Moving to Aruba from Ukraine

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What to Expect

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

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Aruba compared to Ukraine.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

UA
3.8
AW
1.9

Aruba performs significantly better than Ukraine across all safety metrics.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

UA
3.1t
AW
5.2t

Ukraine 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

UA
21.6
AW
17.5
Internet access World Bank, 2024

share of households with internet

UA
82.5%
AW
97.0%

Ukraine generally does better on infrastructure, though Aruba leads in internet access.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2021

percentage of the labour force without work

UA
9.8%
AW
7.7%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

UA
$5,866
AW
$38,591

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

UA
74.7 yrs
AW
76.5 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

UA
7.6
AW
12.1

Ukraine generally does better on family life, though Aruba leads in life expectancy.

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Ukraine 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.

Ukraine passport

Ukraine passport holder visiting Aruba

Visa Free
Ukraine 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: 17.5 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 Ukraine across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Aruba is 1.9 per 100,000 people, compared to 3.8 in Ukraine.

What language do they speak in Aruba?

The official languages in Aruba are Dutch and Papiamento. In Ukraine, the official language is Ukrainian.

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At a Glance

UA AW
Population 38,980,376 108,785
Currency Ukrainian Hryvnia (UAH) Aruban Florin (AWG)
Languages Ukrainian Dutch, Papiamento
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +380 +297
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112 —