Cost of living in Kuwait
compared to
These numbers reflect the average prices of 10 cities in Kuwait, such as
As-salimiyah,
Mangaf,
Hawalli,
Abraq Khaitan,
Ahmadi,
and more. To view the cost of living in a specific city in Kuwait, search for a city above.
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$6.88
KWD2.120
|
$3.89
-
$12.13
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$6.74
KWD2.080
|
$6.54
-
$7.82
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$0.58
KWD0.180
|
$0.38
-
$1.05
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$0.39
KWD0.120
|
$0.28
-
$0.72
|
Kuwait - Cost of restaurants
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$1.03
KWD0.320
|
$0.61
-
$1.77
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$2.80
KWD0.860
|
$1.32
-
$4.25
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$6.31
KWD1.950
|
$3.29
-
$10.83
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$2.46
KWD0.760
|
$1.71
-
$3.89
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$2.30
KWD0.710
|
$1.46
-
$4.11
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$0.94
KWD0.290
|
$0.62
-
$1.36
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.80
KWD0.250
|
$0.53
-
$1.45
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$0.75
KWD0.230
|
$0.47
-
$1.30
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$0.65
KWD0.200
|
$0.38
-
$1.15
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.52
KWD0.160
|
$0.32
-
$0.89
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.48
KWD0.150
|
$0.26
-
$0.75
|
Kuwait - Cost of groceries
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$1.36
KWD0.420
|
$1.02
-
$2.04
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$46.98
KWD14.490
|
$37.48
-
$68.45
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$19,349.52
KWD5,966.350
|
$17,382.68
-
$24,175.06
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$27.59
KWD8.510
|
$19.72
-
$38.68
|
Kuwait - Cost of transportation
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$34.41
KWD10.610
|
$23.63
-
$51.34
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$792.17
KWD244.260
|
$647.84
-
$1,026.76
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$675.48
KWD208.280
|
$621.35
-
$849.52
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$36.14
KWD11.140
|
$23.08
-
$61.38
|
Kuwait - Cost of housing
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$303.70
KWD93.640
|
$254.52
-
$499.12
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$5,062.92
KWD1,561.130
|
$3,053.12
-
$8,329.98
|
Kuwait - Cost of childcare
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$3.22
KWD0.990
|
$2.54
-
$5.40
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$4.48
KWD1.380
|
$2.68
-
$5.79
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$2.82
KWD0.870
|
$2.68
-
$3.52
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$105.23
KWD32.450
|
$43.46
-
$151.72
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$12.22
KWD3.770
|
$10.87
-
$16.12
|
Kuwait - Cost of entertainment and sports
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$49.85
KWD15.370
|
$25.15
-
$78.70
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$46.01
KWD14.190
|
$28.11
-
$72.53
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$97.17
KWD29.960
|
$79.45
-
$132.42
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$86.91
KWD26.800
|
$57.04
-
$177.24
|
Kuwait - Cost of clothing
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