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Noord vs Westpunt

AW Aruba CW Curacao

Noord, Aruba compared with Westpunt, Curacao: cost of living, scores, climate and more.

At a glance

At a glance
AW Noord CW Westpunt
Country Aruba Curacao
Nomad score 6.1 / 10 5.4 / 10
Cost of living $2,821 / mo $3,575 / mo
Internet speed Data unavailable Data unavailable
Weather now 32° / 28°C 33° / 28°C
Air quality (AQI) 24 Good 25 Good
Community votes 0 0 0 0

Climate averages

Yearly averages of monthly climate data

Climate averages
AW Noord CW Westpunt
Average high 30.2°C 30.5°C
Average low 26.3°C 26.1°C
Precipitation 41 mm / mo 49 mm / mo
Sunshine 343 h / mo 342 h / mo
Humidity 74% 73%
Rain days 10.7 / mo 13.2 / mo
Wind speed 31 km/h 26.5 km/h

AW Noord · average high by month

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Air quality

Air quality
AW Noord CW Westpunt
US AQI 24 25
PM2.5 3.9 µg/m³ 9.1 µg/m³
PM10 6.6 µg/m³ 14.9 µg/m³
Ozone 37 µg/m³ 50 µg/m³
UV index 0 9.5

Business & Economy

Scores out of 10

Business & Economy
AW Noord CW Westpunt
Blockchain & Crypto Adoption 3.1 2.8
Local Payment Services 5.9 4.8
Startup Scene 3.2 2.0

Climate & Environment

Scores out of 10

Climate & Environment
AW Noord CW Westpunt
Air Conditioning 8.3 7.8
Green Spaces 4.7 5.2
Natural Disaster Risk 8.3 7.8
Noise Pollution 5.7 8.1
Seasonal Variety 2.6 2.5
Weather 8.1 8.3

Connectivity

Scores out of 10

Connectivity
AW Noord CW Westpunt
Mobile Network Coverage 7.9 6.8
Power Grid Reliability 8.0 6.3
Public WiFi Availability 5.6 2.9
VPN Reliability 8.2 8.0

Cost & Affordability

Scores out of 10

Cost & Affordability
AW Noord CW Westpunt
Accommodation Cost 3.6 4.8
Cost of Living 4.5 5.1
Currency Stability 9.0 8.8
Entertainment Cost 4.5 5.0
Food & Groceries 4.3 4.3
Gym Membership Cost 4.6 3.8
Transportation Cost 5.2 4.9

Culture & Entertainment

Scores out of 10

Culture & Entertainment
AW Noord CW Westpunt
Culture 5.9 5.1
Indoors Fun 5.6 2.8
Language Learning Opportunities 5.0 3.9
Local Experiences & Tours 7.4 6.7
Nightlife 6.8 2.5
Outdoors & Nature 8.1 9.3

Digital Nomad Community

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Community
AW Noord CW Westpunt
Nomad Events & Meetups 3.5 1.5
Nomad Friendly 6.3 4.1
Online Community Presence 3.7 2.3

Digital Nomad Essentials

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Essentials
AW Noord CW Westpunt
Cafes with WiFi 6.4 3.9
Coworking Spaces Availability 3.3 2.2
Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes 4.8 3.1
Digital Nomad Popularity 4.0 2.4
Internet Speed 7.3 6.5
Local SIM Card Availability 7.6 7.1

Food & Fitness

Scores out of 10

Food & Fitness
AW Noord CW Westpunt
Fitness Facilities 6.3 3.1
Food Scene 7.0 4.5
Healthy Food Options 6.7 4.6
Yoga Studios 5.5 2.4

Healthcare

Scores out of 10

Healthcare
AW Noord CW Westpunt
Healthcare 6.3 5.4
Healthcare Affordability 5.1 5.9
Healthcare Quality 6.8 5.3

Legal & Administrative

Scores out of 10

Legal & Administrative
AW Noord CW Westpunt
Digital Nomad Visa Availability 7.4 7.3
Ease of Business Registration 4.8 5.4
Ease of Opening Bank Account 4.7 4.7
Freedom of Speech 8.5 8.4
Political Stability 8.3 7.9
Tax Friendliness 6.6 6.6
Visa Ease 7.2 7.1

Quality of Life

Scores out of 10

Quality of Life
AW Noord CW Westpunt
Air Quality 8.6 8.9
Cleanliness 8.0 7.7
Environmental Quality 8.1 8.7
Family Friendly 8.0 7.1
Language Barrier 8.1 7.0
Work-Life Balance 8.1 8.2

