Moving to Moldova from Aruba
What to Expect
Considering a move from Aruba to Moldova? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Aruba to Moldova, and you’d need to navigate life in Romanian.
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Moldova compared to Aruba.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
Aruba performs better than Moldova across all safety metrics.
What about the environment?
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Moldova performs significantly better than Aruba across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
Moldova performs significantly better than Aruba across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
the highest marginal rate on personal income
Moldova generally does better on employment & economy, though Aruba leads in gdp per capita.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
percentage of adults who can read and write
Moldova generally does better on family life, though Aruba leads in life expectancy.
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 Moldova. To live, work, or study long-term in Moldova, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Moldova's immigration authority.
Moldova passport holder visiting Aruba
Visa FreeData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Moldova?
Connectivity is usually fine (Moldova: 24.4 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Moldova offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Moldova safe for expats?
Aruba performs better than Moldova across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Moldova is 2.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.9 in Aruba.
What language do they speak in Moldova?
The official language in Moldova is Romanian. In Aruba, the official languages are Dutch and Papiamento.
