Moving to Aruba from Cyprus

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Cyprus 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

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

CY
0.9
AW
1.9

Cyprus 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

CY
5.4t
AW
5.1t

Aruba performs significantly better than Cyprus 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

CY
38.6
AW
17.7
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

CY
91.0%
AW
97.0%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

CY
6.0%
AW
7.7%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

CY
$50,600
AW
$41,300

Cyprus performs 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

CY
79.7 yrs
AW
78.0 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

CY
8.4
AW
12.1

Cyprus performs better than Aruba across all family life metrics.

Data: Inland Revenue Department of the Republic of Cyprus, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Cyprus 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.

Cyprus passport

Cyprus passport holder visiting Aruba

Visa Free
Cyprus 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 17.7 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 Cyprus and Aruba.

Is Aruba safe for expats?

Cyprus 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 Cyprus.

What language do they speak in Aruba?

The official languages in Aruba are Dutch and Papiamento. In Cyprus, the official languages are Greek and Turkish.

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At a Glance

CY AW
Population 1,295,102 122,320
Currency Euro (€) Aruban Florin (AWG)
Languages Greek, Turkish Dutch, Papiamento
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +357 +297
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112