Moving to Vietnam from Aruba
What to Expect
Considering a move from Aruba to Vietnam? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Aruba to Vietnam, and you’d need to navigate life in Vietnamese.
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Vietnam compared to Aruba.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
Vietnam performs significantly better than Aruba across all safety metrics.
What about the environment?
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Vietnam performs significantly better than Aruba across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
share of households with internet
Aruba generally does better on infrastructure, though Vietnam leads in broadband per 100 people.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
the highest marginal rate on personal income
Vietnam generally does better on employment & economy, though Aruba leads in gdp per capita.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
percentage of adults who can read and write
Aruba performs better than Vietnam 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 Vietnam. To live, work, or study long-term in Vietnam, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Vietnam's immigration authority.
Vietnam passport holder visiting Aruba
Visa RequiredData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Vietnam?
Connectivity is usually fine (Vietnam: 21.7 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Vietnam offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Vietnam safe for expats?
Vietnam performs significantly better than Aruba across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Vietnam is 1.5 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.9 in Aruba.
What language do they speak in Vietnam?
The official language in Vietnam is Vietnamese. In Aruba, the official languages are Dutch and Papiamento.
