Moving to Cuba from Aruba
What to Expect
Considering a move from Aruba to Cuba? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Aruba to Cuba, and you’d need to navigate life in Spanish.
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Cuba compared to Aruba.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
Aruba performs better than Cuba across all safety metrics.
What about the environment?
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Cuba performs significantly better than Aruba across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
share of households with internet
Aruba performs better than Cuba 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 generally does better on employment & economy, though Cuba leads in unemployment 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
Cuba performs significantly better than Aruba across all family life metrics.
Sources: World Bank (2019–2025), The World Factbook (2016–2022), United Nations SDG Indicators (2014). How we calculate this
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Aruba and Cuba. To live, work, or study long-term in Cuba, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Cuba's immigration authority.
Cuba passport holder visiting Aruba
Visa RequiredData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Cuba?
Connectivity is usually fine (Cuba: 3.1 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Cuba offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Cuba safe for expats?
Aruba performs better than Cuba across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Cuba is 4.5 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.9 in Aruba.
What language do they speak in Cuba?
The official language in Cuba is Spanish. In Aruba, the official languages are Dutch and Papiamento.
