Moving to Aruba from Sierra Leone

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What to Expect

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

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2020

per 100,000 people per year

SL
2.2
AW
1.9

Aruba performs significantly better than Sierra Leone across all safety metrics.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SL
0.2t
AW
5.2t

Sierra Leone performs better than Aruba across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

SL
0.0
AW
17.5
Internet access World Bank, 2024

share of households with internet

SL
25.1%
AW
97.0%

Aruba performs significantly better than Sierra Leone across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

SL
3.1%
AW
7.7%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

SL
$846
AW
$38,591

Sierra Leone 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

SL
62.0 yrs
AW
76.5 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SL
54.6
AW
12.1

Aruba performs significantly better than Sierra Leone across all family life metrics.

Sources: World Bank (2020–2025), The World Factbook (2016–2022), United Nations SDG Indicators (2014), National Revenue Authority (2014), Ministerio di Finansas, Comunicacion, Utilidad y Energia (2016). How we calculate this

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Sierra Leone 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.

Sierra Leone passport

Sierra Leone passport holder visiting Aruba

Visa Required
Sierra Leone 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?

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 Sierra Leone and Aruba.

Is Aruba safe for expats?

Aruba performs significantly better than Sierra Leone across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Aruba is 1.9 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.2 in Sierra Leone.

What language do they speak in Aruba?

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

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At a Glance

SL AW
Population 8,819,794 108,785
Currency Sierra Leonean Leone (SLL) Aruban Florin (AWG)
Languages English Dutch, Papiamento
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +232 +297
Time zones 1 1