Moving to Austria from Guam

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Guam to Austria, and you’d need to navigate life in German.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Guam to Austria.

Living there in 2000
1

people born in Guam live in Austria · UN DESA

Who's moving to Austria?

Top countries of origin for Austria's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Austria compared to Guam.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

GU
4.2
AT
0.9

Austria performs significantly 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

GU
0.0t
AT
6.3t

Guam performs better than Austria 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

GU
1.8
AT
29.6
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

GU
80.5%
AT
93.0%

Austria performs significantly 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

GU
5.4%
AT
5.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

GU
$35,600
AT
$64,600

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

GU
77.5 yrs
AT
82.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GU
11.5
AT
3.2

Austria performs significantly better than Guam across all family life metrics.

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Austria passport

Austria passport holder visiting Guam

Electronic Travel Authorisation
Austria passport holders need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) 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 Austria?

Connectivity is usually fine (Austria: 29.6 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Austria offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Austria safe for expats?

Austria performs significantly better than Guam across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Austria is 0.9 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.2 in Guam.

What language do they speak in Austria?

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

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At a Glance

GU AT
Population 169,086 8,913,088
Currency United States Dollar ($) Euro (€)
Languages Chamorro, English, Spanish German
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +1671 +43
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112