Curacao🇨🇼

At a Glance

How Curacao compares across key indices

Quality of LifeSafety46Healthcare48AffordabilityClimateClean Air55

Safety Index

46/100

Healthcare

48/100

Cost of Living

How far your money goes in Curacao

Rent Index

20

100 = NYC rent

Restaurant Prices

65

100 = NYC dining

Safety & Crime

Moderate Risk

How safe residents feel in Curacao — based on surveys of people living there

Safety Index

46/100

Crime Index

54/100

Lower is better

Crime Trend

73/100

Crime perceived as increasing

Walking Safety

Daytime76
Nighttime42

34 point drop from day to night

Problem Severity

Violent crimes
High65
Property crimes
High65
Corruption & bribery
Moderate60
Drug-related crime
Moderate57

0 = no problem, 100 = severe problem

What Residents Worry About

Things stolen from car
High67
Home broken into
Moderate53
Being mugged or robbed
Moderate51
Car stolen
Moderate46
Being physically attacked
Low45
Being insulted or harassed
Low38
Targeted for skin/ethnicity/religion
Low30

Based on 43 survey responses. 0 = not worried, 100 = very worried.

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Healthcare

Healthcare system overview for Curacao

Healthcare Index

48/100

Quality Breakdown

Staff Skill & Competency63/100
Friendliness & Courtesy53/100
Accuracy & Completeness50/100
Modern Equipment48/100
Speed of Service38/100
Responsiveness & Waitlist18/100
Cost Satisfaction57/100

How satisfied residents are with healthcare costs relative to quality

Based on 10 survey responses

Insurance Coverage

Employer Sponsored
50.0%
Public
30.0%
Private
20.0%
Healthcare48Safety46Quality of Life

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Environment

Moderate

Air quality, water, and environmental conditions in Curacao

Pollution Index

55/100

Lower is better

Environmental Quality

Drinking Water Quality92/100
Garbage Disposal61/100
Comfortable to Spend Time57/100
Air Quality38/100
Clean & Tidy36/100
Green Spaces & Parks28/100

Concerns

Water Pollution35/100
Noise & Light Pollution20/100

0 = no concern, 100 = severe concern

Based on 10 survey responses. Perception scores are 0–100 where higher is better unless noted.

Transport & Commute

How people get around in Curacao

Average One-Way Commute

18minutes

Very Short

Traffic Index

97

Below average congestion

Inefficiency

51

Time wasted in traffic

CO2 Emissions

4.7kg/trip

How People Commute

Car50.0%
Working from Home50.0%

Based on 4 survey responses.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about living in Curacao, answered with data

Is Curacao safe for expats?

Curacao has a safety index of 46/100, making it moderately safe for expats and travellers.

How good is healthcare in Curacao?

Curacao scores 48/100 on Numbeo's healthcare index, making it adequate by global standards. This index reflects the overall quality of the healthcare system, medical staff, and facilities.

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