Moving to China from Aruba

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Aruba to China, and you’d need to navigate life in Chinese.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in China compared to Aruba.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

per 100,000 people per year

AW
1.9
CN
0.5

China 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
CN
9.3t

Aruba performs better than China 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
CN
41.4
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

AW
97.0%
CN
73.0%

Aruba generally does better on infrastructure, though China leads in broadband per 100 people.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

AW
7.7%
CN
4.7%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

AW
$41,300
CN
$22,100

China 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
CN
76.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AW
12.1
CN
6.8

Aruba generally does better on family life, though China leads in infant mortality.

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

China passport

China passport holder visiting Aruba

Visa Required
China 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 China?

Connectivity is usually fine (China: 41.4 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does China offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is China safe for expats?

China performs significantly better than Aruba across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in China is 0.5 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.9 in Aruba.

What language do they speak in China?

The official language in China is Chinese. In Aruba, the official languages are Dutch and Papiamento.

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At a Glance

AW CN
Population 122,320 1,410,539,758
Currency Aruban Florin (AWG) Chinese Yuan (CN¥)
Languages Dutch, Papiamento Chinese
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +297 +86
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 110