Moving to Cambodia from Aruba

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Aruba to Cambodia? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Aruba to Cambodia, and you’d need to navigate life in Khmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Cambodia compared to Aruba.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2014

per 100,000 people per year

AW
1.9
KH
1.8

Cambodia performs significantly better than Aruba 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
KH
1.1t

Cambodia 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
KH
3.0
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

AW
97.0%
KH
60.0%

Aruba performs better than Cambodia 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%
KH
0.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

AW
$41,300
KH
$5,100

Cambodia 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
KH
70.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AW
12.1
KH
29.6

Aruba performs better than Cambodia 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 Cambodia. To live, work, or study long-term in Cambodia, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Cambodia's immigration authority.

Cambodia passport

Cambodia passport holder visiting Aruba

Visa Required
Cambodia 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 Cambodia?

Connectivity is usually fine (Cambodia: 3.0 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Cambodia offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Cambodia safe for expats?

Cambodia performs significantly better than Aruba across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Cambodia is 1.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.9 in Aruba.

What language do they speak in Cambodia?

The official language in Cambodia is Khmer. In Aruba, the official languages are Dutch and Papiamento.

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At a Glance

AW KH
Population 122,320 16,713,015
Currency Aruban Florin (AWG) Cambodian Riel (KHR)
Languages Dutch, Papiamento Khmer
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +297 +855
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 117