Safety & Tolerance

Scores out of 10

Safety & Tolerance
AW Noord CW Westpunt
Female Friendly 8.4 7.6
Racial Tolerance 7.9 7.4
Safety 8.6 7.8

Transportation

Scores out of 10

Transportation
AW Noord CW Westpunt
Airport Connectivity 8.3 4.0
Cycling 3.7 3.2
Intercity Travel Options 3.7 3.2
Public Transit 4.1 2.4
Ride-sharing Services 2.1 1.1
Scooter/Bike Rental Availability 6.5 2.7
Walkability 5.2 2.7

Work Environment

Scores out of 10

Work Environment
AW Noord CW Westpunt
Coworking Quality 4.6 1.7
Freelance Ecosystem 4.0 2.6
Networking Opportunities 4.1 2.6
Remote Job Opportunities 3.6 2.8
Time Zone Favorability 7.8 7.5

Clothing

Local prices in US dollars

Clothing
AW Noord CW Westpunt
Jeans $67 per pair $84 per pair
Summer Dress $50 per dress $45 per dress
Running Shoes $95 per pair $112 per pair

Dining Out

Local prices in US dollars

Dining Out
AW Noord CW Westpunt
Dining Out $168 per month $112 per month

Entertainment

Local prices in US dollars

Entertainment
AW Noord CW Westpunt
Cinema Ticket $8.94 per ticket $10 per ticket

Food & Dining

Local prices in US dollars

Food & Dining
AW Noord CW Westpunt
Coffee $3.35 per cup $4.47 per cup
Beer $3.35 per pint $3.07 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $10 per meal $14 per meal
Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) $67 per meal $67 per meal
Fast Food Combo $7.82 per meal $12 per meal
Apples $4.47 per kg $2.79 per kg
Bread $2.23 per loaf $1.68 per loaf
Water (1.5L bottle) $1.40 per bottle $1.40 per bottle
Milk $1.96 per liter $1.96 per liter
Rice $1.68 per kg $1.68 per kg
Chicken Fillets $7.82 per kg $8.38 per kg
Beef $10 per kg $16 per kg
Wine (Mid-range) $12 per bottle $14 per bottle

Groceries

Local prices in US dollars

Groceries
AW Noord CW Westpunt
Groceries $335 per month $391 per month

Health Insurance

Local prices in US dollars

Health Insurance
AW Noord CW Westpunt
Health Insurance $84 per month $67 per month

Healthcare

Local prices in US dollars

Healthcare
AW Noord CW Westpunt
Doctor Visit (GP) $67 per visit $56 per visit
Pharmacy (basic meds) $6.70 per purchase $11 per purchase

Housing

Local prices in US dollars

Housing
AW Noord CW Westpunt
Housing $447 per month $503 per month
Apartment (1 bedroom) $838 per month $503 per month
Airbnb (1 month) $1,955 per month $2,235 per month
Coworking Space $251 per month $235 per month
Coliving Space $1,006 per month $1,397 per month

Internet & Mobile

Local prices in US dollars

Internet & Mobile
AW Noord CW Westpunt
Internet & Mobile $45 per month $56 per month

Leisure Activities

Local prices in US dollars

Leisure Activities
AW Noord CW Westpunt
Leisure Activities $56 per month $28 per month

Personal Care

Local prices in US dollars

Personal Care
AW Noord CW Westpunt
Haircut $14 per visit $17 per visit
Laundry $6.70 per kg $8.38 per kg

Services

Local prices in US dollars

Services
AW Noord CW Westpunt
Mobile Plan $28 per month $28 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $61 per month $67 per month
SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) $14 one-time $22 one-time
Gym Membership $50 per month $56 per month
Tennis Court (Weekend) $17 per hour $25 per hour

Transportation

Local prices in US dollars

Transportation
AW Noord CW Westpunt
Transportation $56 per month $84 per month
Taxi Start $5.03 per trip $3.91 per trip
Taxi per km $1.96 per km $1.96 per km
Monthly Transport Pass $42 per month $84 per month
Ride-hailing (5km) $10 per trip $11 per trip
Gasoline $0.87 per liter $1.40 per liter
Scooter Rental $28 per month $31 per month

Utilities

Local prices in US dollars

Utilities
AW Noord CW Westpunt
Utilities $112 per month $140 per month

Visa & Legal Fees

Local prices in US dollars

Visa & Legal Fees
AW Noord CW Westpunt
Visa & Legal Fees $0.00 per month $11 per month