Moving to Guam from Peru

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Peru to Guam.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Peru to Guam.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

PE
8.6
GU
4.3

Guam performs significantly better than Peru across all safety metrics.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

PE
2.0t
GU
0.0t

Guam performs significantly better than Peru across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

PE
11.7
GU
1.8
Internet access World Bank, 2024

share of households with internet

PE
82.0%
GU
80.5%

Peru 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

PE
5.1%
GU
5.6%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

PE
$9,684
GU
$41,833

Guam generally does better on employment & economy, though Peru leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

PE
77.9 yrs
GU
77.4 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

PE
11.0
GU
11.5

Peru performs better than Guam across all family life metrics.

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

Can you move from Peru to Guam?

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Peru 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.

Peru passport

Peru passport holder visiting Guam

Visa Required
Peru 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 Guam?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Guam has 1.8 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Guam safe for expats?

Guam performs significantly better than Peru across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Guam is 4.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 8.6 in Peru.

What language do they speak in Guam?

The official languages in Guam are Chamorro, English and Spanish. In Peru, the official languages are Aymara, Quechua and Spanish.

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At a Glance

PE GU
Population 34,576,665 168,999
Currency Peruvian Nuevo Sol (PEN) United States Dollar ($)
Languages Aymara, Quechua, Spanish Chamorro, English, Spanish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +51 +1671
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 105 —