Moving to Kuwait from Serbia

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Serbia to Kuwait, you would find that Kuwait is 9.1% more expensive than Serbia overall. A RSD7,687,914 salary in Serbia would need to be roughly KWD24,742 in Kuwait to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Kuwait City averages 94°F vs 62°F in Belgrade, making it significantly warmer.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

How your spending power changes when you relocate from Serbia to Kuwait.

What does your salary buy?

RSD7,687,914 KWD24,742

To maintain the same standard of living in Kuwait

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The biggest cost differences at a glance

Restaurants

pay 40.1% less

Groceries

pay 1.8% less

Transportation

pay 27.0% more

Housing

pay 33.8% more

Childcare

pay 9.8% less

Entertainment and Sports

pay 88.7% more

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 RSD = 0.003 KWD (July 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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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

RS
1.0
KW
0.2
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

RS
7.4
KW
9.2

Serbia generally does better on safety, though Kuwait leads in homicide rate.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

RS
$2,303
KW
$2,567
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

RS
28.4
KW
22.9

Serbia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Kuwait leads in health coverage index.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

RS
45.0
KW
45.0

Serbia performs better than Kuwait across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

RS
29.3
KW
1.5
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

RS
5.7%
KW
3850.5%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

RS
8.7%
KW
2.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

RS
$24,500
KW
$50,800

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

RS
74.2 yrs
KW
79.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

RS
4.8
KW
7.4

Serbia generally does better on family life, though Kuwait leads in life expectancy.

Data: Ministry of Finance, Republic of Serbia, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Belgrade Rain: 26.9 in/yr (683 mm)
62° / 46°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Belgrade Kuwait City
Jan–Mar 45°/33°F (7°/0°C) 73°/51°F (23°/11°C)
Apr–Jun 71°/53°F (22°/12°C) 104°/76°F (40°/25°C)
Jul–Sep 79°/59°F (26°/15°C) 114°/84°F (46°/29°C)
Oct–Dec 53°/39°F (11°/4°C) 84°/60°F (29°/15°C)
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Month Belgrade Kuwait City
Jan 38°/28°F (3.5°/-2.3°C) 67°/47°F (19.5°/8.5°C)
Feb 44°/32°F (6.4°/-0.2°C) 71°/50°F (21.8°/10.0°C)
Mar 53°/38°F (11.9°/3.3°C) 80°/57°F (26.9°/14.0°C)
Apr 64°/46°F (17.5°/7.8°C) 93°/67°F (33.9°/19.5°C)
May 72°/54°F (22.5°/12.1°C) 106°/78°F (40.9°/25.4°C)
Jun 78°/59°F (25.3°/15.0°C) 114°/84°F (45.5°/28.9°C)
Jul 81°/61°F (27.3°/16.3°C) 116°/87°F (46.7°/30.7°C)
Aug 81°/61°F (27.3°/16.1°C) 116°/85°F (46.9°/29.5°C)
Sep 75°/55°F (23.7°/13.0°C) 111°/79°F (43.7°/26.2°C)
Oct 65°/47°F (18.1°/8.3°C) 98°/71°F (36.6°/21.5°C)
Nov 52°/39°F (11.0°/4.0°C) 82°/58°F (27.8°/14.5°C)
Dec 42°/32°F (5.3°/-0.2°C) 71°/50°F (21.9°/9.9°C)

Data: Republic Hydrometeorological Service of Serbia Republic Hydrometeorological Service of Serbia, Meteorological Department Meteorological Department

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Serbia 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.

Serbia passport

Serbia passport holder visiting Kuwait

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

Kuwait passport holder visiting Serbia

Visa Free
Kuwait passport holders can enter Serbia 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 Serbia?

Day-to-day costs in Kuwait run about 6% higher than Serbia on average; specific cities can swing further.

How much money do I need to move to Kuwait?

A safe rule of thumb is 3 months of local expenses plus relocation costs. On a RSD7,687,914 comparable salary, that's around KWD6,186 in Kuwait for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.

Can I work remotely from Kuwait?

With 1.5 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 Serbia and Kuwait.

Is Kuwait safe for expats?

Serbia generally does better on safety, though Kuwait leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Kuwait is 0.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.0 in Serbia.

How is healthcare in Kuwait compared to Serbia?

Serbia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Kuwait leads in health coverage index. There are 22.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Kuwait, compared to 28.4 in Serbia. Kuwait scores 78 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Serbia: 72).

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

The average high temperature in Kuwait City is 94°F, compared to 62°F in Belgrade. Kuwait City receives around 4.6 in of rainfall per year, while Belgrade gets 26.9 in.

What language do they speak in Kuwait?

The official language in Kuwait is Arabic. In Serbia, the official language is Serbian.

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At a Glance

RS KW
Population 6,739,471 3,068,155
Currency Serbian Dinar (RSD) Kuwaiti Dinar (KWD)
Languages Serbian Arabic
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +381 +965
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112 112