Restaurants | Value | World Position |
World Ranking |
Asia Ranking |
Western Asia Ranking |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 2.25 KWD | Low | 233th/343 | 24th/83 | 20th/27 |
Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 20.00 KWD | High | 122th/339 | 8th/83 | 6th/27 |
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 2.25 KWD | Low | 192th/317 | 21st/81 | 19th/25 |
Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 0.60 KWD | ||||
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 0.81 KWD | ||||
Cappuccino (regular) | 1.69 KWD | Very High | 17th/342 | 3rd/83 | 3rd/27 |
Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 0.17 KWD | Very Low | 299th/343 | 45th/83 | 24th/27 |
Water (12 oz small bottle) | 0.12 KWD | Very Low | 281st/343 | 33th/83 | 18th/27 |
Markets | Value | World Position |
World Ranking |
Asia Ranking |
Western Asia Ranking |
Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 1.80 KWD | High | 109th/343 | 41st/83 | 19th/27 |
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 0.29 KWD | Low | 250th/342 | 40th/83 | 15th/27 |
Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.27 KWD | Moderate | 178th/342 | 22th/83 | 15th/27 |
Eggs (regular) (12) | 0.73 KWD | Low | 217th/343 | 21st/83 | 15th/27 |
Local Cheese (1 lb) | 0.64 KWD | Very Low | 336th/343 | 79th/83 | 26th/27 |
Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 0.84 KWD | Low | 225th/343 | 25th/83 | 18th/27 |
Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 1.50 KWD | Low | 219th/341 | 36th/82 | 20th/27 |
Apples (1 lb) | 0.32 KWD | Moderate | 186th/343 | 37th/83 | 8th/27 |
Banana (1 lb) | 0.26 KWD | High | 111st/343 | 22th/83 | 11st/27 |
Oranges (1 lb) | 0.24 KWD | Low | 221st/342 | 35th/83 | 9th/27 |
Tomato (1 lb) | 0.21 KWD | Low | 255th/339 | 30th/83 | 14th/27 |
Potato (1 lb) | 0.16 KWD | Moderate | 201st/341 | 25th/83 | 9th/27 |
Onion (1 lb) | 0.12 KWD | Low | 269th/339 | 42th/83 | 16th/27 |
Lettuce (1 head) | 0.45 KWD | High | 133th/338 | 15th/78 | 6th/27 |
Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.14 KWD | Very Low | 297th/343 | 47th/83 | 21st/27 |
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 1.20 KWD | ||||
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 0.42 KWD | ||||
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 0.39 KWD | ||||
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 0.95 KWD | Low | 228th/299 | 48th/74 | 14th/24 |
Transportation | Value | World Position |
World Ranking |
Asia Ranking |
Western Asia Ranking |
One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 0.30 KWD | Moderate | 177th/317 | 17th/74 | 12th/26 |
Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 14.00 KWD | Moderate | 100th/214 | 9th/47 | 6th/15 |
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 1.00 KWD | High | 70th/230 | 11st/73 | 8th/23 |
Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 1.61 KWD | Very High | 4th/183 | 1st/64 | 1st/18 |
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 4.50 KWD | High | 47th/125 | 4th/46 | 2nd/14 |
Gasoline (1 gallon) | 0.40 KWD | Very Low | 340th/343 | 83th/83 | 27th/27 |
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 7,000.00 KWD | ||||
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 6,100.00 KWD | Very Low | 249th/268 | 61st/71 | 23th/24 |
Utilities (Monthly) | Value | World Position |
World Ranking |
Asia Ranking |
Western Asia Ranking |
Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 16.92 KWD | Very Low | 291st/338 | 58th/83 | 27th/27 |
Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 5.80 KWD | Moderate | 168th/342 | 20th/83 | 15th/27 |
Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 8.47 KWD | Moderate | 198th/343 | 20th/83 | 17th/27 |
Sports And Leisure | Value | World Position |
World Ranking |
Asia Ranking |
Western Asia Ranking |
Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 36.45 KWD | Very High | 4th/335 | 2nd/83 | 2nd/27 |
Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 15.00 KWD | Very High | 5th/219 | 3rd/66 | 3rd/24 |
Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 3.50 KWD | High | 118th/317 | 13th/79 | 11st/26 |
Childcare | Value | World Position |
World Ranking |
Asia Ranking |
Western Asia Ranking |
Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 153.61 KWD | High | 110th/276 | 20th/76 | 10th/27 |
International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 2,100.00 KWD | Low | 132th/195 | 40th/73 | 15th/25 |
Clothing And Shoes | Value | World Position |
World Ranking |
Asia Ranking |
Western Asia Ranking |
1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 12.69 KWD | Very Low | 283th/336 | 49th/83 | 25th/27 |
1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 15.83 KWD | Very High | 46th/320 | 17th/83 | 16th/27 |
1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 28.52 KWD | Moderate | 146th/340 | 28th/83 | 18th/27 |
1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 25.38 KWD | Low | 250th/332 | 42th/83 | 23th/27 |
Rent Per Month | Value | World Position |
World Ranking |
Asia Ranking |
Western Asia Ranking |
Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 281.19 KWD | Moderate | 145th/340 | 14th/83 | 9th/27 |
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 213.18 KWD | Moderate | 138th/338 | 12th/83 | 10th/27 |
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 528.64 KWD | High | 131st/333 | 15th/83 | 8th/27 |
Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 412.17 KWD | High | 125th/332 | 11st/81 | 7th/27 |
Buy Apartment Price | Value | World Position |
World Ranking |
Asia Ranking |
Western Asia Ranking |
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 167.68 KWD | High | 88th/282 | 17th/71 | 4th/26 |
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 77.18 KWD | Moderate | 133th/275 | 21st/71 | 8th/26 |
Salaries And Financing | Value | World Position |
World Ranking |
Asia Ranking |
Western Asia Ranking |
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 713.56 KWD | Moderate | 138th/341 | 12th/83 | 8th/27 |
Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 5.57 | Low | 201st/324 | 48th/76 | 11st/22 |