Moving to Virgin Islands from Guam

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Guam to Virgin Islands.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Virgin Islands compared to Guam.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

per 100,000 people per year

GU
4.2
VI
49.6

Guam performs better than Virgin 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
VI
0.0t

Guam performs better than Virgin Islands 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
VI
8.8

Virgin 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%
VI
12.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2021

a broad measure of economic output per person

GU
$35,600
VI
$46,200

Guam generally does better on employment & economy, though Virgin Islands leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

GU
77.5 yrs
VI
80.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GU
11.5
VI
7.7

Virgin Islands performs significantly better than Guam across all family life metrics.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Virgin Islands?

Connectivity is usually fine (Virgin Islands: 8.8 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Virgin Islands offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Virgin Islands safe for expats?

Guam performs better than Virgin Islands across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Virgin Islands is 49.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.2 in Guam.

What language do they speak in Virgin Islands?

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

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At a Glance

GU VI
Population 169,086 105,413
Currency United States Dollar ($) United States Dollar ($)
Languages Chamorro, English, Spanish English
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +1671 +1340
Time zones 1 1