Moving to Greece from Aruba

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Aruba to Greece, and you’d need to navigate life in Greek.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

How many people actually move from Aruba to Greece, based on official data.

Living there in 2010
1 ↓ 98% vs 2005

people born in Aruba live in Greece · UN DESA

Who's moving to Greece?

Top countries of origin for Greece's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Aruba to Greece.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

AW
1.9
GR
1.1

Greece 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
GR
5.0t

Greece 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
GR
43.0
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

AW
97.0%
GR
78.0%

Aruba generally does better on infrastructure, though Greece 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%
GR
11.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

AW
$41,300
GR
$36,300

Aruba generally does better on employment & economy, though Greece leads in top income tax rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

AW
78.0 yrs
GR
81.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AW
12.1
GR
3.5

Greece 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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Aruba and Greece. To live, work, or study long-term in Greece, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Greece's immigration authority.

Greece passport

Greece passport holder visiting Aruba

Visa Free
Greece 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 Greece?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Greece has 43.0 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 Greece safe for expats?

Greece performs significantly better than Aruba across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Greece is 1.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.9 in Aruba.

What language do they speak in Greece?

The official language in Greece is Greek. In Aruba, the official languages are Dutch and Papiamento.

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At a Glance

AW GR
Population 122,320 10,533,871
Currency Aruban Florin (AWG) Euro (€)
Languages Dutch, Papiamento Greek
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +297 +30
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112