Essentials
- Power
- 120V, 60Hz, 🔌 Type A/B (US Standard)
- City
- Yigo, Guam, United States
- Population
- Approx. 20,500
- Internet Speed
- Average 100-250 Mbps via Docomo Pacific or IT&E Fiber
- Currency & Banking
- US Dollar (USD). Local banks: Bank of Guam, ANZ
- Tap Water
- Safe to drink, though many prefer filtered water due to high calcium content
- SIM Card
- IT&E or GTA Teleguam; Prepaid SIM approx. $20 + $3/day unlimited data
- Banking for Expats
- Bank of Guam, Coast360 Federal Credit Union, Revolut (US-based)
- Accommodation
- Primarily residential houses and military-focused plexes; $1,800 - $2,400/month
- Cashless Friendly
- Yes, credit cards accepted at almost all businesses; cash needed for small roadside stands
- Short Term Rentals
- Airbnb and VRBO; typical rates $80 - $150 per night
- Budget Accommodation
- Days Inn by Wyndham (Tamuning, 20 mins away) approx. $110/night
- Best Area to Stay for Tourists
- Tumon Bay (for hotels/beaches) or central Yigo for local immersion
- Best Area to Stay for Digital Nomads
- Chalan La Chanch or Perez Acres (gated community with better infrastructure)
Working and Networking
- Best Coworking Space
- The Guam Daily Post Space or Regus (Tamuning - 25 mins drive from Yigo)
- Best Cafe for Work
- Coffee Slut (Hagatna) or Infusion Coffee & Tea (Yigo location near Andersen AFB)
- Networking Events
- Guam Chamber of Commerce events; Guam Tech Meetups on Facebook
- Social Events for Expats
- Guam Newcomers' Club or Hash House Harriers Guam
Transportation
- Best Taxi/Ride App
- Stroll Guam (Local version of Uber); approx. $25 from Yigo to Tumon
- Bike/Scooter Rental
- Guam Scooter Rentals (Tumon); $45/day
- Best Beach Nearby
- Ritidian Point (Wildlife Refuge); strictly 8 AM - 4 PM; free entry
- Top Regional Airline
- United Airlines (Hub at GUM), Star Marianas Air
- Top International Airline
- United Airlines, Philippine Airlines, Jeju Air
- Highway Access
- Main access via Marine Corps Drive (Route 1) and Route 9
- Main Train/Transit Hub
- No trains; Guam Regional Transit Authority (GRTA) bus hub in Hagatna
- Public Transport Passes
- GRTA One-Day Pass: $4.00
- Regional Travel
- Flights to Saipan (45 mins) or Rota (30 mins) via Star Marianas
Health and Wellness
- Best Hospital
- Guam Regional Medical City (GRMC) in Dededo (10 mins from Yigo)
- Yoga & Wellness Centers
- Synergy Studio (Maite); Single class approx. $20
- Gyms & Fitness Centers
- Paradise Fitness (Dededo location); Monthly pass approx. $65
- Laundry Services
- Suds Shack Laundromat (Yigo); $3.00 per wash/dry cycle
Food and Drink
- Best Food Delivery App
- GoodToPa (Local delivery service) or UNO Go
- Best Local Dish to Try
- Chicken Kelaguen with Titiyas; $10-$14 at local food stalls
- Vegan/Vegetarian Options
- Heavenly Veggies (Dededo); approx. $12 for lunch buffet
- Best Dessert Spots
- Haagen-Dazs (Yigo) or Snowberry (Dededo) for Shaved Ice
- Affordable Shopping Spots
- Dededo Flea Market (Saturday/Sunday mornings)
- E-commerce/Online Store
- Amazon (Prime shipping takes 7-14 days), eBay
- Grocery Delivery
- Payless Supermarkets (via GoodToPa app)
- Bar/Nightlife Area
- Tumon Bay (approx. 20-25 mins drive from Yigo)
- Local Brewery
- Guam Brewery Tap House (Tumon); Pints approx. $8
- Wine Bars
- Corked (Tumon); High-end selection
- Street Food Stalls
- Wednesday Night Market at Chamorro Village (Hagatna)
- Popular International Cuisine
