The Cost of Living in Guam | Ep 158
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- Опубліковано 29 вер 2024
- This cost of living video is a snapshot in time, and further research is needed to obtain a correct assessment of the current cost of living conditions in Guam.
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Philippines have more struggles than Guam. Guamanians are more fortunate than the Philippines because they don’t have to worry about third world problems.
kasi usa na sya sayang tayo sana din kaso matapang muslim
hi
Ha. We can't keep the lights on. The roads in Philippines are gold compared to these. Philippines isn't 3rd world. Guam is 3rd world with 1st world prices.
Quality of life is better in the Philippines. Without base access this guy would be hurting in Guam
@@itsanewday5565 I would agree, if you have enough money, you could establish a great way of life in the Philippines. As far as roads go... travel to Samar and Leyte and you will know the difference!
Just finished my one week stay here in Guam. Headed back to the mainland today. It's expensive just to vacation here. I can only imagine a working class native with a pedestrian job.
Hope you enjoyed Guam. Hotels are not cheap for sure. Multi-generational housing and not having to eat out everyday helps with the cost of living here.
@TropicShade I am service connected with the VA. Meaning I can visit any of three military bases for exchange perks. That would help a lot for standard of living.
Yes, it definitely does!
Thank you and very kindly so for this video. after 20 plus years living in Asia and the Pacific , I would really like to meet you to share thoughts. Ret Mil , on GUAM again.
You can contact me via email or via PM on this channel's fb page.
Lived there for 5 years in Tamuning. Moved back to the states to San Francisco March of 2020...boy was that a mistake. I miss it sorely. Guam has it's issues but I prefer it...especially now.
Me and the wife plan on moving back in a year or 2 depending.
Guam is like an affliction that there is no cure for.
You picked San Francisco of all places lol. one of the most expensive places to live in the entire world
@@phil_matic I work in tech pal. It's where the money is.
@@rockycvs3 so if that’s where the money is, then it can’t be entirely a mistake
@@phil_matic Not all problems we encounter in life are money related.
I lived on Guam for 3 years from 8 to 11 years old. My father is retired Air Force and a Vietnam Veteran. I learned to swim at the USO beach, not sure if it’s still called that or not. I miss the beautiful, clear, aqua water (not the coral on my feet though, haha) the food and the beautiful temperatures. Would love to go back and visit again at some point. I’ve heard it has changed a lot due to a typhoon taking out most of the island a few years after my family left. Thanks for the video, I will be watching for more. Best of luck to you and your wife. Hafa Adai 😊
I too remember USO beach in Piti, where I learned to snorkel. Guam has grown and the infrastructure is much more typhoon-proof as compared to yesteryear. Guam used to be GOOD... today it is GOOD'er! 😉
I was born & raised on Guam...I'll be living overseas away from my homeland. Guam is too expensive to get a place and live in. I'll miss Guam, but it's time for a new cheaper chapter
Guam's problem is that they have allowed too much foreign (Japanese, Korean, Chinese) money to flow in here buying up all the apts/condos... and now single family homes. The other issue here is that Guam is a social welfare state - overly dependent on Federal funds. As a result, slumlords are in control and regular Guamanians can no longer afford housing here.
@MrYougotcaught My lived in the village Umatac for 10 years....we got priced out of Guam along with the repulsive trash problem was sickening.
Another great video friend .Thanks for sharing , from Calbayog City .
Thanks for visiting
Good video, I retired and moved Mactan Island and my wife was Samar. I moved to Guam so my son could get a better education and free medical care for all of us. Dental is the one thing I will fly back to PI. Having been a expat in Korea also; cost of living was close to Guam if you have that military affiliation to use to base. I would fly back to Korea from PI for commissary and PX/BX/NEX shopping. I would get my medical care done too so I get the free medicines although medical is cheap in PI. You can't be free.
So you are on Guam now? We just had a "Samarino" beach party today with some friends who also came from ROK. Shoot me an email or Msg me on fb @ Tropic Shade (page). 😎
@@TropicShade Wow that's great. Yes we got here in August.
