Moving to Guam from Virgin Islands

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What to Expect

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Guam compared to Virgin Islands.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

per 100,000 people per year

VI
49.6
GU
4.2

Guam performs significantly better than Virgin Islands across all safety metrics.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

VI
0.0t
GU
0.0t

Virgin Islands performs better than Guam 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

VI
8.8
GU
1.8

Virgin Islands 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

VI
12.1%
GU
5.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2021

a broad measure of economic output per person

VI
$46,200
GU
$35,600

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

VI
80.3 yrs
GU
77.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

VI
7.7
GU
11.5

Virgin Islands performs better than Guam across all family life metrics.

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

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?

Guam performs significantly better than Virgin Islands across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Guam is 4.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 49.6 in Virgin Islands.

What language do they speak in Guam?

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

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At a Glance

VI GU
Population 105,413 169,086
Currency United States Dollar ($) United States Dollar ($)
Languages English Chamorro, English, Spanish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +1340 +1671
Time zones 1 1