Moving to Kuwait from Bhutan

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Bhutan to Kuwait, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Kuwait City averages 94°F vs 72°F in Thimphu, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Bhutan and Kuwait stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

per 100,000 people per year

BT
2.5
KW
0.2
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BT
12.2
KW
9.2

Kuwait performs significantly better than Bhutan across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

BT
$677
KW
$2,567
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

BT
5.5
KW
22.9

Kuwait generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bhutan leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

BT
57.0
KW
45.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BT
2.0t
KW
23.7t

Bhutan generally does better on environment, though Kuwait leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

BT
0.4
KW
1.5
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

BT
1.4%
KW
3850.5%

Bhutan generally does better on infrastructure, though Kuwait leads in broadband per 100 people.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

BT
5.7%
KW
2.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BT
$14,000
KW
$50,800

Kuwait performs significantly better than Bhutan across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

BT
72.3 yrs
KW
79.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BT
27.0
KW
7.4

Kuwait generally does better on family life, though Bhutan leads in education spending.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Thimphu Rain: 23.3 in/yr (591 mm)
72° / 46°F

Avg. annual high / low

Kuwait City Rain: 4.6 in/yr (116 mm)
94° / 68°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Thimphu Kuwait City
Jan–Mar 63°/33°F (17°/1°C) 73°/51°F (23°/11°C)
Apr–Jun 76°/53°F (25°/12°C) 104°/76°F (40°/25°C)
Jul–Sep 80°/60°F (27°/16°C) 114°/84°F (46°/29°C)
Oct–Dec 68°/39°F (20°/4°C) 84°/60°F (29°/15°C)
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Month Thimphu Kuwait City
Jan 59°/28°F (15.1°/-2.1°C) 67°/47°F (19.5°/8.5°C)
Feb 62°/33°F (16.7°/0.5°C) 71°/50°F (21.8°/10.0°C)
Mar 67°/39°F (19.4°/4.0°C) 80°/57°F (26.9°/14.0°C)
Apr 72°/46°F (22.4°/7.8°C) 93°/67°F (33.9°/19.5°C)
May 76°/53°F (24.7°/11.5°C) 106°/78°F (40.9°/25.4°C)
Jun 80°/59°F (26.7°/15.2°C) 114°/84°F (45.5°/28.9°C)
Jul 81°/61°F (27.1°/16.4°C) 116°/87°F (46.7°/30.7°C)
Aug 81°/61°F (27.2°/16.1°C) 116°/85°F (46.9°/29.5°C)
Sep 79°/58°F (26.1°/14.6°C) 111°/79°F (43.7°/26.2°C)
Oct 74°/48°F (23.4°/9.0°C) 98°/71°F (36.6°/21.5°C)
Nov 67°/38°F (19.7°/3.2°C) 82°/58°F (27.8°/14.5°C)
Dec 62°/31°F (16.5°/-0.8°C) 71°/50°F (21.9°/9.9°C)

Data: National Center for Hydrology and Meteorology (NCHM) National Center for Hydrology and Meteorology (NCHM), Meteorological Department Meteorological Department

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Bhutan 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.

Bhutan passport

Bhutan passport holder visiting Kuwait

Visa on Arrival
Bhutan passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Kuwait.
Kuwait passport

Kuwait passport holder visiting Bhutan

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Kuwait passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Bhutan.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Kuwait?

With 1.5 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Kuwait can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Bhutan and Kuwait.

Is Kuwait safe for expats?

Kuwait performs significantly better than Bhutan across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Kuwait is 0.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.5 in Bhutan.

How is healthcare in Kuwait compared to Bhutan?

Kuwait generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bhutan leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 22.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Kuwait, compared to 5.5 in Bhutan. Kuwait scores 78 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Bhutan: 60).

What's the weather like in Kuwait compared to Bhutan?

The average high temperature in Kuwait City is 94°F, compared to 72°F in Thimphu. Kuwait City receives around 4.6 in of rainfall per year, while Thimphu gets 23.3 in.

What language do they speak in Kuwait?

The official language in Kuwait is Arabic. In Bhutan, the official language is Dzongkha.

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At a Glance

BT KW
Population 867,775 3,068,155
Currency Bhutanese Ngultrum (BTN) Kuwaiti Dinar (KWD)
Languages Dzongkha Arabic
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +975 +965
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112