Moving to Aruba from Brazil

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What to Expect

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

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Aruba compared to Brazil.

Is it safe?

Homicide rateUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

BR
20.6
AW
1.9

Aruba performs significantly better than Brazil across all safety metrics.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capitaWorld Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BR
2.3t
AW
5.1t

Brazil performs better than Aruba across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 peopleUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

BR
21.0
AW
17.7
Internet accessThe World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

BR
81.0%
AW
97.0%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rateThe World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

BR
8.0%
AW
7.7%
GDP per capitaThe World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BR
$18,600
AW
$41,300

Aruba generally does better on employment & economy, though Brazil leads in top income tax rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancyThe World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

BR
75.9 yrs
AW
78.0 yrs
Infant mortalityThe World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BR
13.3
AW
12.1

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

Data: Secretaria da Receita Federal do Brasil, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Brazil 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.

Brazil passport

Brazil passport holder visiting Aruba

Visa Free
Brazil 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?

Connectivity is usually fine (Aruba: 17.7 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Aruba offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Aruba safe for expats?

Aruba performs significantly better than Brazil across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Aruba is 1.9 per 100,000 people, compared to 20.6 in Brazil.

What language do they speak in Aruba?

The official languages in Aruba are Dutch and Papiamento. In Brazil, the official language is Portuguese.

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At a Glance

BR AW
Population217,240,060122,320
CurrencyBrazilian Real (R$)Aruban Florin (AWG)
LanguagesPortugueseDutch, Papiamento
Driving sideRightRight
Calling code+55+297
Time zones41
Emergency number190