@@bluhaliday1750 Sounds like a meet and greet is in order!
I hope y'all are safe after the storm. James from Arkansas
We are good, thanks.
Thanks for the info. Now I know that place is out of the question for us.
Sorry, it is what it is... unless you want to take a part -time job.
How long does it take to shop?
@@cynthiagibbons4654 Shop where?
As of today, it looks like jobs will be plentiful going forward!
I, had live in Guam for many year's I'm amazed to see how expensive it is now to live there example, my prior apartment monthly rental for a 2, rooms 1, bath was $700 per month now same apartment is over $1'300 mean while the pay per hour still the same. Makes me wonder how do they manage to survive.
You can still find 2/1's for under $800.
if it cost that much for a 2 bed/1 bath then it was probably bc of the location.. ^ is definitely right, the most u would pay is $800 or $900 for that type of home.
Thanks again. Take care.
How much are Marlboro gold cigarettes per pack @ the military px?
$9.49 pk/$92.00 ctn.
Awesome information, gateway to Asia.
Thanks for watching
Guahan's native people, the Chamorro, have intricate ties with the people of Southeast Asia, specifically the Island nations like Indonesia, Philippines, etc.
I love Guam po! I went there last August.
Guam is Good!
Having worked in the oilfield and lived in several boom towns, the prices didn’t seem outrageous or as bad as I’ve seen.
They treat you roughnecks like tourists! lol
Where can I book condo likes yours? We plan to visit Guam for a few months and we really need a cheap rental condo❤❤
Check with: www.airbnb.com/guam/stays
Other option is to contact a real estate office... sometimes they have many leads on short/long term rentals. Also check here: guamrentalfinder.com/rentals/guam-condo-apartment-rental.php
Hafa Dai!!~ from NYC~ ^^
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How does one find “the description box below”?
Scroll down and it's under the video.
Thinking about moving there for work how is the dating life ?
It can be good.
Have you visited all three bases in Guam? Is there a VA hospital and commissary in Guam? I am a Marine Corps vet exploring retirement options.
There are several military facilities here. There is only a VA clinic but there is a Naval Hospital and two commissaries.
The sell prices of items & gas is EXACTLY the same in NV as in Guam.
Interesting, thanks.
It's now 4 dollar and 72cents for gas on Guam. Damn.
Actually it's $4.71 per/gal.
@@TropicShade yes not sure why it didn't type in
Ten thousand miles to us mainland as local call a gooddeal
I'm up with that!
America already captures some countries like Guam, Singapore and etc.
I think Filipinos hold that title! (for capturing more countries). LOL
Hey I Know! The Cost Of Living On Guam Is Very Damn Expensive!!!!! Pretty Much Everything Is Shipped In Guam!!! I Use To Live On Island!!!
Coconuts are fairly cheap! lol
Prices on Guam have gone up significantly since this video :(
Right. I have tried to update, but so many price changes so fast it's hard to nail it down!
hello from guam ahaha
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850 for studio🤔 in saipan that's a house 😅
In California, that's a cardboard box. 😅
Do guam be esspunsive? It look kind of nasty. Do guam be nasty?
Expensive yes. Nasty, not really.
1800 monthly comfortably
He has aircon, a swimming pool, and eats well! 😌
@@TropicShade I don't know? Guam has a lot of temptations for a single guy. The nightlife ain't cheap.
@@Robmar40 what nightlife?
And this ain't all! www.tripadvisor.com/Attractions-g60668-Activities-c20-Guam.html
@@TropicShade thank you very much!
japan once had guam.
And the USA once had Japan! (1945-1952)
@@TropicShade if only japan won the third wave, midway and coral sea. we needed radar intel and the proximity fuse. help us retake the kurils. we also need to suppress north korea and china.
Hello sir how are you ? I am dr khurshaid Alam khan I am doctor I want to work in Guam what is the procedure plz replay me thanks in advance
Your best approach to working on Guam would be to contact a local medical association here.
You should have moved your interview.
