Moving to Barbados from Aruba
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Aruba to Barbados — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Aruba to Barbados, 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 Barbados.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
Aruba performs better than Barbados across all safety metrics.
What about the environment?
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Barbados performs significantly better than Aruba across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
Barbados 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
the highest marginal rate on personal income
Aruba generally does better on employment & economy, though Barbados leads in top income tax rate.
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
percentage of adults who can read and write
Barbados performs significantly better than Aruba across all family life metrics.
Data: Ministerio di Finansas, Comunicacion, Utilidad y Energia, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Aruba and Barbados. To live, work, or study long-term in Barbados, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Barbados's immigration authority.
Barbados passport holder visiting Aruba
Visa FreeData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Barbados?
Internet is rarely the blocker — Barbados has 37.6 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 Barbados safe for expats?
Aruba performs better than Barbados across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Barbados is 15.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.9 in Aruba.
What language do they speak in Barbados?
The official language in Barbados is English. In Aruba, the official languages are Dutch and Papiamento.
