4.3 |
| Startup Scene | 3.3 | 2.8 |
Climate & Environment
Scores out of 10
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GY
Georgetown
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SR
Paramaribo
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Air Conditioning | 6.3 | 6.1 |
| Green Spaces | 5.5 | 7.1 |
| Natural Disaster Risk | 4.5 | 6.8 |
| Noise Pollution | 4.2 | 5.6 |
| Seasonal Variety | 2.5 | 2.3 |
| Weather | 4.4 | 5.5 |
Connectivity
Scores out of 10
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GY
Georgetown
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SR
Paramaribo
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Mobile Network Coverage | 6.5 | 6.5 |
| Power Grid Reliability | 4.4 | 5.9 |
| Public WiFi Availability | 3.6 | 3.7 |
| VPN Reliability | 6.6 | 6.8 |
Cost & Affordability
Scores out of 10
|
GY
Georgetown
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SR
Paramaribo
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation Cost | 5.1 | 7.1 |
| Cost of Living | 6.2 | 7.4 |
| Currency Stability | 5.2 | 3.4 |
| Entertainment Cost | 6.5 | 6.7 |
| Food & Groceries | 5.8 | 7.2 |
| Gym Membership Cost | 5.5 | 6.3 |
| Transportation Cost | 7.1 | 7.2 |
Culture & Entertainment
Scores out of 10
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GY
Georgetown
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SR
Paramaribo
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Culture | 6.6 | 7.2 |
| Indoors Fun | 3.9 | 4.3 |
| Language Learning Opportunities | 4.7 | 5.4 |
| Local Experiences & Tours | 6.5 | 7.2 |
| Nightlife | 4.6 | 5.3 |
| Outdoors & Nature | 6.7 | 7.8 |
Digital Nomad Community
Scores out of 10
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GY
Georgetown
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SR
Paramaribo
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|
|---|---|---|
| Nomad Events & Meetups | 1.6 | 1.9 |
| Nomad Friendly | 3.3 | 3.8 |
| Online Community Presence | 2.2 | 2.6 |
Digital Nomad Essentials
Scores out of 10
|
GY
Georgetown
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SR
Paramaribo
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Cafes with WiFi | 4.4 | 4.8 |
| Coworking Spaces Availability | 3.0 | 2.6 |
| Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes | 2.6 | 3.2 |
| Digital Nomad Popularity | 1.9 | 1.8 |
| Internet Speed | 5.4 | 6.2 |
| Local SIM Card Availability | 7.1 | 7.2 |
Food & Fitness
Scores out of 10
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GY
Georgetown
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SR
Paramaribo
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|
|---|---|---|
| Fitness Facilities | 4.5 | 4.6 |
| Food Scene | 6.1 | 6.5 |
| Healthy Food Options | 4.9 | 5.3 |
| Yoga Studios | 2.9 | 3.0 |
Healthcare
Scores out of 10
|
GY
Georgetown
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SR
Paramaribo
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 5.2 | 5.8 |
| Healthcare Affordability | 7.6 | 7.2 |
| Healthcare Quality | 4.3 | 5.0 |
Legal & Administrative
Scores out of 10
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GY
Georgetown
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SR
Paramaribo
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Digital Nomad Visa Availability | 1.5 | 0.8 |
| Ease of Business Registration | 4.6 | 3.1 |
| Ease of Opening Bank Account | 3.8 | 3.6 |
| Freedom of Speech | 5.9 | 6.1 |
| Political Stability | 5.7 | 5.0 |
| Tax Friendliness | 6.6 | 4.9 |
| Visa Ease | 5.7 | 5.3 |
Quality of Life
Scores out of 10
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GY
Georgetown
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SR
Paramaribo
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Air Quality | 5.5 | 6.7 |
| Cleanliness | 4.0 | 5.4 |
| Environmental Quality | 4.8 | 6.3 |
| Family Friendly | 5.3 | 6.1 |
| Language Barrier | 7.8 | 5.2 |
| Work-Life Balance | 5.9 | 6.5 |
Safety & Tolerance
Scores out of 10
|
GY
Georgetown
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SR
Paramaribo
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|---|---|---|
| Female Friendly | 5.0 | 6.3 |
| Racial Tolerance | 6.4 | 7.6 |
| Safety | 5.2 | 6.5 |
Transportation
Scores out of 10
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GY
Georgetown
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SR
Paramaribo
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|---|---|---|
| Airport Connectivity | 5.2 | 5.2 |
| Cycling | 2.6 | 3.9 |
| Intercity Travel Options | 3.5 | 3.9 |
| Public Transit | 2.8 | 3.5 |
| Ride-sharing Services | 2.9 | 2.9 |
| Scooter/Bike Rental Availability | 2.2 | 2.9 |
| Walkability | 3.8 | 5.0 |
Work Environment
Scores out of 10
|
GY
Georgetown
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SR
Paramaribo
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Coworking Quality | 2.9 | 3.2 |
| Freelance Ecosystem | 3.0 | 3.3 |
| Networking Opportunities | 3.1 | 3.3 |
| Remote Job Opportunities | 3.3 | 3.2 |
| Time Zone Favorability | 7.3 | 6.2 |
Clothing
Local prices in US dollars
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GY
