Kuwait
Mahboula
#4 Top 5 cities
Mahboula works mainly for more cost-sensitive expats on the southern coast, though the environment is less dynamic and less polished.
Country overview
Population
18Â 178
Year-round temperatures
Day: 18°C až 44°C
Night: 10°C až 31°C
Climate
A hot and dry coastal desert climate with a very long summer.
Distance to the sea
0 km
Social atmosphere
5/10
Costs
Housing cost
6/10
Food cost
6/10
Business friendliness
6/10
Safety
4/10
Mahboula is usually manageable in established residential areas, but road safety, uneven neighborhood conditions, occasional theft, strict local laws, and the 2026 regional security threat require caution.
Natural disaster resilience
4/10
Coastal Mahboula faces extreme heat and humidity, dust storms, intense rainfall and flash flooding, drought, and sea-level exposure; road access and utilities can be disrupted during severe events.
Other scores
Other scores
Internet availability
7/10
Internet speed
9/10
Internet stability
7/10
Electricity stability
9/10
Community types
Largest nationality groups
- 🇮🇳Indians
- 🇿🇦South Africans
- 🇱🇧Lebanese
Pros / Cons
Pros
- +Lower living costs
- +Beaches and sea
- +Good for long-term stay
Cons
- −Less dynamic environment
- −Smaller expat scene
- −Uneven neighborhood quality