Moving to Guam from Montserrat

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Montserrat 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 Montserrat.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

per 100,000 people per year

MS
0.0
GU
4.2

Montserrat performs better than Guam across all safety metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

MS
72.6
GU
1.8
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

MS
56.2%
GU
80.5%

Montserrat generally does better on infrastructure, though Guam leads in internet access.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

MS
5.6%
GU
5.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2016

a broad measure of economic output per person

MS
$34,000
GU
$35,600

Guam performs significantly better than Montserrat across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

MS
75.7 yrs
GU
77.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MS
10.4
GU
11.5

Montserrat generally does better on family life, though Guam leads in life expectancy.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators

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?

Montserrat performs better than Guam across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Guam is 4.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.0 in Montserrat.

What language do they speak in Guam?

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

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At a Glance

MS GU
Population 5,414 169,086
Currency East Caribbean Dollar (EC$) United States Dollar ($)
Languages English Chamorro, English, Spanish
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +1664 +1671
Time zones 1 1