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.
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  • @halimamuslimah
    @halimamuslimah2 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @frankiefernandez9225
    @frankiefernandez92253 ай бұрын

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

  • @deepsea5107
    @deepsea51072 жыл бұрын

    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!

  • @joaquinquintanilla4091
    @joaquinquintanilla4091 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for sharing your video.. looking forward for your next video.

  • @TheBrightFuture30Channel
    @TheBrightFuture30Channel3 жыл бұрын

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

  • @TropicShade

    @TropicShade

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching.

  • @TheBrightFuture30Channel

    @TheBrightFuture30Channel

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@TropicShade You bet!

  • @ScottALanter
    @ScottALanter9 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @TropicShade

    @TropicShade

    9 ай бұрын

    Thank you, glad it was helpful! I need to do an update.

  • @csbrooks
    @csbrooks3 жыл бұрын

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

  • @TropicShade

    @TropicShade

    3 жыл бұрын

    Glad it was helpful. Hafa Adai... Welcome to Guam!

  • @51dbail
    @51dbail3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you. I really needed to see the real prices.

  • @TropicShade

    @TropicShade

    3 жыл бұрын

    Glad it was helpful!

  • @christopherleonguerrero5932
    @christopherleonguerrero59323 жыл бұрын

    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' !

  • @TropicShade

    @TropicShade

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watchin!

  • @w.p.3539
    @w.p.35392 жыл бұрын

    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!

  • @TropicShade

    @TropicShade

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching... and I wouldn't want to live any other way.

  • @GorillaRotation
    @GorillaRotation3 жыл бұрын

    This one is very informative! Thanks!

  • @TropicShade

    @TropicShade

    3 жыл бұрын

    Glad it was helpful!

  • @GemmaHobby
    @GemmaHobby3 жыл бұрын

    Another great video friend .Thanks for sharing , from Calbayog City .

  • @TropicShade

    @TropicShade

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for visiting

  • @w.p.3539
    @w.p.35392 жыл бұрын

    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!

  • @TropicShade

    @TropicShade

    2 жыл бұрын

    First arrived here in '74. My heart has been here ever since.

  • @TheMazzken
    @TheMazzken2 жыл бұрын

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

  • @frenzynanzy

    @frenzynanzy

    11 ай бұрын

    kasi usa na sya sayang tayo sana din kaso matapang muslim

  • @frenzynanzy

    @frenzynanzy

    11 ай бұрын

    hi

  • @itsanewday5565

    @itsanewday5565

    9 ай бұрын

    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

  • @ronalyn1803
    @ronalyn18033 жыл бұрын

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

  • @TropicShade

    @TropicShade

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching. I'll ask her, but it will require some begging! 😂

  • @sherrytraveny8803
    @sherrytraveny88033 жыл бұрын

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

  • @TropicShade

    @TropicShade

    3 жыл бұрын

    Mee too! 😉

  • @j.r.3215

    @j.r.3215

    Жыл бұрын

    I was there 72-74 at Andersen.

  • @jonah1496
    @jonah14962 жыл бұрын

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

  • @TropicShade

    @TropicShade

    2 жыл бұрын

    Wow... you would think you would win something with that number. LOL Thanks for watching!

  • @garygreen6077
    @garygreen60772 жыл бұрын

    Thanks again. Take care.

  • @jamesowens2781
    @jamesowens27813 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @TropicShade

    @TropicShade

    3 жыл бұрын

    Sorry.

  • @michellealbertino9432

    @michellealbertino9432

    3 жыл бұрын

    Sorry

  • @sunflowergamesworld2817
    @sunflowergamesworld2817 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing very informative video.

  • @banjammy4116
    @banjammy4116 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks and Thank You for Your Service.

  • @TropicShade

    @TropicShade

    Жыл бұрын

    Much appreciated

  • @timsannicolas7562
    @timsannicolas75622 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @TheBrightFuture30Channel
    @TheBrightFuture30Channel Жыл бұрын

    Yes! Finally someone said it right 😊. I keep seeing “on Guam” and it irks me seeing that.

  • @TropicShade

    @TropicShade

    Жыл бұрын

    I does feel strange saying it that way 🤭 but mostly remember that you cannot be "in" a rock. 🤣

  • @Creating.Possibilities
    @Creating.Possibilities2 жыл бұрын

    very informative! great job!

  • @TropicShade

    @TropicShade

    2 жыл бұрын

    Glad it was helpful!

  • @JuniorJr_23
    @JuniorJr_233 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing.

  • @TropicShade

    @TropicShade

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching!

  • @markbuzzard733
    @markbuzzard7332 жыл бұрын

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

  • @TropicShade

    @TropicShade

    2 жыл бұрын

    Working on it! Stay tuned!

  • @CG0820
    @CG08203 жыл бұрын

    Thank you. its very informative. It helps me a lot. right now i am about to go to Guam hopefully soon.

  • @TropicShade

    @TropicShade

    3 жыл бұрын

    Glad it was helpful! If you have any questions, don't be shy!

