Moving to Bermuda from Aruba

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Aruba to Bermuda — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Aruba to Bermuda, 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 Bermuda.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

AW
1.9
BM
6.2

Aruba performs better than Bermuda across all safety metrics.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

AW
5.1t
BM
4.1t

Bermuda performs significantly better than Aruba across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

AW
17.7
BM
35.9

Bermuda performs significantly better than Aruba across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2017

percentage of the labour force without work

AW
7.7%
BM
7.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2022

a broad measure of economic output per person

AW
$41,300
BM
$81,200

Bermuda performs significantly better than Aruba across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

AW
78.0 yrs
BM
82.0 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AW
12.1
BM
2.2

Bermuda generally does better on family life, though Aruba leads in education spending.

Data: Ministerio di Finansas, Comunicacion, Utilidad y Energia, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Bermuda?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Bermuda has 35.9 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 Bermuda safe for expats?

Aruba performs better than Bermuda across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Bermuda is 6.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.9 in Aruba.

What language do they speak in Bermuda?

The official language in Bermuda is English. In Aruba, the official languages are Dutch and Papiamento.

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At a Glance

AW BM
Population 122,320 72,337
Currency Aruban Florin (AWG) Bermudan Dollar (BMD)
Languages Dutch, Papiamento English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +297 +1441
Time zones 1 1