Moving to Guam from Dominican Republic

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Dominican Republic to Guam? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Guam compared to Dominican Republic.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

DO
12.4
GU
4.2

Guam performs significantly better than Dominican Republic across all safety metrics.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

DO
3.0t
GU
0.0t

Guam performs significantly better than Dominican Republic 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

DO
10.7
GU
1.8
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

DO
85.0%
GU
80.5%

Dominican Republic performs better than Guam across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

DO
5.6%
GU
5.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

DO
$23,100
GU
$35,600

Guam performs significantly better than Dominican Republic across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

DO
72.6 yrs
GU
77.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

DO
21.2
GU
11.5

Guam performs significantly better than Dominican Republic across all family life metrics.

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Dominican Republic 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.

Dominican Republic passport

Dominican Republic passport holder visiting Guam

Visa Required
Dominican Republic 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?

Connectivity is usually fine (Guam: 1.8 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Guam offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Guam safe for expats?

Guam performs significantly better than Dominican Republic across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Guam is 4.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 12.4 in Dominican Republic.

What language do they speak in Guam?

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

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At a Glance

DO GU
Population 10,694,700 169,086
Currency Dominican Peso (DOP) United States Dollar ($)
Languages Spanish Chamorro, English, Spanish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +1 +1671
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911