Moving to French Polynesia from Aruba
What to Expect
Considering a move from Aruba to French Polynesia? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Aruba to French Polynesia, and you’d need to navigate life in French.
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in French Polynesia compared to Aruba.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
French Polynesia performs significantly better than Aruba across all safety metrics.
What about the environment?
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
French Polynesia performs significantly better than Aruba across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
French Polynesia performs significantly better than Aruba 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 performs better than French Polynesia across all employment & economy metrics.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
French Polynesia performs significantly better than Aruba across all family life metrics.
Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from French Polynesia?
Connectivity is usually fine (French Polynesia: 25.6 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does French Polynesia offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is French Polynesia safe for expats?
French Polynesia performs significantly better than Aruba across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in French Polynesia is 0.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.9 in Aruba.
What language do they speak in French Polynesia?
The official language in French Polynesia is French. In Aruba, the official languages are Dutch and Papiamento.
