Moving to Kuwait from Fiji

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Fiji to Kuwait — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Fiji 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 84°F in Suva, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Fiji to Kuwait.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

per 100,000 people per year

FJ
2.2
KW
0.2
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

FJ
5.3
KW
9.2

Fiji generally does better on safety, though Kuwait leads in homicide rate.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

FJ
$548
KW
$2,567
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

affects wait times and access to care

FJ
8.1
KW
22.9

Kuwait generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Fiji 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

FJ
37.0
KW
45.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

FJ
1.6t
KW
23.7t

Fiji 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

FJ
2.5
KW
1.5
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

FJ
0.3%
KW
3850.5%

Fiji generally does better on infrastructure, though Kuwait leads in internet access.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

FJ
4.3%
KW
2.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

FJ
$13,600
KW
$50,800

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

FJ
74.3 yrs
KW
79.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

FJ
10.1
KW
7.4

Kuwait generally does better on family life, though Fiji leads in literacy rate.

Data: Fiji Revenue & Customs Authority, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Suva Rain: 119.7 in/yr (3040 mm)
84° / 72°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Suva Kuwait City
Jan–Mar 87°/75°F (31°/24°C) 73°/51°F (23°/11°C)
Apr–Jun 83°/72°F (29°/22°C) 104°/76°F (40°/25°C)
Jul–Sep 80°/69°F (27°/21°C) 114°/84°F (46°/29°C)
Oct–Dec 84°/72°F (29°/22°C) 84°/60°F (29°/15°C)
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Month Suva Kuwait City
Jan 87°/75°F (30.6°/23.7°C) 67°/47°F (19.5°/8.5°C)
Feb 88°/75°F (31.0°/23.8°C) 71°/50°F (21.8°/10.0°C)
Mar 87°/74°F (30.6°/23.5°C) 80°/57°F (26.9°/14.0°C)
Apr 85°/73°F (29.7°/23.0°C) 93°/67°F (33.9°/19.5°C)
May 83°/72°F (28.3°/22.0°C) 106°/78°F (40.9°/25.4°C)
Jun 82°/71°F (27.6°/21.4°C) 114°/84°F (45.5°/28.9°C)
Jul 80°/69°F (26.5°/20.4°C) 116°/87°F (46.7°/30.7°C)
Aug 80°/69°F (26.6°/20.5°C) 116°/85°F (46.9°/29.5°C)
Sep 81°/70°F (27.0°/20.9°C) 111°/79°F (43.7°/26.2°C)
Oct 82°/71°F (27.8°/21.7°C) 98°/71°F (36.6°/21.5°C)
Nov 84°/72°F (28.9°/22.5°C) 82°/58°F (27.8°/14.5°C)
Dec 86°/74°F (29.8°/23.2°C) 71°/50°F (21.9°/9.9°C)

Data: Fiji Meteorological Service Fiji Meteorological Service, Meteorological Department Meteorological Department

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Fiji 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.

Fiji passport

Fiji passport holder visiting Kuwait

Visa Required
Fiji passport holders need a visa to enter Kuwait.
Kuwait passport

Kuwait passport holder visiting Fiji

Visa Required
Kuwait passport holders need a visa to enter Fiji.

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?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Kuwait has 1.5 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 Kuwait safe for expats?

Fiji generally does better on safety, though Kuwait leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Kuwait is 0.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.2 in Fiji.

How is healthcare in Kuwait compared to Fiji?

Kuwait generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Fiji leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 22.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Kuwait, compared to 8.1 in Fiji. Kuwait scores 78 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Fiji: 58).

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

The average high temperature in Kuwait City is 94°F, compared to 84°F in Suva. Kuwait City receives around 4.6 in of rainfall per year, while Suva gets 119.7 in.

What language do they speak in Kuwait?

The official language in Kuwait is Arabic. In Fiji, the official languages are English, Fiji Hindi and Fijian.

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At a Glance

FJ KW
Population 943,737 3,068,155
Currency Fijian Dollar (FJD) Kuwaiti Dinar (KWD)
Languages English, Fiji Hindi, Fijian Arabic
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +679 +965
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911 112