Moving to Kuwait from Zambia
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Zambia to Kuwait — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Zambia to Kuwait, you would find that Kuwait is 36.0% more expensive than Zambia overall. A ZMW1,500,000 salary in Zambia would need to be roughly KWD31,900 in Kuwait to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Kuwait City averages 94°F vs 80°F in Lusaka, making it significantly warmer.
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What to expect for your wallet after moving from Zambia to Kuwait.
What does your salary buy?
ZMW1,500,000 → KWD31,900
To maintain the same standard of living in Kuwait
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Restaurants
pay 36.7% more
Groceries
pay 28.8% less
Transportation
pay 13.5% less
Housing
pay 2.3 times more
Childcare
pay 15.7% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 73.8% 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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Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Zambia to Kuwait.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Kuwait performs significantly better than Zambia 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
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Kuwait generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Zambia 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
Zambia 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
share of households with internet
Kuwait generally does better on infrastructure, though Zambia 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 Zambia 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
government spending on education as % of GDP
percentage of adults who can read and write
Kuwait performs significantly better than Zambia across all family life metrics.
Sources: World Bank (2015–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), Zambia Revenue Authority (2016), Ministry of Finance, Kuwait (2016). How we calculate this
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Lusaka | Kuwait City |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 80°/62°F (27°/17°C) | 73°/51°F (23°/11°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 77°/55°F (25°/13°C) | 104°/76°F (40°/25°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 79°/55°F (26°/13°C) | 114°/84°F (46°/29°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 85°/64°F (29°/18°C) | 84°/60°F (29°/15°C) |
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| Month | Lusaka | Kuwait City |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 80°/63°F (26.6°/17.1°C) | 67°/47°F (19.5°/8.5°C) |
| Feb | 80°/62°F (26.5°/16.8°C) | 71°/50°F (21.8°/10.0°C) |
| Mar | 81°/62°F (27.0°/16.6°C) | 80°/57°F (26.9°/14.0°C) |
| Apr | 80°/59°F (26.5°/15.1°C) | 93°/67°F (33.9°/19.5°C) |
| May | 78°/55°F (25.3°/12.7°C) | 106°/78°F (40.9°/25.4°C) |
| Jun | 74°/51°F (23.4°/10.6°C) | 114°/84°F (45.5°/28.9°C) |
| Jul | 73°/50°F (23.0°/10.2°C) | 116°/87°F (46.7°/30.7°C) |
| Aug | 79°/54°F (25.9°/12.3°C) | 116°/85°F (46.9°/29.5°C) |
| Sep | 85°/60°F (29.4°/15.3°C) | 111°/79°F (43.7°/26.2°C) |
| Oct | 87°/64°F (30.8°/17.5°C) | 98°/71°F (36.6°/21.5°C) |
| Nov | 86°/64°F (29.9°/17.9°C) | 82°/58°F (27.8°/14.5°C) |
| Dec | 81°/63°F (27.2°/17.3°C) | 71°/50°F (21.9°/9.9°C) |
Data:
Zambia Meteorological Department (ZMD),
Meteorological Department
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Zambia 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.
Zambia passport holder visiting Kuwait
Visa Required
Kuwait passport holder visiting Zambia
Visa FreeData: 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 Zambia?
No — Kuwait is on average about 36% more expensive than Zambia. City-level variation matters.
How much money do I need to move to Kuwait?
Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly KWD7,975 in Kuwait on a ZMW1,500,000 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees).
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 Zambia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Kuwait is 0.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 5.2 in Zambia.
How is healthcare in Kuwait compared to Zambia?
Kuwait generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Zambia leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 22.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Kuwait, compared to 3.2 in Zambia. Kuwait scores 78 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Zambia: 56).
What's the weather like in Kuwait compared to Zambia?
The average high temperature in Kuwait City is 94°F, compared to 80°F in Lusaka. Kuwait City receives around 4.6 in of rainfall per year, while Lusaka gets 31.4 in.
What language do they speak in Kuwait?
The official language in Kuwait is Arabic. In Zambia, the official language is English.
