Moving to Marshall Islands from Aruba

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Aruba to Marshall Islands, and you’d need to navigate life in English and Marshallese.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Marshall Islands compared to Aruba.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

AW
5.1t
MH
0.0t

Marshall Islands 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
MH
2.3

Aruba performs better than Marshall Islands across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2016

percentage of the labour force without work

AW
7.7%
MH
36.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

AW
$41,300
MH
$6,800

Aruba performs better than Marshall Islands 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
MH
74.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AW
12.1
MH
21.7

Aruba generally does better on family life, though Marshall Islands leads in education spending.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Marshall Islands passport

Marshall Islands passport holder visiting Aruba

Visa Required
Marshall Islands 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 Marshall Islands?

Connectivity is usually fine (Marshall Islands: 2.3 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Marshall Islands offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

What language do they speak in Marshall Islands?

The official languages in Marshall Islands are English and Marshallese. In Aruba, the official languages are Dutch and Papiamento.

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At a Glance

AW MH
Population 122,320 79,906
Currency Aruban Florin (AWG) United States Dollar ($)
Languages Dutch, Papiamento English, Marshallese
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +297 +692
Time zones 1 1