Moving to Aruba from Bhutan

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What to Expect

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

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Bhutan to Aruba.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

per 100,000 people per year

BT
2.5
AW
1.9

Aruba performs significantly better than Bhutan across all safety metrics.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BT
2.0t
AW
5.1t

Bhutan performs 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

BT
0.4
AW
17.7

Aruba performs significantly better than Bhutan across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

BT
5.7%
AW
7.7%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2022

a broad measure of economic output per person

BT
$14,000
AW
$42,300

Bhutan 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

BT
72.3 yrs
AW
78.0 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BT
27.0
AW
12.1

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

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Bhutan and Aruba. To live, work, or study long-term in Aruba, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Aruba's immigration authority.

Bhutan passport

Bhutan passport holder visiting Aruba

Visa Required
Bhutan 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 Aruba?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Aruba has 17.7 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 Aruba safe for expats?

Aruba performs significantly better than Bhutan across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Aruba is 1.9 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.5 in Bhutan.

What language do they speak in Aruba?

The official languages in Aruba are Dutch and Papiamento. In Bhutan, the official language is Dzongkha.

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At a Glance

BT AW
Population 867,775 122,320
Currency Bhutanese Ngultrum (BTN) Aruban Florin (AWG)
Languages Dzongkha Dutch, Papiamento
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +975 +297
Time zones 1 1