Moving to Aruba from Macedonia

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Macedonia 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 Macedonia.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

MK
0.9
AW
1.9

Macedonia 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

MK
4.0t
AW
5.1t

Macedonia performs better than Aruba 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

MK
24.6
AW
17.7
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

MK
83.0%
AW
97.0%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

MK
13.1%
AW
7.7%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

MK
$23,400
AW
$41,300

Aruba generally does better on employment & economy, though Macedonia leads in top income tax rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

MK
76.8 yrs
AW
78.0 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MK
7.3
AW
12.1

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

Data: Public Revenue Office, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Macedonia 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.

Macedonia passport

Macedonia passport holder visiting Aruba

Visa Free
Macedonia 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: 17.7 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?

Macedonia performs better than Aruba across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Aruba is 1.9 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.9 in Macedonia.

What language do they speak in Aruba?

The official languages in Aruba are Dutch and Papiamento. In Macedonia, the official language is Macedonian.

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At a Glance

MK AW
Population 2,130,936 122,320
Currency Macedonian Denar (MKD) Aruban Florin (AWG)
Languages Macedonian Dutch, Papiamento
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +389 +297
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112