  • @CG0820

    @CG0820

    3 жыл бұрын

    Sure I will. Maraming salamat.

  • @allehman8660
    @allehman866014 күн бұрын

    Nice video.. thanks for the information

  • @TropicShade

    @TropicShade

    14 күн бұрын

    Most welcome

  • @checkyoursix5623
    @checkyoursix5623 Жыл бұрын

    I was stationed at NAS Agana in the '72-73 time frame. The milk commonly available was called 'recombined milk' (whatever that means), and it was slightly brown and not at all 'tasty'. We used to ask incoming Pan Am and TWA flights for their 'leftover' milk half-pints, which they would otherwise throw away. Streets and roads were paved with an aggregate of concrete and ground-up coral. When it rained (which it did, frequently) the little critters in the coral would rise to the surface, and when a car would slam on the brakes, it would leave a white mark instead of a black mark, like rubber. AND - it was SLICK like ice. There was a good restaurant in downtown Agana (now Hagatna) called the "Panciteria something'. Great place.

  • @TropicShade

    @TropicShade

    Жыл бұрын

    Boxed milk undergoes ultra-high temperature (UHT) pasteurization and has a shelf life of 6-9 months. When I was here in the early '70s, our fresh milk was marketed by Foremost and came from Tinian. Today, there are restaurants everywhere.

  • @petermorgan9420
    @petermorgan9420 Жыл бұрын

    Very informative video, well done thank you.

  • @TropicShade

    @TropicShade

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad it was helpful! Still working on an update.

  • @millefiori6620
    @millefiori66203 жыл бұрын

    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 😊

  • @TropicShade

    @TropicShade

    3 жыл бұрын

    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! 😉

  • @edic2619
    @edic26192 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for this video.

  • @TropicShade

    @TropicShade

    2 жыл бұрын

    You're welcome!

  • @hernaniquilala8382
    @hernaniquilala83825 ай бұрын

    Real informative,,,new subscriber here ,,,I’ll watch more of your contents,,,

  • @TropicShade

    @TropicShade

    5 ай бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @nederlandhiker2
    @nederlandhiker23 жыл бұрын

    Very informative video on the cost of living in Guam. For retired military vets it is definitely somewhat more affordable , though still expensive. Even the cost of a studio condo / apartment is expensive. Good information for those considering where to live outside the continental United States. Thanks for sharing.

  • @TropicShade

    @TropicShade

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks.

  • @foobarmaximus3506

    @foobarmaximus3506

    2 жыл бұрын

    It's no more expensive than where I live in Houston. Not at all.

  • @puppy_BYTE
    @puppy_BYTE2 жыл бұрын

    thanks for a nice video, considering since I am retired and be closer to S.Korea

  • @reedanderson1480
    @reedanderson14803 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the info. Now I know that place is out of the question for us.

  • @TropicShade

    @TropicShade

    3 жыл бұрын

    Sorry, it is what it is... unless you want to take a part -time job.

  • @cynthiagibbons4654

    @cynthiagibbons4654

    3 жыл бұрын

    How long does it take to shop?

  • @TropicShade

    @TropicShade

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@cynthiagibbons4654 Shop where?

  • @TropicShade

    @TropicShade

    3 жыл бұрын

    As of today, it looks like jobs will be plentiful going forward!

  • @okokoklalala844
    @okokoklalala8443 жыл бұрын

    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 😭

  • @TropicShade

    @TropicShade

    3 жыл бұрын

    It took me almost 40yrs to get back! I don't miss much from stateside.

  • @brandonkim76

    @brandonkim76

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@TropicShade I solute you sir!

  • @Kelaguen123

    @Kelaguen123

    Жыл бұрын

    So you guys agree that gusm is better :D

  • @ryanmozert

    @ryanmozert

    Жыл бұрын

    @@TropicShade is Guam better than the states though

  • @jeffreythompson9549
    @jeffreythompson95493 жыл бұрын

    Thanks.

  • @TropicShade

    @TropicShade

    3 жыл бұрын

    You're welcome

  • @DavidsIslandLifeAdventures
    @DavidsIslandLifeAdventures3 жыл бұрын

    Awesome information, gateway to Asia.

  • @TropicShade

    @TropicShade

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching

  • @islandvibez

    @islandvibez

    3 жыл бұрын

    Guahan's native people, the Chamorro, have intricate ties with the people of Southeast Asia, specifically the Island nations like Indonesia, Philippines, etc.

  • @KennyInSubic
    @KennyInSubic3 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @TropicShade

    @TropicShade

    3 жыл бұрын

    $7 ??? That's Baloney! 😲 🤣

  • @JamesArkansas2386
    @JamesArkansas2386 Жыл бұрын

    I hope y'all are safe after the storm. James from Arkansas

  • @TropicShade

    @TropicShade

    Жыл бұрын

    We are good, thanks.

