Cost of Living in Guam in 2021

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How much does it cost to live in Guam? Is Guam a cheap tropical paradise or will it cost you a pretty penny? In this video, we briefly discuss the cost of living on the island. I talk about groceries, rent, transportation, etc...
*Disclaimer: This is only one American's perspective. There are an infinite number of variables that affect cost of living. The price of everything will depend on the needs, wants, and tastes of each individual. This video is an attempt to give the viewer a general understanding of the cost of living a "stateside" lifestyle in Guam. It is primarily targeted at people moving from the continental USA to Guam.
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@Ybshy 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent video buddy, straight honest diagnosis of the cost of living there, I’m originally from Guam, born and raised, joined and retired from the military and go home every once in a while, married a local from Mississippi. I could retire and live at home comfortably but it’s the job that I currently work for that pays me well. For a mainland resident like yourself to pronounce the villages like a champ, kudos brother! Enjoy that pacific paradise.

@UR2SLOW 2 жыл бұрын

This is actually an incredibly well done and informative video on someone that is trying to compare prices to their home region. Bravo! Thanks a lot for this

@raginplayer2665 3 жыл бұрын

Just love hearing mainlanders input on our small bit of land

@cattechaira785 3 жыл бұрын

I'm very impressed with your info- video comparisons... si Yu'os Ma'åse 👍🌈😊

@simplybeautiful6498 2 жыл бұрын

Truth' It Is What It Is...

@soterac2881 3 жыл бұрын

Great videos! Appreciate expanding my knowledge on certain sites of my island home. Keep up the great work 🤙

@tayloredstory8241 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, will do!

@DavidsIslandLifeAdventures 3 жыл бұрын

Another good piece chelu 🙌🏽🤙🏽

@reyaguon6431 3 жыл бұрын

Scrolling through some comments and sounds like you like my home 🇬🇺🏝. New subscriber right here. Enjoy the beautiful island man!

@tayloredstory8241 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Rey, yes, my wife and I have loved living here the past year and a half. It’s a lovely place 🏝

@testikoles4899 2 жыл бұрын

Born and raised Chamorro here. Everything in this video is accurate.

@williampatience9524 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, the hell with Kokomo, see you soon.

@clintbird1294 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent video and very informative for a non military person moving to Guam, I lived there 2013-15 while working on the construction of GRMC, I found your percentages of cost similar. I was lucky enough to have a friend who had access to the Navy store and their prices were ' jaw droopingly' low compared to outside. I loved bike riding (MTB) and had some fabulous rides in Guam, tried snorkelling as well. I was lucky enough that the company paid my rent at Oka Towers, awesome spot to live. Hope you enjoy your time on Guam, I did.

@geraldjamesebal7246 2 жыл бұрын

Helpful information. Thanks!

@patty2049 2 жыл бұрын

Lived here most my life. Nice video. Thanks.

@clarissabe1786 2 жыл бұрын

Hafa adai from Guam 🇬🇺 🙋🏻‍♀️ very accurate!!!! Awesome vid!!!

@OmarAjosteVlogs 3 жыл бұрын

Nice! Thanks for sharing, full support and stay safe!

@Farmaci86 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your info about Guam, it was very useful. If you think that’s expensive, move to California. 2 bedroom/2 bathroom apartment is $3k on average + gas is currently $4.57 a gallon and food is getting ridiculously expensive as well. Guam seems like a good place to get a break from Cali

@zackeryshackelford3864 10 ай бұрын

Pretty much anywhere would be a good break from cali

@josephreynolds1220 Жыл бұрын

Thanks, I’m interviewing tonight for a 4-6 month contract out there. This is great to know.

@slavesoul78 3 жыл бұрын

you are right....military housing stipends leads to higher home prices and rent for locals...

@chesterfeild7 3 жыл бұрын

Hafå Adai! Great video. Subscribed. Ugh Paymore... Costuless bruh.

@protomanca 3 жыл бұрын

I'm a mixture of relieved and surprised to see that it's comparable to or cheaper than California.

@yanks2661 3 жыл бұрын

Rent in Guam is still cheaper than rent in NJ, Paying about 1,300 for a little studio. Plus cheap steak and reasonably priced avocados, i'll get the gone to guam sign ready.

@hafachet 2 жыл бұрын

gotta give a like just for that chamorro chip cookie bit🤣

@0v3r_7hinking 3 жыл бұрын

Hafå adai! Thanks for visiting my home🇬🇺

@tayloredstory8241 3 жыл бұрын

Hafa adai! I love your island. Thanks for watching

@brucelatham6636 4 ай бұрын

I'm not a retired military but a service connected veteran. I think we are able to use the military exchange and commissary. I was there about a month ago and didn't think the price was that bad. Transportation is limited. There is the trolley but it's not reliable. It's also not cheap.

