Moving to Guam from Brunei

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Brunei to Guam — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Brunei to Guam, and you’d need to navigate life in Chamorro, English and Spanish. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Brunei to Guam.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

per 100,000 people per year

BN
0.5
GU
4.3

Brunei performs better than Guam across all safety metrics.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BN
20.2t
GU
0.0t

Guam performs significantly better than Brunei across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

BN
21.2
GU
1.8
Internet access World Bank, 2024

share of households with internet

BN
96.3%
GU
80.5%

Brunei performs better than Guam across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

BN
5.3%
GU
5.6%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

BN
$32,235
GU
$41,833

Brunei generally does better on employment & economy, though Guam leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

BN
75.5 yrs
GU
77.4 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BN
8.6
GU
11.5

Brunei generally does better on family life, though Guam leads in life expectancy.

Sources: World Bank (2019–2025), The World Factbook (2021–2022), United Nations SDG Indicators (2013). How we calculate this

Can you move from Brunei to Guam?

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Brunei and Guam. To live, work, or study long-term in Guam, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Guam's immigration authority.

Brunei passport

Brunei passport holder visiting Guam

Visa Free
Brunei passport holders can enter Guam without a visa.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Guam?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Guam has 1.8 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Guam safe for expats?

Brunei performs better than Guam across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Guam is 4.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.5 in Brunei.

What language do they speak in Guam?

The official languages in Guam are Chamorro, English and Spanish. In Brunei, the official language is Malay.

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At a Glance

BN GU
Population 466,330 168,999
Currency Brunei Dollar (BND) United States Dollar ($)
Languages Malay Chamorro, English, Spanish
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +673 +1671
Time zones 1 1