Moving to Saint Pierre and Miquelon from Aruba

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What to Expect

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

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Aruba to Saint Pierre and Miquelon.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2014

per 100,000 people per year

AW
1.9
PM
16.5

Aruba performs better than Saint Pierre and Miquelon across all safety metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access The World Factbook, 2022

share of households with internet

AW
97.0%
PM
88.7%

Aruba performs better than Saint Pierre and Miquelon 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%
PM
8.7%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2022

a broad measure of economic output per person

AW
$41,300
PM
$46,200

Aruba generally does better on employment & economy, though Saint Pierre and Miquelon 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
PM
81.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AW
12.1
PM
8.2

Saint Pierre and Miquelon performs significantly better than Aruba across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Saint Pierre and Miquelon?

Usually fine from major cities in Saint Pierre and Miquelon. The harder questions are legal — digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Saint Pierre and Miquelon safe for expats?

Aruba performs better than Saint Pierre and Miquelon across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Saint Pierre and Miquelon is 16.5 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.9 in Aruba.

What language do they speak in Saint Pierre and Miquelon?

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

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At a Glance

AW PM
Population 122,320 5,257
Currency Aruban Florin (AWG) Euro (€)
Languages Dutch, Papiamento French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +297 +508
Time zones 1 1