@cmac9057 2 жыл бұрын

Loved the video, what about the availability and prices of electronic automobiles? Is their a ev charging infrastructure there?

@christopherbf1197 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this!!!

@tayloredstory8241 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, sir! You’re welcome 😊 thanks for watching

@JuniorJr_23 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing.

@tayloredstory8241 3 жыл бұрын

You bet

@pablocardona6886 2 жыл бұрын

You should make a video about vehicle suggestions. I am bringing a RAM which having it serviced would probably cost 3 times what it costs in mainland since all the parts would have to be shipped.

@jordikeoni 2 жыл бұрын

Your 2-bedroom in Tumon for $1500 is much cheaper than my 1-bedroom apartment in the Los Feliz neighborhood of Los Angeles. Mind you, my apartment building doesn't have a pool. My unit has no balcony. The building was built in 1957 and no central air-conditioning. I park on the street. Gasoline prices right now in L.A. is about $4.29 regular unleaded. Doritos is the same price as Guam about close to $4.00 a bag.

@koko-vo7ls 3 жыл бұрын

Great video on cost of living. Consider doing a cost breakdown of your move to Guam. Cost and process of shipping your possessions? Vehicle?

@tayloredstory8241 3 жыл бұрын

Thats a good idea... I would need to research the price of all those things. My wife and I sold all of our stuff before moving here. We only brought 4 suitcases lol

@koko-vo7ls 3 жыл бұрын

@@tayloredstory8241 right on! Probably best way to do it

@Tio683 2 жыл бұрын

Surprising that grocery costs are almost the same or cheaper in guam compared to seoul even though it’s an island!!!!

@ericgregory9103 9 ай бұрын

Some very good videos about Guam. What are the job titles/positions/ careers you and your wife have on the island?

@mypronounismom1056 3 жыл бұрын

Yup, yup aaand yup! However! Been here for 20+ years and I will not have it any other way...Price you pay to live in paradise, aka a tropical island 😉 Very thorough video, great job!

@tayloredstory8241 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Bista! Yeah, its definitely expensive, but the scenery is worth paying for :)

@AmethystRose1986 2 жыл бұрын

I live in Alaska so I’d be used to the prices. We are thinking about moving in 2-4 years. My family used to live there many moons ago. Rent here for a 2 bedroom 1 bath $1350. We also pay fuel as well so since gas prices are higher you can imagine how much that is each month. Better off buying a house which is what we did.

@joshuacruz3445 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for saying good things about my couture's island si'yus maåsi thank you

@tayloredstory8241 3 жыл бұрын

My pleasure! My wife and I love it here in Guam.

@underwatercover 3 жыл бұрын

Check out Happy Mart in Barrigada!

@saobsidia 3 жыл бұрын

How much are cable TV, Internet, and cell phone services? And, is the Internet any good there as compared to your previous home?

@albatross2510 Жыл бұрын

Very helpful, but we’re moving from NYC, so the prices made us laugh lol

@carlovelasco7184 3 жыл бұрын

So how much a month in income would you say will make a family of four live comfortably?

@wendellalba1112 2 жыл бұрын

TRUE!!!! For example...I'm into Nerf...and here is an example of the ridiculous prices... $5 for three Nerf Zombie Strike Arrows...but at our Guam K-Mart...they are $15.99...clearance price $15.00...they should get rid of the Jones Act...outdated law . From Investopedia: . "The Jones Act is a federal law that regulates maritime commerce in the United States. The Jones Act requires goods shipped between U.S. ports to be transported on ships that are built, owned, and operated by United States citizens or permanent residents. The Jones Act is Section 27 of the Merchant Marine Act of 1920, which provided for the maintenance of the American merchant marine."

@zatty1000 3 жыл бұрын

And how long do you plan on living there?

@thehomeplatespecial597 3 жыл бұрын

Can gardening to grow some of a family's food be done?

@boubacisse9318 2 жыл бұрын

Hi I’m from Columbus Ohio as well. I’m in a process moving to Guam (pcs) as a DOD civilian what’s like living in Guam?

@MiaogisTeas 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing a realistic take on life in Guam. I'm looking for a seasonal basecamp in Asia - somewhere I can set up a small tourism business and travel to visit family and clients through the Asia-Pacific region. I've lived all over the world so I don't care about cost of living as much as what people typically spend on tourism. What I want to know is how much are property prices and the demographics of people who live there and tourists who visit. Is it super wealthy people like in the Seychelles or budget travellers like in the Philippines and Bali? I'm going to try to contact the tourism board there see what they can tell me.

