Moving to Kuwait from Morocco

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Morocco to Kuwait, you would find that Kuwait is 61.8% more expensive than Morocco overall. A MAD740,000 salary in Morocco would need to be roughly KWD37,900 in Kuwait to maintain the same lifestyle. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Kuwait City averages 94°F vs 73°F in Rabat, making it significantly warmer.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Morocco and Kuwait.

What does your salary buy?

MAD740,000 → KWD37,900

To maintain the same standard of living in Kuwait

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How key spending categories compare

Restaurants

pay 49.2% more

Groceries

pay 38.0% more

Transportation

pay 19.4% less

Housing

pay 2.5 times more

Childcare

pay 64.8% more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 91.4% more

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 MAD = 0.0316 KWD (October 2026)

Data: MyLifeElsewhere's crowdsourced cost of living database, with prices submitted and updated by users worldwide. Exchange rates are refreshed regularly from public sources.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Morocco to Kuwait.

Living there in 2020
3,032 ↑ 8% vs 2015

people born in Morocco live in Kuwait · UN DESA

Who's moving to Kuwait?

Top countries of origin for Kuwait's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Kuwait compared to Morocco.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

MA
1.7
KW
0.2
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

MA
18.6
KW
9.2

Kuwait performs significantly better than Morocco across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

MA
$606
KW
$2,567
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

MA
7.4
KW
22.7

Kuwait generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Morocco 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

MA
59.0
KW
45.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

MA
1.8t
KW
23.7t

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

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

MA
7.3
KW
1.0
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

MA
50.8%
KW
3850.5%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

MA
9.0%
KW
2.2%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

MA
$4,672
KW
$32,312

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

MA
75.5 yrs
KW
84.6 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MA
14.7
KW
7.0

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

Sources: World Bank (2020–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), Direction Générale des Impôts, Morocco (2016), Ministry of Finance, Kuwait (2016), The World Factbook (2021). How we calculate this

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Rabat Rain: 20.6 in/yr (522 mm)
73° / 55°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Rabat Kuwait City
Jan–Mar 65°/47°F (19°/8°C) 73°/51°F (23°/11°C)
Apr–Jun 74°/56°F (23°/13°C) 104°/76°F (40°/25°C)
Jul–Sep 81°/64°F (27°/18°C) 114°/84°F (46°/29°C)
Oct–Dec 71°/52°F (22°/11°C) 84°/60°F (29°/15°C)
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Month Rabat Kuwait City
Jan 63°/45°F (17.4°/7.2°C) 67°/47°F (19.5°/8.5°C)
Feb 65°/46°F (18.2°/7.8°C) 71°/50°F (21.8°/10.0°C)
Mar 68°/49°F (20.2°/9.5°C) 80°/57°F (26.9°/14.0°C)
Apr 70°/52°F (21.2°/10.9°C) 93°/67°F (33.9°/19.5°C)
May 74°/56°F (23.6°/13.3°C) 106°/78°F (40.9°/25.4°C)
Jun 78°/61°F (25.6°/15.9°C) 114°/84°F (45.5°/28.9°C)
Jul 81°/64°F (27.2°/17.9°C) 116°/87°F (46.7°/30.7°C)
Aug 82°/65°F (27.8°/18.3°C) 116°/85°F (46.9°/29.5°C)
Sep 80°/62°F (26.6°/16.8°C) 111°/79°F (43.7°/26.2°C)
Oct 77°/58°F (24.8°/14.4°C) 98°/71°F (36.6°/21.5°C)
Nov 70°/51°F (21.1°/10.8°C) 82°/58°F (27.8°/14.5°C)
Dec 65°/48°F (18.6°/8.8°C) 71°/50°F (21.9°/9.9°C)

Data: Direction de la Météorologie Nationale Direction de la Météorologie Nationale, Meteorological Department Meteorological Department

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Morocco 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.

Morocco passport

Morocco passport holder visiting Kuwait

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

Kuwait passport holder visiting Morocco

Visa Free
Kuwait passport holders can enter Morocco without a visa.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it cheaper to live in Kuwait than Morocco?

On average Kuwait is around 62% pricier than Morocco, with notable variation by city.

How much money do I need to move to Kuwait?

Budget about KWD9,475 for 3 months in Kuwait (based on a MAD740,000 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.

Can I work remotely from Kuwait?

Connectivity is usually fine (Kuwait: 1.0 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 Morocco across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Kuwait is 0.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.7 in Morocco.

How is healthcare in Kuwait compared to Morocco?

Kuwait generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Morocco leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 22.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Kuwait, compared to 7.4 in Morocco. Kuwait scores 78 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Morocco: 69).

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

The average high temperature in Kuwait City is 94°F, compared to 73°F in Rabat. Kuwait City receives around 4.6 in of rainfall per year, while Rabat gets 20.6 in.

What language do they speak in Kuwait?

The official language in Kuwait is Arabic. In Morocco, the official languages are Arabic and Berber.

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At a Glance

MA KW
Population 38,430,770 4,865,298
Currency Moroccan Dirham (MAD) Kuwaiti Dinar (KWD)
Languages Arabic, Berber Arabic
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +212 +965
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 15 112