  • @chitospider
    @chitospider2 жыл бұрын

    thanks for this info

  • @TropicShade

    @TropicShade

    2 жыл бұрын

    You're welcome

  • @lucybroadnax2451
    @lucybroadnax24512 жыл бұрын

    I always love this island I would wish I can get to come there for a living I have lived in Caribbean island and I like island life .Guan is more developed than most of the Caribbean islands

  • @TropicShade

    @TropicShade

    2 жыл бұрын

    Guam is Good!

  • @mmdaita5632
    @mmdaita56322 жыл бұрын

    nice vedio thank you to make this 😍

  • @pauldavid8445

    @pauldavid8445

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hello 👋👋😍

  • @pauldavid8445

    @pauldavid8445

    2 жыл бұрын

    How are you doing today??

  • @citizenrey887
    @citizenrey887 Жыл бұрын

    I love Guam po! I went there last August.

  • @TropicShade

    @TropicShade

    Жыл бұрын

    Guam is Good!

  • @ronjurgs9799
    @ronjurgs9799 Жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @TropicShade

    @TropicShade

    Жыл бұрын

    I'm originally an Illinois boy myself and grew up between a bean field and a cornstalk. 😉

  • @ronjurgs9799

    @ronjurgs9799

    Жыл бұрын

    @@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.

  • @InvisibleAmericaTV
    @InvisibleAmericaTV3 жыл бұрын

    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

  • @TropicShade

    @TropicShade

    3 жыл бұрын

    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. 😉

  • @InvisibleAmericaTV

    @InvisibleAmericaTV

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@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.

  • @TropicShade

    @TropicShade

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@InvisibleAmericaTV I'd say that's an UP! ;)

  • @pathkris2984

    @pathkris2984

    Жыл бұрын

    @@TropicShade Are normal citizens eligible to buy on base gas or it it only reserved for servicemen?

  • @kennethseeholzer8122
    @kennethseeholzer81223 жыл бұрын

    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

  • @TropicShade

    @TropicShade

    3 жыл бұрын

    All the steak and lobster you can eat at that price seems worth it!

  • @Robmar40

    @Robmar40

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@TropicShade It seems like a steal compared to similar buffets here in LV.

  • @TropicShade

    @TropicShade

    3 жыл бұрын

    Wow, really? I can remember Breakfast buffets in Vegas for $1.99 and Prime Rib buffets for around $4.99. 🤔

  • @primitivestudio1

    @primitivestudio1

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@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.

  • @jameso1825

    @jameso1825

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@primitivestudio1 I remember $.99 breakfasts in LV in the late '70s.

  • @michiganwannarbor3255
    @michiganwannarbor32553 жыл бұрын

    Having worked in the oilfield and lived in several boom towns, the prices didn’t seem outrageous or as bad as I’ve seen.

  • @TropicShade

    @TropicShade

    3 жыл бұрын

    They treat you roughnecks like tourists! lol

  • @rockycvs3
    @rockycvs33 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @TropicShade

    @TropicShade

    3 жыл бұрын

    Guam is like an affliction that there is no cure for.

  • @phil_matic

    @phil_matic

    3 жыл бұрын

    You picked San Francisco of all places lol. one of the most expensive places to live in the entire world

  • @rockycvs3

    @rockycvs3

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@phil_matic I work in tech pal. It's where the money is.

  • @phil_matic

    @phil_matic

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@rockycvs3 so if that’s where the money is, then it can’t be entirely a mistake

  • @triciamuna2675

    @triciamuna2675

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@phil_matic Not all problems we encounter in life are money related.

  • @bluhaliday1750
    @bluhaliday17503 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @TropicShade

    @TropicShade

    3 жыл бұрын

    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). 😎

  • @bluhaliday1750

    @bluhaliday1750

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@TropicShade Wow that's great. Yes we got here in August.

  • @TropicShade

    @TropicShade

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@bluhaliday1750 Sounds like a meet and greet is in order!

  • @rickshawphilippines
    @rickshawphilippines3 жыл бұрын

    Did not see your em in about, was able to put my em in mine. Thanks

  • @TropicShade

    @TropicShade

    3 жыл бұрын

    In the About section under the "Details" tab. I'll send you one, thanks.

  • @rickyusa1000
    @rickyusa10003 жыл бұрын

    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!

  • @TropicShade

    @TropicShade

    3 жыл бұрын

    Guam is not cheap, for sure. I do have a friend that pays $575 for a 1BR apt.

  • @primitivestudio1

    @primitivestudio1

    3 жыл бұрын

    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

  • @TropicShade

    @TropicShade

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@primitivestudio1 When you have year-round beaches and great weather, what more could you possibly need?

  • @james123stewart

    @james123stewart

    2 жыл бұрын

    Saipan?

  • @foobarmaximus3506

    @foobarmaximus3506

    2 жыл бұрын

    You could live there for 2000 per month. You just couldn't live Large. Sleep on the beach.

  • @primitivestudio1
    @primitivestudio13 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @TropicShade

    @TropicShade

    3 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @primitivestudio1

    @primitivestudio1

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@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)

  • @tennesseetravelr

    @tennesseetravelr

    3 жыл бұрын

    All these guys mentioning high cost for internet... I bet there is an audible "CHEER" everytime a Falcon 9 launches with 60 more satellites! 😂🤣😆

  • @primitivestudio1

    @primitivestudio1

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@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.

