Cost of Living Comparison Between Hadiya and Sabah Al Salem Cost of Living Comparison Between Hadiya and Sabah Al Salem

🙂 Solo nomad: Hadiya is 2.7% cheaper than Sabah Al Salem without rent, and 0.4% cheaper with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Hadiya is 2.9% more expensive than Sabah Al Salem without rent, and 0.1% cheaper with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Hadiya
Sabah Al Salem
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$7.72 KWD 2.36
$7.69 KWD 2.35
0.39%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$59.7 KWD 18.25
$59.4 KWD 18.14
0.61%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$8.48 KWD 2.59
$8.67 KWD 2.65
-2.19%
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)
$3.46 KWD 1.06
$3.55 KWD 1.09
-2.54%
Cappuccino
$5.55 KWD 1.7
$5.47 KWD 1.67
1.46%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.59 KWD 0.18
$0.58 KWD 0.18
1.72%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.34 KWD 0.1
$0.37 KWD 0.11
-8.11%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Hadiya
Sabah Al Salem
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.48 KWD 0.45
$1.41 KWD 0.43
4.96%
White Bread (500g)
$1.09 KWD 0.33
$1.04 KWD 0.32
4.81%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.71 KWD 0.52
$1.74 KWD 0.53
-1.72%
Eggs
$1.99 KWD 0.61
$1.99 KWD 0.61
-
Local Cheese (1kg)
$4.45 KWD 1.36
$4.46 KWD 1.36
-0.22%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$6.53 KWD 2
$6.32 KWD 1.93
3.32%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$9.59 KWD 2.93
$9.7 KWD 2.96
-1.13%
Apples (1kg)
$2.27 KWD 0.69
$2.26 KWD 0.69
0.44%
Banana (1kg)
$1.66 KWD 0.51
$1.6 KWD 0.49
3.75%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.53 KWD 0.47
$1.57 KWD 0.48
-2.55%
Tomato (1kg)
$1.41 KWD 0.43
$1.41 KWD 0.43
-
Potato (1kg)
$1.27 KWD 0.39
$1.26 KWD 0.39
0.79%
Onion (1kg)
$1.13 KWD 0.35
$1.13 KWD 0.35
-
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.61 KWD 0.49
$1.61 KWD 0.49
-
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.42 KWD 0.13
$0.45 KWD 0.14
-6.67%
Bottle of Non-Alcoholic Wine (Mid-Range)
$3.43 KWD 1.05
$2.87 KWD 0.88
19.51%
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)
$1.38 KWD 0.42
$1.39 KWD 0.43
-0.72%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$2.87 KWD 0.88
$3.01 KWD 0.92
-4.65%
🚌 Getting Around
Hadiya
Sabah Al Salem
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.87 KWD 0.27
$0.84 KWD 0.26
3.57%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$44.02 KWD 13.45
$44.18 KWD 13.5
-0.36%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$3.33 KWD 1.02
$3.24 KWD 0.99
2.78%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$3.26 KWD 1
$3.33 KWD 1.02
-2.10%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$16.46 KWD 5.03
$16.6 KWD 5.07
-0.84%
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)
$20.3K KWD 6,201
$20.2K KWD 6,187
0.22%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$19.2K KWD 5,865
$19.4K KWD 5,933
-1.14%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Hadiya
Sabah Al Salem
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$61.7 KWD 18.84
$61.5 KWD 18.78
0.36%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$18.5 KWD 5.65
$18.64 KWD 5.7
-0.75%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$26.16 KWD 8
$25.63 KWD 7.83
2.07%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Hadiya
Sabah Al Salem
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$95.1 KWD 29.07
$92.7 KWD 28.34
2.56%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$46.46 KWD 14.2
$46.81 KWD 14.31
-0.75%
Cinema Ticket
$11.49 KWD 3.51
$11.46 KWD 3.5
0.26%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Hadiya
Sabah Al Salem
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$280 KWD 85.7
$281 KWD 85.8
-0.13%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$6,129 KWD 1,873
$6,058 KWD 1,851
1.17%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Hadiya
Sabah Al Salem
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$42.37 KWD 12.95
$41.91 KWD 12.81
1.10%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$42.2 KWD 12.9
$42.99 KWD 13.14
-1.84%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$86.1 KWD 26.31
$89.3 KWD 27.28
-3.54%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$80.8 KWD 24.7
$81.4 KWD 24.88
-0.74%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Hadiya
Sabah Al Salem
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$783 KWD 239
$785 KWD 240
-0.25%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$604 KWD 185
$619 KWD 189
-2.39%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,577 KWD 482
$1,590 KWD 486
-0.82%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$1,312 KWD 401
$1,298 KWD 397
1.08%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Hadiya
Sabah Al Salem
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$4,473 KWD 1,367
$3,704 KWD 1,132
20.76%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
7.14
7.14
-

Citycost data is based on AI and user input – minor inaccuracies may occur.

Last update for Hadiya: October 28, 2025

Last update for Sabah Al Salem: October 26, 2025

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