Moving to Italy from Aruba

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Aruba to Italy, and you’d need to navigate life in Catalan and Italian.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Italy compared to Aruba.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

AW
1.9
IT
0.6

Italy 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
IT
5.1t

Aruba performs better than Italy 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
IT
31.5
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

AW
97.0%
IT
75.0%

Aruba generally does better on infrastructure, though Italy 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%
IT
7.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

AW
$41,300
IT
$52,700

Italy 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
IT
82.6 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AW
12.1
IT
3.2

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

Italy passport

Italy passport holder visiting Aruba

Visa Free
Italy 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 Italy?

Connectivity is usually fine (Italy: 31.5 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Italy offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Italy safe for expats?

Italy performs significantly better than Aruba across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Italy is 0.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.9 in Aruba.

What language do they speak in Italy?

The official languages in Italy are Catalan and Italian. In Aruba, the official languages are Dutch and Papiamento.

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At a Glance

AW IT
Population 122,320 61,095,551
Currency Aruban Florin (AWG) Euro (€)
Languages Dutch, Papiamento Catalan, Italian
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +297 +39
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112