Moving to Aruba from Madagascar

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Madagascar 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 Madagascar.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

MG
0.1t
AW
5.2t

Madagascar performs better than Aruba across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2023

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

MG
0.1
AW
17.5
Internet access World Bank, 2024

share of households with internet

MG
18.7%
AW
97.0%

Aruba performs significantly better than Madagascar across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

MG
3.0%
AW
7.7%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

MG
$599
AW
$38,591

Madagascar generally does better on employment & economy, though Aruba leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

MG
63.8 yrs
AW
76.5 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MG
43.0
AW
12.1

Aruba performs significantly better than Madagascar across all family life metrics.

Sources: World Bank (2021–2025), The World Factbook (2016–2022), General Direction of Taxes (2016), Ministerio di Finansas, Comunicacion, Utilidad y Energia (2016). How we calculate this

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Madagascar 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.

Madagascar passport

Madagascar passport holder visiting Aruba

Visa Required
Madagascar passport holders need a visa to enter Aruba.

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?

What language do they speak in Aruba?

The official languages in Aruba are Dutch and Papiamento. In Madagascar, the official languages are French and Malagasy.

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At a Glance

MG AW
Population 32,740,678 108,785
Currency Malagasy Ariary (MGA) Aruban Florin (AWG)
Languages French, Malagasy Dutch, Papiamento
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +261 +297
Time zones 1 1