Moving to Kuwait from Mongolia

moving to

What to Expect

Considering a move from Mongolia to Kuwait? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Mongolia to Kuwait, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Kuwait City averages 94°F vs 44°F in Ulaanbaatar, making it significantly warmer.

Get free moving quotes to Kuwait

We've teamed up with a vetted network of international movers to help MyLifeElsewhere readers plan their move with confidence. Tell us about your move and get up to 5 free, no-obligation quotes in under 2 minutes.

  • ✅ Up to 5 quotes from screened movers
  • ✅ Licensed and insured providers only
  • ✅ 100% free — you choose who contacts you

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Kuwait compared to Mongolia.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

MN
5.9
KW
0.2
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

MN
12.4
KW
9.2

Kuwait performs significantly better than Mongolia across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

MN
$1,109
KW
$2,567
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

MN
38.7
KW
22.9

Mongolia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Kuwait leads in health coverage index.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

MN
120.0
KW
45.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

MN
7.8t
KW
23.7t

Mongolia 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

MN
12.9
KW
1.5
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

MN
3.4%
KW
3850.5%

Mongolia generally does better on infrastructure, though Kuwait leads in electricity per capita.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

MN
6.1%
KW
2.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

MN
$16,300
KW
$50,800

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

MN
71.4 yrs
KW
79.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MN
20.2
KW
7.4

Kuwait generally does better on family life, though Mongolia leads in literacy rate.

Data: General Department of National Taxation, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Ulaanbaatar Rain: 10.6 in/yr (270 mm)
44° / 21°F

Avg. annual high / low

Kuwait City Rain: 4.6 in/yr (116 mm)
94° / 68°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Ulaanbaatar Kuwait City
Jan–Mar 17°/-5°F (-9°/-21°C) 73°/51°F (23°/11°C)
Apr–Jun 62°/37°F (17°/3°C) 104°/76°F (40°/25°C)
Jul–Sep 70°/48°F (21°/9°C) 114°/84°F (46°/29°C)
Oct–Dec 26°/6°F (-4°/-15°C) 84°/60°F (29°/15°C)
View all months
Month Ulaanbaatar Kuwait City
Jan /-15°F (-15.5°/-26.1°C) 67°/47°F (19.5°/8.5°C)
Feb 15°/-8°F (-9.6°/-22.3°C) 71°/50°F (21.8°/10.0°C)
Mar 31°/8°F (-0.6°/-13.6°C) 80°/57°F (26.9°/14.0°C)
Apr 49°/24°F (9.7°/-4.4°C) 93°/67°F (33.9°/19.5°C)
May 64°/38°F (17.9°/3.2°C) 106°/78°F (40.9°/25.4°C)
Jun 73°/49°F (22.7°/9.5°C) 114°/84°F (45.5°/28.9°C)
Jul 76°/55°F (24.6°/12.7°C) 116°/87°F (46.7°/30.7°C)
Aug 72°/51°F (22.4°/10.5°C) 116°/85°F (46.9°/29.5°C)
Sep 62°/38°F (16.8°/3.5°C) 111°/79°F (43.7°/26.2°C)
Oct 46°/23°F (7.7°/-4.8°C) 98°/71°F (36.6°/21.5°C)
Nov 23°/4°F (-4.8°/-15.7°C) 82°/58°F (27.8°/14.5°C)
Dec /-10°F (-13.5°/-23.1°C) 71°/50°F (21.9°/9.9°C)

Data: National Agency for Meteorology and Environmental Monitoring of Mongolia National Agency for Meteorology and Environmental Monitoring of Mongolia, Meteorological Department Meteorological Department

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Mongolia 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.

Mongolia passport

Mongolia passport holder visiting Kuwait

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

Kuwait passport holder visiting Mongolia

Visa on Arrival
Kuwait passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Mongolia.

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 Mongolia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Kuwait is 0.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 5.9 in Mongolia.

How is healthcare in Kuwait compared to Mongolia?

Mongolia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Kuwait leads in health coverage index. There are 22.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Kuwait, compared to 38.7 in Mongolia. Kuwait scores 78 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Mongolia: 65).

What's the weather like in Kuwait compared to Mongolia?

The average high temperature in Kuwait City is 94°F, compared to 44°F in Ulaanbaatar. Kuwait City receives around 4.6 in of rainfall per year, while Ulaanbaatar gets 10.6 in.

What language do they speak in Kuwait?

The official language in Kuwait is Arabic. In Mongolia, the official language is Mongolian.

Share this

At a Glance

MN KW
Population 3,227,863 3,068,155
Currency Mongolian Tugrik (MNT) Kuwaiti Dinar (KWD)
Languages Mongolian Arabic
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +976 +965
Time zones 2 1
Emergency number 105 112