Moving to Burundi from Aruba
What to Expect
Considering a move from Aruba to Burundi? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Aruba to Burundi, and you’d need to navigate life in French and Kirundi.
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Burundi compared to Aruba.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
Aruba performs better than Burundi across all safety metrics.
What about the environment?
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Burundi performs significantly better than Aruba across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
share of households with internet
Aruba performs better than Burundi across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
Aruba generally does better on employment & economy, though Burundi leads in unemployment rate.
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 performs better than Burundi 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 Burundi. To live, work, or study long-term in Burundi, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Burundi's immigration authority.
Burundi passport holder visiting Aruba
Visa RequiredData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Burundi?
Connectivity is usually fine (Burundi: 0.0 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Burundi offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Burundi safe for expats?
Aruba performs better than Burundi across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Burundi is 5.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.9 in Aruba.
What language do they speak in Burundi?
The official languages in Burundi are French and Kirundi. In Aruba, the official languages are Dutch and Papiamento.
