Moving to Bangladesh from Aruba

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Aruba to Bangladesh — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Aruba to Bangladesh, and you’d need to navigate life in Bengali. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Aruba and Bangladesh stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2018

per 100,000 people per year

AW
1.9
BD
2.3

Aruba performs better than Bangladesh across all safety metrics.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

AW
5.1t
BD
0.7t

Bangladesh performs significantly better than Aruba across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

AW
17.7
BD
7.1
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

AW
97.0%
BD
39.0%

Aruba performs better than Bangladesh across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

AW
7.7%
BD
5.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

AW
$41,300
BD
$8,200

Bangladesh generally does better on employment & economy, though Aruba leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

AW
78.0 yrs
BD
74.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AW
12.1
BD
30.4

Aruba performs better than Bangladesh across all family life metrics.

Data: Ministerio di Finansas, Comunicacion, Utilidad y Energia, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Aruba and Bangladesh. To live, work, or study long-term in Bangladesh, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Bangladesh's immigration authority.

Bangladesh passport

Bangladesh passport holder visiting Aruba

Visa Required
Bangladesh passport holders need a visa to enter Aruba.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Bangladesh?

With 7.1 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Bangladesh can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Aruba and Bangladesh.

Is Bangladesh safe for expats?

Aruba performs better than Bangladesh across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Bangladesh is 2.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.9 in Aruba.

What language do they speak in Bangladesh?

The official language in Bangladesh is Bengali. In Aruba, the official languages are Dutch and Papiamento.

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At a Glance

AW BD
Population 122,320 165,650,475
Currency Aruban Florin (AWG) Bangladeshi Taka (BDT)
Languages Dutch, Papiamento Bengali
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +297 +880
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 999