Moving to Kuwait from El Salvador

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What to Expect

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

SV
7.8
KW
0.2
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SV
21.5
KW
9.2

Kuwait performs significantly better than El Salvador across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

SV
$1,176
KW
$2,567
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

SV
15.5
KW
22.9

El Salvador generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Kuwait leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

SV
31.0
KW
45.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SV
1.5t
KW
23.7t

El Salvador performs better than Kuwait 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

SV
10.6
KW
1.5
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

SV
13.2%
KW
3850.5%

El Salvador generally does better on infrastructure, though Kuwait leads in electricity per capita.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

SV
2.8%
KW
2.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SV
$11,300
KW
$50,800

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

SV
75.4 yrs
KW
79.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SV
12.1
KW
7.4

Kuwait performs significantly better than El Salvador across all family life metrics.

Data: Ministry of Finance, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

San Salvador Rain: 70.0 in/yr (1777 mm)
87° / 66°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months San Salvador Kuwait City
Jan–Mar 89°/64°F (32°/18°C) 73°/51°F (23°/11°C)
Apr–Jun 88°/68°F (31°/20°C) 104°/76°F (40°/25°C)
Jul–Sep 86°/67°F (30°/20°C) 114°/84°F (46°/29°C)
Oct–Dec 86°/65°F (30°/18°C) 84°/60°F (29°/15°C)
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Month San Salvador Kuwait City
Jan 87°/62°F (30.8°/16.9°C) 67°/47°F (19.5°/8.5°C)
Feb 90°/64°F (32.0°/17.6°C) 71°/50°F (21.8°/10.0°C)
Mar 91°/65°F (32.7°/18.4°C) 80°/57°F (26.9°/14.0°C)
Apr 91°/68°F (32.7°/19.8°C) 93°/67°F (33.9°/19.5°C)
May 88°/69°F (31.1°/20.4°C) 106°/78°F (40.9°/25.4°C)
Jun 86°/68°F (30.1°/20.1°C) 114°/84°F (45.5°/28.9°C)
Jul 87°/67°F (30.3°/19.5°C) 116°/87°F (46.7°/30.7°C)
Aug 87°/67°F (30.4°/19.7°C) 116°/85°F (46.9°/29.5°C)
Sep 85°/67°F (29.5°/19.6°C) 111°/79°F (43.7°/26.2°C)
Oct 85°/67°F (29.5°/19.4°C) 98°/71°F (36.6°/21.5°C)
Nov 86°/65°F (29.9°/18.4°C) 82°/58°F (27.8°/14.5°C)
Dec 86°/63°F (30.1°/17.4°C) 71°/50°F (21.9°/9.9°C)

Data: Gerencia de Meteorología Gerencia de Meteorología, Meteorological Department Meteorological Department

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between El Salvador 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.

El Salvador passport

El Salvador passport holder visiting Kuwait

Visa Required
El Salvador passport holders need a visa to enter Kuwait.
Kuwait passport

Kuwait passport holder visiting El Salvador

Visa Free
Kuwait passport holders can enter El Salvador without a visa.

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 El Salvador and Kuwait.

Is Kuwait safe for expats?

Kuwait performs significantly better than El Salvador across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Kuwait is 0.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 7.8 in El Salvador.

How is healthcare in Kuwait compared to El Salvador?

El Salvador generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Kuwait leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 22.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Kuwait, compared to 15.5 in El Salvador. Kuwait scores 78 on the WHO universal health coverage index (El Salvador: 78).

What's the weather like in Kuwait compared to El Salvador?

The average high temperature in Kuwait City is 94°F, compared to 87°F in San Salvador. Kuwait City receives around 4.6 in of rainfall per year, while San Salvador gets 70.0 in.

What language do they speak in Kuwait?

The official language in Kuwait is Arabic. In El Salvador, the official language is Spanish.

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At a Glance

SV KW
Population 6,568,745 3,068,155
Currency Salvadoran Colón (SVC) Kuwaiti Dinar (KWD)
Languages Spanish Arabic
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +503 +965
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911 112