Moving to Aruba from Nicaragua

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Nicaragua to Aruba, and you’d need to navigate life in Dutch and Papiamento.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Nicaragua to Aruba.

Living there in 2020
119 ↑ 11% vs 2015

people born in Nicaragua live in Aruba · UN DESA

Who's moving to Aruba?

Top countries of origin for Aruba's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Aruba compared to Nicaragua.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

NI
11.0
AW
1.9

Aruba performs significantly better than Nicaragua across all safety metrics.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

NI
0.8t
AW
5.1t

Nicaragua 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

NI
4.9
AW
17.7
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

NI
57.0%
AW
97.0%

Aruba performs significantly better than Nicaragua across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

NI
4.8%
AW
7.7%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

NI
$7,300
AW
$41,300

Nicaragua 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

NI
74.8 yrs
AW
78.0 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

NI
19.1
AW
12.1

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

Data: General Directorate of Revenues, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Nicaragua 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.

Nicaragua passport

Nicaragua passport holder visiting Aruba

Visa Free
Nicaragua 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?

Aruba performs significantly better than Nicaragua across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Aruba is 1.9 per 100,000 people, compared to 11.0 in Nicaragua.

What language do they speak in Aruba?

The official languages in Aruba are Dutch and Papiamento. In Nicaragua, the official language is Spanish.

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At a Glance

NI AW
Population 6,301,880 122,320
Currency Nicaraguan Córdoba (NIO) Aruban Florin (AWG)
Languages Spanish Dutch, Papiamento
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +505 +297
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 118