It was too late... we were set up and framed with multiple cameras and already started the interview. Next time, I will just pay the maintenance guy to go eat lunch!
I want to move to guam. Im from ohio
👍 You could never move back to Ohio then! 😂
Cost of living has been going up since the start of Covid - world-wide. (And that started under Trump.) Please don't get off-track with politics. And if you do, then please don't lie.
Actually, the increased rate of inflation was only noticed here when fuel costs began rising, not before. And you should follow your own advice and not make political accusations.
com on man why did u hav to bring up politics with the gas prices? seriously?
You're right, I guess some people can't handle the truth.
@@TropicShade lol u jus hateful
What's the income tax situation there? Just federal tax? I heard it was just federal tax and it's allotted to Guam itself?
There is no personal income tax here in Guam. All federal taxes paid by Guam residents come back to Guam. A good portion of Guam's tax revenue come via the Business Privilege Tax (GRT -gross receipts tax already included in the price of goods).
Thanks. And I guess the inflation in the States has hit Guam already too?
@@PrehistoricMeatEater Absolutely!
Yes, the $980 apartment just sounds like an impossibility now.
@@PrehistoricMeatEater I wouldn't be surprised to see rents come under pressure, moreso than they already are. Vacancies are on the rise.
Thank you so much for doing a video like this. My anxiety level was off the charts when I even thought about moving off the main land. I'm an unexpected medical retiree from the VA (hospital) and am trying to make my new normal work for me for the years to come. You've helped a lot.
Thanks for the video and proud to know people that know how to live and enjoy the pacific island style and Asian brothers whom we share this region with, except China and North Korea! You guys are champs and respected by the islanders! The true Pacific!
Thanks for watching... and I wouldn't want to live any other way.
HAFA ADAI, (Hello) As a resident born and raised in Guam, in 1961 to a Chamorro mother and American father we welcome all Americans to live and enjoy our beautiful island! Just leave your attitude, negative comments and sarcasm in plane once you arrive! We are good people and live to a different drum, more reserve then most people. Have an open mind and enjoy the island lifestyle, beaches, sun, food, BBQ’s, parties and fiesta’s! You do this you’ll enjoy the hospitality of the locals, be accepted and enjoy the island and life like the people in this video! Many a times a haoli wife comes out and complains about everything under the Sun! Give her a one way ticket back and enjoy the life and travel to Manila and other Asian countries and REALLY ENJOY LIFE visiting and returning to recharge the batteries and enjoy the American life Island style. If your coming out here to cause trouble, sell drugs or have bad intensions stay away!
We love our island and you will to…..This is truly WHERE AMERICA’S DAY BIGINS!
First arrived here in '74. My heart has been here ever since.
Can you do a 2022 version. We have this on our list to visit still this year.
Working on it! Stay tuned!
Being a non-veteran that supermarket tour just proved to me I could never afford to retire there with my soc sec and meager pension. The only thing that was the same price as here was Spam $2.99, everything else was about double. The number you showed from Numbeo for a single guy was $1,309 per month not including rent. Unless there are some really cheap apartments suitable for an American guy your monthly income would need to be over $2000. That lets me out. I guess I'll have to wait until central Luzon opens up!
Guam is not cheap, for sure. I do have a friend that pays $575 for a 1BR apt.
Actually you could live on 1309 month in Guam including rent but it would be tight if your non military. First there are two-bedroom places for 750. IF you want one bedroom you can get it around 500. As to utilties, I pay 150 a month though I only use air when I am home. So lets say you have a studio for 600 add 150 that's 750 Add internet at 100 thats 950. Add 75 for cell phone, thats 1025. Okay that leaves food and transportation. Get a moped, yes it rains here in Guam but in year only 3 times such has been issue (have raincoat). Also as far as buying grocies I have zero problem putting groceries on moped. Anycase go to LA cycles it costs 1100 for moped, insurance via Calvos which includes appartment rental (have to have it) is 160 a year. Average gas bill 20 a month. So for first year 125 a month for transportation (including price of moped paid over 12 months). So now we are to a total of 1150. That leaves you 250 for food and other expenses. Its tight, but duable. My cost of living is tad higher but thats because i have two bedroom appartment in prime location near the beach. My per month cost is 1600 covering all my base expenses including food (between 100 to 120 a month buying at payless and cost u less). Though I am living confortably and enjoying life so my expenses that include eating out at restaurants (I do 39 buffet once a month), going to water park, and going to bars such as Jimmy Dees, I live confortably at 2000 a month
@@primitivestudio1 When you have year-round beaches and great weather, what more could you possibly need?
