Moving to Peru from Aruba

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What to Expect

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

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Peru compared to Aruba.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

per 100,000 people per year

AW
1.9
PE
5.7

Aruba performs better than Peru 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
PE
2.0t

Peru 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
PE
9.3
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

AW
97.0%
PE
71.0%

Aruba performs better than Peru 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%
PE
4.8%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

AW
$41,300
PE
$15,100

Peru 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
PE
68.9 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AW
12.1
PE
10.8

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

Peru passport

Peru passport holder visiting Aruba

Visa Free
Peru 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 Peru?

Connectivity is usually fine (Peru: 9.3 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Peru offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Peru safe for expats?

Aruba performs better than Peru across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Peru is 5.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.9 in Aruba.

What language do they speak in Peru?

The official languages in Peru are Aymara, Quechua and Spanish. In Aruba, the official languages are Dutch and Papiamento.

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At a Glance

AW PE
Population 122,320 32,275,736
Currency Aruban Florin (AWG) Peruvian Nuevo Sol (PEN)
Languages Dutch, Papiamento Aymara, Quechua, Spanish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +297 +51
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 105