Cost of Living in Kuwait
Summary of cost of living in Kuwait:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 2,879.7$ (883.5KWD), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 765.8$ (235.0KWD), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Kuwait is, on average, 37.6% lower than in United States.
- Rent in Kuwait is, on average, 46.3% lower than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 8.15 $ | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 52.15 $ | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 8.15 $ | |
| Domestic Draft Non-Alcoholic Beer (1 Pint) | 2.93 $ | |
| Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 3.26 $ | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 5.14 $ | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 0.51 $ | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 0.36 $ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 1.59 $ | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 1.02 $ | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 0.85 $ | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 2.08 $ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 2.88 $ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 3.23 $ | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 4.66 $ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.06 $ | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 0.89 $ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.80 $ | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 0.74 $ | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 0.63 $ | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 0.60 $ | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 2.32 $ | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 0.50 $ | |
| Bottle of Non-Alcoholic Wine (Mid-Range) | 3.26 $ | |
| Domestic Non-Alcoholic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 1.26 $ | |
| Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 1.74 $ | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 3.10 $ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 0.98 $ | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 48.89 $ | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 3.26 $ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 5.25 $ | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 16.30 $ | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 0.35 $ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 20,372.31 $ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 19,229.42 $ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 60.11 $ | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 20.64 $ | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 34.52 $ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 101.05 $ | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 38.73 $ | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 11.41 $ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 312.57 $ | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 7,120.96 $ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 44.82 $ | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 45.91 $ | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 97.11 $ | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 82.51 $ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 825.76 $ | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 610.10 $ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 1,777.41 $ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 1,296.33 $ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 538.23 $ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 242.28 $ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 3,126.60 $ | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 5.64 |
Prices in Kuwait
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Last update: 6 December 2025
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Last update: 6 December 2025
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