Moving to Aruba from Rhode Island

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island to Aruba.

Living there in 2020
683 ↑ 12% vs 2015

people born in United States 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 Rhode Island.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access US Census Bureau (American Community Survey), 2023

share of households with internet

RI
90.8%
AW
97.0%

Aruba performs significantly better than Rhode Island across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

RI
4.4%
AW
7.7%
GDP per capita Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

RI
$56,938
AW
$41,300

Rhode Island performs better than Aruba across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy OECD Regional Demography, 2022

average years of life at birth

RI
78.2 yrs
AW
78.0 yrs

Rhode Island performs better than Aruba across all family life metrics.

Data: Bureau of Economic Analysis, Bureau of Labor Statistics, OECD Regional Demography, US Census Bureau (American Community Survey)

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between United States 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.

United States passport

United States passport holder visiting Aruba

Visa Free
United States 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?

From major Aruba cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Rhode Island and Aruba are what actually decide it long-term.

What language do they speak in Aruba?

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

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At a Glance

AW
Population 1,052,567 122,320
Currency United States Dollar ($) Aruban Florin (AWG)
Languages English Dutch, Papiamento
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +1 +297
Time zones 11 1
Emergency number 911