Moving to Aruba from Guinea-Bissau
What to Expect
Considering a move from Guinea-Bissau to Aruba? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Guinea-Bissau to Aruba, and you’d need to navigate life in Dutch and Papiamento.
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Aruba compared to Guinea-Bissau.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
Guinea-Bissau performs better than Aruba across all safety metrics.
What about the environment?
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Guinea-Bissau performs 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 performs significantly better than Guinea-Bissau across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
Guinea-Bissau 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 significantly better than Guinea-Bissau across all family life metrics.
Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Guinea-Bissau 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.
Guinea-Bissau 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 Aruba?
Connectivity is usually fine (Aruba: 17.7 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Aruba offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Aruba safe for expats?
Guinea-Bissau performs better than Aruba across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Aruba is 1.9 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.1 in Guinea-Bissau.
What language do they speak in Aruba?
The official languages in Aruba are Dutch and Papiamento. In Guinea-Bissau, the official languages are Portuguese and Upper Guinea Creole.
