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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
70
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
15
Traffic Safety
50
Food Safety
85
Monthly Cost
$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
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 17 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 85/100.
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