Moving to Jordan from Aruba

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Aruba to Jordan, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

AW
1.9
JO
1.0

Jordan 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
JO
2.1t

Jordan 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
JO
7.1
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

AW
97.0%
JO
83.0%

Aruba performs better than Jordan 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%
JO
17.9%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

AW
$41,300
JO
$9,400

Aruba generally does better on employment & economy, though Jordan 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
JO
76.0 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AW
12.1
JO
13.9

Aruba generally does better on family life, though Jordan leads in literacy rate.

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

Jordan passport

Jordan passport holder visiting Aruba

Visa Required
Jordan passport holders need a visa to enter Aruba.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Jordan?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Jordan has 7.1 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 Jordan safe for expats?

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

What language do they speak in Jordan?

The official language in Jordan is Arabic. In Aruba, the official languages are Dutch and Papiamento.

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At a Glance

AW JO
Population 122,320 10,998,531
Currency Aruban Florin (AWG) Jordanian Dinar (JOD)
Languages Dutch, Papiamento Arabic
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +297 +962
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911