  • @bigradwolf5001

    @bigradwolf5001

    4 ай бұрын

    $2K a month with no entertainment in 2021? Bye Guam. I'll go to Philippines or Thailand with $2K includes entertainment.

  • @charlesjaeger1661
    @charlesjaeger16613 жыл бұрын

    Good Video

  • @TropicShade

    @TropicShade

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks

  • @johncruz7895
    @johncruz78953 жыл бұрын

    Gee, My idea of retirement is to do the things you wanted to do. And it's not like that at all, listening to your interview with this nice gentleman. I felt some kind of loneliness listening to him. Anyway, here in NYC, having your own home, cost of living is not that bad, although taxes go up every year. Groceries is much cheaper. I saw Breyer ice cream in your vid for 8.99 which is two for 6.00 on sale here. Bananas .69/lb and I can get 4 thick slices of good quality Angus steak for $28.00. But then again, this idea pops up saying I want to live there or there or somewhere but here. Never know till you get there, I suppose. Nice, informative video.

  • @TropicShade

    @TropicShade

    3 жыл бұрын

    I can't speak for Ken (in the interview), but he did just arrive here and knows noone. I can be a lonely life being shut-in and without any friends.

  • @64Dasani
    @64Dasani3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you,

  • @TropicShade

    @TropicShade

    3 жыл бұрын

    👍

  • @rickshawphilippines
    @rickshawphilippines3 жыл бұрын

    Interesting

  • @TropicShade

    @TropicShade

    3 жыл бұрын

    😎

  • @czealtamahawk1228
    @czealtamahawk12282 жыл бұрын

    🤣🤣🤣 pare/mare system thought was hilarious. Most don't understand. I'd be checking out Guam soon as you said v accessible launching pad to other Far Eastern countries

  • @TropicShade

    @TropicShade

    2 жыл бұрын

    Exactly!!

  • @islandgal5714
    @islandgal57143 жыл бұрын

    Hafa adai thank you for sharing this info I’m fro Guam born there married an AF left home 80 but I visit home planning on moving back home and find a place to live I’m a widow

  • @TropicShade

    @TropicShade

    3 жыл бұрын

    👍

  • @rafaelrodriguezmoreno1966
    @rafaelrodriguezmoreno19663 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @TropicShade

    @TropicShade

    3 жыл бұрын

    You can still find 2/1's for under $800.

  • @okokoklalala844

    @okokoklalala844

    3 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @jameshan8649
    @jameshan86493 жыл бұрын

    Hafa Dai!!~ from NYC~ ^^

  • @TropicShade

    @TropicShade

    3 жыл бұрын

    😎

  • @SilverLoganX
    @SilverLoganX3 жыл бұрын

    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

  • @TropicShade

    @TropicShade

    3 жыл бұрын

    Even with high costs, you learn to get by.

  • @joewarren3608
    @joewarren36083 жыл бұрын

    While active duty Navy before I retired, my family and I lived on Guam twice. First time was approximately three years, late 1985 - early 1988. Second time was when my command was forced to relocate from Subic Bay to Guam a year after the volcanic eruption of Mt. Pinatubo, mid 1992 - late 1994. Both times we lived in military housing on base and of course we shopped on base. And, we enjoyed the hotels and various restaurants throughout Guam. But what nobody seems to talk about now are these points of concern: (1) Both University of Guam and the big Guam Hospital at various times lost their accreditation. So higher education on Guam was a waste of time and money; and quality healthcare on Guam was always in question. (2) Super Typhoon Omar (some reports said the winds hit nearly 200 mph that day) and then a year later the horribly bad 8.2 earthquake just tore up the island and of course we lost electrical power all the time. All the time. It was extremely frustrating to live like that for months at a time. My questions are does Guam still have healthcare and educational accreditation issues; and, does Guam still lose electrical power at least once a week during good weather and much, much more often during bad weather?

  • @TropicShade

    @TropicShade

    3 жыл бұрын

    Typhoons and earthquakes... gotta take the bad with the good living in typhoon alley on the Ring of Fire. We rarely have a power outage as the infrastructure has been upgraded over the years. Education??? It's still questionable although UOG IS accredited by WASC. Healthcare is decent, and IMO ten times better than provincial health care in the Philippines, which is one of the primary reasons we are here. Guam is still a paradise, all considered. Thanks for your comment!

  • @kevbob
    @kevbob3 жыл бұрын

    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. :)

  • @TropicShade

    @TropicShade

    3 жыл бұрын

    I appreciate that!

  • @ruthmedford5582
    @ruthmedford55822 жыл бұрын

    I am interested to see how I could go back and forth Guam and the Philippines. I have lived there a total of @7 years, on and off. I turn 62 in a couple of years and I now feel there's more to explore in Guam, like the nearby islands of Saipan, Micronesia (Palau, Yap) which unfortunately I never had the chance to visit while my friends and co-workers just do weekend trips/R&R to those islands. I earned my teaching certification at the UOG, worked in Special Ed, particularly the early intervention system there. I am curious if there would be any opportunity for me to take up part-time employment there while maybe doing online home-based business.

