Moving to Aruba from Saudi Arabia

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What to Expect

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

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Aruba compared to Saudi Arabia.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

per 100,000 people per year

SA
0.8
AW
1.9

Saudi Arabia 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

SA
18.5t
AW
5.1t

Aruba performs significantly 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

SA
37.0
AW
17.7
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

SA
100.0%
AW
97.0%

Saudi Arabia performs 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

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

a broad measure of economic output per person

SA
$49,600
AW
$41,300

Saudi Arabia performs 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

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

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SA
12.3
AW
12.1

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

Data: Department of Zakat and Income Tax, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Saudi Arabia 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.

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 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?

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

What language do they speak in Aruba?

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

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At a Glance

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