Moving to Kuwait from Malawi
What to Expect
Considering a move from Malawi to Kuwait? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Malawi to Kuwait, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Kuwait City averages 94°F vs 75°F in Lilongwe, making it significantly warmer.
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Kuwait compared to Malawi.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Kuwait performs significantly better than Malawi 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
Kuwait generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Malawi leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Malawi performs better than Kuwait across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
share of households with internet
Kuwait generally does better on infrastructure, though Malawi leads in water stress level.
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 significantly better than Malawi 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 significantly better than Malawi across all family life metrics.
Data: Malawi Revenue Authority, 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 | Lilongwe | Kuwait City |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 78°/61°F (25°/16°C) | 73°/51°F (23°/11°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 72°/53°F (22°/11°C) | 104°/76°F (40°/25°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 72°/45°F (22°/7°C) | 114°/84°F (46°/29°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 80°/57°F (27°/14°C) | 84°/60°F (29°/15°C) |
View all months
| Month | Lilongwe | Kuwait City |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 78°/61°F (25.5°/16.1°C) | 67°/47°F (19.5°/8.5°C) |
| Feb | 78°/62°F (25.6°/16.5°C) | 71°/50°F (21.8°/10.0°C) |
| Mar | 77°/61°F (24.8°/16.0°C) | 80°/57°F (26.9°/14.0°C) |
| Apr | 74°/59°F (23.5°/14.9°C) | 93°/67°F (33.9°/19.5°C) |
| May | 72°/53°F (22.1°/11.6°C) | 106°/78°F (40.9°/25.4°C) |
| Jun | 69°/46°F (20.4°/7.9°C) | 114°/84°F (45.5°/28.9°C) |
| Jul | 69°/44°F (20.3°/6.5°C) | 116°/87°F (46.7°/30.7°C) |
| Aug | 71°/44°F (21.9°/6.6°C) | 116°/85°F (46.9°/29.5°C) |
| Sep | 77°/48°F (25.1°/8.7°C) | 111°/79°F (43.7°/26.2°C) |
| Oct | 81°/53°F (27.2°/11.7°C) | 98°/71°F (36.6°/21.5°C) |
| Nov | 81°/58°F (27.2°/14.2°C) | 82°/58°F (27.8°/14.5°C) |
| Dec | 79°/61°F (26.1°/15.9°C) | 71°/50°F (21.9°/9.9°C) |
Data:
Department of Climate Change and Meteorological Services,
Meteorological Department
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Malawi 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.
Malawi passport holder visiting Kuwait
Visa Required
Kuwait passport holder visiting Malawi
Visa Online (e-Visa)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?
Connectivity is usually fine (Kuwait: 1.5 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Kuwait offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Kuwait safe for expats?
Kuwait performs significantly better than Malawi across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Kuwait is 0.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.8 in Malawi.
How is healthcare in Kuwait compared to Malawi?
Kuwait generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Malawi leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 22.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Kuwait, compared to 0.5 in Malawi. Kuwait scores 78 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Malawi: 48).
What's the weather like in Kuwait compared to Malawi?
The average high temperature in Kuwait City is 94°F, compared to 75°F in Lilongwe. Kuwait City receives around 4.6 in of rainfall per year, while Lilongwe gets 50.7 in.
What language do they speak in Kuwait?
The official language in Kuwait is Arabic. In Malawi, the official languages are Chewa and English.