@tayloredstory8241 3 жыл бұрын

Although I don't have any hard facts to back it up, I've heard the majority of the tourists that come here from Japan, Korea and Taiwan (our primary markets) would be considered middle to upper-middle class. Guam isn't as expensive as Hawaii, which some consider a more premiere location (I might disagree with that lol) but its also not the cheapest option.

@coast2coastdogz370 Жыл бұрын

Hi, I have a question I’m having trouble finding an answer for. I’m on the fence about Guam or CNMI, I have a live aboard sail boat, would you happen to know if Guam has any marinas? Possibly any that rent out annual slips with power and water hook ups?

@Makimono 3 жыл бұрын

So uhm! For your milk!…you may wanna consider going for the boxed kind if you haven’t already since making this video. It’s shelf stable and it’s relatively cheaper. I get the Anchor brand

@xPorsum Жыл бұрын

Kind of wish these prices were still true. I honestly can't believe how much prices has jumped in such a short amount of time...

@mattmonte2171 3 жыл бұрын

Do you have Honda bikes that you can’t get in main land USA im from Florida but I’ve been living in Vietnam For 3 years kinda bored as hell if this place and keep losing jobs from Covid coming back Anyway I’m used to driving a 2021 Honda Future 125 FI I also sometimes divers my wife Honda Vision and I’ve rented a Honda Cub on day trips are there bikes like those in Guam in the $1600 USD price range Also do you know if getting a visa for a Vietnamese person and dog to guam from Vietnam would be easier then mainland USA

@TheSergepena Жыл бұрын

Anyone knows if there's some sort of aviation business, island charters, flight schools ?

@seniormusicianshalloffamec2945 7 ай бұрын

Hello. I'm also from Columbus, OH !! How has it been living in Guam for 2 years, on a daily basis ? Is it easy to transition from Columbus ? The weather is constant ~ 85 degrees F. Was it hard to find a place to live ? What are the best areas (safe) and close to places. Thanks for the reply. -- RS.

@brokenstar0009 3 жыл бұрын

I’m from California I want to move to Guam been talking to my wife about it

@tayloredstory8241 3 жыл бұрын

She won't regret it lol. I give it my hardy recommendation lol

@thehomeplatespecial597 3 жыл бұрын

🧡

@AlexaTravelEnthusiast 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing. I am interested in traveling to Guam as a traveling nurse, will someone please drop some info about the hospitals here and which agencies work with Guam hospitals?. I've been watching You tube on Guam and really love it. Thank you in advance, Alexa

@tayloredstory8241 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Alexa, my wife worked as a travel nurse when we first moved to the island. She can help with any questions you may have. Send her a message on Instagram @refined.wellness.by.megan and she will definitely help you out.

@lionesta5953 2 жыл бұрын

@@tayloredstory8241 which agency did your wife go with for travel nursing to Guam?

@edgregory1 2 жыл бұрын

I worked at GMH in1990 as a Haole staff RN. Back in the day baby! I have no idea what to advise you nowadays. Good luck.

@Bronwyn031 2 жыл бұрын

Still cheaper than living in Southern California. I'm looking at retiring to either Guam or Thailand.

@shaunwheldon190 3 жыл бұрын

Hey great video...I am being sent by the military from California to Guam here in June...do you think the prices are insanely higher overall than California? Gas prices here are about the same as what you mentioned in your video.

@shaunwheldon190 3 жыл бұрын

Btw we do keep our stipend regardless of cost of rent or mortgage cost

@marcjames14 3 жыл бұрын

If your in the military you have nothing to worry about. Everything on base is dirt cheap

@shaunwheldon190 3 жыл бұрын

@@marcjames14 yup....I got here.....it is wayyy cheaper than California

@barrykelley8308 2 жыл бұрын

Internet? Satellite? Considering moving from CONUS to Guam for Army contract.

@emmanuelenriquez4872 Жыл бұрын

I grew up and coming down from l.a. so high prices is a theme out here specially compared to Ohio so I think I'll be ok 👍🏼

@raydiaz140 2 жыл бұрын

I will be moving there from Texas in a few weeks. I heard you say it rains allot this time of year. Is there flooding? Should I stay away from a first floor apartment?

