Aruba Sweden

Updated 2026-05-04

Aruba

Minimum Wage

ƒ11.58 /hr

$6.47 USD

Avg. Gross Salary

ƒ2,401.67 /mo

Sweden

No statutory minimum wage

Avg. Gross Salary

kr40,000 /mo

Avg. salary: -69% Aruba vs Sweden

Unlike Sweden, which has no statutory minimum wage, Aruba mandates a wage floor of $6/hr. Average gross salaries diverge further: $1,342/mo in Aruba versus $4,318/mo in Sweden, a 3.2:1 ratio.

Detailed Comparison

Detailed wage comparison between Aruba and Sweden
Metric	Aruba	Sweden	Diff
Minimum wage /hr	ƒ11.58 $6.47	None	—
Minimum wage /mo	ƒ2,007.20 $1,121.34	None	—
Minimum wage /yr	ƒ24,086.40 $13,456.09	None	—
Avg. gross salary /mo	ƒ2,401.67 /mo $1,341.72	kr40,000 /mo $4,317.74	-68.9%
Avg. net salary /mo	N/A/mo	kr30,000 /mo $3,238.31	—
Median individual income /yr	ƒ27,040 /yr $15,106.15	kr367,000 /yr $39,615.29	-61.9%

Percentage differences are based on USD equivalent values. Positive means Aruba is higher.

Work Week

Aruba: 40 hrs/wk standard

Max 45 hrs/wk

Overtime : 1.5x pay

Standard workweek is 40 hours. Workweeks of 42, 44, and 45 hours are also permitted with adjusted hourly rates. Governed by the Landsverordening minimumlonen (Ordinance on Minimum Wages).
Sweden: 40 hrs/wk standard

Max 48 hrs/wk

Standard workweek is 40 hours (Working Hours Act / Arbetstidslagen). Maximum overtime is 48 hours over 4 weeks or 200 hours per calendar year. Overtime compensation is determined by collective agreements, not statute. Many agreements provide overtime at 150-200% of normal pay. EU Working Time Directive limits average to 48 hrs/week.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the minimum wage higher in Aruba or Sweden?

In Aruba, the minimum wage is ƒ11.58/hr ($6.47 USD). In Sweden, it is no statutory minimum wage.

How much less does the average worker earn in Aruba compared to Sweden?

The average gross salary in Aruba is ƒ2,401.67/mo ($1,341.72 USD), compared to kr40,000/mo ($4,317.74 USD) in Sweden. In USD terms, workers in Aruba earn approximately 222% less. Average salaries reflect the full labor market, not just the minimum wage floor. The gap between Aruba and Sweden is shaped by differences in industry composition, labor productivity, and the overall cost of living in each country. Workers in Sweden earn more in nominal terms, though how far that income stretches depends on local prices in Aruba.

How do work hours compare between Aruba and Sweden?

Both Aruba and Sweden mandate a similar standard work week of 40 hours. When work hours are equal, the country with the higher minimum wage delivers proportionally higher weekly earnings. Standard work week rules set the baseline; actual hours worked often differ based on industry norms and individual employment contracts.