Moving to Brunei from Aruba
What to Expect
Considering a move from Aruba to Brunei? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Aruba to Brunei, and you’d need to navigate life in Malay. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Brunei compared to Aruba.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
Brunei performs significantly better than Aruba across all safety metrics.
What about the environment?
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Aruba performs better than Brunei across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
share of households with internet
Brunei performs significantly better than Aruba across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
the highest marginal rate on personal income
Brunei performs significantly better than Aruba across all employment & economy metrics.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
percentage of adults who can read and write
Aruba generally does better on family life, though Brunei leads in life expectancy.
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 Brunei. To live, work, or study long-term in Brunei, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Brunei's immigration authority.
Brunei passport holder visiting Aruba
Visa FreeData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Brunei?
Connectivity is usually fine (Brunei: 20.1 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Brunei offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Brunei safe for expats?
Brunei performs significantly better than Aruba across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Brunei is 0.5 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.9 in Aruba.
What language do they speak in Brunei?
The official language in Brunei is Malay. In Aruba, the official languages are Dutch and Papiamento.
