Moving to Chad from Aruba

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What to Expect

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

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

AW
5.1t
TD
0.1t

Chad 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
TD
0.0
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

AW
97.0%
TD
18.0%

Aruba performs better than Chad 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%
TD
1.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

AW
$41,300
TD
$1,800

Aruba generally does better on employment & economy, though Chad 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
TD
59.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AW
12.1
TD
65.5

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

Chad passport

Chad passport holder visiting Aruba

Visa Required
Chad 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 Chad?

With 0.0 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Chad 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 Chad.

What language do they speak in Chad?

The official languages in Chad are Arabic and French. In Aruba, the official languages are Dutch and Papiamento.

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At a Glance

AW TD
Population 122,320 17,963,211
Currency Aruban Florin (AWG) CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA)
Languages Dutch, Papiamento Arabic, French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +297 +235
Time zones 1 1