Moving to Indonesia from Kuwait
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Kuwait to Indonesia — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Kuwait to Indonesia, you would find that Indonesia is 21.0% cheaper than Kuwait overall. A KWD23,156 salary in Kuwait would need to be roughly IDR873,994,682 in Indonesia to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Indonesian. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.
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What to expect for your wallet after moving from Kuwait to Indonesia.
What does your salary buy?
KWD23,156 → IDR873,994,682
To maintain the same standard of living in Indonesia
Calculate with your salary →Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day
Restaurants
pay 32.3% less
Groceries
pay 18.3% more
Transportation
pay 3.7% less
Housing
pay 40.2% less
Childcare
pay 29.4% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 49.7% less
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 Kuwait to Indonesia.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Kuwait performs better than Indonesia 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
Indonesia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Kuwait leads in doctors per 10,000 people.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Kuwait generally does better on environment, though Indonesia leads in co₂ emissions per capita.
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
Kuwait generally does better on infrastructure, though Indonesia leads in broadband per 100 people.
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 better than Indonesia 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 performs better than Indonesia across all family life metrics.
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.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Kuwait City | Jakarta |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 73°/51°F (23°/11°C) | 87°/76°F (31°/25°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 104°/76°F (40°/25°C) | 90°/77°F (32°/25°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 114°/84°F (46°/29°C) | 90°/77°F (32°/25°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 84°/60°F (29°/15°C) | 90°/77°F (32°/25°C) |
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| Month | Kuwait City | Jakarta |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 67°/47°F (19.5°/8.5°C) | 86°/76°F (29.9°/24.2°C) |
| Feb | 71°/50°F (21.8°/10.0°C) | 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.3°C) |
| Mar | 80°/57°F (26.9°/14.0°C) | 89°/77°F (31.5°/25.2°C) |
| Apr | 93°/67°F (33.9°/19.5°C) | 90°/77°F (32.5°/25.1°C) |
| May | 106°/78°F (40.9°/25.4°C) | 90°/78°F (32.5°/25.4°C) |
| Jun | 114°/84°F (45.5°/28.9°C) | 89°/77°F (31.4°/24.8°C) |
| Jul | 116°/87°F (46.7°/30.7°C) | 90°/77°F (32.3°/25.1°C) |
| Aug | 116°/85°F (46.9°/29.5°C) | 90°/77°F (32.0°/24.9°C) |
| Sep | 111°/79°F (43.7°/26.2°C) | 91°/78°F (33.0°/25.5°C) |
| Oct | 98°/71°F (36.6°/21.5°C) | 91°/78°F (32.7°/25.5°C) |
| Nov | 82°/58°F (27.8°/14.5°C) | 88°/77°F (31.3°/24.9°C) |
| Dec | 71°/50°F (21.9°/9.9°C) | 90°/77°F (32.0°/24.9°C) |
Data:
Meteorological Department,
Meteorological, Climatological and Geophysical Agency (BMKG)
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Kuwait and Indonesia. To live, work, or study long-term in Indonesia, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Indonesia's immigration authority.
Kuwait passport holder visiting Indonesia
Visa on Arrival
Indonesia passport holder visiting Kuwait
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 Indonesia than Kuwait?
Yes — Indonesia is on average about 35% cheaper than Kuwait. City-level variation can be significant.
How much money do I need to move to Indonesia?
Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly IDR218,498,670 in Indonesia on a KWD23,156 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees).
Can I work remotely from Indonesia?
Internet is rarely the blocker — Indonesia has 4.9 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 Indonesia safe for expats?
Kuwait performs better than Indonesia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Indonesia is 0.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.2 in Kuwait.
How is healthcare in Indonesia compared to Kuwait?
Indonesia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Kuwait leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 6.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Indonesia, compared to 22.9 in Kuwait. Indonesia scores 55 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Kuwait: 78).
What's the weather like in Indonesia compared to Kuwait?
The average high temperature in Jakarta is 89°F, compared to 94°F in Kuwait City. Jakarta receives around 65.2 in of rainfall per year, while Kuwait City gets 4.6 in.
What language do they speak in Indonesia?
The official language in Indonesia is Indonesian. In Kuwait, the official language is Arabic.
