Moving to Uruguay from Guam

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Guam to Uruguay? 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 Uruguay compared to Guam.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

GU
4.2
UY
11.2

Guam performs better than Uruguay 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
UY
2.6t

Guam performs better than Uruguay 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
UY
33.2
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

GU
80.5%
UY
90.0%

Uruguay 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%
UY
8.3%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

GU
$35,600
UY
$30,700

Guam generally does better on employment & economy, though Uruguay leads in poverty rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

GU
77.5 yrs
UY
78.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GU
11.5
UY
8.3

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

Uruguay passport

Uruguay passport holder visiting Guam

Visa Required
Uruguay 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 Uruguay?

Connectivity is usually fine (Uruguay: 33.2 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Uruguay offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Uruguay safe for expats?

Guam performs better than Uruguay across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Uruguay is 11.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.2 in Guam.

What language do they speak in Uruguay?

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

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At a Glance

GU UY
Population 169,086 3,407,213
Currency United States Dollar ($) Uruguayan Peso (UYU)
Languages Chamorro, English, Spanish Spanish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +1671 +598
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911