Cost of Living Comparison Between Jeleeb Al-Shuyoukh and Sabah Al Salem Cost of Living Comparison Between Jeleeb Al-Shuyoukh and Sabah Al Salem

🙂 Solo nomad: Jeleeb Al-Shuyoukh is 3.6% cheaper than Sabah Al Salem without rent, and 0.9% cheaper with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Jeleeb Al-Shuyoukh is 1.8% more expensive than Sabah Al Salem without rent, and 1.9% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Jeleeb Al-Shuyoukh
Sabah Al Salem
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$3.32 KWD 1.01
$7.9 KWD 2.41
-57.97%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$82.2 KWD 25.13
$60 KWD 18.32
37.16%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$9.2 KWD 2.81
$8.78 KWD 2.68
4.78%
Local Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$2.48 KWD 0.76
$2.39 KWD 0.73
3.77%
Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.64 KWD 1.11
$3.43 KWD 1.05
6.12%
Cappuccino
$5.88 KWD 1.8
$5.3 KWD 1.62
10.94%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.39 KWD 0.12
$0.63 KWD 0.19
-38.10%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.14 KWD 0.04
$0.33 KWD 0.1
-57.58%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Jeleeb Al-Shuyoukh
Sabah Al Salem
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.62 KWD 0.49
$1.47 KWD 0.45
10.20%
White Bread (500g)
$1.28 KWD 0.39
$1.05 KWD 0.32
21.90%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.78 KWD 0.54
$1.72 KWD 0.53
3.49%
Eggs
$2.08 KWD 0.64
$1.98 KWD 0.6
5.05%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$5.27 KWD 1.61
$4.58 KWD 1.4
15.07%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$6.38 KWD 1.95
$6.68 KWD 2.04
-4.49%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$10.29 KWD 3.15
$9.84 KWD 3.01
4.57%
Apples (1kg)
$2.34 KWD 0.72
$2.33 KWD 0.71
0.43%
Banana (1kg)
$1.89 KWD 0.58
$1.67 KWD 0.51
13.17%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.82 KWD 0.56
$1.56 KWD 0.48
16.67%
Tomato (1kg)
$1.33 KWD 0.41
$1.41 KWD 0.43
-5.67%
Potato (1kg)
$1.16 KWD 0.36
$1.23 KWD 0.38
-5.69%
Onion (1kg)
$1.27 KWD 0.39
$1.09 KWD 0.33
16.51%
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.67 KWD 0.51
$1.67 KWD 0.51
-
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.46 KWD 0.14
$0.46 KWD 0.14
-
Bottle of Non-Alcoholic Wine (Mid-Range)
$3.3 KWD 1.01
$3.23 KWD 0.99
2.17%
Local Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.02 KWD 0.31
$1.02 KWD 0.31
-
Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.4 KWD 0.43
$1.37 KWD 0.42
2.19%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$2.98 KWD 0.91
$2.9 KWD 0.89
2.76%
🚌 Getting Around
Jeleeb Al-Shuyoukh
Sabah Al Salem
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.88 KWD 0.27
$0.84 KWD 0.26
4.76%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$43.59 KWD 13.32
$43.34 KWD 13.25
0.58%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$3.2 KWD 0.98
$3.25 KWD 0.99
-1.54%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$3.15 KWD 0.96
$3.32 KWD 1.02
-5.12%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$16.51 KWD 5.04
$16.24 KWD 4.96
1.66%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.36 KWD 0.11
$0.37 KWD 0.11
-2.70%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$21.1K KWD 6,456
$20.6K KWD 6,287
2.69%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$20K KWD 6,109
$19.3K KWD 5,898
3.57%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Jeleeb Al-Shuyoukh
Sabah Al Salem
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$63.6 KWD 19.43
$63.4 KWD 19.37
0.35%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$18.46 KWD 5.64
$18.18 KWD 5.56
1.54%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$25.35 KWD 7.75
$25.49 KWD 7.79
-0.55%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Jeleeb Al-Shuyoukh
Sabah Al Salem
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$93.9 KWD 28.7
$93 KWD 28.42
1.00%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$46.36 KWD 14.17
$46.48 KWD 14.2
-0.26%
Cinema Ticket
$8.34 KWD 2.55
$11.62 KWD 3.55
-28.23%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Jeleeb Al-Shuyoukh
Sabah Al Salem
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$400 KWD 122
$281 KWD 85.7
42.51%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$3,863 KWD 1,181
$6,013 KWD 1,838
-35.75%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Jeleeb Al-Shuyoukh
Sabah Al Salem
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$42.8 KWD 13.08
$41.57 KWD 12.7
2.96%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$42.72 KWD 13.06
$42.79 KWD 13.08
-0.16%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$86.9 KWD 26.56
$86.7 KWD 26.48
0.31%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$83.3 KWD 25.45
$83.3 KWD 25.46
-0.05%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Jeleeb Al-Shuyoukh
Sabah Al Salem
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$807 KWD 247
$783 KWD 239
3.09%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$616 KWD 188
$613 KWD 187
0.49%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,546 KWD 472
$1,596 KWD 488
-3.15%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$1,305 KWD 399
$1,271 KWD 388
2.71%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Jeleeb Al-Shuyoukh
Sabah Al Salem
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
-
$3,723 KWD 1,138
-
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
7.14
7.14
-

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Last update for Jeleeb Al-Shuyoukh: November 3, 2025

Last update for Sabah Al Salem: November 4, 2025

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