Moving to Aruba from Chile

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What to Expect

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

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

CL
6.3
AW
1.9

Aruba performs significantly better than Chile across all safety metrics.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

CL
3.9t
AW
5.2t

Chile performs better than Aruba across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

CL
23.7
AW
17.5
Internet access World Bank, 2024

share of households with internet

CL
95.6%
AW
97.0%

Chile 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

CL
9.0%
AW
7.7%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

CL
$17,995
AW
$38,591

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

CL
81.4 yrs
AW
76.5 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

CL
5.8
AW
12.1

Chile generally does better on family life, though Aruba leads in literacy rate.

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Chile 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.

Chile passport

Chile passport holder visiting Aruba

Visa Free
Chile 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 Chile and Aruba.

Is Aruba safe for expats?

Aruba performs significantly better than Chile across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Aruba is 1.9 per 100,000 people, compared to 6.3 in Chile.

What language do they speak in Aruba?

The official languages in Aruba are Dutch and Papiamento. In Chile, the official language is Spanish.

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At a Glance

CL AW
Population 19,859,921 108,785
Currency Chilean Unit of Account (UF) (CLF) Aruban Florin (AWG)
Languages Spanish Dutch, Papiamento
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +56 +297
Time zones 2 1
Emergency number 131 —