  • @TropicShade

    @TropicShade

    2 жыл бұрын

    I'm almost certain there are opportunities... given you have any resoursefulness.

  • @foobarmaximus3506

    @foobarmaximus3506

    2 жыл бұрын

    Shit, Dude - write a book will ya? Damn. This isn't about you.

  • @sadrcity50
    @sadrcity504 ай бұрын

    I am a retired veteran living on a 100% check. I appreciate this video. I moved to Costa Rica for 3.5 years. I spent over 1000k more a month in Costa Rica . Because I drive to explore and surf fish i was spending 1k a month in gasoline. Energy was 5th highest on earth, "green "Jim Biden made Bank on it. My dogs food was triple in another country. Don't ever think you can live like a king overseas. Try Ecuador with all the civil unrest. I found a small beach town in Texas I love . And I can protect myself from bandits. Try that in another country or territory. Especially when getting older and medical issues happen

  • @TropicShade

    @TropicShade

    4 ай бұрын

    Thanks. In my experience, SE Asia is probably safer (and cheaper overall) than most places to live.

  • @jaysonschor

    @jaysonschor

    2 ай бұрын

    Like we feel sorry for a vet getting $3500 a month after barely serving a term or 2, but yet us retired men get by on 1800 after serving 20+ years. Difference is, gulf war vets were and are the last real vets fu

  • @jaysonschor

    @jaysonschor

    2 ай бұрын

    Like we feel sorry for a vet getting $3500 a month after barely serving a term or 2, but yet us retired men get by on 1800 after serving 20+ years. Difference is, gulf war vets were and are the last real vets fu

  • @Robmar40
    @Robmar403 жыл бұрын

    I lived on Guam from 2004-2010. My rent was $2200 for a 2br/2ba condo and my electric averaged around $200 per month. You will get island fever after living here a year or two.

  • @TropicShade

    @TropicShade

    3 жыл бұрын

    I never got island fever... but I did have withdrawals! 😂

  • @stevenscummy1458

    @stevenscummy1458

    3 жыл бұрын

    I'm not the biggest hot weather beach person but the flights and flight time to places like Japan is great

  • @A._J_.
    @A._J_.3 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @TropicShade

    @TropicShade

    3 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @jameso1825

    @jameso1825

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@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.

  • @TropicShade

    @TropicShade

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@jameso1825 Thanks for the advice!

  • @djjoeking
    @djjoeking3 жыл бұрын

    Hafa Adai! Really enjoyed this video. I 100% agree with you on the comparison of grocery shopping at the Commissary vs off base. Although, as a military retiree, visiting home on Guam, I always get designated to buy the beer and meats for the upcoming family BBQs. Lol. That gas price off base is outrageous. I’ll definitely gas on base every chance I get. Great content and Vlogs. Keep up the good work Sir.

  • @TropicShade

    @TropicShade

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @RyanRyan
    @RyanRyan3 жыл бұрын

    I like Guam's 6.4% tax rate up to 60K, not too bad, and only filing one return as opposed to other places needing a fed and state return, it simplifies things. The rate might be lower due to Guam having no unemployment benefits. I have a question about base exchange shopping. I am honorably discharged but not retired or disabled, so I know already shopping at base is a nogo, but I can shop the online exchange, so the question being if I shop the online military exchanges, do they just take the groceries or goods from the exchanges in Guam and ship them to say my Guam apartment? Would love to save on living costs there if I'm able to buy fresh food this way and have it delivered. One could wish for online gas buying and delivery in the future (yeah right!) Also in Hawaii, some bases had really big beaches and if I asked the right people or went with friends I was able to wiggle on to base for beach use, you think I would have any luck getting to some of the beaches in Guam even if I'm not retired military or service-connected? If not, I could always try getting a civilian job on base. Thanks in advance!

  • @TropicShade

    @TropicShade

    3 жыл бұрын

    I'm not sure about the NEX online shopping thing. Veggies and meats aren't that bad here at the Payless stores... it's those darned Spaghettios in the can that will kill a budget! Those with base access can bring guests on the base, just need to sign them in and get a pass.

  • @alaylaanajacks5647

    @alaylaanajacks5647

    Жыл бұрын

    You can't buy groceries from the exchange online. Commisary is thru deca not the exchange and the exchange prices for everything they sell are terrible prices I find much cheaper everywhere else around the US and the world. I know I used to work for the exchange. They rip off.

  • @james123stewart
    @james123stewart2 жыл бұрын

    Saipan? If not why? Best of luck guys. 👍 56 vet service connect. Standing in door :) In Socal, kids grown, divorced, ssdi and they are pricing me out. Was thinking Saipan as info available, seems housing maybe 40% lower. Like an island Mayberry :) Best of luck guys!

