Cost of Living in Salmiya
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Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 3.00 KWD | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 15.00 KWD | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 2.50 KWD | |
| Domestic Draft Non-Alcoholic Beer (1 Pint) | 0.75 KWD | |
| Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 0.80 KWD | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 1.68 KWD | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 0.15 KWD | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 0.10 KWD | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 0.49 KWD | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 0.20 KWD | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 0.25 KWD | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 0.60 KWD | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 0.74 KWD | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 0.98 KWD | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 1.42 KWD | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 0.32 KWD | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 0.27 KWD | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.23 KWD | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 0.24 KWD | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 0.18 KWD | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 0.21 KWD | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 0.62 KWD | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 0.14 KWD | |
| Bottle of Non-Alcoholic Wine (Mid-Range) | 0.90 KWD | |
| Domestic Non-Alcoholic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 0.30 KWD | |
| Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 0.42 KWD | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 0.90 KWD | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 0.35 KWD | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 15.00 KWD | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 1.00 KWD | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 1.21 KWD | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 3.50 KWD | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 0.11 KWD | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 6,000.00 KWD | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 5,650.00 KWD | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 15.06 KWD | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 6.23 KWD | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 9.44 KWD | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 48.33 KWD | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 10.00 KWD | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 3.50 KWD | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 93.75 KWD | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 2,155.00 KWD | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 12.12 KWD | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 11.83 KWD | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 26.00 KWD | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 22.22 KWD | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 326.67 KWD | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 256.67 KWD | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 750.00 KWD | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 410.00 KWD | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | ? | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | ? | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 575.00 KWD | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 6.62 |
Prices in Salmiya
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Last update: 8 October 2025
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Last update: 8 October 2025
Sources and References
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