Moving to Hungary from Aruba

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Aruba to Hungary? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Aruba to Hungary, and you’d need to navigate life in Hungarian.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Aruba to Hungary.

Living there in 2020
2 ↑ 100% vs 2015

people born in Aruba live in Hungary · UN DESA

Who's moving to Hungary?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Hungary compared to Aruba.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

AW
1.9
HU
1.0

Hungary 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
HU
4.5t

Hungary 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
HU
35.5
Internet access The World Factbook, 2022

share of households with internet

AW
97.0%
HU
89.3%

Aruba generally does better on infrastructure, though Hungary 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%
HU
4.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

AW
$41,300
HU
$40,600

Hungary generally does better on employment & economy, though Aruba leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

AW
78.0 yrs
HU
77.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AW
12.1
HU
4.6

Aruba generally does better on family life, though Hungary leads in infant mortality.

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

Hungary passport

Hungary passport holder visiting Aruba

Visa Free
Hungary 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 Hungary?

Connectivity is usually fine (Hungary: 35.5 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Hungary offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Hungary safe for expats?

Hungary performs significantly better than Aruba across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Hungary is 1.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.9 in Aruba.

What language do they speak in Hungary?

The official language in Hungary is Hungarian. In Aruba, the official languages are Dutch and Papiamento.

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At a Glance

AW HU
Population 122,320 9,699,577
Currency Aruban Florin (AWG) Hungarian Forint (HUF)
Languages Dutch, Papiamento Hungarian
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +297 +36
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112