Moving to United Kingdom from Aruba

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Aruba to United Kingdom, 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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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Aruba to United Kingdom.

Living there in 2020
936 ↑ 13% vs 2015

people born in Aruba live in United Kingdom · UN DESA

Who's moving to United Kingdom?

Top countries of origin for United Kingdom's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in United Kingdom compared to Aruba.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

per 100,000 people per year

AW
1.9
GB
1.0

United Kingdom performs significantly better than Aruba 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
GB
4.2t

United Kingdom 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
GB
41.4
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

AW
97.0%
GB
97.0%

Aruba generally does better on infrastructure, though United Kingdom leads in broadband per 100 people.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

AW
7.7%
GB
4.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

AW
$41,300
GB
$54,100

United Kingdom 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
GB
81.9 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AW
12.1
GB
3.8

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

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 United Kingdom. To live, work, or study long-term in United Kingdom, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check United Kingdom's immigration authority.

United Kingdom passport

United Kingdom passport holder visiting Aruba

Visa Free
United Kingdom 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 United Kingdom?

Connectivity is usually fine (United Kingdom: 41.4 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does United Kingdom offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is United Kingdom safe for expats?

United Kingdom performs significantly better than Aruba across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in United Kingdom is 1.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.9 in Aruba.

What language do they speak in United Kingdom?

The official language in United Kingdom is English. In Aruba, the official languages are Dutch and Papiamento.

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At a Glance

AW GB
Population 122,320 67,791,400
Currency Aruban Florin (AWG) British Pound Sterling (£)
Languages Dutch, Papiamento English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +297 +44
Time zones 1 9
Emergency number 999