Moving to Tanzania from Aruba

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What to Expect

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

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Tanzania compared to Aruba.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

per 100,000 people per year

AW
1.9
TZ
3.7

Aruba performs better than Tanzania 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
TZ
0.3t

Tanzania 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
TZ
2.2

Aruba performs better than Tanzania 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%
TZ
2.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

AW
$42,300
TZ
$3,600

Tanzania 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
TZ
70.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AW
12.1
TZ
36.4

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

Tanzania passport

Tanzania passport holder visiting Aruba

Visa Required
Tanzania 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 Tanzania?

Connectivity is usually fine (Tanzania: 2.2 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Tanzania offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Tanzania safe for expats?

Aruba performs better than Tanzania across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Tanzania is 3.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.9 in Aruba.

What language do they speak in Tanzania?

The official languages in Tanzania are English and Swahili. In Aruba, the official languages are Dutch and Papiamento.

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At a Glance

AW TZ
Population 122,320 63,852,892
Currency Aruban Florin (AWG) Tanzanian Shilling (TZS)
Languages Dutch, Papiamento English, Swahili
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +297 +255
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112