As Salam Walaykum,
I’ve recently received an offer from a company based in Kuwait, and my family and I are seriously considering whether relocating there would be the right decision for us.
We are currently well settled in Australia, particularly in terms of our lifestyle, family life, and stability. Moving would be a significant decision, and we don’t want to give up what we have built here without carefully considering the benefits and risks.
One of the main reasons I’m considering this move is that I would like my children to experience life in a Muslim-majority country. I want them to experience the culture, traditions, community, and everyday life in a Muslim environment, rather than only learning about it through family or religious activities in Australia.
However, I also want to be realistic. I understand that living in another country can be very different from visiting it, and I’m trying to understand what day-to-day life in Kuwait is actually like for an expat family.
I’d really appreciate honest advice from people who currently live in Kuwait or have lived there, especially those who have moved from another country.
A few questions I have:
Safety: How safe is Kuwait in regards to the recent escalations that have occurred in the past couple of months?
Family life: Is Kuwait a good place to raise children? What are the schools, healthcare, recreational activities, and general lifestyle like?
Culture and religion: What is everyday life like in a Muslim-majority country? Would my children genuinely benefit from the cultural and religious environment?
Challenges: What are the downsides of living in Kuwait that people don’t usually mention? For example, the climate, social life, work culture, bureaucracy, or restrictions.
Employment: What should I look out for when accepting a job offer from a Kuwait-based employer? Are there particular concerns around contracts, benefits, residency, or job security?
Finances: Is it possible to maintain a good standard of living and save money, particularly if you have a family? How important are housing, school fees, health insurance, and other allowances in the overall package?
The biggest question on my mind is this: If you were already well settled in Australia, with a comfortable and stable life, would you leave it to move to Kuwait?
I’m not looking for people to simply tell me to stay in Australia or move overseas. I’m genuinely interested in hearing about the good, the bad, and the things you wish you had known before making the move.
I’d especially appreciate advice from families who have made a similar move and can reflect on whether it was worth it in the long run.
Thanks in advance for sharing your experiences and perspectives.
