Moving to Aruba from Jamaica
What to Expect
Considering a move from Jamaica to Aruba? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Jamaica to Aruba, and you’d need to navigate life in Dutch and Papiamento. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from Jamaica to Aruba.
Who's moving to Aruba?
Top countries of origin for Aruba's foreign-born residents.
- 17,000
- 10,926
- 5,128
- 4,839
- 1,824
- 1,494
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10.833
Jamaica
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Aruba compared to Jamaica.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
Aruba performs significantly better than Jamaica across all safety metrics.
What about the environment?
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Jamaica performs better than Aruba across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
share of households with internet
Aruba performs significantly better than Jamaica across all infrastructure metrics.
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
Jamaica generally does better on employment & economy, though Aruba leads in gdp per capita.
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
Jamaica generally does better on family life, though Aruba leads in life expectancy.
Data: Tax Admministration of Jamaica, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Jamaica 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.
Jamaica passport holder visiting Aruba
Visa RequiredData: 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?
Aruba performs significantly better than Jamaica across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Aruba is 1.9 per 100,000 people, compared to 53.3 in Jamaica.
What language do they speak in Aruba?
The official languages in Aruba are Dutch and Papiamento. In Jamaica, the official languages are English and Jamaican Patois.
