Moving to Texas from Kuwait
What to Expect
Considering a move from Kuwait to Texas? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Kuwait to Texas, you would find that Texas is 86.3% more expensive than Kuwait overall. A KWD23,000 salary in Kuwait would need to be roughly $138,000 in Texas to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in English. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Houston averages 80°F vs 94°F in Kuwait City, making it significantly cooler.
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How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 2.2 times more
Groceries
pay 90.7% more
Transportation
pay 69.5% more
Housing
pay 98.0% more
Childcare
pay 4.2 times more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 11.0% 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.
What salary do you need in Texas?
What does your salary buy?
KWD23,000 → $138,000
To maintain the same standard of living in Texas
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from Kuwait to Texas.
people moved from Kuwait to United States · OECD (latest data available)
Who's moving to United States?
Top countries of origin for United States's foreign-born residents.
- 10,853,105
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Texas compared to Kuwait.
How's the healthcare?
share of adults with obesity
Texas performs significantly better than Kuwait across all health & wellbeing metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
Kuwait performs better than Texas across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
Kuwait generally does better on employment & economy, though Texas leads in gdp per capita.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
Kuwait performs better than Texas across all family life metrics.
Sources: World Bank (2024–2025), World Health Organization (2024), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES) (2022), US Census Bureau (American Community Survey) (2023), Bureau of Labor Statistics (2025), Bureau of Economic Analysis (2024), OECD Regional Demography (2020). How we calculate this
Weather in Texas vs Kuwait
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Kuwait City | Houston |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 73°/51°F (23°/11°C) | 67°/48°F (20°/9°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 104°/76°F (40°/25°C) | 86°/67°F (30°/19°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 114°/84°F (46°/29°C) | 93°/73°F (34°/23°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 84°/60°F (29°/15°C) | 73°/53°F (23°/11°C) |
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| Month | Kuwait City | Houston |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 67°/47°F (19.5°/8.5°C) | 63°/43°F (17.2°/6.2°C) |
| Feb | 71°/50°F (21.8°/10.0°C) | 66°/47°F (19.1°/8.1°C) |
| Mar | 80°/57°F (26.9°/14.0°C) | 73°/53°F (22.8°/11.4°C) |
| Apr | 93°/67°F (33.9°/19.5°C) | 80°/59°F (26.4°/15.2°C) |
| May | 106°/78°F (40.9°/25.4°C) | 86°/68°F (30.2°/19.8°C) |
| Jun | 114°/84°F (45.5°/28.9°C) | 91°/73°F (33.0°/22.9°C) |
| Jul | 116°/87°F (46.7°/30.7°C) | 94°/75°F (34.3°/23.9°C) |
| Aug | 116°/85°F (46.9°/29.5°C) | 94°/75°F (34.7°/23.8°C) |
| Sep | 111°/79°F (43.7°/26.2°C) | 90°/70°F (32.1°/21.0°C) |
| Oct | 98°/71°F (36.6°/21.5°C) | 82°/61°F (27.8°/16.1°C) |
| Nov | 82°/58°F (27.8°/14.5°C) | 72°/52°F (22.5°/11.2°C) |
| Dec | 71°/50°F (21.9°/9.9°C) | 64°/45°F (17.9°/7.0°C) |
Meteorological Department
National Weather ServiceCan you move from Kuwait to Texas?
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Kuwait and United States. To live, work, or study long-term in United States, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check United States's immigration authority.
Kuwait passport holder visiting United States
Visa Required
United States passport holder visiting Kuwait
Visa on ArrivalData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to live in Texas than Kuwait?
On average Texas is around 86% pricier than Kuwait, with notable variation by city.
How much money do I need to move to Texas?
Budget about $34,500 for 3 months in Texas (based on a KWD23,000 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Texas?
From major Texas cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Kuwait and Texas are what actually decide it long-term.
How is healthcare in Texas compared to Kuwait?
Texas performs significantly better than Kuwait across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What's the weather like in Texas compared to Kuwait?
The average high temperature in Houston is 80°F, compared to 94°F in Kuwait City. Houston receives around 49.8 in of rainfall per year, while Kuwait City gets 4.6 in.
What language do they speak in Texas?
The official language in Texas is English. In Kuwait, the official language is Arabic.
