Moving to Aruba from Swaziland

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Swaziland 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 Swaziland.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SZ
12.5
AW
1.9

Aruba performs significantly better than Swaziland across all safety metrics.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SZ
0.9t
AW
5.2t

Swaziland performs better than Aruba across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

SZ
2.5
AW
17.5
Internet access World Bank, 2024

share of households with internet

SZ
63.4%
AW
97.0%

Aruba performs significantly better than Swaziland across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

SZ
34.2%
AW
7.7%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

SZ
$4,108
AW
$38,591

Aruba generally does better on employment & economy, though Swaziland leads in top income tax rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

SZ
64.3 yrs
AW
76.5 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SZ
42.2
AW
12.1

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

Sources: World Bank (2021–2025), The World Factbook (2016–2022), United Nations SDG Indicators (2014), Swaziland Revenue Authority (2016), Ministerio di Finansas, Comunicacion, Utilidad y Energia (2016). How we calculate this

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Swaziland 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.

Swaziland passport

Swaziland passport holder visiting Aruba

Visa Required
Swaziland 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?

Connectivity is usually fine (Aruba: 17.5 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 Swaziland across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Aruba is 1.9 per 100,000 people, compared to 12.5 in Swaziland.

What language do they speak in Aruba?

The official languages in Aruba are Dutch and Papiamento. In Swaziland, the official languages are English and Swazi.

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At a Glance

SZ AW
Population 1,256,174 108,785
Currency Swazi Lilangeni (SZL) Aruban Florin (AWG)
Languages English, Swazi Dutch, Papiamento
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +268 +297
Time zones 1 1