Moving to Turks and Caicos Islands from Guam

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Guam to Turks and Caicos Islands — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Guam to Turks and Caicos Islands. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Guam to Turks and Caicos Islands.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

GU
4.2
TC
76.6

Guam performs better than Turks and Caicos Islands 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
TC
4.9t

Guam performs better than Turks and Caicos Islands across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access The World Factbook, 2022

share of households with internet

GU
80.5%
TC
93.5%

Turks and Caicos Islands 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%
TC
10.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

GU
$35,600
TC
$22,400

Guam performs better than Turks and Caicos Islands 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
TC
80.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GU
11.5
TC
11.6

Guam generally does better on family life, though Turks and Caicos Islands leads in life expectancy.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Turks and Caicos Islands?

Usually fine from major cities in Turks and Caicos Islands. The harder questions are legal — digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Turks and Caicos Islands safe for expats?

Guam performs better than Turks and Caicos Islands across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Turks and Caicos Islands is 76.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.2 in Guam.

What language do they speak in Turks and Caicos Islands?

The official language in Turks and Caicos Islands is English. In Guam, the official languages are Chamorro, English and Spanish.

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At a Glance

GU TC
Population 169,086 58,286
Currency United States Dollar ($) United States Dollar ($)
Languages Chamorro, English, Spanish English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +1671 +1649
Time zones 1 1