Moving to Kuwait from Yemen
What to Expect
Considering a move from Yemen to Kuwait? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Yemen to Kuwait, you would find that Kuwait is 28.9% more expensive than Yemen overall. A YER17,896,872 salary in Yemen would need to be roughly KWD25,657 in Kuwait to maintain the same lifestyle.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Yemen and Kuwait.
What does your salary buy?
YER17,896,872 → KWD25,657
To maintain the same standard of living in Kuwait
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 29.7% less
Groceries
pay 45.3% less
Transportation
pay 32.8% less
Housing
pay 2.1 times more
Childcare
pay 2.9 times more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 36.4% more
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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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from Yemen to Kuwait.
Who's moving to Kuwait?
Top countries of origin for Kuwait's foreign-born residents.
- 1,152,175
- 421,025
- 380,046
- 339,033
- 196,910
- 107,953
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7.70,672
Yemen
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Kuwait compared to Yemen.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Kuwait performs significantly better than Yemen across all safety metrics.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Kuwait generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Yemen leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Yemen generally does better on environment, though Kuwait leads in air pollution deaths.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
Kuwait generally does better on infrastructure, though Yemen leads in water stress level.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
the highest marginal rate on personal income
Kuwait performs significantly better than Yemen across all employment & economy metrics.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
percentage of adults who can read and write
Kuwait performs significantly better than Yemen across all family life metrics.
Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank, Yemen Tax Authority
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Yemen 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.
Yemen passport holder visiting Kuwait
Visa Required
Kuwait passport holder visiting Yemen
Visa on ArrivalData: 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 Yemen?
On average Kuwait is around 11% pricier than Yemen, with notable variation by city.
How much money do I need to move to Kuwait?
Budget about KWD6,414 for 3 months in Kuwait (based on a YER17,896,872 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, rental deposit, visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Kuwait?
Connectivity is usually fine (Kuwait: 1.5 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Kuwait offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Kuwait safe for expats?
Kuwait performs significantly better than Yemen across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Kuwait is 0.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 6.3 in Yemen.
How is healthcare in Kuwait compared to Yemen?
Kuwait generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Yemen leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 22.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Kuwait, compared to 2.9 in Yemen. Kuwait scores 78 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Yemen: 42).
What language do they speak in Kuwait?
Both Yemen and Kuwait share the same official language: Arabic.
