Moving to Aruba from Israel
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?
per 100,000 people per year
Israel performs better than Aruba across all safety metrics.
What about the environment?
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Aruba performs significantly better than Israel across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
share of households with internet
Israel generally does better on infrastructure, though Aruba leads in internet access.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
the highest marginal rate on personal income
Israel performs better than Aruba across all employment & economy metrics.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
percentage of adults who can read and write
Israel performs better than Aruba across all family life metrics.
Data: Israel Ministry of Finance Tax Authority, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
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 holder visiting Aruba
Visa FreeData: 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: 17.7 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.
