Cost of living in Kuwait
compared to
These numbers reflect the average prices of 10 cities in Kuwait, such as
Abraq Khaitan,
Mahboula,
Ahmadi,
As-salimiyah,
Al-farwaniyah,
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 |
$7.72
KWD2.370
|
$4.41
-
$16.72
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$7.66
KWD2.350
|
$6.27
-
$9.75
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$0.55
KWD0.170
|
$0.33
-
$1.86
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$0.40
KWD0.120
|
$0.33
-
$0.93
|
Kuwait - Cost of restaurants
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$1.01
KWD0.310
|
$0.49
-
$1.90
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$2.23
KWD0.680
|
$1.10
-
$6.04
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$5.23
KWD1.610
|
$3.17
-
$10.55
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$2.36
KWD0.720
|
$1.30
-
$4.12
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$2.67
KWD0.820
|
$1.18
-
$4.99
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$0.97
KWD0.300
|
$0.44
-
$1.58
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.77
KWD0.240
|
$0.44
-
$1.77
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$0.63
KWD0.190
|
$0.37
-
$1.22
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$0.60
KWD0.180
|
$0.29
-
$1.16
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.46
KWD0.140
|
$0.29
-
$0.99
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.43
KWD0.130
|
$0.22
-
$0.82
|
Kuwait - Cost of groceries
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$1.25
KWD0.390
|
$0.95
-
$1.93
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$48.77
KWD14.980
|
$38.69
-
$65.03
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$20,067.40
KWD6,163.600
|
$14,632.48
-
$29,264.96
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$27.53
KWD8.460
|
$14.66
-
$41.02
|
Kuwait - Cost of transportation
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$24.39
KWD7.490
|
$16.26
-
$65.03
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$767.09
KWD235.610
|
$663.34
-
$1,248.64
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$636.14
KWD195.390
|
$520.27
-
$884.45
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$40.50
KWD12.440
|
$23.73
-
$60.64
|
Kuwait - Cost of housing
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$345.62
KWD106.160
|
$210.89
-
$673.56
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$5,757.77
KWD1,768.470
|
$3,274.89
-
$9,987.25
|
Kuwait - Cost of childcare
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$1.63
KWD0.500
|
$1.14
-
$6.50
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$4.77
KWD1.460
|
$3.07
-
$10.22
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$3.04
KWD0.930
|
$2.60
-
$4.06
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$89.30
KWD27.430
|
$59.61
-
$124.99
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$10.81
KWD3.320
|
$8.80
-
$16.26
|
Kuwait - Cost of entertainment and sports
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$40.88
KWD12.560
|
$19.05
-
$81.29
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$46.73
KWD14.350
|
$24.62
-
$81.29
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$89.98
KWD27.640
|
$65.03
-
$139.36
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$84.70
KWD26.010
|
$47.38
-
$171.87
|
Kuwait - Cost of clothing
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