Moving to Saudi Arabia from Aruba

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Aruba to Saudi Arabia, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Aruba to Saudi Arabia.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

per 100,000 people per year

AW
1.9
SA
0.8

Saudi Arabia performs significantly better than Aruba across all safety metrics.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

AW
5.1t
SA
18.5t

Aruba performs better than Saudi Arabia 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

AW
17.7
SA
37.0
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

AW
97.0%
SA
100.0%

Saudi Arabia performs significantly better than Aruba across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

AW
7.7%
SA
4.9%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

AW
$41,300
SA
$49,600

Saudi Arabia performs significantly better than Aruba across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

AW
78.0 yrs
SA
76.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AW
12.1
SA
12.3

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

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 Saudi Arabia. To live, work, or study long-term in Saudi Arabia, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Saudi Arabia's immigration authority.

Saudi Arabia passport

Saudi Arabia passport holder visiting Aruba

Visa Required
Saudi Arabia 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 Saudi Arabia?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Saudi Arabia has 37.0 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 Saudi Arabia safe for expats?

Saudi Arabia performs significantly better than Aruba across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Saudi Arabia is 0.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.9 in Aruba.

What language do they speak in Saudi Arabia?

The official language in Saudi Arabia is Arabic. In Aruba, the official languages are Dutch and Papiamento.

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At a Glance

AW SA
Population 122,320 35,354,380
Currency Aruban Florin (AWG) Saudi Riyal (SAR)
Languages Dutch, Papiamento Arabic
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +297 +966
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911