Moving to Aruba from El Salvador

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from El Salvador to Aruba — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from El Salvador to Aruba.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

SV
7.9
AW
1.9

Aruba performs significantly better than El Salvador across all safety metrics.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SV
1.5t
AW
5.2t

El Salvador 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

SV
12.5
AW
17.5
Internet access World Bank, 2024

share of households with internet

SV
66.5%
AW
97.0%

Aruba performs significantly better than El Salvador across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

SV
3.3%
AW
7.7%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

SV
$5,767
AW
$38,591

El Salvador generally does better on employment & economy, though Aruba leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

SV
72.3 yrs
AW
76.5 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SV
8.8
AW
12.1

Aruba generally does better on family life, though El Salvador leads in infant mortality.

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

Can you move from El Salvador to Aruba?

Short-stay tourist visa rules between El Salvador 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.

El Salvador passport

El Salvador passport holder visiting Aruba

Visa Free
El Salvador 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?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Aruba has 17.5 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 El Salvador across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Aruba is 1.9 per 100,000 people, compared to 7.9 in El Salvador.

What language do they speak in Aruba?

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

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At a Glance

SV AW
Population 6,365,503 108,785
Currency Salvadoran Colón (SVC) Aruban Florin (AWG)
Languages Spanish Dutch, Papiamento
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +503 +297
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911 —