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Kuwait City

City in Al Asimah, Kuwait

Overview

Kuwait City is a dynamic capital that blends modern skyscrapers with traditional Arabian architecture. Renowned for its waterfront promenades, luxury malls, and thriving culinary scene, it serves as the economic and cultural heart of Kuwait.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Kuwait
Governorate
Al Asimah
Population
2,989,000
Time Zone
Asia/Kuwait
Coordinates
29.37°, 47.98°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
70
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
15
Traffic Safety
50
Food Safety
85
Monthly Cost · estimate
$2,247
Local Cost
$1,170
Local Income
$2,700
Cashless
70
English
60
Temperature
26.3°C
Summer Avg
36.5°C
Winter Avg
15.0°C
Record High
48.5°C
Record Low
3.3°C
Humidity
45%
Precipitation
46 mm
Internet Speed
106 Mbps
Upload
23 Mbps
Latency
16 ms
City Vibrancy
70
Coworking
1
Cafes
52
Nightlife
0
Parks
17
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
KWI
Distance
17 km

Data sources

Source-backed data

Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 17 tests. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.

Estimates and unverified origins

Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 85/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.

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