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 3.0% cheaper than Oman overall. A OMR29,000 salary in Oman would need to be roughly KWD22,800 in Kuwait to maintain the same lifestyle.
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A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Oman and Kuwait.
What does your salary buy?
OMR29,000 → KWD22,800
To maintain the same standard of living in Kuwait
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Restaurants
pay 4.0% more
Groceries
pay 30.0% less
Transportation
pay 18.0% less
Housing
pay 26.9% more
Childcare
pay 5.8% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 18.2% 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
Oman generally does better on safety, though Kuwait leads in road traffic deaths.
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
Oman generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Kuwait leads in doctors per 10,000 people.
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
Kuwait generally does better on employment & economy, though Oman leads in top income tax rate.
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 generally does better on family life, though Oman leads in literacy rate.
Sources: World Bank (2020–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), Ministry of Finance, Oman (2016), Ministry of Finance, Kuwait (2016). How we calculate this
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 about 3% less expensive than Oman, with major cities narrowing the gap.
How much money do I need to move to Kuwait?
Budget about KWD5,700 for 3 months in Kuwait (based on a OMR29,000 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?
Oman generally does better on safety, though Kuwait leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Kuwait is 0.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.1 in Oman.
How is healthcare in Kuwait compared to Oman?
Oman generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Kuwait leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 22.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Kuwait, compared to 19.9 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.
