Moving to Guam from Ireland

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Ireland to Guam. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Guam compared to Ireland.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

IE
0.7
GU
4.3

Ireland performs 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

IE
6.0t
GU
0.0t

Guam performs significantly better than Ireland across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

IE
32.3
GU
1.8
Internet access World Bank, 2024

share of households with internet

IE
97.2%
GU
80.5%

Ireland performs better than Guam across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

IE
4.6%
GU
5.6%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

IE
$131,592
GU
$41,833

Ireland performs better than Guam across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

IE
83.0 yrs
GU
77.4 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

IE
3.4
GU
11.5

Ireland performs better than Guam across all family life metrics.

Sources: World Bank (2019–2025), The World Factbook (2001–2022). How we calculate this

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Ireland and Guam. To live, work, or study long-term in Guam, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Guam's immigration authority.

Ireland passport

Ireland passport holder visiting Guam

Electronic Travel Authorisation
Ireland 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 Guam?

Connectivity is usually fine (Guam: 1.8 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Guam offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Guam safe for expats?

Ireland performs better than Guam across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Guam is 4.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.7 in Ireland.

What language do they speak in Guam?

The official languages in Guam are Chamorro, English and Spanish. In Ireland, the official languages are English and Irish.

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At a Glance

IE GU
Population 5,484,367 168,999
Currency Euro (€) United States Dollar ($)
Languages English, Irish Chamorro, English, Spanish
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +353 +1671
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112 —