Saipan?
You could live there for 2000 per month. You just couldn't live Large. Sleep on the beach.
Guam sounding about the same cost as canada after seeing this video...may as well live in guam...before any says "but your healthcare is free!" True but its very bad...so bad its now worth paying for
Here in Guam, the old Ancient Chamorro healers were known as 'makahnas'. The practice of traditional healing survived thousands of years and is maintained today by practitioners known as 'suruhanus'. No insurance required! 🤣🤣🤣
Hafa adaii Chelu born and raise on Guam Villege of Asan-Maina! thank you for sharing this very educational information about Guam cost of living! I deeply appreciate this because not everyone is aware about this! Please continue spreading more educational videos
Si Yu'os Ma'åse' !
Thanks for watchin!
Yeah I’m in the Philippines, but Guam seems way out of my budget.
I can understand that.
I love Guam . My father was in the air force and we were there from 1968 to 1972.
Mee too! 😉
I was there 72-74 at Andersen.
Guam is to expensive period but I love Guam so much 💙
Guam is an affliction there is NO cure for! 😉
Ask your Congress to get rid of the Jones Act
It's been discussed for years.
I enjoyed watching your video highlighting what Guam has to offer and the cost of living on the island.
Thanks for watching.
@@TropicShade You bet!
Im from Guam and a new subscriber! I love watching your videos. Pls make more videos with Ate, Your wife.
Thanks for watching. I'll ask her, but it will require some begging! 😂
I've a question.... I served in the Navy back in the 80s and do have an honorable discharge DD214 , but I don't have any type of proof other than that DD214..... Could I still move and live in Guam? I'm a retired senior.
TY for your answers
Absolutely... as long as you are LEGAL U.S. immigrant or a U.S. citizen. Guam is an American territory.
@@TropicShade TY.... Is the military base still available to me for groceries or do I need some sort of military ID ?
@@GreenManalichi If you are either retired military or possess a service connected disability through the VA, you will be eligible for base access and shopping privileges.
@@TropicShade TY Tropic
Thanks for posting this! Back in the 1980s I lived in an apartment, in the Chamorro Gardens complex in Mongmong. Lots of great memories!! Would love to go back and visit Guam. I miss the weather.
I now live in the South/Central part of Maine. From what I see in your video, the cost of living in this part of Maine is similar to the cost of living (excluding gasoline) in Guam.
I actually live not far from the former Brunswick Naval Air Station. When that base was open, we had a fair amount of Filipino dining options. When the base was BRACed, a lot of those places closed. Sad....
Happy New Year to you and yours!
I have always dreamed of retiring and moving to Guam. This was not only informative, but helpful, too. Thank you so much for doing this video. I enjoyed the interview very much. Both of you seem very friendly.
Thank you, glad it was helpful! I need to do an update.
Thanks for sharing. $3.99 for a package of bologna. I paid $7 for the same bologna here in Subic. Guam is my plan B if I am forced out of the PI.
$7 ??? That's Baloney! 😲 🤣
Real informative,,,new subscriber here ,,,I’ll watch more of your contents,,,
Thanks!
Damn those prices are crazy, am in the Philippines and im paying 200$ a month, for everything but food. And thats a whole lot cheaper than what im seeing. I guess if you have 4-5000$ a month retirement its okay. I live good here on my 1100$ a month SS. But the big plus is the hospital takes my Medicare, and doesnt here.
