Moving to Philippines from Guam
What to Expect
Considering a move from Guam to Philippines? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from Guam to Philippines.
Who's moving to Philippines?
Top countries of origin for Philippines's foreign-born residents.
- 38,269
- 37,857
- 14,634
- 11,323
- 7,350
- 6,123
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17.1,071
Guam
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Philippines compared to Guam.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
Guam performs better than Philippines across all safety metrics.
What about the environment?
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Guam performs better than Philippines across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
share of households with internet
Guam generally does better on infrastructure, though Philippines leads in broadband per 100 people.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
share of people below the poverty line
Philippines generally does better on employment & economy, though Guam leads in gdp per capita.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
Guam performs better than Philippines 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 Philippines. To live, work, or study long-term in Philippines, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Philippines's immigration authority.
Philippines passport holder visiting Guam
Visa RequiredData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Philippines?
Connectivity is usually fine (Philippines: 7.6 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Philippines offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Philippines safe for expats?
Guam performs better than Philippines across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Philippines is 4.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.2 in Guam.
What language do they speak in Philippines?
The official languages in Philippines are English and Filipino. In Guam, the official languages are Chamorro, English and Spanish.
