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    Kuwait

    Kuwait at a glance

    Capital city

    Kuwait City

    Population

    4.9 million

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    Cost of living (monthly, one person)

    $2,200/month (Local Market Analysis, 2025)

    Freedom score

    Partly Free, score 36/100 (Freedom House, 2024)

    Safety (Global Peace Index)

    1.62/5 — rank 25/163 (IEP, 2024)

    Language

    Arabic

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    People & culture

    Kuwait offers a unique blend of traditional Arabian heritage and modern urban sophistication along the shimmering Arabian Gulf. The nation continues to be a welcoming hub for a diverse international community, with Arabic as the official language and English widely spoken in business and daily life.