When you attempt to live a western lifestyle in the Philippines (including western foods), it can get expensive. The bottom line though is at least there in the Philippines, you can choose your standard of living. Not so much here in Guam.
Thank you. I really needed to see the real prices.
Glad it was helpful!
I was born in Agana Heights Guam 🇬🇺 how much would I need to be making a month to live there- I was born there and have dual citizenship I live now in NJ and been trying to go see where I was born and possibly live there and rent if so an apartment or buy a house - my birth certificate is Guam Naval Hospital- my father is retired Navy 22 years
Guam is expensive. At a minimum, you would need about $3,000 per month to live here in a studio apt.
Guam is where I live, born and raised. I love it here.
Another great video. Cost of living in Guam depends on needs and life style. I do live comfortable here on less than 2000 a month. I will be getting medicare an thats a plusfor me. In Phils I was self insured. Looking foward to trying that Hilton buffet
All the steak and lobster you can eat at that price seems worth it!
@@TropicShade It seems like a steal compared to similar buffets here in LV.
Wow, really? I can remember Breakfast buffets in Vegas for $1.99 and Prime Rib buffets for around $4.99. 🤔
@@TropicShade I been to vegas many times over the years. I never seen 1.99 or 4.99. Vegas for me is expensive for food. Cheapest I seen is old freemont area, even there its still 9.99.
@@primitivestudio1 I remember $.99 breakfasts in LV in the late '70s.
Awesome points. I was really loved when I suggested a commissary shopping spree was planned. Now fast forward to me now honestly I would rather live the winters on Guam or PH but I don't have that option now.
Sorry.
Sorry
Interesting perspective. That said if you look around Guam isnt as expensive as folks think. You can even find small houses for rent for 700 but make sure your good friends with neighbors. That said, I pay 1100 a month for 2 bedroom apartment with washer and drier right across from beach (from my door to sand about 3 minutes). Internet is expensive as compared to mainland. I pay 107. Utilities (water and electric) costs me 150 a month; though I only run air when I am in my appartment (takes 2 minutes to cool down). I do have my own transportation. I drive moped. Mopeds are great for guam. I pay 16 dollars month for gas. Insurance which includes moped and my appartment rental is 160. After, all my bills, insurance, gas, all comes to 1550. Add about 100 to 300 for food costs. Add 200 for movies, relaxing at beach bar, you can live 2000 dollars with no complaints but same time no huge luxeries. As far as stores, Cost U Less is great, company is connected to Costco indirectly. Payless not bad, ,key is specials and their reduced price. Now if you have base access thats great. Gas is 1.50 less and food costs are on average not 30 to 40 percent cheaper but more like 50 percent cheaper at commesary. The Exchange is closer to in town costs but still a bit cheaper. For some reason tomatos and cucumbers are cheaper at exchange than commesary.
The best perspective anyone could give is via a testimonial like yours. I know there are cheaper places to rent, but you just have to beat a few jungle bushes to find them. I find tomatoes cheaper at Payless than at the commissary. Thanks for the input, I'm sure many will find it useful.
@@TropicShade No problem. Having base access sure does help. I do go to Payless frequently. I live just short walk away. I mostly go there to refill my water, look at reduced price stuff, and specials. Cost U less, also simular.
Yeah, Payless as a whole is cheaper than commissary when comes to tomatoes. I asked about that and that's because Commissary airfreights tomatoes in. But you go to the Exchange gas station either at the main naval base or one at the Naval hospital and tomatoes are 1.89 a pound. Cheaper than Payless unless on special (right now Roma tomatoes are on special I think 1.29). Cucumbers at Exchange Gas Stations than at Commesary or Payless. The last I paid was about $1.60 at the exchange gas station. Also, things like Lettuce unless they are on sale at Payless Commesary is so much cheaper. 1.19 per head for Romane Lettuce at Commesary while Payless is $2.59lb (one head is about 1lb)
All these guys mentioning high cost for internet... I bet there is an audible "CHEER" everytime a Falcon 9 launches with 60 more satellites! 😂🤣😆
@@tennesseetravelr Agreed, I pay 107 a month for internet. That said, I have signed up for star link which is said to be 99 dollars and much faster. Should come here next year.
