Guyana

Georgetown

capital city of Guyana

28°C · this month$2,100/mo235,0173 m18 missions from 17 countries

Photo: Johnldasilva · CC BY 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Live & travel in Georgetown

Monthly budget

$2,100/mo

Prices vs USA: 47%

Exchange rate

1 USD = 209.74 GYD

US travel advisory

Level 3

Homicides / 100k: 19.1

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Internet access

83%

of people online

Air quality

16.9

PM2.5 (µg/m³)

Official languages

English

Emergency

999 · 912 · 913

Plug types

BS 1363, NEMA 1-15, British and related types

Calling code

+592

Estimate for a remote worker (rent + living) from World Bank price levels. Capitals can be higher. · US travel advisory: Aug 25, 2026

Climate by month

Temperature °CRain mm

NASA POWER monthly climatology ·Humidity: 82%

Embassies & consulates in Georgetown

18 missions from 17 countries

Where to eat in Georgetown

Restaurants and cafés

New ThrivingMid-range
32 Main St
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Bottle RestaurantSplurge
294 Quamina St
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Demico HouseBudget
Lombard St
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Brasil Churrascaria & PizzariaMid-range
208 Alexander Street
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Oasis CafeMid-range
125 Carmichael St
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Shanta's Puri ShopMid-range
Camp & New Market street
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StarbudsMid-range
183 Albert St
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El DoradoSplurge
Seawall Public Rd
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JR BurgersBudget
62 Sandy Babb Street, Kitty
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Bars and nightlife

Latino Bar & Nightclub
54 Lime St
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Palm Court
Main St
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Local Rum Shops
Anywhere
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Source and corrections: Wikivoyage guide to Georgetown · CC BY-SA 4.0

Restaurants, cafés and dishes in Guyana

Frequently asked questions

Where can you eat in Georgetown?

The travel guide to Georgetown lists New Thriving, Bottle Restaurant, Demico House, Brasil Churrascaria & Pizzaria, and Oasis Cafe.

Is Georgetown safe for travellers?

The U.S. State Department currently rates Guyana at Level 3. The national intentional-homicide rate is 19.1 per 100,000 people.

How much does it cost to live in Georgetown?

Roughly $2,100 per month for a remote worker, based on Guyana price levels (47% of US prices).

What is the weather like in Georgetown in November?

In November Georgetown averages a high of 30°C, a low of 25°C and about 181 mm of rain.

Which embassies and consulates are in Georgetown?

18 diplomatic missions, including Argentina (Embassy), Brazil (Embassy), Chile (Embassy), China (Embassy), Cuba (Embassy), France (Embassy), French Guiana (Embassy), and Mexico (Embassy).

Sources: World Bank (CC BY 4.0), NASA POWER, U.S. Department of State, Wikidata (CC0), Wikimedia Commons, ExchangeRate-API.