Georgetown
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SR
Paramaribo
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|---|---|---|
| Jeans | $50 per pair | $49 per pair |
| Summer Dress | $36 per dress | $33 per dress |
| Running Shoes | $108 per pair | $90 per pair |
Dining Out
Local prices in US dollars
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GY
Georgetown
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SR
Paramaribo
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|---|---|---|
| Dining Out | $96 per month | $85 per month |
Entertainment
Local prices in US dollars
|
GY
Georgetown
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SR
Paramaribo
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|---|---|---|
| Cinema Ticket | $12 per ticket | $8.48 per ticket |
Food & Dining
Local prices in US dollars
|
GY
Georgetown
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SR
Paramaribo
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|
|---|---|---|
| Coffee | $5.50 per cup | $2.78 per cup |
| Beer | $3.11 per pint | $2.25 per pint |
| Meal (Inexpensive) | $11 per meal | $7.42 per meal |
| Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) | $79 per meal | $44 per meal |
| Fast Food Combo | $13 per meal | $9.54 per meal |
| Apples | $4.06 per kg | $3.84 per kg |
| Bread | $1.67 per loaf | $1.19 per loaf |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $1.20 per bottle | $0.85 per bottle |
| Milk | $2.87 per liter | $1.91 per liter |
| Rice | $1.53 per kg | $1.46 per kg |
| Chicken Fillets | $11 per kg | $7.68 per kg |
| Beef | $14 per kg | $11 per kg |
| Wine (Mid-range) | $22 per bottle | $13 per bottle |
Groceries
Local prices in US dollars
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GY
Georgetown
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SR
Paramaribo
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|---|---|---|
| Groceries | $311 per month | $172 per month |
Health Insurance
Local prices in US dollars
|
GY
Georgetown
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SR
Paramaribo
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Health Insurance | $24 per month | $25 per month |
Healthcare
Local prices in US dollars
|
GY
Georgetown
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SR
Paramaribo
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Doctor Visit (GP) | $50 per visit | $25 per visit |
| Pharmacy (basic meds) | $11 per purchase | $7.42 per purchase |
Housing
Local prices in US dollars
|
GY
Georgetown
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SR
Paramaribo
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Housing | $406 per month | $225 per month |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) | $789 per month | $473 per month |
| Airbnb (1 month) | $1,817 per month | $853 per month |
| Coworking Space | $203 per month | $143 per month |
| Coliving Space | $693 per month | $384 per month |
Internet & Mobile
Local prices in US dollars
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GY
Georgetown
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SR
Paramaribo
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Internet & Mobile | $57 per month | $21 per month |
Leisure Activities
Local prices in US dollars
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GY
Georgetown
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SR
Paramaribo
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|
|---|---|---|
| Leisure Activities | $48 per month | $32 per month |
Personal Care
Local prices in US dollars
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GY
Georgetown
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SR
Paramaribo
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Haircut | $14 per visit | $10 per visit |
| Laundry | $5.74 per kg | $3.97 per kg |
Services
Local prices in US dollars
|
GY
Georgetown
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SR
Paramaribo
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Mobile Plan | $31 per month | $17 per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps+) | $69 per month | $52 per month |
| SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) | $12 one-time | $5.56 one-time |
| Gym Membership | $57 per month | $37 per month |
| Tennis Court (Weekend) | $17 per hour | $12 per hour |
Transportation
Local prices in US dollars
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GY
Georgetown
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SR
Paramaribo
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Transportation | $86 per month | $40 per month |
| Taxi Start | $2.87 per trip | $3.18 per trip |
| Taxi per km | $1.20 per km | $1.19 per km |
| Monthly Transport Pass | $60 per month | $23 per month |
| Ride-hailing (5km) | $8.61 per trip | $6.36 per trip |
| Gasoline | $1.27 per liter | $1.29 per liter |
| Scooter Rental | $26 per month | $17 per month |
Utilities
Local prices in US dollars
|
GY
Georgetown
|
SR
Paramaribo
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Utilities | $72 per month | $32 per month |