@ryanjayne03 2 жыл бұрын

No, flooding is usually never that bad

@spicytunarollxx 2 жыл бұрын

Most floodings really happen down south and it's usually flooding of roads and not in the houses. You're good to go

@derekdestep40 2 жыл бұрын

And if your A US government contractor you have access to base facilities I.E base gyms, swimming pools movie theaters on base

@PeterPedroA.Cintron-421Pc 2 жыл бұрын

I'm on social security and SSI I'm 60 years old what would a house cost to buy two bedroom one bath and do they have Amazon deliver Do they have cars dealerships Do you have to pay taxes on the properties and what you own

@jeff2351 2 жыл бұрын

How much is a 1 bed furnished apt

@aidentrexlittlefire6850 3 жыл бұрын

Ebike? I know a guy. Give me a holler. Love your vids btw.

@hersonlamolli6276 2 жыл бұрын

My dear friend that is truly a nightmare, move to Puerto Rico and you pay half or less of all you have said. A nice beautiful home and save $400 to $600 a month. Food is a lot cheaper here a half gallon of fresh milk $2.25, meat 75% cheaper and the rest here 50% cheaper. Transportation everywhere but having you own is better. Gas right now $3.08 a gallon. And most we too are US proud American citizen.🇺🇲🇵🇷

@Muhmd123. Жыл бұрын

How long i must stay there to get Guam passport?

@paulkaminski5695 3 жыл бұрын

LOVE GUAM🏝♥️HAVE VISITED GUAM MANY TIMES❣️ BEST WISHES FROM TOKYO⛩🇯🇵🇬🇧🇵🇱

@tayloredstory8241 3 жыл бұрын

My wife and I planned a trip to Japan last year, but we didn't get to go because of the virus. Hoping to be able to visit soon. Any news as to when Japan will open its borders? Maybe after the Olympics?

@justmusic8166 2 жыл бұрын

Does your phone work there? Thanks

@tracykay5000 2 жыл бұрын

Do they have Trader Joe’s?

@PrehistoricMeatEater 9 ай бұрын

I'm unclear as to how, at the end, you said that $2,000 in Tennessee would be $3,000 on Guam. Pretty much everything did seem to show as double. So wouldn't it be more like $4,000 or even $3,800?

@funus3257 3 жыл бұрын

what about military base PX. do you think they have the same price as US? because i'm a hundred percent disabled veteran i can access us military base PX

@tayloredstory8241 3 жыл бұрын

I believe, the prices on the military base are similar to the prices in the States. I haven't been to the base PX myself, but several military members have told me the prices are similar.

@toddmaek5436 2 жыл бұрын

Youre 100percent disabled vet? Do you live in the states or are you relocating?

@claudiaayala9715 3 жыл бұрын

What about access to daycare if your not a military family

@tayloredstory8241 3 жыл бұрын

Hmm... well, I don’t have any kids, so unfortunately, I don’t know too much about the daycare situation. I know there are several daycares on the island (including one run by someone at my church). It’s readily available, but I can’t speak to the pricing.

@DavidJohnson-dp4vv 3 жыл бұрын

It sounds okay. I'm debating on moving to Guam later this year to get a covid vaccine then move on to hong kong / macau if they have a vaccine passport by that time.

@elegantbird8240 2 жыл бұрын

So... i should go to Thailand, is what you are saying. Gotcha!

@back2the80s Жыл бұрын

Lololol

@jjfmc4419 3 жыл бұрын

I actually live in guam and haven’t left it ever since l was born

@tayloredstory8241 3 жыл бұрын

Oh awesome! Great to meet you :)

@sharazahmad16 Жыл бұрын

I m from Pakistani so how I come in guam place talk me about the visit visa for guam

@petejoseph8257 2 жыл бұрын

$4.37 per gal.? Just like Ca.

@tayloredstory8241 3 жыл бұрын

Do you have any questions about specific prices?

@rikilamaru 3 жыл бұрын

well gas is pretty much the same price in ca also your soda is cheaper than in ca

@strangenoise7651 3 жыл бұрын

For me I’d like to know the prices on booze and the nightlife there. I enjoy going to bars to play pool and get to know the local characters in my home city and I feel like that would be an easy way to get to know more about the local culture. That and who doesn’t like a nice beer after a hard days work lol

@edgregory1 2 жыл бұрын

How much are lady drinks at a karaoke or hostess bar?

@tornengtv 2 жыл бұрын

How to work there?

@amh575 3 жыл бұрын

Hello do you feel the cost of living matches the average income for locals?

@stephenlosongco6201 3 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately it does not. Dept of Labor dies studies for wages in our area, however those standards compare us to other surrounding islands

@simplevisuals 2 жыл бұрын

Definitely not. I’m a local resident on Guam for 6 years and I feel it does not match the average income for us making

@spicytunarollxx 2 жыл бұрын

Agreed with the other comments. It does not match

@rikorobinson 2 жыл бұрын

$900/month for 2 bedroom/2 bathroom apartment??? I'm from Stamford, Connecticut, in ritzy Fairfield County, 30 miles from New York City. I would KILL for that deal! haha Double for rent for me would place the apartment in the $5000 range in Guam, so that definitely doesn't apply to me, thankfully.

