Moving to Monaco from Aruba

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Aruba to Monaco — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Aruba to Monaco, and you’d need to navigate life in French.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Aruba and Monaco stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2014

per 100,000 people per year

AW
1.9
MC
0.0

Monaco performs significantly better than Aruba across all safety 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
MC
59.0

Monaco performs significantly better than Aruba 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%
MC
2.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2022

a broad measure of economic output per person

AW
$41,300
MC
$115,700

Monaco 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
MC
89.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AW
12.1
MC
1.8

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

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Monaco passport

Monaco passport holder visiting Aruba

Visa Free
Monaco 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 Monaco?

With 59.0 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Monaco can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Aruba and Monaco.

Is Monaco safe for expats?

Monaco performs significantly better than Aruba across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Monaco is 0.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.9 in Aruba.

What language do they speak in Monaco?

The official language in Monaco is French. In Aruba, the official languages are Dutch and Papiamento.

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At a Glance

AW MC
Population 122,320 31,400
Currency Aruban Florin (AWG) Euro (€)
Languages Dutch, Papiamento French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +297 +377
Time zones 1 1