Moving to Kuwait from Samoa

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Samoa to Kuwait — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Samoa to Kuwait, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Samoa and Kuwait stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2020

per 100,000 people per year

WS
6.3
KW
0.2
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

WS
9.6
KW
9.2

Kuwait performs significantly better than Samoa across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

WS
$475
KW
$2,567
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

WS
5.6
KW
22.7

Kuwait generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Samoa 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

WS
34.0
KW
45.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

WS
1.6t
KW
23.7t

Samoa performs better than Kuwait across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2023

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

WS
0.9
KW
1.0
Internet access United Nations SDG Indicators, 2025

share of households with internet

WS
75.3%
KW
100.0%

Kuwait performs significantly better than Samoa across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

WS
5.0%
KW
2.2%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

WS
$5,873
KW
$32,312

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

WS
71.8 yrs
KW
84.6 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

WS
12.3
KW
7.0

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

Sources: World Bank (2018–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2022), World Health Organization (2024), Ministry of Revenue, Samoa (2016), Ministry of Finance, Kuwait (2016), The World Factbook (2021). How we calculate this

Weather in Kuwait vs Samoa

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Apia Rain: 116.7 in/yr (2965 mm)
86° / 74°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Apia Kuwait City
Jan–Mar 87°/75°F (31°/24°C) 73°/51°F (23°/11°C)
Apr–Jun 87°/74°F (30°/23°C) 104°/76°F (40°/25°C)
Jul–Sep 85°/73°F (30°/23°C) 114°/84°F (46°/29°C)
Oct–Dec 87°/74°F (30°/24°C) 84°/60°F (29°/15°C)
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Month Apia Kuwait City
Jan 87°/75°F (30.4°/23.9°C) 67°/47°F (19.5°/8.5°C)
Feb 87°/76°F (30.6°/24.2°C) 71°/50°F (21.8°/10.0°C)
Mar 87°/75°F (30.6°/24.0°C) 80°/57°F (26.9°/14.0°C)
Apr 87°/75°F (30.7°/23.8°C) 93°/67°F (33.9°/19.5°C)
May 87°/74°F (30.4°/23.4°C) 106°/78°F (40.9°/25.4°C)
Jun 86°/74°F (30.0°/23.2°C) 114°/84°F (45.5°/28.9°C)
Jul 85°/73°F (29.5°/22.6°C) 116°/87°F (46.7°/30.7°C)
Aug 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.8°C) 116°/85°F (46.9°/29.5°C)
Sep 86°/74°F (29.9°/23.1°C) 111°/79°F (43.7°/26.2°C)
Oct 86°/74°F (30.1°/23.4°C) 98°/71°F (36.6°/21.5°C)
Nov 87°/74°F (30.3°/23.6°C) 82°/58°F (27.8°/14.5°C)
Dec 87°/75°F (30.5°/23.8°C) 71°/50°F (21.9°/9.9°C)

Data: Meteorological Department Meteorological Department

Can you move from Samoa to Kuwait?

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Samoa 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.

Samoa passport

Samoa passport holder visiting Kuwait

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

Kuwait passport holder visiting Samoa

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

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?

With 1.0 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Kuwait can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Samoa and Kuwait.

Is Kuwait safe for expats?

Kuwait performs significantly better than Samoa across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Kuwait is 0.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 6.3 in Samoa.

How is healthcare in Kuwait compared to Samoa?

Kuwait generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Samoa leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 22.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Kuwait, compared to 5.6 in Samoa. Kuwait scores 78 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Samoa: 55).

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

The average high temperature in Kuwait City is 94°F, compared to 86°F in Apia. Kuwait City receives around 4.6 in of rainfall per year, while Apia gets 116.7 in.

What language do they speak in Kuwait?

The official language in Kuwait is Arabic. In Samoa, the official languages are English and Samoan.

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At a Glance

WS KW
Population 219,306 4,865,298
Currency Samoan Tala (WST) Kuwaiti Dinar (KWD)
Languages English, Samoan Arabic
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +685 +965
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number — 112