@Joe-kx7bl 2 жыл бұрын

Don’t you have buddies to take you to the commissary?

@cetriyasArtnComicsChannel 2 жыл бұрын

ok well than, thats not an option for me. thanks for the info

@angelacastro1201 2 жыл бұрын

Food at Supermarkets are more expensive in Guam because mostly everything are being Shipped into the Island 🤷🏽‍♀ from all over, but, if you shop wisely, you can get your Bang for your Buck $... As for Restaurants & Fast food establishments, you can find reasonable prices... As for Gas 🤣 Good Luck 🤦🏽‍♀ Military are lucky, way cheaper in the Basement... I know because I am a Local Chamorro, n had just Relocated Stateside 01/20, Rent can be Pricey, depending on where & what you are specifically looking for 😏

@Peekarica 2 жыл бұрын

Time to move from The Netherlands to Guam then..

@sherwinbmighty 3 жыл бұрын

Can you do Any coupon at guam?

@spicytunarollxx 2 жыл бұрын

Nope

@AmSuda Жыл бұрын

Interesting 😂

@kckim 3 жыл бұрын

Do I need a passport to travel there from Texas?

@spicytunarollxx 2 жыл бұрын

For a US Citizen, nope

@BluePacificRQF 2 жыл бұрын

Not for Americans - Guam is U.S.A. all the way. Well, the only time you would need a passport to get to Guam is if you transit through a foreign country (ex. your flight route includes a Tokyo-Narita stopover first and then on to Guam.

@ihazdashcam 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. My dad is retired Air Force. We lived in Guam back in the late 70s, early 80s. Miss that place. No. Military don't have to spend all of their BAH or lose it. A lot of Military move off base because they'll get that extra money. They can live for less, and pocket the left over. We did that in Arizona. We lived off base. Got $1400 (back in the early 2000s). Our rent was only $900. The rest went to utilities and food.

@riellacruz2222 3 жыл бұрын

Im from guam

@Nick2Stix Жыл бұрын

it's funny watching this now, all the prices you said are normal in Ohio now because of inflastion

@TurquoiseSunsets 2 жыл бұрын

So why would anyone want to live in Guam, what is the upside?

@peterpangelinan9221 Жыл бұрын

No air pollution on island than P.I.

@poglifeactual7936 2 жыл бұрын

Nah, in the military we can pocket our housing allowance if we don't use it all. They only take all of it if you live on base.

@kiracruz6579 Жыл бұрын

Guam uses OHA not BAH

@lonewolfmike33 3 жыл бұрын

Has anybody ever told you that you look like Shawn Rash (PBA Bowler)

@welkcubnairb1478 3 жыл бұрын

Do they have airbnb ?

@spicytunarollxx 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, but almost the same price as staying at a hotel

@Sp1n1985 2 жыл бұрын

All cheaper than Seattle

@kabovlog6665 2 жыл бұрын

We should do a collaboration! Let me know

@zatty1000 3 жыл бұрын

So how do you like living on the island of Guam so far and long do you plan on living there?!?!

@tayloredstory8241 3 жыл бұрын

My wife and I love living here. Its been a great year and a half. We aren't sure how long we will stay. We might stay here forever or may move some time in the future. Its hard to say.

@davidteixiera8398 3 жыл бұрын

Don't forget to factor in the rate of pay less than half of what our Chamorro brothers and sisters in the states get paid on a national average . Thanks for a natural perspective enjoy the island.

@tayloredstory8241 3 жыл бұрын

David, yes, that is a good point. When my wife worked at the hospital on Guam she discovered the nurses here make a lot less than those in the states.

@MiaogisTeas 3 жыл бұрын

That's good to know - would you say that's across the board, or just in certain industries?

@michiganwannarbor3255 3 жыл бұрын

American style public transportation afterall

@trixsevenoneroyalbluez1257 3 жыл бұрын

Oi, from Yona!!! pronounced "zhot-nee-a".

@tayloredstory8241 3 жыл бұрын

Shoutout to Yona!!!

@majikslim82 2 жыл бұрын

I was looking to move / retire to SE Asia and was going to use Guam as a jumping off point. I'm moving because it's too damn expensive. To hell with guam. Philippians here I come

@marktwain368 2 жыл бұрын

You don't say why you left the US for Guam. You seem to like it. Your prices are now history as inflation and supply-chain issues bite into our wallets. Best of luck, brother!