Moving to Kuwait from Aruba
What to Expect
Considering a move from Aruba to Kuwait? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Aruba to Kuwait, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic.
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Kuwait compared to Aruba.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
Kuwait performs significantly better than Aruba across all safety metrics.
What about the environment?
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Aruba performs better than Kuwait 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 Kuwait leads in internet access.
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
Kuwait performs significantly better than Aruba across all employment & economy metrics.
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
Kuwait generally does better on family life, though Aruba leads in literacy rate.
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 Kuwait. To live, work, or study long-term in Kuwait, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Kuwait's immigration authority.
Kuwait 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 Kuwait?
Connectivity is usually fine (Kuwait: 1.5 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Kuwait offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Kuwait safe for expats?
Kuwait performs significantly better than Aruba across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Kuwait is 0.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.9 in Aruba.
What language do they speak in Kuwait?
The official language in Kuwait is Arabic. In Aruba, the official languages are Dutch and Papiamento.
