Moving to Guam from Cabo Verde

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Cabo Verde to Guam — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Cabo Verde to Guam, and you’d need to navigate life in Chamorro, English and Spanish.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Cabo Verde and Guam stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

per 100,000 people per year

CV
6.2
GU
4.2

Guam performs significantly better than Cabo Verde across all safety metrics.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

CV
1.3t
GU
0.0t

Guam performs significantly better than Cabo Verde across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

CV
5.8
GU
1.8
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

CV
70.0%
GU
80.5%

Cabo Verde generally does better on infrastructure, though Guam leads in internet access.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

CV
12.0%
GU
5.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

CV
$8,200
GU
$35,600

Guam performs significantly better than Cabo Verde across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

CV
73.8 yrs
GU
77.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

CV
23.5
GU
11.5

Guam performs significantly better than Cabo Verde across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Cabo Verde 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.

Cabo Verde passport

Cabo Verde passport holder visiting Guam

Visa Required
Cabo Verde passport holders need a visa to enter Guam.

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?

With 1.8 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Guam can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Cabo Verde and Guam.

Is Guam safe for expats?

Guam performs significantly better than Cabo Verde across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Guam is 4.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 6.2 in Cabo Verde.

What language do they speak in Guam?

The official languages in Guam are Chamorro, English and Spanish. In Cabo Verde, the official language is Portuguese.

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At a Glance

CV GU
Population 596,707 169,086
Currency Cape Verdean Escudo (CVE) United States Dollar ($)
Languages Portuguese Chamorro, English, Spanish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +238 +1671
Time zones 1 1