Moving to Anguilla from Aruba
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Aruba to Anguilla — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Aruba to Anguilla, and you’d need to navigate life in English. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.
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Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Aruba to Anguilla.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
Aruba performs better than Anguilla across all safety metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
Anguilla performs significantly better than Aruba across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
Aruba performs better than Anguilla across all employment & economy metrics.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
Anguilla generally does better on family life, though Aruba leads in education spending.
Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Anguilla?
Internet is rarely the blocker — Anguilla has 32.1 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.
Is Anguilla safe for expats?
Aruba performs better than Anguilla across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Anguilla is 28.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.9 in Aruba.
What language do they speak in Anguilla?
The official language in Anguilla is English. In Aruba, the official languages are Dutch and Papiamento.
