Moving to Aruba from Montserrat

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Montserrat to Aruba — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Montserrat 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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Key Indicator Comparison

How Montserrat and Aruba stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2018

per 100,000 people per year

MS
0.0
AW
1.9

Montserrat performs better than Aruba across all safety metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

MS
72.6
AW
17.7

Montserrat performs better than Aruba across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2017

percentage of the labour force without work

MS
5.6%
AW
7.7%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2022

a broad measure of economic output per person

MS
$34,000
AW
$41,300

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

MS
75.7 yrs
AW
78.0 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MS
10.4
AW
12.1

Aruba generally does better on family life, though Montserrat leads in infant mortality.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Aruba?

With 17.7 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Aruba can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Montserrat and Aruba.

Is Aruba safe for expats?

Montserrat performs better than Aruba across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Aruba is 1.9 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.0 in Montserrat.

What language do they speak in Aruba?

The official languages in Aruba are Dutch and Papiamento. In Montserrat, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

MS AW
Population 5,414 122,320
Currency East Caribbean Dollar (EC$) Aruban Florin (AWG)
Languages English Dutch, Papiamento
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +1664 +297
Time zones 1 1