Moving to Aruba from British Virgin Islands
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from British Virgin Islands to Aruba — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from British Virgin Islands to Aruba, and you’d need to navigate life in Dutch and Papiamento. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.
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Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from British Virgin Islands to Aruba.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
Aruba performs significantly better than British Virgin Islands across all safety metrics.
What about the environment?
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
British Virgin Islands performs better than Aruba across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
share of households with internet
British Virgin Islands generally does better on infrastructure, though Aruba leads in internet access.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
British Virgin Islands generally does better on employment & economy, though Aruba leads in gdp per capita.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
Aruba generally does better on family life, though British Virgin Islands leads in life expectancy.
Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Aruba?
Internet is rarely the blocker — Aruba has 17.7 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.
Is Aruba safe for expats?
Aruba performs significantly better than British Virgin Islands across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Aruba is 1.9 per 100,000 people, compared to 8.2 in British Virgin Islands.
What language do they speak in Aruba?
The official languages in Aruba are Dutch and Papiamento. In British Virgin Islands, the official language is English.
