How much money do I need to move to Aruba?

Moving to Aruba comfortably means budgeting for $2,700 per person per month after the move, plus several thousand in upfront costs. CostLiving’s moderate lifestyle benchmark covers rent, groceries, utilities, transport, and modest discretionary spending. Housing dominates: a one-bedroom in central Oranjestad runs $900 to $1,400, with beach-adjacent or newer developments at $1,600 to $2,200. Upfront costs typically include first month plus deposit ($2,000 to $4,500), residency permit fees if applying ($500 to $1,500), and shipping household goods from the US (a 20-foot container runs roughly $4,000 to $7,000). Aruba sits well below the US average ($3,525) on monthly costs and well below St Thomas ($3,975). For the full breakdown, see our Aruba cost of living page.