🇰🇼Kuwait
Asia
Information
Capital
Kuwait City
Population
5,050,000
Currency
Kuwaiti Dinar (KWD د.ك)
Languages
Arabe, Anglais
Continent
Asia
Calling code
+965
Timezone
Asia/Kuwait
Area
17,818 km²
Government
Constitutional emirate
National day
25 February - National Day
Internet domain
.kw
About
Kuwait is a small oil-rich emirate in the Persian Gulf. Ruled by the Al-Sabah family, it has an economy heavily reliant on hydrocarbons. The country is known for its high standard of living and strategic regional role.
Safety
Risk level :Niveau de sécurité global moyen, avec faible criminalité mais vigilance requise pour terrorisme et tensions régionales.
Risk areas
Frontière irakienne - Instabilité et contrebandeZone frontalière saoudienne - Tensions géopolitiques
Crime(low)
- Éviter de porter des objets de valeur ostensiblement
- Rester vigilant dans les zones touristiques
Terrorism(medium)
- Suivre les alertes des autorités locales
- Éviter les rassemblements publics
Transport
- Respecter les limitations de vitesse
- Ne pas conduire après avoir consommé de l'alcool
Natural risks(Faible, tempêtes de sable occasionnelles)
- Protéger les voies respiratoires lors des tempêtes
Health(Système de santé moderne mais surchargé)
- Vaccins standards recommandés (hépatite, typhoïde)
- Assurance santé complète obligatoire
Practical tips
- Respecter les lois islamiques strictes
- Ne pas photographier les installations militaires
- S'habiller modestement en public
Cost of living
Accommodation
Studio city center400-600
1-bedroom apartment in city center600-900
1-bedroom apartment in suburb400-700
3-bedroom apartment in city center1,200-1,800
3-bedroom apartment in suburb900-1,500
Food
Inexpensive restaurant meal5-7
Meal for 2 mid-range restaurant20-30
McDonald's menu5-7
Local beer (0.5L)N/A
Cappuccino2-3
Water (1.5L)0.50-1
Bread (500g)0.50-1
Milk (1L)1-2
Eggs (12)1-2
Chicken (1kg)3-5
Apples (1kg)2-3
Bananas (1kg)1-2
Transport
Public transport ticket0.50-1
Monthly transport subscription20-30
Taxi ride (start)2-3
Taxi (1km)1-2
Gasoline (1L)0.30-0.50
Leisure
Fitness membership (monthly)50-100
Tennis court (1h weekend)10-20
Cinema10-15
Theater20-30
Health
General practitioner consultation20-50
Dentist consultation30-60
Antibiotic medications5-10
Cold medications (6 days)10-20
Others
High-speed internet (60 Mbps+)20-30 USD/mois
Mobile plan (calls + 10GB)15-25 USD/mois
Public services for 85m² apartment50-100 USD/mois
Jeans (Levis 501 or similar)30-50 USD
Nike sports shoes50-80 USD
International primary school (monthly)200-500 USD
Practical information
Electricity
Voltage220V
Frequency50Hz
Plug typesType C, Type G
Emergency numbers
Police112
Ambulance112
Fire department112
Practical information
Driving side
Right
Tap water
unsafe
Tipping
not customary, service included
Photos
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Quintin Gellar
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