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

😐 Solo nomad: Mishref is 7.1% more expensive than Sabah Al Salem without rent, and 1.6% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Mishref is 7.8% more expensive than Sabah Al Salem without rent, and 4.7% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Mishref
Sabah Al Salem
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$10.08 KWD 3.09
$7.93 KWD 2.44
27.11%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$80.3 KWD 24.66
$58.3 KWD 17.89
37.85%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$9.21 KWD 2.83
$8.81 KWD 2.71
4.54%
Local Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$2.42 KWD 0.74
$2.39 KWD 0.73
1.26%
Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.76 KWD 1.16
$3.50 KWD 1.07
7.43%
Cappuccino
$6.00 KWD 1.84
$5.36 KWD 1.65
11.94%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.68 KWD 0.21
$0.64 KWD 0.20
6.25%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.38 KWD 0.12
$0.36 KWD 0.11
5.56%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Mishref
Sabah Al Salem
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.63 KWD 0.50
$1.49 KWD 0.46
9.40%
White Bread (500g)
$1.26 KWD 0.39
$1.08 KWD 0.33
16.67%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.80 KWD 0.55
$1.72 KWD 0.53
4.65%
Eggs
$2.04 KWD 0.63
$2.04 KWD 0.63
-
Local Cheese (1kg)
$5.27 KWD 1.62
$4.41 KWD 1.35
19.50%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$6.63 KWD 2.04
$6.53 KWD 2.01
1.53%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$10.27 KWD 3.15
$9.46 KWD 2.90
8.56%
Apples (1kg)
$2.46 KWD 0.76
$2.28 KWD 0.70
7.89%
Banana (1kg)
$1.91 KWD 0.59
$1.61 KWD 0.49
18.63%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.76 KWD 0.54
$1.53 KWD 0.47
15.03%
Tomato (1kg)
$1.49 KWD 0.46
$1.36 KWD 0.42
9.56%
Potato (1kg)
$1.27 KWD 0.39
$1.29 KWD 0.40
-1.55%
Onion (1kg)
$1.27 KWD 0.39
$1.10 KWD 0.34
15.45%
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.67 KWD 0.51
$1.69 KWD 0.52
-1.18%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.46 KWD 0.14
$0.46 KWD 0.14
-
Bottle of Non-Alcoholic Wine (Mid-Range)
$3.28 KWD 1.01
-
-
Local Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.00 KWD 0.31
$1.04 KWD 0.32
-3.85%
Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.37 KWD 0.42
$1.37 KWD 0.42
-
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$2.86 KWD 0.88
$2.96 KWD 0.91
-3.38%
🚌 Getting Around
Mishref
Sabah Al Salem
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.82 KWD 0.25
$0.88 KWD 0.27
-6.82%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$43.96 KWD 13.50
$43.48 KWD 13.35
1.10%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$3.34 KWD 1.02
$3.22 KWD 0.99
3.73%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$3.28 KWD 1.01
$3.33 KWD 1.02
-1.50%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$16.50 KWD 5.06
$16.32 KWD 5.01
1.10%
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)
$21.3K KWD 6,536
$20.6K KWD 6,317
3.48%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$20.1K KWD 6,175
$19.0K KWD 5,833
5.85%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Mishref
Sabah Al Salem
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$62.1 KWD 19.07
$62.9 KWD 19.31
-1.21%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$18.49 KWD 5.68
$18.23 KWD 5.60
1.43%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$26.09 KWD 8.01
$25.68 KWD 7.88
1.60%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Mishref
Sabah Al Salem
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$95.7 KWD 29.38
$95.4 KWD 29.28
0.32%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$46.01 KWD 14.13
$47.18 KWD 14.48
-2.48%
Cinema Ticket
$11.24 KWD 3.45
$11.63 KWD 3.57
-3.35%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Mishref
Sabah Al Salem
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$397 KWD 122
$282 KWD 86.6
40.78%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$6,530 KWD 2,005
$6,025 KWD 1,850
8.37%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Mishref
Sabah Al Salem
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$41.77 KWD 12.82
$42.69 KWD 13.11
-2.16%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$41.87 KWD 12.85
$43.19 KWD 13.26
-3.06%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$87.5 KWD 26.85
$86.1 KWD 26.44
1.54%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$81.6 KWD 25.04
$80.3 KWD 24.66
1.52%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Mishref
Sabah Al Salem
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$797 KWD 245
$795 KWD 244
0.36%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$608 KWD 187
$619 KWD 190
-1.84%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,551 KWD 476
$1,602 KWD 492
-3.17%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$1,304 KWD 400
$1,281 KWD 393
1.78%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Mishref
Sabah Al Salem
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
-
$3,000 KWD 921
-
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 Mishref: March 3, 2026

Last update for Sabah Al Salem: March 3, 2026

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