Moving to Turks and Caicos Islands from Aruba

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Aruba to Turks and Caicos Islands, and you’d need to navigate life in English. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Aruba to Turks and Caicos Islands.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

AW
1.9
TC
76.6

Aruba performs better than Turks and Caicos Islands 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
TC
4.9t

Turks and Caicos Islands performs significantly better than Aruba across all environment metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2016

percentage of the labour force without work

AW
7.7%
TC
10.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

AW
$42,300
TC
$22,400

Aruba performs better than Turks and Caicos Islands 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
TC
80.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AW
12.1
TC
11.6

Turks and Caicos Islands generally does better on family life, though Aruba leads in education spending.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Turks and Caicos Islands?

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

Is Turks and Caicos Islands safe for expats?

Aruba performs better than Turks and Caicos Islands across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Turks and Caicos Islands is 76.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.9 in Aruba.

What language do they speak in Turks and Caicos Islands?

The official language in Turks and Caicos Islands is English. In Aruba, the official languages are Dutch and Papiamento.

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At a Glance

AW TC
Population 122,320 58,286
Currency Aruban Florin (AWG) United States Dollar ($)
Languages Dutch, Papiamento English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +297 +1649
Time zones 1 1