Moving to Benin from Aruba

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Aruba to Benin — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Aruba to Benin, and you’d need to navigate life in French.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Aruba to Benin.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

AW
5.1t
BJ
0.5t

Benin 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
BJ
0.2
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

AW
97.0%
BJ
34.0%

Aruba performs better than Benin 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%
BJ
1.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

AW
$41,300
BJ
$3,800

Aruba generally does better on employment & economy, though Benin leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

AW
78.0 yrs
BJ
62.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AW
12.1
BJ
55.8

Aruba performs better than Benin across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Benin passport

Benin passport holder visiting Aruba

Visa Required
Benin 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 Benin?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Benin has 0.2 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

What language do they speak in Benin?

The official language in Benin is French. In Aruba, the official languages are Dutch and Papiamento.

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At a Glance

AW BJ
Population 122,320 13,754,688
Currency Aruban Florin (AWG) CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA)
Languages Dutch, Papiamento French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +297 +229
Time zones 1 1