Side note, I just came back from Mainland and also Hawaii. This is suprizing but prices in Hawaii an even in mianland isnt to different than Guam. If you have access to commesary, the commesary in Hawaii is actually more expensive.
$2K a month with no entertainment in 2021? Bye Guam. I'll go to Philippines or Thailand with $2K includes entertainment.
Welcome to the island Guam gentlemen. Should you have time, inquire the island of Rota for a visit. About 25 minutes flight just north from Guam. However, to date need to fly to the island of Saipan then to Rota due to the current pandemic situation. Enjoy Guam and be safe.
Best idea to move out of the Philippines. It's not worth living there due to politics and general mentality (no discipline and crab mentality) of the citizens there. Also, weather is horrible and add the pollution created by the citizens . It may be just my experience, but I believe 90% of what I'm saying is true. But you decide, I'm just saying my side.
I couldn't agree more. There are a few things I miss though.
Great video. We just moved to Guam for a while. This is up to date and relevant info. thanks
Glad it was helpful. Hafa Adai... Welcome to Guam!
In Costa Rica I spent 4k a month. No hookers or cocaine. Just vehicle, rent gasoline, beer, insurance and Electricity for Air conditioning. Ate out twice a week. Happy in my secret spot in Texas. Beautiful empty beaches and incredible fishing.
Living in the tropics can definitely get expensive. Glad you found your paradise! Thanks for watching!
Lol this video is three years old I see cause looking at these prices I'm thinking.... hmmm still cheaper than what I pay now
Update needed for sure.
Very interesting conversation and thanks for the stats you shared. I clicked on your video and was the 44,444th viewer haha!
Wow... you would think you would win something with that number. LOL Thanks for watching!
This one is very informative! Thanks!
Glad it was helpful!
It’s so short sided and shameful that any veteran doesn’t qualify for lifetime 100% healthcare and access to commissary benefits among other benefits.
Only those with service-connected disabilities. I believe anything over 50% qualifies for base access and shopping.
great video, I watched the hole thing, am planning on moving to Guam, it would be my first time moving and living there , am from Wisconsin, ya a lot of snow here when its winter, it would be my first time flying in an air plane too, am disable so I was trying to listen the best i could, i just wish that you went a little more in-depth as for some one that's just starting out, am also on a budget, so any helpful tips as to living in Guam would be appreciated, Thank you for taking the time to read this...
I'm not sure how to respond, but I will suggest not coming here if your income is under $2500 per month... unless you have military base privileges.
So you mean any veteran can shop on base and save money? 😮 Thanks ..nice video
Eligible Vets only. More info here... www.va.gov/resources/commissary-and-exchange-privileges-for-veterans/
@@TropicShade Thank you for that information.
Thank you gentlemen I’m 60
No wife DAV and thinking gaum may work for me .
Best of luck!
I just wanna live away from the states for a change.im 53yrs old now I want to live somewhere different out side of the USA.
I know that feeling.
I don’t see the prices any different than in Chicago metropolitan area even in 2022.
You would be correct. I've been meaning to do an update to this vid, but because of so many changes (and inflation) happening so fast, and in the name of accuracy, I waited. Prices here are not really that bad, especially when compared to California and Hawaii. Chicago/NY historically have always been high COL areas. The biggest issue here are wages.
Finding a ton of good information in your videos. Super useful and super relatable.
However.
I caught the part about the gas price, as stated 'under the current administration'.
I know we have a supercharged, divided electorate. I sense I am probably on the opposite side that you are, that's cool. We both have homes in Phils, and wives from there, and I most definitely relate to your appreciation of Asian life. Fist bump!
But... Presidents do not influence the price of gas. They just don't. I had lots of complaints about "the last administration" for a lot of things, but whenever gas prices were higher than I liked, or not, that was never up to him, even if he claimed it was when it was low. (Presidents do that.) I don't blame any of them, because the market dictates the price. It's just the way it is.
