Moving to Aruba from Paraguay

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What to Expect

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

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

PY
6.8
AW
1.9

Aruba performs significantly better than Paraguay across all safety metrics.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

PY
1.2t
AW
5.2t

Paraguay 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

PY
12.9
AW
17.5
Internet access World Bank, 2024

share of households with internet

PY
81.6%
AW
97.0%

Aruba performs significantly better than Paraguay across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

PY
4.8%
AW
7.7%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

PY
$7,027
AW
$38,591

Paraguay 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

PY
74.0 yrs
AW
76.5 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

PY
14.5
AW
12.1

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

Sources: World Bank (2021–2025), The World Factbook (2016–2022), United Nations SDG Indicators (2014). How we calculate this

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Paraguay 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.

Paraguay passport

Paraguay passport holder visiting Aruba

Visa Free
Paraguay 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?

With 17.5 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 Paraguay and Aruba.

Is Aruba safe for expats?

Aruba performs significantly better than Paraguay across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Aruba is 1.9 per 100,000 people, compared to 6.8 in Paraguay.

What language do they speak in Aruba?

The official languages in Aruba are Dutch and Papiamento. In Paraguay, the official languages are Guaraní and Spanish.

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At a Glance

PY AW
Population 7,013,078 108,785
Currency Paraguayan Guarani (PYG) Aruban Florin (AWG)
Languages Guaraní, Spanish Dutch, Papiamento
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +595 +297
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911 —