Moving to Kuwait from Mauritania

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What to Expect

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Mauritania 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

MR
1.0
KW
0.2
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

MR
9.5
KW
9.2

Kuwait performs significantly better than Mauritania across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

MR
$302
KW
$2,567
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

MR
2.4
KW
22.9

Kuwait generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Mauritania 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

MR
62.0
KW
45.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

MR
1.0t
KW
23.7t

Mauritania 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

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

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

MR
13.2%
KW
3850.5%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

MR
10.5%
KW
2.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

MR
$6,300
KW
$50,800

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

MR
65.2 yrs
KW
79.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MR
51.0
KW
7.4

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

Data: Ministry of Finance, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Mauritania 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.

Mauritania passport

Mauritania passport holder visiting Kuwait

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

Kuwait passport holder visiting Mauritania

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Kuwait passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Mauritania.

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 Mauritania and Kuwait.

Is Kuwait safe for expats?

Kuwait performs significantly better than Mauritania across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Kuwait is 0.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.0 in Mauritania.

How is healthcare in Kuwait compared to Mauritania?

Kuwait generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Mauritania leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 22.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Kuwait, compared to 2.4 in Mauritania. Kuwait scores 78 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Mauritania: 40).

What language do they speak in Kuwait?

Both Mauritania and Kuwait share the same official language: Arabic.

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At a Glance

MR KW
Population 4,161,925 3,068,155
Currency Mauritanian Ouguiya (MRO) Kuwaiti Dinar (KWD)
Languages Arabic Arabic
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +222 +965
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112