Cost of Living Comparison Between United States and Kuwait

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Cost of Living in Kuwait is 37.7% lower than in United States (excluding rent)
Cost of Living Including Rent in Kuwait is 40.4% lower than in United States
Rent Prices in Kuwait are 46.0% lower than in United States
Restaurant Prices in Kuwait are 41.2% lower than in United States
Groceries Prices in Kuwait are 51.2% lower than in United States
Local Purchasing Power in Kuwait is 23.8% higher than in United States

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Restaurants	United States Edit	Kuwait Edit	Difference
Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant	20.00 $ (6.13 KWD)	8.15 $ (2.50 KWD)	-59.2 %
Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks)	78.00 $ (23.92 KWD)	48.91 $ (15.00 KWD)	-37.3 %
Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal)	12.00 $ (3.68 KWD)	8.15 $ (2.50 KWD)	-32.1 %
Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint)	6.00 $ (1.84 KWD)	3.26 $ (1.00 KWD)	-45.7 %
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle)	7.50 $ (2.30 KWD)	3.26 $ (1.00 KWD)	-56.5 %
Cappuccino (Regular Size)	5.31 $ (1.63 KWD)	5.13 $ (1.57 KWD)	-3.4 %
Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle)	2.59 $ (0.79 KWD)	0.50 $ (0.15 KWD)	-80.7 %
Bottled Water (12 oz)	2.11 $ (0.65 KWD)	0.36 $ (0.11 KWD)	-82.8 %
Markets	United States Edit	Kuwait Edit
Milk (Regular, 1 Liter)	1.06 $ (0.33 KWD)	1.58 $ (0.48 KWD)	+48.5 %
Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf)	3.32 $ (1.02 KWD)	0.97 $ (0.30 KWD)	-70.6 %
White Rice (1 lb)	2.08 $ (0.64 KWD)	0.85 $ (0.26 KWD)	-59.1 %
Eggs (12, Large Size)	4.40 $ (1.35 KWD)	2.07 $ (0.63 KWD)	-52.9 %
Local Cheese (1 lb)	5.91 $ (1.81 KWD)	2.88 $ (0.88 KWD)	-51.3 %
Chicken Fillets (1 lb)	5.56 $ (1.71 KWD)	3.28 $ (1.00 KWD)	-41.1 %
Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb)	7.49 $ (2.30 KWD)	4.61 $ (1.42 KWD)	-38.4 %
Apples (1 lb)	2.38 $ (0.73 KWD)	1.06 $ (0.32 KWD)	-55.5 %
Bananas (1 lb)	0.76 $ (0.23 KWD)	0.89 $ (0.27 KWD)	+16.3 %
Oranges (1 lb)	2.03 $ (0.62 KWD)	0.80 $ (0.24 KWD)	-60.8 %
Tomatoes (1 lb)	2.22 $ (0.68 KWD)	0.74 $ (0.23 KWD)	-66.5 %
Potatoes (1 lb)	1.32 $ (0.40 KWD)	0.63 $ (0.19 KWD)	-52.4 %
Onions (1 lb)	1.39 $ (0.43 KWD)	0.60 $ (0.18 KWD)	-57.1 %
Lettuce (1 Head)	2.21 $ (0.68 KWD)	2.32 $ (0.71 KWD)	+5.1 %
Bottled Water (50 oz)	2.25 $ (0.69 KWD)	0.48 $ (0.15 KWD)	-78.8 %
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)	15.00 $ (4.60 KWD)	3.26 $ (1.00 KWD)	-78.3 %
Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle)	2.01 $ (0.62 KWD)	1.26 $ (0.39 KWD)	-37.4 %
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle)	3.61 $ (1.11 KWD)	1.74 $ (0.53 KWD)	-51.8 %
Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro)	10.00 $ (3.07 KWD)	3.10 $ (0.95 KWD)	-69.0 %
Transportation	United States Edit	Kuwait Edit
One-Way Ticket (Local Transport)	2.50 $ (0.77 KWD)	0.98 $ (0.30 KWD)	-60.9 %
Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price)	64.50 $ (19.78 KWD)	48.91 $ (15.00 KWD)	-24.2 %
Taxi Start (Standard Tariff)	3.55 $ (1.09 KWD)	3.26 $ (1.00 KWD)	-8.1 %
Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff)	2.80 $ (0.86 KWD)	5.25 $ (1.61 KWD)	+87.4 %
Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff)	30.00 $ (9.20 KWD)	16.30 $ (5.00 KWD)	-45.7 %
Gasoline (1 Liter)	0.90 $ (0.27 KWD)	0.35 $ (0.11 KWD)	-60.6 %
Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car)	34,501.73 $ (10,580.51 KWD)	20,380.48 $ (6,250.00 KWD)	-40.9 %
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car)	26,066.22 $ (7,993.62 KWD)	18,235.29 $ (5,592.14 KWD)	-30.0 %
Utilities (Monthly)	United States Edit	Kuwait Edit
Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage)	210.26 $ (64.48 KWD)	60.13 $ (18.44 KWD)	-71.4 %
Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data)	60.57 $ (18.57 KWD)	20.24 $ (6.21 KWD)	-66.6 %
Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher)	72.33 $ (22.18 KWD)	33.67 $ (10.33 KWD)	-53.4 %
Sports And Leisure	United States Edit	Kuwait Edit
Monthly Fitness Club Membership	45.68 $ (14.01 KWD)	102.72 $ (31.50 KWD)	+124.8 %
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend)	21.87 $ (6.71 KWD)	37.79 $ (11.59 KWD)	+72.8 %
Cinema Ticket (International Release)	15.00 $ (4.60 KWD)	11.41 $ (3.50 KWD)	-23.9 %
Childcare	United States Edit	Kuwait Edit
Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child	1,367.09 $ (419.24 KWD)	301.42 $ (92.44 KWD)	-78.0 %
International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child	23,215.16 $ (7,119.30 KWD)	6,556.28 $ (2,010.59 KWD)	-71.8 %
Clothing And Shoes	United States Edit	Kuwait Edit
Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar)	52.32 $ (16.04 KWD)	44.84 $ (13.75 KWD)	-14.3 %
Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M)	42.73 $ (13.10 KWD)	45.92 $ (14.08 KWD)	+7.5 %
Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range)	90.64 $ (27.80 KWD)	97.15 $ (29.79 KWD)	+7.2 %
Men's Leather Business Shoes	113.38 $ (34.77 KWD)	82.54 $ (25.31 KWD)	-27.2 %
Rent Per Month	United States Edit	Kuwait Edit
1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre	1,729.64 $ (530.42 KWD)	824.21 $ (252.76 KWD)	-52.3 %
1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre	1,426.02 $ (437.31 KWD)	608.70 $ (186.67 KWD)	-57.3 %
3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre	2,854.25 $ (875.30 KWD)	1,791.31 $ (549.33 KWD)	-37.2 %
3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre	2,382.72 $ (730.70 KWD)	1,308.29 $ (401.21 KWD)	-45.1 %
Buy Apartment Price	United States Edit	Kuwait Edit
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre	301.21 $ (92.37 KWD)	576.68 $ (176.85 KWD)	+91.5 %
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre	253.12 $ (77.62 KWD)	261.02 $ (80.04 KWD)	+3.1 %
Salaries And Financing	United States Edit	Kuwait Edit
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)	4,322.29 $ (1,325.50 KWD)	3,190.91 $ (978.54 KWD)	-26.2 %
Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %)	6.47	5.64	-12.8 %
Last update:	30 October 2025	29 October 2025
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