Moving to Kuwait from Oman
What to Expect
Considering a move from Oman to Kuwait? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Oman to Kuwait, you would find that Kuwait is 3.3% more expensive than Oman overall. A OMR28,837 salary in Oman would need to be roughly KWD27,725 in Kuwait to maintain the same lifestyle.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Oman and Kuwait.
What does your salary buy?
OMR28,837 → KWD27,725
To maintain the same standard of living in Kuwait
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 11.8% more
Groceries
pay 9.0% less
Transportation
pay 4.5% more
Housing
pay 32.6% more
Childcare
pay 4.9% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 9.8% less
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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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Kuwait compared to Oman.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Kuwait performs significantly better than Oman 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 Oman 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
Oman generally does better on environment, though Kuwait leads in air pollution deaths.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
share of households with internet
Oman generally does better on infrastructure, though Kuwait leads in electricity per capita.
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
Oman generally does better on employment & economy, though Kuwait leads in gdp per capita.
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 Oman across all family life metrics.
Data: Ministry of Finance, Oman, 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 | Muscat | Kuwait City |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 81°/65°F (27°/18°C) | 73°/51°F (23°/11°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 100°/82°F (38°/28°C) | 104°/76°F (40°/25°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 97°/83°F (36°/28°C) | 114°/84°F (46°/29°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 87°/70°F (31°/21°C) | 84°/60°F (29°/15°C) |
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| Month | Muscat | Kuwait City |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 77°/62°F (25.1°/16.7°C) | 67°/47°F (19.5°/8.5°C) |
| Feb | 80°/64°F (26.4°/17.8°C) | 71°/50°F (21.8°/10.0°C) |
| Mar | 85°/69°F (29.5°/20.3°C) | 80°/57°F (26.9°/14.0°C) |
| Apr | 94°/76°F (34.7°/24.2°C) | 93°/67°F (33.9°/19.5°C) |
| May | 103°/84°F (39.6°/28.7°C) | 106°/78°F (40.9°/25.4°C) |
| Jun | 104°/87°F (40.0°/30.3°C) | 114°/84°F (45.5°/28.9°C) |
| Jul | 100°/86°F (38.0°/30.1°C) | 116°/87°F (46.7°/30.7°C) |
| Aug | 96°/83°F (35.6°/28.2°C) | 116°/85°F (46.9°/29.5°C) |
| Sep | 96°/80°F (35.6°/26.8°C) | 111°/79°F (43.7°/26.2°C) |
| Oct | 94°/76°F (34.6°/24.2°C) | 98°/71°F (36.6°/21.5°C) |
| Nov | 87°/69°F (30.3°/20.8°C) | 82°/58°F (27.8°/14.5°C) |
| Dec | 80°/65°F (26.8°/18.3°C) | 71°/50°F (21.9°/9.9°C) |
Data:
Directorate General of Meteorology - Civil Aviation Authority,
Meteorological Department
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Oman 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.
Oman passport holder visiting Kuwait
Visa Free
Kuwait passport holder visiting Oman
Visa FreeData: 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 Oman?
On average Kuwait is around 20% pricier than Oman, with notable variation by city.
How much money do I need to move to Kuwait?
Budget about KWD6,931 for 3 months in Kuwait (based on a OMR28,837 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: 1.5 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 Oman across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Kuwait is 0.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.3 in Oman.
How is healthcare in Kuwait compared to Oman?
Kuwait generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Oman leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 22.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Kuwait, compared to 20.6 in Oman. Kuwait scores 78 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Oman: 70).
What's the weather like in Kuwait compared to Oman?
The average high temperature in Kuwait City is 94°F, compared to 91°F in Muscat. Kuwait City receives around 4.6 in of rainfall per year, while Muscat gets 3.5 in.
What language do they speak in Kuwait?
Both Oman and Kuwait share the same official language: Arabic.