That said, I'm eating up your content like crazy, and don't be surprised to see I've touched down with my family and want to get together for a beer. :)
I appreciate that!
If you're non military good luck?
Unless you have a decent pension... it would be like living in NYC or SF.
You don't need a passport to move to Guam if you are an American citizen
Correct!
What about crime? I will be coming over on business in October this year
Crime is not bad, but it does exist, and is about one percentage point per capita lower than the U.S. Like everywhere else, it has gone up as the economy gets worse. www.macrotrends.net/countries/GUM/guam/crime-rate-statistics
What about the Brown Tree Snakes that outnumber humans 10 to 1 by some estimates.
Haven't seen one in the 6+ years I've been here.
I lived on Guam for 8 years. I moved to Los Angeles. All I can say is that it is cheaper in LA than Guam. Gas was thru the roof on Guam more than Cali. Food was way out there because it has to be shipped in by boat. Rent is mot as bad as LA but close. Electric was 3x's what I am paying here since all the houses are cement wall to wall and is nothing more than an oven so the AC is working hard to keep things livable. All that aside. Having a good-paying job helped and I did enjoy living there. My wife being a Filipina was convenient to jump on a quick flight to visit family. There is a price to pay for island living
I guess it all depends on 'where' you live in LA. Today, gas in CA is $3.98 and here it is $4.41 off base ($2.98 on base). I'm guessing also you miss Guam! Appreciate the info. 😉
@@TropicShade It has its ups and downs like anywhere. I was in the water almost every day snorkeling in Tumon, Gun Beach to 2 Lovers Pt.
@@InvisibleAmericaTV I'd say that's an UP! ;)
@@TropicShade Are normal citizens eligible to buy on base gas or it it only reserved for servicemen?
4:23 did he really just say US citizens need a valid passport to go to a US commonwealth...
Yes, any U.S. citizen can reside here. Any other long-term stay would require some sort of visa approval process. As far as travel to Guam is concerned, most airlines require a passport ICO diversion purposes.
@@TropicShade your not listening are you sir...
What about night life, things to do, social life, safety? I'm in the Philippines(Cebu City) with no house payment(2000sqft) and can live here on a decent budget of $1400 to $1750 with 8 people coming and going. There is just so much to do here on Cebu Island with so many options and the women are fantastic, now I'm only talking about my wife, LOL. Medical is the only thing that is very questionable for me but maybe Guam has the answer to my Medicare needs if I could make it there if I were to get very sick.
No shortage of night life with all the bars, clubs, live music, etc., and much less crowded than Cebu.
There is night life, granted covid ruined it. That said because Philippines is so much bigger you will have a lot more. But yes Guam has night clubs, lots of bars, including karoke bars to beach bars. As far as safety, not sure how things are in Philippines but Guam is USA, so I say its pretty safe, though like with any US city there are places to avoid. Though I have no issues walking streets of guam at night. Also speaking of nightlife and all that. Few years back few friends of mine went to bar, we then were invited to local party, long story short it was weird night but next day, we were in southern guam riding local caraboa (water buffalo). As far as things to do, theres plenty. Beaches, beaches, beaches. Scuba diving is great and some cheapest in world, Micronesian Divers Association is like really one cheapest I seen. Also if you like off roading there are some nice spots. Great hiking with nice waterfalls. There are also places like water parks, standard movie theaters, few malls, mini carnival amusement place, chamaro village. Also there are thoughout the year periodic cultural events.
I lived there in the 1950s when I was a kid for 3 years. My dad had a civilian job on Anderson AF Base. You couldn't be a tourist back then as Guam was closed by the government and you couldn't go there unless you had government clearance. From time to time a Japanese soldier would come out of the boondocks and give up not realizing that the war was over. Strangely enough I later started working on cargo ships and Guam was a regular stop for us. Like you said in the video the Jones Act keeps the cargo coming in on American flagged ships. Usually I would rent a car for the day and just drive around for a while to take in the sights and bring back some old memories but a whole lot of things are different now. Guam is more expensive than where I live in Iowa but not quite as bad as another regular stop for me, Honolulu.
