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At a Glance
How Aruba compares across key indices
Cost of Living
85 vs NYC
100 = NYC
Safety Index
82/100
Healthcare
63/100
Quality of Life
168/200
Cost of Living
How far your money goes in Aruba
Cost of Living
85
100 = NYC baseline
Rent Index
63
100 = NYC rent
Groceries
85
100 = NYC groceries
Restaurant Prices
89
100 = NYC dining
Safety & Crime
Low RiskHow safe residents feel in Aruba - based on surveys of people living there
Safety Index
82/100
Crime Index
8/100
Lower is better
Walking Safety
Daytime100
Nighttime100
0 point drop from day to night
Cities in Aruba
Aruba has 4 cities with Freedom Abroad estimates. Monthly costs for a single person range from $1,674 in Noord to $1,897 in Oranjestad. Noord leads on safety, scoring 86/100. Noord ranks highest for quality of life at 167/200.
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Noord
$1,674/mo
Safest
Noord
86/100
Best Quality of Life
Noord
167/200
Best Healthcare
Oranjestad
64/100
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Curated and popular cities first.
4 of 4 shown| City | Monthly Cost | Safety | Quality of Life | Healthcare | Pollution |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oranjestad | $1,897 | 84/100 | 166/200 | 64/100 | 45 |
| Noord | $1,674 | 86/100 | 167/200 | 59/100 | 42 |
| Tanki Leendert | $1,674 | 86/100 | 167/200 | 59/100 | 42 |
| San Nicolas | $1,674 | 86/100 | 167/200 | 59/100 | 42 |
Freedom Abroad estimates are modeled for a single person including rent. Pollution: lower score = cleaner air. Click column headers to sort.
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Detailed comparison of cost of living, safety, and quality of life
Families
Schools
1 verified school profile across 1 city in Aruba — language model, grade range, credentials, and published tuition. A sample is shown here; filter the full set in the School Finder.
School records are maintained from direct school pages, public credential directories, public registry claims, and carefully labeled directory/community sources. Admissions, seat availability, and tuition can change quickly, so Freedom Abroad treats unpublished costs as “Contact school” instead of estimating.
Healthcare
Healthcare system overview for Aruba
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Environment
Air quality, water, and environmental conditions in Aruba
Based on 0 survey responses. Perception scores are 0–100 where higher is better unless noted.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about living in Aruba, answered with data
What is the cost of living in Aruba?
Aruba has a cost of living index of 85 relative to New York City (100). It is comparable in cost to most US cities. Monthly costs for a single person start around $1,897 in Oranjestad.
Is Aruba safe for expats?
Aruba has a safety index of 82/100, making it very safe for expats and travellers. Among cities with data, Oranjestad scores highest on safety at 84/100.
What is the best city in Aruba for expats and digital nomads?
Oranjestad ranks highest for quality of life in Aruba, scoring 166/200 in Freedom Abroad's modeled quality-of-life estimate. Monthly costs there run around $1,897/mo for a single person.
How good is healthcare in Aruba?
Aruba scores 63/100 in Freedom Abroad's modeled healthcare estimate, making it good by global standards. This estimate reflects open public indicators for health outcomes and system capacity.
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