Key facts
Kuwait is a country located in Western Asia. There are 2 countries (Iraq, Saudi Arabia) that Kuwait shares its borders with. The official language of Kuwait is Arabic. Traveling across Kuwait if English is your first (and only) language may be difficult due to language barriers.
In the EF English Competency Index (EF EPI), which assesses the language proficiency of non-native speaking countries, Kuwait was ranked 84th out of 100 countries in 2021.
The national currency in Kuwait is Kuwaiti dinar (KWD). The dinar (ك) is subdivided into 1000 fils.
With today’s currency rate, 1 EUR is worth 0.33 KWD and 1 USD is worth 0.31 KWD.
Kuwaiti
Banknotes
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Kuwaiti
Coins
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Check with your bank before your trip to find out if there are any fees for using your card abroad. Some banks do not charge fees when you use a foreign ATM or pay in foreign currency, but others may charge a fixed cost for each transaction or allow a limited number of free withdrawals. The travel card provided by Wise.com, Revolut or Monose might be an excellent option to cut down on transaction fees.
Ookla® Speedtest The average fixed internet speed in Kuwait is 192.89 Mbps and mobile is 228.4 Mbs.The global average is 159.18 Mbps and 109.61 Mbps respectively.
ATM Density Kuwait has more ATMs than most other countries.81.21 ATMs per 100,000 people.The global average is 39.69.
SIM Registration No data available.
Socket types
There are 2 socket types used in Kuwait. Type C is a popular socket type throughout Europe (except the United Kingdom), Russia, and certain Asian countries. Type G is not very common around the world, so it might be a good idea to check if your electronics need an adapter.
The sockets’ shapes and voltage differ from country to country and a travel plug adapter may be required. Portable devices, such as phones, notebooks or tablets, usually handle the entire range of voltages used across the world (110-240V).
Sources
- EF English Proficiency Index (EF Education First)
- Speedtest Global Index® (Ookla®)
- Automated teller machines (ATMs) (per 100,000 adults) (The World Bank Group)
- Registration Policies Per Country (Prepaid Data SIM Card Wiki)
Tourism
What hotel chains are present in Kuwait?
There are no Mariott hotels in Kuwait.
The Hilton hotel chain operates in Kuwait.
The IHG hotel chain operates in Kuwait.
The Best Western hotel chain operates in Kuwait.
There are Radisson hotels in Kuwait City.
The Accor hotel chain operates in Kuwait.
What fast food chains are present in Kuwait?
The McDonald’s chain operates in Kuwait.
The KFC chain operates in Kuwait.
The Burger King chain does not operate in Kuwait.
The Subway chain operates in Kuwait.
The Domino’s Pizza chain operates in Kuwait.
The Starbucks chain operates in Kuwait.
Sources
- Country by National Dish (Samson Daniel)
Weather
What is the weather like in Kuwait City?
Weather data for Kuwait City (capital city) by Open-Meteo.com
Transport
Railways There are no passenger trains available.
Subway Systems There is no subway system in any city.
Taxi Apps Unfortunately neither Uber nor Bolt are available in Kuwait.
Sources
- List of high-speed railway lines (Wikipedia)
- List of metro systems (Wikipedia)
- Left- and right-hand traffic (Wikipedia)
- The Global Enabling Trade Report 2016: Road connectivity (World Economic Forum)
Safety
Emergency phones in Kuwait
Sources
- Kuwait Travel Advisory (United States: Department of State)
- Travel Advice for Kuwait (United Kingdom: The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office)
- Mortality caused by road traffic injury (The World Bank Group)
- Corruption & Economic Crime (United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime)
Smoking & Alcohol
Smoking ban Smoking is forbidden in all public indoor locations, with limited exceptions.
Cananbis legality Both recreational and medicinal use of cannabis is prohibited.
Sources
- List of smoking bans (Wikipedia)
- Legality of cannabis (Wikipedia)