Moving to Kuwait from Japan
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Japan to Kuwait — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Japan to Kuwait, you would find that Kuwait is 10.0% cheaper than Japan overall. A ¥12,124,875 salary in Japan would need to be roughly KWD23,534 in Kuwait to maintain the same lifestyle, 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 69°F in Tokyo, making it significantly warmer.
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What to expect for your wallet after moving from Japan to Kuwait.
What does your salary buy?
¥12,124,875 → KWD23,534
To maintain the same standard of living in Kuwait
Calculate with your salary →Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day
Restaurants
pay 3.5% less
Groceries
pay 41.2% less
Transportation
pay 28.9% less
Housing
pay 9.9% more
Childcare
pay 37.0% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 22.4% more
Data: MyLifeElsewhere's crowdsourced cost of living database, with prices submitted and updated by users worldwide. Exchange rates are refreshed regularly from public sources.
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Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Japan to Kuwait.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Japan performs better than Kuwait across all safety metrics.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Japan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Kuwait leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Japan performs better than Kuwait across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
share of households with internet
Japan generally does better on infrastructure, though Kuwait leads in electricity per capita.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
the highest marginal rate on personal income
Kuwait performs significantly better than Japan across all employment & economy metrics.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
Japan generally does better on family life, though Kuwait leads in education spending.
Data: National Tax Agency Japan, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Tokyo | Kuwait City |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 53°/37°F (12°/3°C) | 73°/51°F (23°/11°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 73°/58°F (23°/14°C) | 104°/76°F (40°/25°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 85°/72°F (30°/22°C) | 114°/84°F (46°/29°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 63°/49°F (17°/9°C) | 84°/60°F (29°/15°C) |
View all months
| Month | Tokyo | Kuwait City |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 50°/34°F (9.8°/1.2°C) | 67°/47°F (19.5°/8.5°C) |
| Feb | 52°/36°F (10.9°/2.1°C) | 71°/50°F (21.8°/10.0°C) |
| Mar | 58°/41°F (14.2°/5.0°C) | 80°/57°F (26.9°/14.0°C) |
| Apr | 67°/50°F (19.4°/9.8°C) | 93°/67°F (33.9°/19.5°C) |
| May | 74°/58°F (23.6°/14.6°C) | 106°/78°F (40.9°/25.4°C) |
| Jun | 79°/65°F (26.1°/18.5°C) | 114°/84°F (45.5°/28.9°C) |
| Jul | 86°/72°F (29.9°/22.4°C) | 116°/87°F (46.7°/30.7°C) |
| Aug | 88°/74°F (31.3°/23.5°C) | 116°/85°F (46.9°/29.5°C) |
| Sep | 82°/69°F (27.5°/20.3°C) | 111°/79°F (43.7°/26.2°C) |
| Oct | 72°/59°F (22.0°/14.8°C) | 98°/71°F (36.6°/21.5°C) |
| Nov | 62°/48°F (16.7°/8.8°C) | 82°/58°F (27.8°/14.5°C) |
| Dec | 54°/39°F (12.0°/3.8°C) | 71°/50°F (21.9°/9.9°C) |
Data:
Japan Meteorological Agency,
Meteorological Department
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Japan 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.
Japan passport holder visiting Kuwait
Visa on Arrival
Kuwait passport holder visiting Japan
Visa RequiredData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to live in Kuwait than Japan?
Costs in Kuwait and Japan are broadly similar overall, though categories like rent and dining differ between cities.
How much money do I need to move to Kuwait?
Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly KWD5,884 in Kuwait on a ¥12,124,875 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees).
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?
Japan performs better than Kuwait across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Kuwait is 0.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.2 in Japan.
How is healthcare in Kuwait compared to Japan?
Japan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Kuwait leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 22.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Kuwait, compared to 26.1 in Japan. Kuwait scores 78 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Japan: 83).
What's the weather like in Kuwait compared to Japan?
The average high temperature in Kuwait City is 94°F, compared to 69°F in Tokyo. Kuwait City receives around 4.6 in of rainfall per year, while Tokyo gets 62.9 in.
What language do they speak in Kuwait?
The official language in Kuwait is Arabic. In Japan, the official language is Japanese.
