Moving to Aruba from Egypt

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Egypt to Aruba — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Egypt to Aruba, and you’d need to navigate life in Dutch and Papiamento.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Egypt and Aruba stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2017

per 100,000 people per year

EG
1.3
AW
1.9

Egypt performs 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

EG
2.5t
AW
5.1t

Egypt 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

EG
10.8
AW
17.7
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

EG
72.0%
AW
97.0%

Aruba performs significantly better than Egypt across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

EG
7.3%
AW
7.7%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

EG
$17,000
AW
$41,300

Egypt generally does better on employment & economy, though Aruba leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

EG
74.5 yrs
AW
78.0 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

EG
17.7
AW
12.1

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

Data: Egyptian Tax Authority, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Egypt 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.

Egypt passport

Egypt passport holder visiting Aruba

Visa Required
Egypt 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?

With 17.7 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Aruba can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Egypt and Aruba.

Is Aruba safe for expats?

Egypt performs better than Aruba across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Aruba is 1.9 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.3 in Egypt.

What language do they speak in Aruba?

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

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At a Glance

EG AW
Population 107,770,524 122,320
Currency Egyptian Pound (EGP) Aruban Florin (AWG)
Languages Arabic Dutch, Papiamento
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +20 +297
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 122