- Pika's Cafe (Local Fusion); Meskla Chamoru (Hagatna)
Culture and Attractions
- Must-See Landmarks
- Mount Santa Rosa (Highest point in Yigo); Pacific War Museum
- Museums & Art Venues
- Guam Museum (Hagatna); $20 entry for non-residents
- Historical Sites
- South Pacific Memorial Park (Peace memorial for WWII)
- Religious Sites
- Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church (Yigo)
- Annual Events
- Yigo Mango Festival (May/June); Liberation Day Parade (July 21)
- Cultural Districts
- Chamorro Village (Hagatna)
- Theater Venues
- Guam University Fine Arts Theater (Mangilao)
- Local Markets
- Yigo Night Market (seasonal); Dededo Flea Market
- Music Scene
- Live Island Reggae at Livehouse (Tumon)
- Street Art
- Murals at Pow! Wow! Guam sites in Hagatna/Tamuning
- Cooking Classes
- Farm to Table Guam (occasional workshops)
- Art Galleries
- Guam Art Exhibit (GAX) pop-ups
- Historic Buildings
- Spanish Bridge (Talofofo/Sella Bay areas)
- Local Heritage
- Ancient Latte Stones (found in various jungle locations)
Nature and Outdoor Activities
- Nearby Nature Escapes
- Ritidian Wildlife Refuge (Unspoiled white sand/jungle)
- National Parks Nearby
- War in the Pacific National Historical Park
- Cycling/Walking Paths
- Andersen AFB perimeter trails (requires base access) or Tiyan Runway Path
- Scenic Viewpoints
- Two Lovers Point (Puntan Dos Amantes); $3 entry
- Birdwatching Locations
- Guam National Wildlife Refuge
- Bonfire-Friendly Spots
- First Beach (Ipan/Talofofo area) - permits may be required
Other Services and Amenities
- Parcel Delivery Service
- USPS (Yigo Branch), DHL, FedEx
- Tech Repair Services
- Megabyte (Tamuning); approx. $75 diagnostic fee
- Table Tennis Spots
- Guam Table Tennis Federation (Dededo)
- Language Classes
- University of Guam (Chamorro language courses)
- Libraries & Study Spots
- Guam Public Library (Yigo branch); RFK Library (University of Guam)
- Community Centers
- Yigo Senior Center / Mayor's Office Community Hall
- Gaming Lounges
- The Vault (Tamuning)
- Casino & Gaming Halls
- None (Gambling is illegal on Guam, though some 'Game Rooms' exist)
Business
- Studio Purchase Price (City Center)
- Approx. $3,800 per m² (e.g., 40 m² = $152,000)
- Studio Purchase Price (Outside City)
- Approx. $2,900 per m² (e.g., 40 m² = $116,000)
- 1-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center)
- Approx. $3,500 per m² (e.g., 60 m² = $210,000)
- 1-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City)
- Approx. $2,600 per m² (e.g., 60 m² = $156,000)
- 2-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center)
- Approx. $3,200 per m² (e.g., 80 m² = $256,000)
- 2-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City)
- Approx. $2,400 per m² (e.g., 80 m² = $192,000)
- Corporate Tax
- 21% (US Territorial Mirror Code)
- Dividend Withholding Tax
- 30% (May be reduced by treaties, though Guam is unique as a US territory)
- Tax System
- Mirror System of the US Internal Revenue Code
- Highest Income Tax Bracket
- 37%
- VAT
- 0% (Sales Tax), but 4% Business Privilege Tax (GRT) applies
- Controlled Foreign Company (CFC) Rules
- Yes, follows US Federal tax laws
- Property Tax
- Yes, approx. 0.25% of appraised value per year
- Property Transaction Tax
- Documentary Stamp Tax approx. $2.50 per $1,000 of value
- Attractive Tax System for Digital Nomads
- Guam Economic Development Authority (GEDA) incentives for qualifying businesses