  • @TropicShade

    @TropicShade

    2 жыл бұрын

    From what I am hearing, Saipan's housing costs are bit lower, but food stuffs and provisional goods are just as high as any other island, Pacific wide. You can try to contact someone I know there... BJ, via his YT channel for more info - kzread.info

  • @michaelwinter3743
    @michaelwinter37433 жыл бұрын

    I love the interview but run the audio through sound processing software to reduce or eliminate the horrendous background noise

  • @TropicShade

    @TropicShade

    3 жыл бұрын

    Ha, this audio WAS processed but background noise removal features in editing software don't always work well with certain decibel ranges. That leaf blower wasn't necessarily background noise... it was just noise! 😉

  • @MrOcto13
    @MrOcto132 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @TropicShade

    @TropicShade

    2 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @MrOcto13

    @MrOcto13

    Ай бұрын

    @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.

  • @TropicShade

    @TropicShade

    Ай бұрын

    Yes, it definitely does!

  • @eddiemac913
    @eddiemac9132 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the video. I’m a USN veteran of four years and my wife is taking a travel nursing assignment on Guam. I’m curious to know how I could get base shopping privilege when grocery shopping or for gas. Thanks for your time.

  • @TropicShade

    @TropicShade

    2 жыл бұрын

    Unless you have s VA card with a service connected disability (SCD), you cannot gain access to the base. Where are you coming from?

  • @eddiemac913

    @eddiemac913

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@TropicShade thank you for getting back to me. My wife is a travel nurse and we are going to be taking an assignment in Guam. Maybe we can meet up and have coffee. Thanks again for your videos.

  • @TropicShade

    @TropicShade

    2 жыл бұрын

    Looking forward to it!

  • @foobarmaximus3506

    @foobarmaximus3506

    2 жыл бұрын

    Just think, you could have thrown away 20 years of your life just to get cheap groceries for a few years. What a trade, eh? lol

  • @wes11bravo

    @wes11bravo

    10 ай бұрын

    Unfortunately, not everyone can be as much of a genius as you obviously are and will continue to throw 20 years of their lives away by serving in the military rather than spending that time designing cathedrals or writing violin concertos or whatever it was you did for the last 20 years.

  • @purefreedom282
    @purefreedom282 Жыл бұрын

    I cant believe i spotted in your video on the shelf eden "cheese"(which actually is not even cheese) on sale for 5.69$ . In the philippines (where the cheese comes from) typically that pack size is about 1.10$ (60 pesos approx)

  • @TropicShade

    @TropicShade

    Жыл бұрын

    I can't pull myself to do Eden cheese! Ha, here it is considered "imported!" 🤣

  • @marvelone4231
    @marvelone42313 жыл бұрын

    Damn super noisy almost made it through at 15:44.. Besides the noise Great interview

  • @TropicShade

    @TropicShade

    3 жыл бұрын

    I know, right? We chose to do the interview at noon, when it would be quiet. Wrong! 😕

  • @marvelone4231

    @marvelone4231

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@TropicShade Fastest reply ever

  • @TropicShade

    @TropicShade

    3 жыл бұрын

    😂

  • @marvelone4231

    @marvelone4231

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@TropicShade You got my Sub, Keep up the great work

  • @tomwitman7465
    @tomwitman74652 жыл бұрын

    Is coral still used to pave the roads and are they slippery as ice when it rains? Speaking from experience in the 60s. 😁

  • @TropicShade

    @TropicShade

    2 жыл бұрын

    I'm fairly certain coral is still used in the asphalt base but the process is different than it was back then. The roads are not as slippery as they used to be... thank goodness. I remember those roads very well (early 70's)!

  • @tomwitman7465

    @tomwitman7465

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@TropicShade hahaha. I took a few 'fun' rides in my jeep back in the 60's. Ex-submariner here. Enjoy!

  • @garygreen6077
    @garygreen60772 жыл бұрын

    Enjoyed your video and have been considering moving to Guam myself. Lived in Dededo when I was a kid (dad was civil service at Piti power plant). I am retired military. Can retirees use the military medical facilities there or do we use the civilian clinics and hospitals?

  • @TropicShade

    @TropicShade

    2 жыл бұрын

    Retired military can avail of all base privileges. We use NavHosp without any issues, but we also have TriCare, Medicare, and VA if and when it fits.

  • @garygreen6077

    @garygreen6077

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the reply. It seems so many military treatment facilities don’t provide services to retirees anymore. We don’t have Medicare/tricare for life, just tricare prime for now. Again, thank you for the reply, it was really appreciated.

  • @TropicShade

    @TropicShade

    2 жыл бұрын

    Technically, treatment at an MTF is on a space available basis, but here on Guam, the retirement community is larger than the AD community. We have never had a problem getting seen or making appointments. And the pharmacy is a BIG plus.

  • @ShadowPuppet3001
    @ShadowPuppet30013 жыл бұрын

    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...

  • @TropicShade

    @TropicShade

    3 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @freakyfred543
    @freakyfred543 Жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @TropicShade

    @TropicShade

    Жыл бұрын

    There are several military facilities here. There is only a VA clinic but there is a Naval Hospital and two commissaries.

