Moving to Aruba from Singapore

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Singapore 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

The numbers behind daily life in Aruba compared to Singapore.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

SG
0.1
AW
1.9

Singapore performs better than Aruba across all safety metrics.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SG
9.8t
AW
5.1t

Aruba performs significantly better than Singapore 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

SG
37.7
AW
17.7

Singapore performs better than Aruba across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

SG
3.5%
AW
7.7%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SG
$127,500
AW
$42,300

Singapore performs better than Aruba across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

SG
86.3 yrs
AW
78.0 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SG
1.6
AW
12.1

Singapore generally does better on family life, though Aruba leads in education spending.

Data: Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Singapore 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.

Singapore passport

Singapore passport holder visiting Aruba

Visa Free
Singapore 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?

Singapore performs better than Aruba across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Aruba is 1.9 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.1 in Singapore.

What language do they speak in Aruba?

The official languages in Aruba are Dutch and Papiamento. In Singapore, the official languages are Chinese, English, Malay and Tamil.

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At a Glance

SG AW
Population 5,921,231 122,320
Currency Singapore Dollar (SGD) Aruban Florin (AWG)
Languages Chinese, English, Malay, Tamil Dutch, Papiamento
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +65 +297
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 999