Moving to Aruba from Zimbabwe

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Zimbabwe 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

The numbers behind daily life in Aruba compared to Zimbabwe.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

ZW
6.7
AW
1.9

Aruba performs significantly better than Zimbabwe across all safety metrics.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

ZW
0.8t
AW
5.1t

Zimbabwe 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

ZW
1.3
AW
17.7
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

ZW
35.0%
AW
97.0%

Aruba performs significantly better than Zimbabwe across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

ZW
8.8%
AW
7.7%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

ZW
$3,500
AW
$41,300

Aruba generally does better on employment & economy, though Zimbabwe leads in top income tax rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

ZW
63.3 yrs
AW
78.0 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

ZW
28.5
AW
12.1

Aruba performs significantly better than Zimbabwe across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank, Zimbabwe Revenue Authority

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Zimbabwe 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.

Zimbabwe passport

Zimbabwe passport holder visiting Aruba

Visa Required
Zimbabwe 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?

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?

Aruba performs significantly better than Zimbabwe across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Aruba is 1.9 per 100,000 people, compared to 6.7 in Zimbabwe.

What language do they speak in Aruba?

The official languages in Aruba are Dutch and Papiamento. In Zimbabwe, the official languages are Chewa, Chibarwe, English, Kalanga, Khoisan, Ndau, Northern Ndebele, Shona, Sotho, Tonga, Tsonga, Tswana, Venda, Xhosa and Zimbabwean Sign Language.

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At a Glance

ZW AW
Population 15,121,004 122,320
Currency Zimbabwean Dollar (ZWL) Aruban Florin (AWG)
Languages Chewa, Chibarwe, English, Kalanga, Khoisan, Ndau, Northern Ndebele, Shona, Sotho, Tonga, Tsonga, Tswana, Venda, Xhosa, Zimbabwean Sign Language Dutch, Papiamento
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +263 +297
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 999