Moving to Kuwait from Slovenia

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Slovenia to Kuwait, you would find that Kuwait is 19.8% cheaper than Slovenia overall. A €65,850 salary in Slovenia would need to be roughly KWD19,172 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 59°F in Ljubljana, making it significantly warmer.

How Far Will Your Money Go?

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

What does your salary buy?

€65,850 KWD19,172

To maintain the same standard of living in Kuwait

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The biggest cost differences at a glance

Restaurants

pay 53.0% less

Groceries

pay 32.3% less

Transportation

pay 4.0% more

Housing

pay 17.9% less

Childcare

pay 48.1% less

Entertainment and Sports

pay 40.7% more

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 EUR = 0.3528 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 Slovenia 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

SI
0.6
KW
0.2
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SI
5.8
KW
9.2

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

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

SI
$5,425
KW
$2,567
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

SI
33.3
KW
22.9

Slovenia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Kuwait 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

SI
19.0
KW
45.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SI
6.3t
KW
23.7t

Slovenia 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

SI
31.9
KW
1.5
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

SI
6.3%
KW
3850.5%

Slovenia 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

SI
3.6%
KW
2.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SI
$48,100
KW
$50,800

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

SI
81.8 yrs
KW
79.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SI
1.5
KW
7.4

Slovenia generally does better on family life, though Kuwait leads in education spending.

Data: Tax Administration of the Republic of Slovenia, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Ljubljana Rain: 53.9 in/yr (1368 mm)
59° / 43°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Ljubljana Kuwait City
Jan–Mar 44°/30°F (7°/-1°C) 73°/51°F (23°/11°C)
Apr–Jun 68°/48°F (20°/9°C) 104°/76°F (40°/25°C)
Jul–Sep 77°/56°F (25°/13°C) 114°/84°F (46°/29°C)
Oct–Dec 48°/36°F (9°/2°C) 84°/60°F (29°/15°C)
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Month Ljubljana Kuwait City
Jan 37°/27°F (3.0°/-2.7°C) 67°/47°F (19.5°/8.5°C)
Feb 43°/29°F (6.2°/-1.9°C) 71°/50°F (21.8°/10.0°C)
Mar 52°/35°F (11.2°/1.4°C) 80°/57°F (26.9°/14.0°C)
Apr 60°/41°F (15.4°/4.9°C) 93°/67°F (33.9°/19.5°C)
May 69°/49°F (20.8°/9.4°C) 106°/78°F (40.9°/25.4°C)
Jun 75°/55°F (23.9°/12.7°C) 114°/84°F (45.5°/28.9°C)
Jul 80°/58°F (26.5°/14.6°C) 116°/87°F (46.7°/30.7°C)
Aug 79°/58°F (26.1°/14.4°C) 116°/85°F (46.9°/29.5°C)
Sep 71°/52°F (21.5°/11.0°C) 111°/79°F (43.7°/26.2°C)
Oct 60°/44°F (15.3°/6.7°C) 98°/71°F (36.6°/21.5°C)
Nov 46°/35°F (7.9°/1.7°C) 82°/58°F (27.8°/14.5°C)
Dec 38°/29°F (3.4°/-1.7°C) 71°/50°F (21.9°/9.9°C)

Data: Slovenian Environment Agency Slovenian Environment Agency, Meteorological Department Meteorological Department

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Slovenia 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.

Slovenia passport

Slovenia passport holder visiting Kuwait

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

Kuwait passport holder visiting Slovenia

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

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 Slovenia?

Generally yes: Kuwait runs about 17% cheaper than Slovenia on average, though it depends heavily on the city.

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 €65,850 comparable salary, that's around KWD4,793 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 Slovenia and Kuwait.

Is Kuwait safe for expats?

Slovenia 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 0.6 in Slovenia.

How is healthcare in Kuwait compared to Slovenia?

Slovenia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Kuwait leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 22.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Kuwait, compared to 33.3 in Slovenia. Kuwait scores 78 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Slovenia: 84).

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

The average high temperature in Kuwait City is 94°F, compared to 59°F in Ljubljana. Kuwait City receives around 4.6 in of rainfall per year, while Ljubljana gets 53.9 in.

What language do they speak in Kuwait?

The official language in Kuwait is Arabic. In Slovenia, the official language is Slovene.

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At a Glance

SI KW
Population 2,101,208 3,068,155
Currency Euro (€) Kuwaiti Dinar (KWD)
Languages Slovene Arabic
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +386 +965
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112 112