Aruba China

Updated 2026-05-04

Aruba

Minimum Wage

ƒ11.58 /hr

$6.47 USD

Avg. Gross Salary

ƒ2,401.67 /mo

China

Minimum Wage

¥25 /hr

$3.70 USD

Avg. Gross Salary

¥10,343 /mo

Min wage: +75% Aruba vs China Avg. salary: -12% Aruba vs China

The minimum wage in Aruba is 75% higher than in China when converted to USD. Average salaries are lower in Aruba at $1,342/mo compared to $1,529/mo in China.

Detailed Comparison

Detailed wage comparison between Aruba and China
Metric	Aruba	China	Diff
Minimum wage /hr	ƒ11.58 $6.47	¥25 $3.70	+75.1%
Minimum wage /mo	ƒ2,007.20 $1,121.34	¥2,740 $405.02	+176.9%
Minimum wage /yr	ƒ24,086.40 $13,456.09	¥32,880 $4,860.24	+176.9%
Avg. gross salary /mo	ƒ2,401.67 /mo $1,341.72	¥10,343 /mo $1,528.88	-12.2%
Avg. net salary /mo	N/A/mo	¥8,274 /mo $1,223.04	—
Median individual income /yr	ƒ27,040 /yr $15,106.15	¥34,707 /yr $5,130.30	+194.4%

Percentage differences are based on USD equivalent values. Positive means Aruba is higher.

Work Week

Aruba: 40 hrs/wk standard

Max 45 hrs/wk

Overtime : 1.5x pay

Standard workweek is 40 hours. Workweeks of 42, 44, and 45 hours are also permitted with adjusted hourly rates. Governed by the Landsverordening minimumlonen (Ordinance on Minimum Wages).
China: 40 hrs/wk standard

Max 44 hrs/wk

Overtime : 1.5x pay

Labour Law sets 40 hours/week standard (8 hrs/day, 5 days). Overtime limited to 36 hours/month. Weekday overtime: 150%, rest day overtime: 200%, statutory holiday overtime: 300%. The '996' culture (9am-9pm, 6 days/week) is widespread in tech but was ruled illegal by the Supreme People's Court in 2021.

• WAGE TRAJECTORY (USD/hr)

Aruba China Source: wage.is · USD equivalent/hr

Year	Aruba (USD)	China (USD)
2018	—	$358/hr
2019	—	$367/hr
2021	—	$367/hr
2022	—	$383/hr
2023	$6.11/hr	$383/hr
2024	$6.40/hr	$398/hr
2025	$6.47/hr	$405/hr
2026	$6.47/hr	$405/hr

What This Means for Workers

A minimum wage worker moving from China to Aruba would see a 75% increase in USD-equivalent hourly earnings.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the minimum wage higher in Aruba or China?

In Aruba, the minimum wage is ƒ11.58/hr ($6.47 USD). In China, it is ¥25/hr ($3.70 USD). Aruba has the higher rate by 75% in USD terms. That nominal gap does not account for local prices; see the purchasing power comparison below for a cost-of-living-adjusted view. Workers in China may retain a larger share of their earnings if prices there are lower.

How much less does the average worker earn in Aruba compared to China?

The average gross salary in Aruba is ƒ2,401.67/mo ($1,341.72 USD), compared to ¥10,343/mo ($1,528.88 USD) in China. In USD terms, workers in Aruba earn approximately 14% less. Average salaries reflect the full labor market, not just the minimum wage floor. The gap between Aruba and China is shaped by differences in industry composition, labor productivity, and the overall cost of living in each country. Workers in China earn more in nominal terms, though how far that income stretches depends on local prices in Aruba.

How do work hours compare between Aruba and China?

Both Aruba and China mandate a similar standard work week of 40 hours. When work hours are equal, the country with the higher minimum wage delivers proportionally higher weekly earnings. Standard work week rules set the baseline; actual hours worked often differ based on industry norms and individual employment contracts.