Moving to Mexico from Aruba

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Aruba to Mexico, and you’d need to navigate life in Spanish.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

AW
1.9
MX
26.1

Aruba performs better than Mexico 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
MX
3.6t

Mexico 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
MX
20.5
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

AW
97.0%
MX
76.0%

Aruba generally does better on infrastructure, though Mexico 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%
MX
2.8%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

AW
$41,300
MX
$22,400

Mexico 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
MX
72.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AW
12.1
MX
11.9

Aruba generally does better on family life, though Mexico 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 Mexico. To live, work, or study long-term in Mexico, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Mexico's immigration authority.

Mexico passport

Mexico passport holder visiting Aruba

Visa Free
Mexico 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 Mexico?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Mexico has 20.5 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 Mexico safe for expats?

Aruba performs better than Mexico across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Mexico is 26.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.9 in Aruba.

What language do they speak in Mexico?

The official language in Mexico is Spanish. In Aruba, the official languages are Dutch and Papiamento.

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At a Glance

AW MX
Population 122,320 129,150,971
Currency Aruban Florin (AWG) Mexican Peso (MX$)
Languages Dutch, Papiamento Spanish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +297 +52
Time zones 1 3
Emergency number 911