Moving to Aruba from Greenland

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What to Expect

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

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Greenland to Aruba.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2016

per 100,000 people per year

GL
5.4
AW
1.9

Aruba performs significantly better than Greenland across all safety metrics.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

GL
10.5t
AW
5.1t

Aruba performs significantly better than Greenland 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

GL
31.7
AW
17.7
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

GL
69.5%
AW
97.0%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2016

percentage of the labour force without work

GL
9.1%
AW
7.7%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2022

a broad measure of economic output per person

GL
$68,100
AW
$41,300

Greenland generally does better on employment & economy, though Aruba leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

GL
74.0 yrs
AW
78.0 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GL
8.8
AW
12.1

Greenland generally does better on family life, though Aruba 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 Greenland across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Aruba is 1.9 per 100,000 people, compared to 5.4 in Greenland.

What language do they speak in Aruba?

The official languages in Aruba are Dutch and Papiamento. In Greenland, the official language is Greenlandic.

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At a Glance

GL AW
Population 57,792 122,320
Currency Danish Krone (DKK) Aruban Florin (AWG)
Languages Greenlandic Dutch, Papiamento
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +299 +297
Time zones 4 1