Moving to Cyprus from Aruba

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Aruba to Cyprus — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Aruba to Cyprus, and you’d need to navigate life in Greek and Turkish. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Aruba and Cyprus stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

AW
1.9
CY
0.9

Cyprus performs significantly better than Aruba 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
CY
5.4t

Aruba performs better than Cyprus 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
CY
38.6
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

AW
97.0%
CY
91.0%

Aruba generally does better on infrastructure, though Cyprus leads in broadband per 100 people.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

AW
7.7%
CY
6.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

AW
$41,300
CY
$50,600

Cyprus 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
CY
79.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AW
12.1
CY
8.4

Cyprus 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 Cyprus. To live, work, or study long-term in Cyprus, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Cyprus's immigration authority.

Cyprus passport

Cyprus passport holder visiting Aruba

Visa Free
Cyprus passport holders can enter Aruba without a visa.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Cyprus?

With 38.6 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Cyprus can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Aruba and Cyprus.

Is Cyprus safe for expats?

Cyprus performs significantly better than Aruba across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Cyprus is 0.9 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.9 in Aruba.

What language do they speak in Cyprus?

The official languages in Cyprus are Greek and Turkish. In Aruba, the official languages are Dutch and Papiamento.

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At a Glance

AW CY
Population 122,320 1,295,102
Currency Aruban Florin (AWG) Euro (€)
Languages Dutch, Papiamento Greek, Turkish
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +297 +357
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112