  • @eugenel.ferguson3110
    @eugenel.ferguson31102 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @TropicShade

    @TropicShade

    2 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @shbwanyproduction2645
    @shbwanyproduction26452 жыл бұрын

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  • @c8Lorraine1
    @c8Lorraine13 жыл бұрын

    Wow, a country with grocery items more expensive than Australia !

  • @TropicShade

    @TropicShade

    3 жыл бұрын

    Paradise isn't cheap! 😉

  • @bobfrantz534
    @bobfrantz534 Жыл бұрын

    Most of those foods price shown are about double what I pay here in Branson, mo

  • @TropicShade

    @TropicShade

    Жыл бұрын

    We need a Walmart, but no worries... DonDon Donki is opening soon!

  • @pwu8194
    @pwu8194 Жыл бұрын

    All you need is half of an acre, and you can grow everything yourself. You need one hen to lay all the eggs you need. If you have a rooster and a few hens, you have all the meat you need. The only thing you need to buy are milk, rice, soy sauce, and cheese.

  • @TropicShade

    @TropicShade

    Жыл бұрын

    ... and beer, because I'll be all hot and tired from all that farming! lol

  • @maureenreagan9544
    @maureenreagan9544 Жыл бұрын

    How does one find “the description box below”?

  • @TropicShade

    @TropicShade

    Жыл бұрын

    Scroll down and it's under the video.

  • @sadrcity50
    @sadrcity504 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @TropicShade

    @TropicShade

    4 ай бұрын

    Living in the tropics can definitely get expensive. Glad you found your paradise! Thanks for watching!

  • @Aquariuzz
    @Aquariuzz3 жыл бұрын

    Are there any cost differences between NEX and AAFES. For gas or other items? Could you live on a boat for cheap there?

  • @TropicShade

    @TropicShade

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes, certain items can differ in price. For example, we get a .05 cent p/gal discount on gas at AFEES and cat food is cheaper at Big Navy. The wife says cosmetics and lotions and such are different prices, but still cheaper than off base anywhere. Sometimes Home Depot prices can be slightly less than on base when using the 10% military discount.

  • @jagmeister9255

    @jagmeister9255

    3 жыл бұрын

    Asian food items inside both commissaries are way out of whack... not all are cheap if you’re familiar with the prices off base , i.e. CalroseRice, 50# bag at Payless is always on sale for $25-$29... on base $36! HomeDepot is way much cheaper and newer models like that of the refrigerator etc... 👻

  • @TropicShade

    @TropicShade

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@jagmeister9255 I agree... you have to know where to shop!

  • @alaylaanajacks5647

    @alaylaanajacks5647

    Жыл бұрын

    NEX is AAFES. Theres no difference. It's just navy

  • @mikerobinson2201
    @mikerobinson22012 жыл бұрын

    So are you saying that Military Veterans can go on base and shop? Not retired from Military Veterans, is this right? Thanks

  • @TropicShade

    @TropicShade

    2 жыл бұрын

    If you have a VA Card with a Service Connected Disability (SCD) annotated on your card, YES.

  • @SomethingSomethingg
    @SomethingSomethingg3 жыл бұрын

    I love this video!!! I had never even heard of Guam until about a year ago but amid the stress of the pandemic and my exhaustion over the media and riots that dominate mainland America, I've been craving an island escape to start over, a place where the pace of life is slower and that is exotic to America but also part of America so I won't need a work visa. Guam might be my answer.

  • @TropicShade

    @TropicShade

    3 жыл бұрын

    Any of the islands around here will do! My next video will likely break the camel's back! lol

  • @jagmeister9255

    @jagmeister9255

    3 жыл бұрын

    I used to worked and lived in 3 continents... Guam is Paradise for me... perfect to raise a family... got two kids all professionals and a product of prestigious universities back in CONUS... one lives in Seattle Wash....😛

  • @edgregory1

    @edgregory1

    3 жыл бұрын

    I'm waiting for mask wearing to stop and tourism business as usual before I return to Guam.

  • @jeffnighswander170
    @jeffnighswander170 Жыл бұрын

    If I wanted to get a one bedroom apartment how much do you think I should bring with me to move to Guam from Okinawa?

  • @TropicShade

    @TropicShade

    Жыл бұрын

    You would need a minimum of about $2000 per month to live here, after getting set up. But as the cost of living keeps going up, you might need a little more.

  • @michellealbertino9432
    @michellealbertino94323 жыл бұрын

    I think living in Guam needs an inflow of cash. Some needs to plan very well before moving here. Guam is one of the best places i have ever visited.

  • @TropicShade

    @TropicShade

    3 жыл бұрын

    It can be expensive... just like any other paradise.

  • @faronray5765
    @faronray57653 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @TropicShade

    @TropicShade

    3 жыл бұрын

    No shortage of night life with all the bars, clubs, live music, etc., and much less crowded than Cebu.

