Moving to Philippines from Kuwait
What to Expect
Considering a move from Kuwait to Philippines? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Kuwait to Philippines, you would find that Philippines is 8.6% cheaper than Kuwait overall. A KWD23,156 salary in Kuwait would need to be roughly ₱3,239,107 in Philippines to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in English and Filipino.
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A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Kuwait and Philippines.
What does your salary buy?
KWD23,156 → ₱3,239,107
To maintain the same standard of living in Philippines
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 17.2% less
Groceries
pay 45.7% more
Transportation
pay 18.4% more
Housing
pay 19.4% less
Childcare
pay 26.8% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 48.2% 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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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from Kuwait to Philippines.
Who's moving to Philippines?
Top countries of origin for Philippines's foreign-born residents.
- 38,269
- 37,857
- 14,634
- 11,323
- 7,350
- 6,123
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49.181
Kuwait
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Philippines compared to Kuwait.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Kuwait performs better than Philippines 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
Philippines 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 Philippines 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 Philippines 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 Philippines 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 Philippines 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 | Manila |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 73°/51°F (23°/11°C) | 87°/75°F (31°/24°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 104°/76°F (40°/25°C) | 91°/79°F (33°/26°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 114°/84°F (46°/29°C) | 88°/78°F (31°/26°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 84°/60°F (29°/15°C) | 87°/77°F (30°/25°C) |
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| Month | Kuwait City | Manila |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 67°/47°F (19.5°/8.5°C) | 85°/74°F (29.5°/23.5°C) |
| Feb | 71°/50°F (21.8°/10.0°C) | 87°/75°F (30.5°/23.8°C) |
| Mar | 80°/57°F (26.9°/14.0°C) | 90°/77°F (32.1°/24.9°C) |
| Apr | 93°/67°F (33.9°/19.5°C) | 92°/79°F (33.5°/26.2°C) |
| May | 106°/78°F (40.9°/25.4°C) | 92°/80°F (33.2°/26.7°C) |
| Jun | 114°/84°F (45.5°/28.9°C) | 90°/79°F (32.2°/26.2°C) |
| Jul | 116°/87°F (46.7°/30.7°C) | 88°/78°F (31.1°/25.8°C) |
| Aug | 116°/85°F (46.9°/29.5°C) | 87°/78°F (30.6°/25.5°C) |
| Sep | 111°/79°F (43.7°/26.2°C) | 88°/78°F (30.9°/25.5°C) |
| Oct | 98°/71°F (36.6°/21.5°C) | 88°/78°F (30.9°/25.5°C) |
| Nov | 82°/58°F (27.8°/14.5°C) | 87°/77°F (30.7°/24.9°C) |
| Dec | 71°/50°F (21.9°/9.9°C) | 85°/75°F (29.7°/23.9°C) |
Data:
Meteorological Department,
Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Kuwait and Philippines. To live, work, or study long-term in Philippines, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Philippines's immigration authority.
Kuwait passport holder visiting Philippines
Visa Free
Philippines 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 Philippines than Kuwait?
On average Philippines is about 30% less expensive than Kuwait, with major cities narrowing the gap.
How much money do I need to move to Philippines?
Budget about ₱809,777 for 3 months in Philippines (based on a KWD23,156 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Philippines?
Connectivity is usually fine (Philippines: 7.6 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Philippines offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Philippines safe for expats?
Kuwait performs better than Philippines across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Philippines is 4.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.2 in Kuwait.
How is healthcare in Philippines compared to Kuwait?
Philippines generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Kuwait leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 7.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Philippines, compared to 22.9 in Kuwait. Philippines scores 58 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Kuwait: 78).
What's the weather like in Philippines compared to Kuwait?
The average high temperature in Manila is 88°F, compared to 94°F in Kuwait City. Manila receives around 86.7 in of rainfall per year, while Kuwait City gets 4.6 in.
What language do they speak in Philippines?
The official languages in Philippines are English and Filipino. In Kuwait, the official language is Arabic.
