Moving to Democratic Republic of the Congo from Aruba

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Aruba to Democratic Republic of the Congo — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Aruba to Democratic Republic of the Congo, and you’d need to navigate life in French, Kikongo, Lingala, Swahili and Tshiluba.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Aruba and Democratic Republic of the Congo 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
CD
0.1t

Democratic Republic of the Congo 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
CD
0.0
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

AW
97.0%
CD
23.2%

Aruba performs better than Democratic Republic of the Congo 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%
CD
4.5%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

AW
$41,300
CD
$1,500

Aruba generally does better on employment & economy, though Democratic Republic of the Congo 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
CD
61.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AW
12.1
CD
60.9

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

Democratic Republic of the Congo passport

Democratic Republic of the Congo passport holder visiting Aruba

Visa Required
Democratic Republic of the Congo 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 Democratic Republic of the Congo?

With 0.0 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Democratic Republic of the Congo 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 Democratic Republic of the Congo.

What language do they speak in Democratic Republic of the Congo?

The official languages in Democratic Republic of the Congo are French, Kikongo, Lingala, Swahili and Tshiluba. In Aruba, the official languages are Dutch and Papiamento.

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At a Glance

AW CD
Population 122,320 108,407,721
Currency Aruban Florin (AWG) Congolese Franc (CDF)
Languages Dutch, Papiamento French, Kikongo, Lingala, Swahili, Tshiluba
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +297 +243
Time zones 1 2