Moving to Kuwait from Vanuatu

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Vanuatu to Kuwait — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Vanuatu to Kuwait, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Kuwait City averages 94°F vs 83°F in Port Vila, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Vanuatu to Kuwait.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2020

per 100,000 people per year

VU
0.3
KW
0.2
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

VU
12.5
KW
9.2

Kuwait performs significantly better than Vanuatu across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

VU
$141
KW
$2,567
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2020

affects wait times and access to care

VU
1.6
KW
22.7

Kuwait generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Vanuatu 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

VU
57.0
KW
45.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

VU
0.9t
KW
23.7t

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

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

VU
1.2
KW
1.0
Internet access United Nations SDG Indicators, 2025

share of households with internet

VU
69.9%
KW
100.0%

Vanuatu generally does better on infrastructure, though Kuwait leads in internet access.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

VU
5.1%
KW
2.2%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

VU
$4,039
KW
$32,312

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

VU
71.7 yrs
KW
84.6 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

VU
14.4
KW
7.0

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

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Port Vila Rain: 87.5 in/yr (2222 mm)
83° / 71°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Port Vila Kuwait City
Jan–Mar 86°/74°F (30°/23°C) 73°/51°F (23°/11°C)
Apr–Jun 82°/70°F (28°/21°C) 104°/76°F (40°/25°C)
Jul–Sep 79°/67°F (26°/19°C) 114°/84°F (46°/29°C)
Oct–Dec 84°/71°F (29°/22°C) 84°/60°F (29°/15°C)
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Month Port Vila Kuwait City
Jan 87°/74°F (30.3°/23.4°C) 67°/47°F (19.5°/8.5°C)
Feb 86°/74°F (30.2°/23.6°C) 71°/50°F (21.8°/10.0°C)
Mar 86°/74°F (29.9°/23.4°C) 80°/57°F (26.9°/14.0°C)
Apr 84°/72°F (28.9°/22.5°C) 93°/67°F (33.9°/19.5°C)
May 82°/70°F (27.7°/21.3°C) 106°/78°F (40.9°/25.4°C)
Jun 80°/69°F (26.7°/20.5°C) 114°/84°F (45.5°/28.9°C)
Jul 79°/67°F (25.9°/19.5°C) 116°/87°F (46.7°/30.7°C)
Aug 79°/67°F (26.1°/19.3°C) 116°/85°F (46.9°/29.5°C)
Sep 80°/67°F (26.7°/19.6°C) 111°/79°F (43.7°/26.2°C)
Oct 82°/69°F (27.8°/20.6°C) 98°/71°F (36.6°/21.5°C)
Nov 84°/71°F (28.9°/21.7°C) 82°/58°F (27.8°/14.5°C)
Dec 85°/72°F (29.7°/22.4°C) 71°/50°F (21.9°/9.9°C)

Data: Vanuatu Meteorology and Geo-hazards Department Vanuatu Meteorology and Geo-hazards Department, Meteorological Department Meteorological Department

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Vanuatu 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.

Vanuatu passport

Vanuatu passport holder visiting Kuwait

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

Kuwait passport holder visiting Vanuatu

Visa Free
Kuwait passport holders can enter Vanuatu without a visa.

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?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Kuwait has 1.0 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Kuwait safe for expats?

Kuwait performs significantly better than Vanuatu across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Kuwait is 0.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.3 in Vanuatu.

How is healthcare in Kuwait compared to Vanuatu?

Kuwait generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Vanuatu leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 22.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Kuwait, compared to 1.6 in Vanuatu. Kuwait scores 78 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Vanuatu: 47).

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

The average high temperature in Kuwait City is 94°F, compared to 83°F in Port Vila. Kuwait City receives around 4.6 in of rainfall per year, while Port Vila gets 87.5 in.

What language do they speak in Kuwait?

The official language in Kuwait is Arabic. In Vanuatu, the official languages are Bislama, English and French.

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At a Glance

VU KW
Population 335,169 4,865,298
Currency Vanuatu Vatu (VUV) Kuwaiti Dinar (KWD)
Languages Bislama, English, French Arabic
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +678 +965
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number — 112