General Country Information 🌍
| Capital | Kuwait City |
| Country | Kuwait |
| Currency | Kuwaiti Dinar |
| Main religion | Islam |
In numbers… 📐
| Female | 36.5% |
| Gdp | $145.0 billion |
| Size | 17,818 km² |
| Population | 4.6 million |
| Population density | 258/km² |
| Kids per female | 1.78 |
| City population | 98.1% |
Weather ⛅
| Winter | 12∘C |
| Summer | 45∘C |
Language and Education 🔬
| Main Language | Arabic |
| Population able to read | 96.3% |
| Population with a college degree | 27.3% |
| Population able to speak english | 72.4% |
Well-being 💉
| Air quality | 65 (AQI) |
| Is tab water drinkable? | yes |
Safety 👮
| LGBT friendly? | No |
| Crime | 2.8/10 |
Transportation ✈️
| Driving side | Right |
| Main airline | Kuwait Airways |
| Main airport | Kuwait International Airport |
Costs and Prices 🤑
| Cash required for everyday purchases | yes |
Prices for Everyday Goods 💰
| Item | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Bottle water | $0.25 |
| Cigarettes | $1.5 |
| Burger | $3 |
| Coffee | $2 |
| Beer | $3 |
Accomedation Costs 🛌
| Type | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Flat | $400/month |
| Hotel 3 star | $50/night |
| Hotel 5 star | $150/night |
Transportation Costs 🚐
| Type | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Cab | $4/10km |
| Petrol | $0.25/l |
| Rental car | $25/day |
| Public transportation | $2/daypass |
| Bike rental | $5/day |
Taxes 💸
| Type | Rate |
|---|---|
| Tax rate | 0% |
| Vat | 5% |
Average Income 💼
| Income | $25000 |
Tipping 💁️
| Is tipping required? | Yes |
| Location | Tipping Amount |
|---|---|
| Cab | 10-15% |
| Restaurant | 10-15% |
| Bar | 10-15% |
| Coffeeshop | 10-15% |
| Services | 10-15% |
Digital 🤖
| Internet speed | 119.37/MBits |
| Tld | .kw |
| Free wifi | 7/10 |
| Population with access to internet | 99% |
| Phone mobile data | $10 for 10GB |
Electricity 🔌
| Power grid | 99.9% (Uptime) |
| Sockets | Type G |
Shopping 🛒
Opening Times 🕰
| Closing days | Friday |
| Closing times | 10:00 PM |
| Opening times | 9:00 AM |
Most popular Stores 🏪
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| Online shopping | Souq.com |
| Supermarket | Carrefour |
| Pharmacy | Boots |
| Drugstore | BinSina Pharmacy |
Fun and Relaxation 😃
Bars and Nightlife 🕺
| Closing hour of bars and clubs | 1:00 AM |
| Topic | Rating (0-10) |
|---|---|
| Nightlife | 3/10 |
| Bars | 3/10 |
Parks and leisure 🎢
| Topic | Rating (0-10) |
|---|---|
| Holiday Parks | 2/10 |
| Public Parks | 5/10 |
| Swimming | 5/10 |
Sports ⚽
| Most popular Sport | Football |
Food 🍕️
| Food Name | Description | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Machboos | A traditional Kuwaiti dish made with rice, meat, and vegetables. | $10-$15 |
| Harees | A thick porridge made from wheat, meat, and spices. | $5-$10 |
| Thareed | A stew made with meat, vegetables, and bread. | $10-$15 |
| Ghuzi | A whole roasted lamb served with rice and vegetables. | $20-$30 |
| Kabsa | A rice dish made with meat, vegetables, and spices. | $10-$15 |
| Saloona | A soup made with meat, vegetables, and spices. | $5-$10 |
| Warak Enab | Grape leaves stuffed with rice, meat, and vegetables. | $10-$15 |
| Falafel | Fried chickpea balls. | $5-$10 |
| Hummus | A dip made from chickpeas, tahini, and lemon juice. | $5-$10 |
| Baba Ghanoush | A dip made from roasted eggplant, tahini, and lemon juice. | $5-$10 |
Drinks 🍻️
| Drink Name | Description | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Karak Chai | A strong, milky tea flavored with cardamom and saffron | 1-2 |
| Qahwa | A traditional Arabic coffee made with roasted coffee beans and cardamom | 2-3 |
| Laban | A fermented milk drink similar to yogurt | 1-2 |
| Vimto | A popular fruit-flavored soft drink | 1-2 |
| Fresh juices | Made with fresh fruits such as mango, orange, or strawberry | 2-3 |
| Arabic tea | A blend of black tea, mint, and sugar | 1-2 |
Souvenirs 👜
| Souvenir | Description | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Traditional Kuwaiti Dishdasha | A long, white cotton robe worn by men in Kuwait | $20-$50 |
| Abaya | A long, black cloak worn by women in Kuwait | $50-$100 |
| Ghutra | A square, checkered headscarf worn by men in Kuwait | $10-$20 |
| Shemagh | A large, white headscarf worn by men in Kuwait | $20-$30 |
| Kuwaiti Pottery | Handcrafted pottery with intricate designs | $10-$50 |
| Woven Baskets | Baskets made from palm leaves or other natural materials | $5-$20 |
| Copperware | Decorative items made from copper | $20-$50 |
| Silver Jewelry | Traditional Kuwaiti jewelry made from silver | $50-$100 |
| Gold Jewelry | Luxurious Kuwaiti jewelry made from gold | $100-$1,000 |
| Dates | Sweet, dried fruit that is a popular snack in Kuwait | $5-$10 per pound |
Holidays 🍹
| Holiday Name | Time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| NA | NA | NA |
| NA | NA | NA |
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News 📰
| Medium | Name |
|---|---|
| Newspaper | Al-Qabas |
| Online news | Al-Jarida |
| Tv | Kuwait TV |
| Radio | Kuwait Radio |