The Cost of Living in Guam | Ep 158

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.

WE’RE RANDY 🧍‍♂️ and TERI 🧍‍♀️... We retired early and moved abroad to our chosen paradise in the tropical Western Pacific. We share our time between Guam and the Philippines, and we share slices of life from the Tropic Shade. Beaches and rainbows and waterfalls (and food), oh my! 🌴
For more about us, check out this channel's "About" page.

Formerly "Retired in Samar," we are now "Living in the Pacific." 🥂
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[halimamuslimah]

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.

[w.p.]

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!

[ScottALanter]

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.

[markbuzzard]

Can you do a 2022 version. We have this on our list to visit still this year.

[sherrytraveny]

I love Guam . My father was in the air force and we were there from 1968 to 1972.

[w.p.]

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!

[christopherleonguerrero]

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' !

[rickyusa]

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!

[TheBrightFutureChannel]

I enjoyed watching your video highlighting what Guam has to offer and the cost of living on the island.

[TheMazzken]

Philippines have more struggles than Guam. Guamanians are more fortunate than the Philippines because they don’t have to worry about third world problems.

[rockycvs]

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.

[jonah]

Very interesting conversation and thanks for the stats you shared. I clicked on your video and was the 44, 444th viewer haha!

[ronalyn]

Im from Guam and a new subscriber! I love watching your videos. Pls make more videos with Ate, Your wife.

[deepsea]

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!

[frankiefernandez]

Guam is to expensive period but I love Guam so much 💙

[binkus]

Guam is where I live, born and raised. I love it here.

[primitivestudio]

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.

[KennyInSubic]

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.

[csbrooks]

Great video. We just moved to Guam for a while. This is up to date and relevant info. thanks

[kennethseeholzer]

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