Moving to Guam from Saudi Arabia

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Saudi Arabia to Guam, and you’d need to navigate life in Chamorro, English and Spanish.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Guam compared to Saudi Arabia.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

per 100,000 people per year

SA
0.8
GU
4.2

Saudi Arabia 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

SA
18.5t
GU
0.0t

Guam performs significantly better than Saudi Arabia 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

SA
37.0
GU
1.8
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

SA
100.0%
GU
80.5%

Saudi Arabia performs 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

SA
4.9%
GU
5.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SA
$49,600
GU
$35,600

Saudi Arabia performs better than Guam across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

SA
76.7 yrs
GU
77.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SA
12.3
GU
11.5

Guam performs significantly better than Saudi Arabia across all family life metrics.

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Saudi Arabia 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.

Saudi Arabia passport

Saudi Arabia passport holder visiting Guam

Visa Required
Saudi Arabia 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?

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?

Saudi Arabia performs better than Guam across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Guam is 4.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.8 in Saudi Arabia.

What language do they speak in Guam?

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

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At a Glance

SA GU
Population 35,354,380 169,086
Currency Saudi Riyal (SAR) United States Dollar ($)
Languages Arabic Chamorro, English, Spanish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +966 +1671
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911