  • @primitivestudio1

    @primitivestudio1

    3 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @aso6437
    @aso64373 жыл бұрын

    Yeah I’m in the Philippines, but Guam seems way out of my budget.

  • @TropicShade

    @TropicShade

    3 жыл бұрын

    I can understand that.

  • @sincity7005
    @sincity70053 ай бұрын

    Hello just found your channel. Thanks for the great information! I’ll be moving to Guam soon. My wife is in the Philippines I’ll be working in Guam. Any recommendations on cheap places to live under $1000 a month? Maybe just a studio is all I need. Thanks any suggestions would be appreciated! Have a great day!

  • @TropicShade

    @TropicShade

    3 ай бұрын

    Check out this link... guamrentalfinder.com/

  • @sincity7005

    @sincity7005

    3 ай бұрын

    @@TropicShade Thanks for the link! It’s appreciated!

  • @ayankinthephilippines1416
    @ayankinthephilippines14163 жыл бұрын

    can i as a u.s. army veteran get my gas for my car on any u.s. base? and might add love this interview very well done

  • @TropicShade

    @TropicShade

    3 жыл бұрын

    Not unless you have exchange privileges by holding a VA card with SCD rating.

  • @kds4140
    @kds41403 жыл бұрын

    You made mention that Veterans could shop at Military stores. Does this apply to veterans who did not retire such as myself with 6 years of service in the Navy?

  • @TropicShade

    @TropicShade

    3 жыл бұрын

    If you have a service-connected disability rating through the VA yes, you can obtain Commissary and Exchange priviliges. Check this out... www.va.gov/resources/commissary-and-exchange-privileges-for-veterans/

  • @kds4140

    @kds4140

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@TropicShade Awesome. That was information I could maybe use in the States since I am service connected.

  • @wallaceralston2057

    @wallaceralston2057

    3 жыл бұрын

    There are times when the base commander may limit access to Commissary for retirees, both Andersen and NBG had access limited to weekends recently, I'm told that this also occurs stateside now (I haven't been stateside in quite a few years.)

  • @TropicShade

    @TropicShade

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@wallaceralston2057 Retirees were restricted to shopping on weekends only during the height of the pandemic, and that created a cluster puck. We've been returned to normal hours for several months now.

  • @danielmurphy4491

    @danielmurphy4491

    3 жыл бұрын

    I'm almost certain that AAFES, NEX, MCEX have opened their stores to all veterans. However, the commissary is another story -especially overseas. The commissary operates at a loss and is subsidized by congress and therefore the priority is to supply adequate low cost food to ACTIVE DUTY TROOPS.

  • @thehomeplatespecial597
    @thehomeplatespecial5973 жыл бұрын

    🧡

  • @TropicShade

    @TropicShade

    3 жыл бұрын

    😎

  • @danielmurphy4491
    @danielmurphy44913 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for posting this video. I looked into the possibility of relocating to Guam but my research found it to be out of my affordability. I' m a 100% permanent and total disabled vet. The VA 100% disability rate is currently approx. $3150.00 per month. As you stated in the video, the commissary is a HUGE benefit overseas. I'm currently 52 y/o and don't have any major health issues that require management by medical professionals/specialists and subsequently residence in relatively close proximity to advanced care medical facilities. Do you think a couple year tour of the Philippines would be a waste or if for nothing else serve as a "gratitude shot" for fully appreciating my arrival in Guam. I've never been married and would like to find an Asian -Pacific Islander wife ( no more than 10 years younger than myself - I'm not a sexpat) Daniel Murphy

  • @TropicShade

    @TropicShade

    3 жыл бұрын

    You could easily live here on what you earn. There is absolutely nothing wrong with exploring the Philippines... even better if you are in good health.

  • @primitivestudio1

    @primitivestudio1

    3 жыл бұрын

    You would have no issues with 3150 a month here in Guam. I live comfortably at 2000 dollars a month here in guam. WIth base access you will save a lot. Key is finding good place to rent. You can find nice fully funished one bedroom apartment with electricity and water for as little as 1100, though 1500 might be more common. As far as transportation, dont make mistake of buying new car at car dealership, either get used one at car dealership or get one at lemon lot. As far as food prices, yes I do shop at payless and cost u less, but key is specials and reduced price items. THough on overage price difference between commesary and in town is 50 percent. here is example. bread at commesary for standard white or wheat is about a dollar to 150. IN town your talking 250 to 4 dollars. Lettuce one hea'd at commesary of say romane is about 1.19 a head (more than pound), while in town its about 1.99 to 2.99lb. """""MILK in town is 7 dollars for 3/4gallon or half gallon at 5 dollars. I got half gallon milk other day for 135, thats even cheaper than in USA at ALDI.""""""

  • @foobarmaximus3506

    @foobarmaximus3506

    2 жыл бұрын

    So you can afford to vacation there for 2 years, but you can't live on 3150 per month? LOL Whatever you say, chief.

  • @pathkris2984

    @pathkris2984

    Жыл бұрын

    @@primitivestudio1 Is the commissary only available for defense personnel? Or anyone can use it? Thanks.