Cost of Living in Guam in 2021

[@Ybshy]

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.

[@raginplayer2665]

Just love hearing mainlanders input on our small bit of land

[@cattechaira785]

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

[@simplybeautiful6498]

Truth' It Is What It Is...

[@UR2SLOW]

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

[@testikoles4899]

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

[@williampatience9524]

Yeah, the hell with Kokomo, see you soon.

[@Farmaci86]

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]

Pretty much anywhere would be a good break from cali

[@clintbird1294]

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.

[@clarissabe1786]

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

[@Brutushungwell]

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.

[@slavesoul78]

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

[@josephreynolds1220]

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

[@protomanca]

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

[@jordikeoni]

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.

[@Tio683]

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

[@yanks2661]

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.

[@brokenstar0009]

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

[@tayloredstory8241]

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

[@AmethystRose1986]

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.

[@reyaguon6431]

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

[@tayloredstory8241]

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

[@xPorsum]

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...

[@underwatercover]

Check out Happy Mart in Barrigada!

[@soterac2881]

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

[@tayloredstory8241]

Thanks, will do!

[@0v3r_7hinking]

Hafå adai! Thanks for visiting my home🇬🇺

[@tayloredstory8241]

Hafa adai! I love your island. Thanks for watching

[@geraldjamesebal7246]

Helpful information. Thanks!

[@ericgregory9103]

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

[@Bronwyn031]

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

[@mypronounismom1056]

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]

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

[@DavidsIslandLifeAdventures]

Another good piece chelu 🙌🏽🤙🏽

[@patty2049]

Lived here most my life. Nice video. Thanks.

[@wendellalba1112]

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."

[@joshuacruz3445]

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

[@tayloredstory8241]

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

[@carlovelasco7184]

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

[@Makimono]

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

[@albatross2510]

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

[@chesterfeild7]

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

[@pablocardona6886]

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.

[@OmarAjosteVlogs]

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

[@petejoseph8257]

$4.37 per gal.? Just like Ca.

[@boubacisse9318]

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?

[@hafachet]

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

[@TurquoiseSunsets]

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

[@peterpangelinan9221]

No air pollution on island than P.I.

[@koko-vo7ls]

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]

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]

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

[@paulkaminski5695]

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

[@tayloredstory8241]

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?

[@ihazdashcam]

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.

[@seniormusicianshalloffamec2945]

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.

[@TheSergepena]

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

[@emmanuelenriquez4872]

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 👍🏼

[@cmac9057]

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

[@hersonlamolli6276]

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.🇺🇲🇵🇷

[@AlexaTravelEnthusiast]

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]

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]

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

[@edgregory1]

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.

[@PeterPedroA.Cintron-421Pc]

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

[@christopherbf1197]

Thank you for this!!!

[@tayloredstory8241]

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

[@zatty1000]

And how long do you plan on living there?

[@tracykay5000]

Do they have Trader Joe’s?

[@MiaogisTeas]

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]

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.

[@Nick2Stix]

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

[@derekdestep40]

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

[@sharazahmad16]

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

[@barrykelley8308]

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

[@coast2coastdogz370]

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?

[@saobsidia]

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

[@SporaticToms]

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

[@tayloredstory8241]

Oh awesome! Great to meet you :)

[@JuniorJr_23]

Thanks for sharing.

[@tayloredstory8241]

You bet

[@rikorobinson]

$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.

[@elegantbird8240]

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

[@back2the80s]

Lololol

[@thehomeplatespecial597]

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

[@mattmonte2171]

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

[@funus3257]

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]

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]

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

[@shaunwheldon190]

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]

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

[@marcjames14]

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

[@shaunwheldon190]

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

[@poglifeactual7936]

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]

Guam uses OHA not BAH

[@jeff2351]

How much is a 1 bed furnished apt

[@Muhmd123.]

How long i must stay there to get Guam passport?

[@manuelduran3740]

Wow Guam was terrible in 1972 . I was there for 18 months . Hated it !

[@Sp1n1985]

All cheaper than Seattle

[@Peekarica]

Time to move from The Netherlands to Guam then..

[@Legality8247]

Guam prices bout to piss their pants when they see California

[@Joe-kx7bl]

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

[@aidentrexlittlefire6850]

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

[@claudiaayala9715]

What about access to daycare if your not a military family

[@tayloredstory8241]

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.

[@justmusic8166]

Does your phone work there? Thanks

[@raydiaz140]

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]

No, flooding is usually never that bad

[@spicytunarollxx]

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

[@DavidJohnson-dp4vv]

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.

[@amh575]

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

[@stephenlosongco6201]

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

[@simplevisuals]

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]

Agreed with the other comments. It does not match

[@cetriyasArtnComicsChannel]

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

[@davidteixiera8398]

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]

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]

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

[@angelacastro1201]

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 😏

[@tayloredstory8241]

Do you have any questions about specific prices?

[@rikilamaru]

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

[@strangenoise7651]

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]

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

[@Agenamigo]

We need to ask our politicians to vote to eliminate the Jones Act. 😀

[@tornengtv]

How to work there?

[@marktwain368]

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!

[@jamesjackson8521]

How much for a one-bedroom or Studio I'm single what about the snake problem are the people friendly to Americans and accepting is there crime and how are the police are they aggressive or laid-back is it more expensive than Hawaii

[@majikslim82]

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

[@trixsevenoneroyalbluez1257]

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

[@tayloredstory8241]

Shoutout to Yona!!!

[@sherwinbmighty]

Can you do Any coupon at guam?

[@spicytunarollxx]

Nope

[@lonewolfmike33]

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

[@G3.9-6]

Yo Guam does not grow avocados

[@G3.9-6]

@IslandahBoii Guam (Mariana island)? Not Mexico

[@kabovlog6665]

We should do a collaboration! Let me know

[@thehomeplatespecial597]

🧡

[@kckim]

Do I need a passport to travel there from Texas?

[@spicytunarollxx]

For a US Citizen, nope

[@BluePacificRQF]

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.

[@welkcubnairb1478]

Do they have airbnb ?

[@spicytunarollxx]

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

[@zatty1000]

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

[@tayloredstory8241]

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.

[@michiganwannarbor3255]

American style public transportation afterall