Oil-rich, high salaries and no income tax. Extremely hot summers.
For living72/100
For travel23/100
Key facts
Average net salary$2,500 /mo
Monthly costs for one person, excl. rent$800 /mo
Meal at a cheap restaurant$6
Traveller daily budget$100 /day
Safety6/10
ClimateDesert
Avg summer temperature+46 °C
Avg winter temperature+14 °C
Best time to visitNovember, December, January, February, March
Life expectancy84.6
Population4,865,298
Passport of this countryvisa-free to 98 countries
Places worth seeing
- Souq Al-Mubarakiya: The old souq of spices and fish restaurants.
- Grand Mosque: The country’s largest mosque, with free tours.
- Kuwait Towers: The national landmark, with an observation deck over the Gulf.
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