Moving to Aruba from Estonia

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What to Expect

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

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

EE
1.5
AW
1.9

Estonia 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

EE
7.8t
AW
5.1t

Aruba performs significantly better than Estonia 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

EE
40.4
AW
17.7

Estonia performs better than Aruba across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

EE
6.3%
AW
7.7%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

EE
$42,000
AW
$41,300

Estonia 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

EE
77.9 yrs
AW
78.0 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

EE
3.4
AW
12.1

Estonia generally does better on family life, though Aruba leads in life expectancy.

Data: Estonian Tax and Customs Board, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Estonia 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.

Estonia passport

Estonia passport holder visiting Aruba

Visa Free
Estonia 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 Estonia and Aruba.

Is Aruba safe for expats?

Estonia performs better than Aruba across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Aruba is 1.9 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.5 in Estonia.

What language do they speak in Aruba?

The official languages in Aruba are Dutch and Papiamento. In Estonia, the official language is Estonian.

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At a Glance

EE AW
Population 1,211,524 122,320
Currency Euro (€) Aruban Florin (AWG)
Languages Estonian Dutch, Papiamento
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +372 +297
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112