Moving to Georgia from Kuwait

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Kuwait to Georgia, you would find that Georgia is 4.1% cheaper than Kuwait overall. A KWD23,208 salary in Kuwait would need to be roughly GEL155,740 in Georgia to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Georgian.

How Far Will Your Money Go?

How your spending power changes when you relocate from Kuwait to Georgia.

What does your salary buy?

KWD23,208 GEL155,740

To maintain the same standard of living in Georgia

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The biggest cost differences at a glance

Restaurants

pay 28.6% more

Groceries

pay 2.9% less

Transportation

pay 17.2% more

Housing

pay 30.6% less

Childcare

pay 32.1% less

Entertainment and Sports

pay 39.8% less

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 KWD = 8.61 GEL (June 2026)

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

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

per 100,000 people per year

KW
0.2
GE
2.0
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

KW
9.2
GE
12.7

Kuwait performs better than Georgia across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

KW
$2,567
GE
$1,679
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

KW
22.9
GE
56.1

Kuwait generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Georgia 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

KW
45.0
GE
69.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

KW
23.7t
GE
3.6t

Kuwait generally does better on environment, though Georgia leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

KW
1.5
GE
28.7
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

KW
3850.5%
GE
5.2%

Georgia 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

KW
2.1%
GE
11.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

KW
$50,800
GE
$22,200

Kuwait performs better than Georgia across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

KW
79.1 yrs
GE
77.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

KW
7.4
GE
14.8

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

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

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

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

Avg. annual high / low

Tbilisi Rain: 19.5 in/yr (496 mm)
None° / None°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Kuwait City Tbilisi
Jan–Mar 73°/51°F (23°/11°C)
Apr–Jun 104°/76°F (40°/25°C)
Jul–Sep 114°/84°F (46°/29°C)
Oct–Dec 84°/60°F (29°/15°C)
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Month Kuwait City Tbilisi
Jan 67°/47°F (19.5°/8.5°C)
Feb 71°/50°F (21.8°/10.0°C)
Mar 80°/57°F (26.9°/14.0°C)
Apr 93°/67°F (33.9°/19.5°C)
May 106°/78°F (40.9°/25.4°C)
Jun 114°/84°F (45.5°/28.9°C)
Jul 116°/87°F (46.7°/30.7°C)
Aug 116°/85°F (46.9°/29.5°C)
Sep 111°/79°F (43.7°/26.2°C)
Oct 98°/71°F (36.6°/21.5°C)
Nov 82°/58°F (27.8°/14.5°C)
Dec 71°/50°F (21.9°/9.9°C)

Data: Meteorological Department Meteorological Department

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Kuwait and Georgia. To live, work, or study long-term in Georgia, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Georgia's immigration authority.

Kuwait passport

Kuwait passport holder visiting Georgia

Visa Free
Kuwait passport holders can enter Georgia without a visa.
Georgia passport

Georgia passport holder visiting Kuwait

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it cheaper to live in Georgia than Kuwait?

Generally yes: Georgia runs about 22% cheaper than Kuwait on average, though it depends heavily on the city.

How much money do I need to move to Georgia?

A safe rule of thumb is 3 months of local expenses plus relocation costs. On a KWD23,208 comparable salary, that's around GEL38,935 in Georgia for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, deposits, and visa fees.

Can I work remotely from Georgia?

With 28.7 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Georgia can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Kuwait and Georgia.

Is Georgia safe for expats?

Kuwait performs better than Georgia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Georgia is 2.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.2 in Kuwait.

How is healthcare in Georgia compared to Kuwait?

Kuwait generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Georgia leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 56.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Georgia, compared to 22.9 in Kuwait. Georgia scores 68 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Kuwait: 78).

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

The average high temperature in Tbilisi is None°F, compared to 94°F in Kuwait City. Tbilisi receives around 19.5 in of rainfall per year, while Kuwait City gets 4.6 in.

What language do they speak in Georgia?

The official language in Georgia is Georgian. In Kuwait, the official language is Arabic.

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At a Glance

KW GE
Population 3,068,155 4,935,518
Currency Kuwaiti Dinar (KWD) Georgian Lari (GEL)
Languages Arabic Georgian
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +965 +995
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112