Cost of living in Salmiya
compared to
Cost of living in Salmiya vs. Kuwait overall average
Salmiya is 9.1% more expensive than Kuwait overall.
- Restaurants
-
pay 1.4% less in Salmiya
- Groceries
-
pay 16.1% more in Salmiya
- Transportation
-
pay 3.0% more in Salmiya
- Housing
-
pay 13.9% more in Salmiya
- Childcare
-
pay 25.5% more in Salmiya
- Entertainment and Sports
-
pay 4.7% more in Salmiya
- Clothing
-
pay 1.9% more in Salmiya
The cost of childcare, groceries, housing, entertainment and sports, transportation, and clothing in Salmiya are more expensive than in Kuwait.
Salmiya Cost of Living Breakdown
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$8.99
KWD2.760
|
$4.91
-
$19.62
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$8.18
KWD2.510
|
$6.54
-
$9.81
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$0.49
KWD0.150
|
$0.33
-
$1.64
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$0.33
KWD0.100
|
$0.33
-
$0.65
|
Salmiya - Cost of restaurants
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$0.71
KWD0.220
|
$0.33
-
$1.64
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$2.68
KWD0.820
|
$0.82
-
$6.54
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$5.98
KWD1.830
|
$3.92
-
$9.28
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$1.95
KWD0.600
|
$1.37
-
$5.49
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$3.21
KWD0.980
|
$1.48
-
$5.93
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.06
KWD0.320
|
$0.45
-
$1.48
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.88
KWD0.270
|
$0.45
-
$1.48
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$0.77
KWD0.230
|
$0.37
-
$1.26
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$0.78
KWD0.240
|
$0.30
-
$1.48
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.60
KWD0.180
|
$0.37
-
$1.78
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.68
KWD0.210
|
$0.30
-
$1.34
|
Salmiya - Cost of groceries
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$1.33
KWD0.410
|
$1.05
-
$1.86
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$49.05
KWD15.030
|
$49.05
-
$98.11
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$19,621.95
KWD6,012.360
|
$16,351.63
-
$29,432.93
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$22.89
KWD7.010
|
$11.45
-
$58.87
|
Salmiya - Cost of transportation
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$29.07
KWD8.910
|
$16.35
-
$71.95
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,068.31
KWD327.340
|
$817.58
-
$1,471.65
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$839.38
KWD257.200
|
$654.07
-
$1,079.21
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$37.65
KWD11.540
|
$35.43
-
$75.03
|
Salmiya - Cost of housing
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$306.59
KWD93.940
|
$163.52
-
$817.58
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$7,442.33
KWD2,280.400
|
$3,531.95
-
$9,810.98
|
Salmiya - Cost of childcare
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$1.64
KWD0.500
|
$1.31
-
$3.27
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$5.04
KWD1.540
|
$3.27
-
$9.81
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$2.94
KWD0.900
|
$2.78
-
$4.09
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$158.07
KWD48.430
|
$114.46
-
$212.57
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$11.45
KWD3.510
|
$9.81
-
$22.89
|
Salmiya - Cost of entertainment and sports
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$39.65
KWD12.150
|
$19.62
-
$73.58
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$38.70
KWD11.860
|
$29.43
-
$81.76
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$85.03
KWD26.050
|
$65.41
-
$147.16
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$72.67
KWD22.270
|
$49.05
-
$130.81
|
Salmiya - Cost of clothing
Tip: Try viewing our aggregate cost of living in Kuwait
to see the average cost of cities throughout Kuwait, like
Kuwait City,
Salmiya,
As-salimiyah,
Ahmadi,
Abraq Khaitan,
and more.
For a detailed breakdown of Santa Cruz vs. the national average, see the cost of living in Kuwait compared to Salmiya.
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