Cost of living in Abu Halifa
Abu Halifa, Kuwait
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Cost of living in Abu Halifa vs. Kuwait overall average
Abu Halifa is 3.3% more expensive than Kuwait overall.
- Restaurants
-
pay 3.6% more in Abu Halifa
- Groceries
-
pay 10.6% less in Abu Halifa
- Transportation
-
pay 6.3% more in Abu Halifa
- Housing
-
pay 10.0% less in Abu Halifa
- Childcare
-
pay 17.3% more in Abu Halifa
- Entertainment and Sports
-
pay 9.1% more in Abu Halifa
- Clothing
-
pay 7.2% more in Abu Halifa
The cost of childcare, entertainment and sports, clothing, transportation, and restaurants in Abu Halifa are more expensive than in Kuwait. Expenses including groceries and housing are lower in Abu Halifa.
Abu Halifa Cost of Living Breakdown
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$6.50
KWD2.000
|
$4.88
-
$16.26
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$8.13
KWD2.500
|
$6.50
-
$9.75
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$0.67
KWD0.200
|
$0.33
-
$1.63
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$0.42
KWD0.130
|
$0.33
-
$0.81
|
Abu Halifa - Cost of restaurants
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$0.98
KWD0.300
|
$0.49
-
$1.63
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$1.63
KWD0.500
|
$1.22
-
$5.69
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$5.77
KWD1.770
|
$3.38
-
$12.31
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$2.21
KWD0.680
|
$1.17
-
$3.90
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$2.92
KWD0.900
|
$1.18
-
$4.72
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.05
KWD0.320
|
$0.44
-
$2.21
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.84
KWD0.260
|
$0.44
-
$1.77
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$0.44
KWD0.140
|
$0.37
-
$1.18
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$0.29
KWD0.090
|
$0.29
-
$1.03
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.44
KWD0.140
|
$0.29
-
$0.74
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.29
KWD0.090
|
$0.22
-
$0.59
|
Abu Halifa - Cost of groceries
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$1.28
KWD0.390
|
$0.98
-
$1.85
|
| Monthly public transit pass | ?? |
??
-
??
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$22,111.30
KWD6,787.350
|
$14,632.48
-
$29,264.96
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$29.26
KWD8.980
|
$16.26
-
$38.69
|
Abu Halifa - Cost of transportation
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$16.26
KWD4.990
|
$16.26
-
$65.03
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$877.95
KWD269.500
|
??
-
??
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$487.75
KWD149.720
|
??
-
??
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$41.34
KWD12.690
|
$24.87
-
$60.39
|
Abu Halifa - Cost of housing
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$464.57
KWD142.600
|
$270.97
-
$650.33
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$5,771.70
KWD1,771.700
|
$3,901.99
-
$9,754.99
|
Abu Halifa - Cost of childcare
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$1.63
KWD0.500
|
$1.14
-
$6.50
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$5.99
KWD1.840
|
$3.25
-
$13.01
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$2.93
KWD0.900
|
$2.60
-
$4.06
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$97.55
KWD29.940
|
$81.29
-
$113.81
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$11.38
KWD3.490
|
$9.75
-
$16.26
|
Abu Halifa - Cost of entertainment and sports
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$42.27
KWD12.980
|
$19.51
-
$81.29
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$51.44
KWD15.790
|
$26.01
-
$81.29
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$93.02
KWD28.550
|
$65.03
-
$130.07
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$94.84
KWD29.110
|
$48.77
-
$162.58
|
Abu Halifa - 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,
As-salimiyah,
Abu Halifa,
Salmiya,
Mahboula,
and more.
For a detailed breakdown of Santa Cruz vs. the national average, see the cost of living in Kuwait compared to Abu Halifa.
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