Moving to British Virgin Islands from Aruba

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Aruba to British Virgin Islands, 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 British Virgin Islands.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2014

per 100,000 people per year

AW
1.9
VG
8.2

Aruba performs better than British Virgin Islands 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
VG
2.3t

British Virgin Islands 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
VG
21.8
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

AW
97.0%
VG
77.7%

Aruba generally does better on infrastructure, though British Virgin Islands leads in broadband per 100 people.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2016

percentage of the labour force without work

AW
7.7%
VG
2.9%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2022

a broad measure of economic output per person

AW
$41,300
VG
$34,200

Aruba generally does better on employment & economy, though British Virgin Islands leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

AW
78.0 yrs
VG
79.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AW
12.1
VG
14.2

Aruba generally does better on family life, though British Virgin Islands leads in life expectancy.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from British Virgin Islands?

Internet is rarely the blocker — British Virgin Islands has 21.8 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 British Virgin Islands safe for expats?

Aruba performs better than British Virgin Islands across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in British Virgin Islands is 8.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.9 in Aruba.

What language do they speak in British Virgin Islands?

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

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At a Glance

AW VG
Population 122,320 38,632
Currency Aruban Florin (AWG) United States Dollar ($)
Languages Dutch, Papiamento English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +297 +1284
Time zones 1 1