Moving to Kuwait from Liberia

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What to Expect

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

per 100,000 people per year

LR
3.1
KW
0.2
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

LR
15.3
KW
9.2

Kuwait performs significantly better than Liberia across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

LR
$233
KW
$2,567
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

LR
1.8
KW
22.9

Kuwait generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Liberia 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

LR
60.0
KW
45.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

LR
0.2t
KW
23.7t

Liberia generally does better on environment, though Kuwait leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

LR
0.3
KW
1.5
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

LR
0.3%
KW
3850.5%

Kuwait generally does better on infrastructure, though Liberia leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

LR
2.9%
KW
2.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

LR
$1,600
KW
$50,800

Kuwait performs significantly better than Liberia across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

LR
65.5 yrs
KW
79.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

LR
44.6
KW
7.4

Kuwait performs significantly better than Liberia across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Liberia 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.

Liberia passport

Liberia passport holder visiting Kuwait

Visa Required
Liberia passport holders need a visa to enter Kuwait.
Kuwait passport

Kuwait passport holder visiting Liberia

Visa Required
Kuwait passport holders need a visa to enter Liberia.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Kuwait?

With 1.5 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Kuwait can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Liberia and Kuwait.

Is Kuwait safe for expats?

Kuwait performs significantly better than Liberia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Kuwait is 0.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 3.1 in Liberia.

How is healthcare in Kuwait compared to Liberia?

Kuwait generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Liberia leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 22.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Kuwait, compared to 1.8 in Liberia. Kuwait scores 78 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Liberia: 45).

What language do they speak in Kuwait?

The official language in Kuwait is Arabic. In Liberia, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

LR KW
Population 5,358,483 3,068,155
Currency Liberian Dollar (LRD) Kuwaiti Dinar (KWD)
Languages English Arabic
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +231 +965
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112