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

🙂 Solo nomad: Mishref is 15.8% cheaper than Sabah Al Salem without rent, and 5.8% more expensive with rent.
🙂 Family of 3: Mishref is 5.5% cheaper than Sabah Al Salem without rent, and 7.5% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Mishref
Sabah Al Salem
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$9.72 KWD 2.97
$7.69 KWD 2.35
26.40%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$82 KWD 25.05
$59.4 KWD 18.14
38.10%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$9.21 KWD 2.81
$8.67 KWD 2.65
6.23%
Local Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$2.46 KWD 0.75
$2.42 KWD 0.74
1.65%
Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.71 KWD 1.13
$3.55 KWD 1.09
4.51%
Cappuccino
$5.82 KWD 1.78
$5.47 KWD 1.67
6.40%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.69 KWD 0.21
$0.58 KWD 0.18
18.97%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.37 KWD 0.11
$0.37 KWD 0.11
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🛒 Groceries & Markets
Mishref
Sabah Al Salem
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.61 KWD 0.49
$1.41 KWD 0.43
14.18%
White Bread (500g)
$1.29 KWD 0.4
$1.04 KWD 0.32
24.04%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.79 KWD 0.55
$1.74 KWD 0.53
2.87%
Eggs
$2.09 KWD 0.64
$1.99 KWD 0.61
5.03%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$5.25 KWD 1.61
$4.46 KWD 1.36
17.71%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$6.32 KWD 1.93
$6.32 KWD 1.93
-
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$10.27 KWD 3.14
$9.7 KWD 2.96
5.88%
Apples (1kg)
$2.33 KWD 0.71
$2.26 KWD 0.69
3.10%
Banana (1kg)
$1.96 KWD 0.6
$1.6 KWD 0.49
22.50%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.82 KWD 0.55
$1.57 KWD 0.48
15.92%
Tomato (1kg)
$1.45 KWD 0.44
$1.41 KWD 0.43
2.84%
Potato (1kg)
$1.27 KWD 0.39
$1.26 KWD 0.39
0.79%
Onion (1kg)
$1.26 KWD 0.39
$1.13 KWD 0.35
11.50%
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.68 KWD 0.51
$1.61 KWD 0.49
4.35%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.48 KWD 0.15
$0.45 KWD 0.14
6.67%
Bottle of Non-Alcoholic Wine (Mid-Range)
$3.31 KWD 1.01
$2.87 KWD 0.88
15.33%
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)
$1.37 KWD 0.42
$1.39 KWD 0.43
-1.44%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$2.86 KWD 0.88
$3.01 KWD 0.92
-4.98%
🚌 Getting Around
Mishref
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)
$44.27 KWD 13.53
$44.18 KWD 13.5
0.20%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$3.24 KWD 0.99
$3.24 KWD 0.99
-
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$3.3 KWD 1.01
$3.33 KWD 1.02
-0.90%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$16.32 KWD 4.99
$16.6 KWD 5.07
-1.69%
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)
$21.4K KWD 6,542
$20.2K KWD 6,187
5.73%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$20.2K KWD 6,175
$19.4K KWD 5,933
4.08%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Mishref
Sabah Al Salem
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$61.7 KWD 18.86
$61.5 KWD 18.78
0.42%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$18.29 KWD 5.59
$18.64 KWD 5.7
-1.88%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$25.41 KWD 7.76
$25.63 KWD 7.83
-0.86%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Mishref
Sabah Al Salem
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$94.7 KWD 28.94
$92.7 KWD 28.34
2.11%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$48.68 KWD 14.88
$46.81 KWD 14.31
3.99%
Cinema Ticket
$11.37 KWD 3.48
$11.46 KWD 3.5
-0.79%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Mishref
Sabah Al Salem
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$400 KWD 122
$281 KWD 85.8
42.49%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$6,485 KWD 1,982
$6,058 KWD 1,851
7.05%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Mishref
Sabah Al Salem
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$42.02 KWD 12.84
$41.91 KWD 12.81
0.26%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$42.11 KWD 12.87
$42.99 KWD 13.14
-2.05%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$88.7 KWD 27.1
$89.3 KWD 27.28
-0.64%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$80.2 KWD 24.5
$81.4 KWD 24.88
-1.54%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Mishref
Sabah Al Salem
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$790 KWD 241
$785 KWD 240
0.65%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$614 KWD 188
$619 KWD 189
-0.86%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,569 KWD 479
$1,590 KWD 486
-1.32%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$1,301 KWD 398
$1,298 KWD 397
0.23%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Mishref
Sabah Al Salem
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
-
$3,704 KWD 1,132
-
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
7.14
7.14
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Citycost data is based on AI and user input – minor inaccuracies may occur.

Last update for Mishref: October 28, 2025

Last update for Sabah Al Salem: October 26, 2025

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