Moving to Guam from Solomon Islands

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Solomon Islands 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 Solomon Islands.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

per 100,000 people per year

SB
3.7
GU
4.2

Solomon Islands 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

SB
0.4t
GU
0.0t

Guam performs significantly better than Solomon 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

SB
0.1
GU
1.8
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

SB
36.0%
GU
80.5%

Guam performs significantly better than Solomon Islands across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

SB
1.6%
GU
5.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SB
$2,700
GU
$35,600

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

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

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SB
20.0
GU
11.5

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

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Solomon Islands 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.

Solomon Islands passport

Solomon Islands passport holder visiting Guam

Visa Required
Solomon Islands 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?

Solomon Islands performs better than Guam across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Guam is 4.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 3.7 in Solomon Islands.

What language do they speak in Guam?

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

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At a Glance

SB GU
Population 702,694 169,086
Currency Solomon Islands Dollar (SBD) United States Dollar ($)
Languages English Chamorro, English, Spanish
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +677 +1671
Time zones 1 1