I'm originally an Illinois boy myself and grew up between a bean field and a cornstalk. 😉
@@TropicShade Yea, me too. When I was a kid we lived next to a corn field in Illinois. Now that I'm on my own I live across the river in Iowa.
The military and shipping laws makes up a lot of the price hikes , you must be rich drinking that fancy water , sounds like the Texas chainsaw massacre came there also. God Bless those folks from the typhoon, l hear the military is helping and thank you for your service again.
Thanks for commenting!
@@TropicShade oh l can comment, boy howdy, just ask me, I'll tell ya.
Guam Cost of living is about the same as that of New Jersey (give or take). While people in US generally consider New Jersey as very expensive, which it is compared to lower cost of living places like the rest of US, New Jersey is lower cost than New York (NYC, Long Island), lower than Bay area, and with some caveats little lower than DC Area. Home/Rent being the major factor in these calculations.
Would you recommend Okinawa ?
Many say Guam is cheaper than Hawaii also.
It's one place I have never been. I do know it is subtropical (same latitude as Ft. Meyers FL) and if you like Japanese culture, it could be a good fit. I have a few subscribers who live there... maybe they can chime in. I'll post your question on the Community Page and see what surfaces.
How about laundry , do you have room in the studio apartment for a washer and dryer, thanks , like a stack washer and dryer, thanks ,hehe, sounds like California. Thank You for Your Service.
I understand that some units do. Our condo complex has a laundry room. Thanks for watching.
@@TropicShade that will work also.
Guam would be a nice place to live exeped the high costs of stuff but I dont care I still need to do some research on guam
Even with high costs, you learn to get by.
Wow, a country with grocery items more expensive than Australia !
Paradise isn't cheap! 😉
One thing they don’t tell you on Guam is a houlee will never get tan
Only sunburned! lol
The noise in the background is so annoying during his interview
The weedwhacker guy was supposed to be at lunch!
Damn super noisy almost made it through at 15:44.. Besides the noise Great interview
I know, right? We chose to do the interview at noon, when it would be quiet. Wrong! 😕
@@TropicShade Fastest reply ever
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@@TropicShade You got my Sub, Keep up the great work
Nice video.. thanks for the information
Most welcome
Expensive food might help me lose weight
Less eating out and more budget meals at home.
Its only getting worst. 2800 for a 3 br 2 bath house 800 to 1000 for power yard guy 300 water 50 plus the rest of the bills its unrealistic to come here without a nice income
Gas is 4.89 now and down .30 a g
It's why we live in a condo. Condo prices have dipped a little but power costs are way up!
@@TropicShade I lived at Ladera and it roughly the same price before I bought
having lived both in the states and GU, i definitely had it easier financially bc i was on a weekly pay and it was quick and easy for me to find a home and own a car.. but i missed the home feeling from GU so i had to move back. the thing i miss the most was gas prices 😭
It took me almost 40yrs to get back! I don't miss much from stateside.
@@TropicShade I solute you sir!
So you guys agree that gusm is better :D
@@TropicShade is Guam better than the states though
🙏bless
What's your advice for using Guam a home base for traveling cheaply? It seems flights from Guam to Australia, for example, are a few thousand dollars.
If you must live in the U.S., then Guam is a great base for traveling SE or East Asia. Flying to Ausralia though... it might be cheaper to originate elswhere like Manila or Singapore.
@@TropicShade I've lived in Guam for many years. Graduated high school here after arriving from Okinawa in '72. Spent over 13 years in LA for college and work but eventually returned here. I retired here last year because of the Pandemic and will travel from here to PI and use PI as a stepping stone to visit other countries as well as the different islands in PI. Guam will always be my base and the weather has become better over the years. We haven't had a major typhoon in over 13 years. Maybe it's the climate change? If you're single, you might be able to hook up with some homes that have single rooms for rent and drastically reduce your rent.
@@jameso1825 Thanks for the advice!
thanks for a nice video, considering since I am retired and be closer to S.Korea