Moving to Kuwait from Jordan
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Jordan to Kuwait — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Jordan to Kuwait, you would find that Kuwait is 35.9% more expensive than Jordan overall. A JOD53,175 salary in Jordan would need to be roughly KWD32,605 in Kuwait to maintain the same lifestyle. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Kuwait City averages 94°F vs 74°F in Amman, making it significantly warmer.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
What to expect for your wallet after moving from Jordan to Kuwait.
What does your salary buy?
JOD53,175 → KWD32,605
To maintain the same standard of living in Kuwait
Calculate with your salary →Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day
Restaurants
pay 32.1% more
Groceries
pay 25.6% more
Transportation
pay 14.3% more
Housing
pay 91.8% more
Childcare
pay 46.9% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 29.8% 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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Who Else Is Making This Move?
How many people actually move from Jordan to Kuwait, based on official data.
Who's moving to Kuwait?
Top countries of origin for Kuwait's foreign-born residents.
- 1,152,175
- 421,025
- 380,046
- 339,033
- 196,910
- 107,953
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Jordan
Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Jordan to Kuwait.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Kuwait performs significantly better than Jordan 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
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Jordan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Kuwait leads in health coverage index.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Jordan 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
Jordan 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 Jordan 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
percentage of adults who can read and write
Kuwait generally does better on family life, though Jordan leads in literacy rate.
Data: Jordan Tax Service, 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 | Amman | Kuwait City |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 58°/40°F (14°/5°C) | 73°/51°F (23°/11°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 81°/56°F (27°/13°C) | 104°/76°F (40°/25°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 89°/64°F (32°/18°C) | 114°/84°F (46°/29°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 69°/49°F (21°/9°C) | 84°/60°F (29°/15°C) |
View all months
| Month | Amman | Kuwait City |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 54°/38°F (12.3°/3.6°C) | 67°/47°F (19.5°/8.5°C) |
| Feb | 57°/40°F (13.7°/4.2°C) | 71°/50°F (21.8°/10.0°C) |
| Mar | 63°/43°F (17.2°/6.1°C) | 80°/57°F (26.9°/14.0°C) |
| Apr | 73°/49°F (22.6°/9.5°C) | 93°/67°F (33.9°/19.5°C) |
| May | 82°/56°F (27.8°/13.5°C) | 106°/78°F (40.9°/25.4°C) |
| Jun | 87°/62°F (30.8°/16.6°C) | 114°/84°F (45.5°/28.9°C) |
| Jul | 90°/65°F (32.0°/18.5°C) | 116°/87°F (46.7°/30.7°C) |
| Aug | 90°/65°F (32.4°/18.6°C) | 116°/85°F (46.9°/29.5°C) |
| Sep | 87°/62°F (30.7°/16.6°C) | 111°/79°F (43.7°/26.2°C) |
| Oct | 81°/57°F (27.1°/13.8°C) | 98°/71°F (36.6°/21.5°C) |
| Nov | 69°/49°F (20.4°/9.3°C) | 82°/58°F (27.8°/14.5°C) |
| Dec | 58°/41°F (14.4°/5.2°C) | 71°/50°F (21.9°/9.9°C) |
Data:
Jordan Meteorological Department,
Meteorological Department
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Jordan 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.
Jordan passport holder visiting Kuwait
Visa Required
Kuwait passport holder visiting Jordan
Visa FreeData: 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 Jordan?
No — Kuwait is on average about 40% more expensive than Jordan. City-level variation matters.
How much money do I need to move to Kuwait?
Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly KWD8,151 in Kuwait on a JOD53,175 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, deposits, 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?
Kuwait performs significantly better than Jordan across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Kuwait is 0.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.0 in Jordan.
How is healthcare in Kuwait compared to Jordan?
Jordan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Kuwait leads in health coverage index. There are 22.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Kuwait, compared to 25.1 in Jordan. Kuwait scores 78 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Jordan: 65).
What's the weather like in Kuwait compared to Jordan?
The average high temperature in Kuwait City is 94°F, compared to 74°F in Amman. Kuwait City receives around 4.6 in of rainfall per year, while Amman gets 10.6 in.
What language do they speak in Kuwait?
Both Jordan and Kuwait share the same official language: Arabic.
