Moving to Hong Kong from Aruba

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Aruba to Hong Kong — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Aruba to Hong Kong, and you’d need to navigate life in Chinese and English. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Aruba to Hong Kong.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

AW
1.9
HK
0.4

Hong Kong 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
HK
4.6t

Hong Kong 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
HK
39.8
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

AW
97.0%
HK
93.0%

Aruba generally does better on infrastructure, though Hong Kong 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%
HK
3.9%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

AW
$41,300
HK
$64,400

Hong Kong performs significantly better than Aruba across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

AW
78.0 yrs
HK
83.6 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AW
12.1
HK
2.5

Hong Kong generally does better on family life, though Aruba leads in education spending.

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

Hong Kong passport

Hong Kong passport holder visiting Aruba

Visa Free
Hong Kong passport holders can enter Aruba without a visa.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Hong Kong?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Hong Kong has 39.8 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Hong Kong safe for expats?

Hong Kong performs significantly better than Aruba across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Hong Kong is 0.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.9 in Aruba.

What language do they speak in Hong Kong?

The official languages in Hong Kong are Chinese and English. In Aruba, the official languages are Dutch and Papiamento.

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At a Glance

AW HK
Population 122,320 7,276,588
Currency Aruban Florin (AWG) Hong Kong Dollar (HK$)
Languages Dutch, Papiamento Chinese, English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +297 +852
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 999