Freedom Score

Bahamas to Aruba: tax & freedom compared

How does Aruba score against Bahamas? The Freedom Score weighs six dimensions, built on primary government sources.

Net per month€3,532
Per year vs. Bahamas-€5,618

AWG 30,000 tax-free allowance · Dutch Caribbean · No capital gains tax

Tax

74/100

Residency

56/100

Cost of living

61/100

Living environment

70/100

Mobility

85/100

Ownership

9/100

Compared by dimension

On an average Bahamas income of €48,000 gross per year, you keep €42,382 net in Aruba: a difference of €5,618 per year compared with Bahamas.

  • Tax: on this income Aruba lands at an effective rate of about 12%, against 0% in Bahamas.
  • Passport and mobility: from Aruba you travel visa-free to 185 countries.
  • Residency: on our accessibility scale Aruba scores 56 out of 100 for obtaining residency.
  • Living environment: banking, internet, safety and healthcare together give Aruba a living-environment score of 70 out of 100.

Frequently asked questions

What is the financial difference between Bahamas and Aruba?
On an average Bahamas income it differs by roughly €5,618 net per year. Your own figure depends on your income and situation; calculate it with the free freedom check.
Is this tax advice?
No. Libaros compares on the basis of primary government sources and provides information. For personal decisions, consult a qualified adviser.
What sources is this based on?
The Freedom Score uses the OECD Tax Database, IATA Timatic, the Henley Visa Index and Eurostat, with direct links to primary government sources.
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Figures from primary government sources. Information, not advice.

Sources

OECD Tax Database · IATA Timatic · Henley Visa Index · Eurostat