Moving to Aruba from Austria

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Austria to Aruba, and you’d need to navigate life in Dutch and Papiamento.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

AT
0.9
AW
1.9

Austria performs 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

AT
6.3t
AW
5.2t

Aruba performs significantly better than Austria across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

AT
30.1
AW
17.5
Internet access World Bank, 2025

share of households with internet

AT
91.9%
AW
97.0%

Austria generally does better on infrastructure, though Aruba leads in internet access.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

AT
5.6%
AW
7.7%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

AT
$62,930
AW
$38,591

Austria performs better than Aruba across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

AT
82.0 yrs
AW
76.5 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AT
2.8
AW
12.1

Austria performs better than Aruba across all family life metrics.

Sources: World Bank (2021–2025), The World Factbook (2016–2022), United Nations SDG Indicators (2014), Federal Ministry of Finance (2016), Ministerio di Finansas, Comunicacion, Utilidad y Energia (2016). How we calculate this

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Austria passport

Austria passport holder visiting Aruba

Visa Free
Austria 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 Aruba?

With 17.5 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Aruba can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Austria and Aruba.

Is Aruba safe for expats?

Austria performs better than Aruba across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Aruba is 1.9 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.9 in Austria.

What language do they speak in Aruba?

The official languages in Aruba are Dutch and Papiamento. In Austria, the official language is German.

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At a Glance

AT AW
Population 9,208,163 108,785
Currency Euro (€) Aruban Florin (AWG)
Languages German Dutch, Papiamento
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +43 +297
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112 —