Moving to Estonia from Aruba

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Aruba to Estonia, and you’d need to navigate life in Estonian.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

AW
1.9
EE
1.5

Estonia 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
EE
7.8t

Aruba performs better than Estonia 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
EE
40.4

Estonia performs significantly better than Aruba across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

AW
7.7%
EE
6.3%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

AW
$41,300
EE
$42,000

Estonia 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
EE
77.9 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AW
12.1
EE
3.4

Estonia generally does better on family life, though Aruba leads in life expectancy.

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

Estonia passport

Estonia passport holder visiting Aruba

Visa Free
Estonia 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 Estonia?

With 40.4 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Estonia 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 Estonia.

Is Estonia safe for expats?

Estonia performs significantly better than Aruba across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Estonia is 1.5 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.9 in Aruba.

What language do they speak in Estonia?

The official language in Estonia is Estonian. In Aruba, the official languages are Dutch and Papiamento.

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At a Glance

AW EE
Population 122,320 1,211,524
Currency Aruban Florin (AWG) Euro (€)
Languages Dutch, Papiamento Estonian
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +297 +372
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112