Cost of Living Comparison Between Al-'udayliyah and Sabah Al Salem Cost of Living Comparison Between Al-'udayliyah and Sabah Al Salem

🙂 Solo nomad: Al-'udayliyah is 9.4% cheaper than Sabah Al Salem without rent, and 2.8% more expensive with rent.
🙂 Family of 3: Al-'udayliyah is 8% cheaper than Sabah Al Salem without rent, and 2.4% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Al-'udayliyah
Sabah Al Salem
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$7.97 KWD 2.43
$7.69 KWD 2.35
3.64%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$59.9 KWD 18.31
$59.4 KWD 18.14
0.94%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$8.42 KWD 2.57
$8.67 KWD 2.65
-2.88%
Local Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$2.39 KWD 0.73
$2.42 KWD 0.74
-1.24%
Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.54 KWD 1.08
$3.55 KWD 1.09
-0.28%
Cappuccino
$5.43 KWD 1.66
$5.47 KWD 1.67
-0.73%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.64 KWD 0.2
$0.58 KWD 0.18
10.34%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.37 KWD 0.11
$0.37 KWD 0.11
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🛒 Groceries & Markets
Al-'udayliyah
Sabah Al Salem
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.42 KWD 0.43
$1.41 KWD 0.43
0.71%
White Bread (500g)
$1.09 KWD 0.33
$1.04 KWD 0.32
4.81%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.67 KWD 0.51
$1.74 KWD 0.53
-4.02%
Eggs
$2.03 KWD 0.62
$1.99 KWD 0.61
2.01%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$4.59 KWD 1.4
$4.46 KWD 1.36
2.91%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$6.65 KWD 2.03
$6.32 KWD 1.93
5.22%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$9.75 KWD 2.98
$9.7 KWD 2.96
0.52%
Apples (1kg)
$2.26 KWD 0.69
$2.26 KWD 0.69
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Banana (1kg)
$1.6 KWD 0.49
$1.6 KWD 0.49
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Oranges (1kg)
$1.58 KWD 0.48
$1.57 KWD 0.48
0.64%
Tomato (1kg)
$1.38 KWD 0.42
$1.41 KWD 0.43
-2.13%
Potato (1kg)
$1.22 KWD 0.37
$1.26 KWD 0.39
-3.17%
Onion (1kg)
$1.15 KWD 0.35
$1.13 KWD 0.35
1.77%
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.7 KWD 0.52
$1.61 KWD 0.49
5.59%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.42 KWD 0.13
$0.45 KWD 0.14
-6.67%
Bottle of Non-Alcoholic Wine (Mid-Range)
$3.41 KWD 1.04
$2.87 KWD 0.88
18.82%
Local Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.05 KWD 0.32
$1.01 KWD 0.31
3.96%
Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.39 KWD 0.43
$1.39 KWD 0.43
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Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$2.88 KWD 0.88
$3.01 KWD 0.92
-4.32%
🚌 Getting Around
Al-'udayliyah
Sabah Al Salem
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.82 KWD 0.25
$0.84 KWD 0.26
-2.38%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$43.39 KWD 13.26
$44.18 KWD 13.5
-1.79%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$3.33 KWD 1.02
$3.24 KWD 0.99
2.78%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$3.27 KWD 1
$3.33 KWD 1.02
-1.80%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$16.61 KWD 5.08
$16.6 KWD 5.07
0.06%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.33 KWD 0.1
$0.37 KWD 0.11
-10.81%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$20.4K KWD 6,227
$20.2K KWD 6,187
0.64%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$19.5K KWD 5,955
$19.4K KWD 5,933
0.38%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Al-'udayliyah
Sabah Al Salem
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$63.1 KWD 19.28
$61.5 KWD 18.78
2.64%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$18.35 KWD 5.61
$18.64 KWD 5.7
-1.56%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$25.88 KWD 7.91
$25.63 KWD 7.83
0.98%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Al-'udayliyah
Sabah Al Salem
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$92.8 KWD 28.36
$92.7 KWD 28.34
0.06%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$50.6 KWD 15.45
$46.81 KWD 14.31
7.99%
Cinema Ticket
$11.26 KWD 3.44
$11.46 KWD 3.5
-1.75%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Al-'udayliyah
Sabah Al Salem
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$280 KWD 85.6
$281 KWD 85.8
-0.14%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$6,134 KWD 1,875
$6,058 KWD 1,851
1.25%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Al-'udayliyah
Sabah Al Salem
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$41.74 KWD 12.75
$41.91 KWD 12.81
-0.41%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$41.65 KWD 12.73
$42.99 KWD 13.14
-3.12%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$89.1 KWD 27.23
$89.3 KWD 27.28
-0.17%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$83.3 KWD 25.46
$81.4 KWD 24.88
2.30%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Al-'udayliyah
Sabah Al Salem
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$780 KWD 238
$785 KWD 240
-0.67%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$612 KWD 187
$619 KWD 189
-1.24%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,589 KWD 486
$1,590 KWD 486
-0.05%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$1,270 KWD 388
$1,298 KWD 397
-2.15%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$12K KWD 3,675
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Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$2,969 KWD 907
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💵 Salaries & Financials
Al-'udayliyah
Sabah Al Salem
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$5,529 KWD 1,690
$3,704 KWD 1,132
49.28%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
7.14
7.14
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Last update for Al-'udayliyah: October 27, 2025

Last update for Sabah Al Salem: October 26, 2025

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