Moving to Aruba from Israel

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Israel to Aruba? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Aruba compared to Israel.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

IL
1.6
AW
1.9

Israel 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

IL
5.8t
AW
5.2t

Aruba performs significantly better than Israel across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

IL
29.2
AW
17.5
Internet access World Bank, 2024

share of households with internet

IL
88.2%
AW
97.0%

Israel 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

IL
3.5%
AW
7.7%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

IL
$60,337
AW
$38,591

Israel performs better than Aruba across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

IL
83.2 yrs
AW
76.5 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

IL
2.7
AW
12.1

Israel performs better than Aruba across all family life metrics.

Sources: World Bank (2021–2025), The World Factbook (2011–2022), United Nations SDG Indicators (2014), Israel Ministry of Finance Tax Authority (2016), Ministerio di Finansas, Comunicacion, Utilidad y Energia (2016). How we calculate this

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Israel 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.

Israel passport

Israel passport holder visiting Aruba

Visa Free
Israel 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?

Connectivity is usually fine (Aruba: 17.5 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Aruba offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Aruba safe for expats?

Israel performs better than Aruba across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Aruba is 1.9 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.6 in Israel.

What language do they speak in Aruba?

The official languages in Aruba are Dutch and Papiamento. In Israel, the official languages are Arabic and Hebrew.

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At a Glance

IL AW
Population 10,122,800 108,785
Currency Israeli New Sheqel (₪) Aruban Florin (AWG)
Languages Arabic, Hebrew Dutch, Papiamento
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +972 +297
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 100 —