Moving to Kuwait from Philippines
What to Expect
Considering a move from Philippines to Kuwait? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Philippines to Kuwait, you would find that Kuwait is 79.6% more expensive than Philippines overall. A ₱4,612,875 salary in Philippines would need to be roughly KWD33,131 in Kuwait to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Philippines and Kuwait.
What does your salary buy?
₱4,612,875 → KWD33,131
To maintain the same standard of living in Kuwait
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 60.1% more
Groceries
pay 21.3% less
Transportation
pay 3.2 times more
Housing
pay 2.1 times more
Childcare
pay 45.0% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 2.2 times more
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 Philippines to Kuwait.
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Kuwait compared to Philippines.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Kuwait performs significantly better than Philippines 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
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Philippines 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
Philippines 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
Philippines 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 performs significantly better than Philippines across all employment & economy metrics.
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 Philippines across all family life metrics.
Data: Bureau of Internal Revenue, 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 | Manila | Kuwait City |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 87°/75°F (31°/24°C) | 73°/51°F (23°/11°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 91°/79°F (33°/26°C) | 104°/76°F (40°/25°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 88°/78°F (31°/26°C) | 114°/84°F (46°/29°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 87°/77°F (30°/25°C) | 84°/60°F (29°/15°C) |
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| Month | Manila | Kuwait City |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 85°/74°F (29.5°/23.5°C) | 67°/47°F (19.5°/8.5°C) |
| Feb | 87°/75°F (30.5°/23.8°C) | 71°/50°F (21.8°/10.0°C) |
| Mar | 90°/77°F (32.1°/24.9°C) | 80°/57°F (26.9°/14.0°C) |
| Apr | 92°/79°F (33.5°/26.2°C) | 93°/67°F (33.9°/19.5°C) |
| May | 92°/80°F (33.2°/26.7°C) | 106°/78°F (40.9°/25.4°C) |
| Jun | 90°/79°F (32.2°/26.2°C) | 114°/84°F (45.5°/28.9°C) |
| Jul | 88°/78°F (31.1°/25.8°C) | 116°/87°F (46.7°/30.7°C) |
| Aug | 87°/78°F (30.6°/25.5°C) | 116°/85°F (46.9°/29.5°C) |
| Sep | 88°/78°F (30.9°/25.5°C) | 111°/79°F (43.7°/26.2°C) |
| Oct | 88°/78°F (30.9°/25.5°C) | 98°/71°F (36.6°/21.5°C) |
| Nov | 87°/77°F (30.7°/24.9°C) | 82°/58°F (27.8°/14.5°C) |
| Dec | 85°/75°F (29.7°/23.9°C) | 71°/50°F (21.9°/9.9°C) |
Data:
Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration,
Meteorological Department
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Philippines 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.
Philippines passport holder visiting Kuwait
Visa Required
Kuwait passport holder visiting Philippines
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 Philippines?
On average Kuwait is around 43% pricier than Philippines, with notable variation by city.
How much money do I need to move to Kuwait?
Budget about KWD8,283 for 3 months in Kuwait (based on a ₱4,612,875 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, rental deposit, 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 Philippines across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Kuwait is 0.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.3 in Philippines.
How is healthcare in Kuwait compared to Philippines?
Philippines generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Kuwait leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 22.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Kuwait, compared to 7.9 in Philippines. Kuwait scores 78 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Philippines: 58).
What's the weather like in Kuwait compared to Philippines?
The average high temperature in Kuwait City is 94°F, compared to 88°F in Manila. Kuwait City receives around 4.6 in of rainfall per year, while Manila gets 86.7 in.
What language do they speak in Kuwait?
The official language in Kuwait is Arabic. In Philippines, the official languages are English and Filipino.
