Moving to Iceland from Guam

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Guam to Iceland, and you’d need to navigate life in Icelandic.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

GU
4.2
IS
1.1

Iceland 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
IS
8.5t

Guam performs better than Iceland 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
IS
38.2
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

GU
80.5%
IS
100.0%

Iceland 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%
IS
3.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

GU
$35,600
IS
$66,500

Iceland 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
IS
83.6 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GU
11.5
IS
1.6

Iceland 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 Iceland. To live, work, or study long-term in Iceland, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Iceland's immigration authority.

Iceland passport

Iceland passport holder visiting Guam

Electronic Travel Authorisation
Iceland 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 Iceland?

With 38.2 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Iceland can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Guam and Iceland.

Is Iceland safe for expats?

Iceland performs significantly better than Guam across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Iceland is 1.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.2 in Guam.

What language do they speak in Iceland?

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

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At a Glance

GU IS
Population 169,086 357,603
Currency United States Dollar ($) Icelandic Króna (ISK)
Languages Chamorro, English, Spanish Icelandic
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +1671 +354
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112