Moving to Kuwait from Somalia

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Somalia to Kuwait.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

Real numbers on people moving from Somalia to Kuwait, and how the trend has changed.

Living there in 2020
3,436 ↑ 8% vs 2015

people born in Somalia live in Kuwait · UN DESA

Who's moving to Kuwait?

Top countries of origin for Kuwait's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SO
20.2
KW
9.2

Kuwait performs significantly better than Somalia across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

SO
$52
KW
$2,567
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

affects wait times and access to care

SO
0.2
KW
22.9

Kuwait generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Somalia 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

SO
64.0
KW
45.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SO
0.0t
KW
23.7t

Somalia generally does better on environment, though Kuwait leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

SO
0.7
KW
1.5
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

SO
24.5%
KW
3850.5%

Somalia generally does better on infrastructure, though Kuwait leads in broadband per 100 people.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

SO
19.0%
KW
2.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SO
$1,500
KW
$50,800

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

SO
55.7 yrs
KW
79.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SO
86.5
KW
7.4

Kuwait performs significantly better than Somalia across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Mogadishu Rain: 18.7 in/yr (474 mm)
86° / 75°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Mogadishu Kuwait City
Jan–Mar 86°/74°F (30°/24°C) 73°/51°F (23°/11°C)
Apr–Jun 88°/76°F (31°/25°C) 104°/76°F (40°/25°C)
Jul–Sep 84°/73°F (29°/23°C) 114°/84°F (46°/29°C)
Oct–Dec 87°/75°F (30°/24°C) 84°/60°F (29°/15°C)
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Month Mogadishu Kuwait City
Jan 86°/73°F (30.1°/23.0°C) 67°/47°F (19.5°/8.5°C)
Feb 86°/74°F (30.1°/23.2°C) 71°/50°F (21.8°/10.0°C)
Mar 87°/76°F (30.7°/24.7°C) 80°/57°F (26.9°/14.0°C)
Apr 90°/78°F (32.0°/25.5°C) 93°/67°F (33.9°/19.5°C)
May 88°/76°F (31.1°/24.7°C) 106°/78°F (40.9°/25.4°C)
Jun 85°/74°F (29.5°/23.6°C) 114°/84°F (45.5°/28.9°C)
Jul 83°/73°F (28.5°/23.0°C) 116°/87°F (46.7°/30.7°C)
Aug 83°/73°F (28.5°/23.0°C) 116°/85°F (46.9°/29.5°C)
Sep 85°/74°F (29.2°/23.2°C) 111°/79°F (43.7°/26.2°C)
Oct 86°/76°F (30.1°/24.2°C) 98°/71°F (36.6°/21.5°C)
Nov 87°/75°F (30.5°/24.1°C) 82°/58°F (27.8°/14.5°C)
Dec 87°/74°F (30.6°/23.5°C) 71°/50°F (21.9°/9.9°C)

Data: Meteorological Department Meteorological Department

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Somalia 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.

Somalia passport

Somalia passport holder visiting Kuwait

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

Kuwait passport holder visiting Somalia

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Kuwait passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Somalia.

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 1.5 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 Somalia and Kuwait.

Is Kuwait safe for expats?

Kuwait performs significantly better than Somalia across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Kuwait compared to Somalia?

Kuwait generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Somalia leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 22.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Kuwait, compared to 0.2 in Somalia. Kuwait scores 78 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Somalia: 27).

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

The average high temperature in Kuwait City is 94°F, compared to 86°F in Mogadishu. Kuwait City receives around 4.6 in of rainfall per year, while Mogadishu gets 18.7 in.

What language do they speak in Kuwait?

The official language in Kuwait is Arabic. In Somalia, the official languages are Arabic and Somali.

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At a Glance

SO KW
Population 12,386,248 3,068,155
Currency Somali Shilling (SOS) Kuwaiti Dinar (KWD)
Languages Arabic, Somali Arabic
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +252 +965
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112