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

😐 Solo nomad: Sabah Al Salem is 12.3% more expensive than Al Wafrah without rent, and 1.2% cheaper with rent.
🙂 Family of 3: Sabah Al Salem is 0.8% cheaper than Al Wafrah without rent, and 1% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Sabah Al Salem
Al Wafrah
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$7.69 KWD 2.35
$7.8 KWD 2.38
-1.41%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$59.4 KWD 18.14
$59.3 KWD 18.13
0.03%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$8.67 KWD 2.65
$8.61 KWD 2.63
0.70%
Local Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$2.42 KWD 0.74
$2.4 KWD 0.73
0.83%
Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.55 KWD 1.09
$3.49 KWD 1.07
1.72%
Cappuccino
$5.47 KWD 1.67
$5.3 KWD 1.62
3.21%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.58 KWD 0.18
$0.62 KWD 0.19
-6.45%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.37 KWD 0.11
$0.37 KWD 0.11
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🛒 Groceries & Markets
Sabah Al Salem
Al Wafrah
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.41 KWD 0.43
$1.47 KWD 0.45
-4.08%
White Bread (500g)
$1.04 KWD 0.32
$1.09 KWD 0.33
-4.59%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.74 KWD 0.53
$1.74 KWD 0.53
-
Eggs
$1.99 KWD 0.61
$2.04 KWD 0.62
-2.45%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$4.46 KWD 1.36
$4.43 KWD 1.35
0.68%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$6.32 KWD 1.93
$6.56 KWD 2.01
-3.66%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$9.7 KWD 2.96
$9.72 KWD 2.97
-0.21%
Apples (1kg)
$2.26 KWD 0.69
$2.32 KWD 0.71
-2.59%
Banana (1kg)
$1.6 KWD 0.49
$1.62 KWD 0.49
-1.23%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.57 KWD 0.48
$1.55 KWD 0.47
1.29%
Tomato (1kg)
$1.41 KWD 0.43
$1.43 KWD 0.44
-1.40%
Potato (1kg)
$1.26 KWD 0.39
$1.27 KWD 0.39
-0.79%
Onion (1kg)
$1.13 KWD 0.35
$1.15 KWD 0.35
-1.74%
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.61 KWD 0.49
$1.67 KWD 0.51
-3.59%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.45 KWD 0.14
$0.45 KWD 0.14
-
Bottle of Non-Alcoholic Wine (Mid-Range)
$2.87 KWD 0.88
$3.66 KWD 1.12
-21.58%
Local Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.01 KWD 0.31
$1.04 KWD 0.32
-2.88%
Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.39 KWD 0.43
$1.34 KWD 0.41
3.73%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$3.01 KWD 0.92
$3 KWD 0.92
0.33%
🚌 Getting Around
Sabah Al Salem
Al Wafrah
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.84 KWD 0.26
$0.89 KWD 0.27
-5.62%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$44.18 KWD 13.5
$44.57 KWD 13.62
-0.88%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$3.24 KWD 0.99
$3.34 KWD 1.02
-2.99%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$3.33 KWD 1.02
$3.32 KWD 1.01
0.30%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$16.6 KWD 5.07
$16.16 KWD 4.94
2.72%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.37 KWD 0.11
$0.37 KWD 0.11
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Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$20.2K KWD 6,187
$20.8K KWD 6,343
-2.46%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$19.4K KWD 5,933
$19K KWD 5,821
1.92%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Sabah Al Salem
Al Wafrah
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$61.5 KWD 18.78
$61.4 KWD 18.78
0.02%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$18.64 KWD 5.7
$18.24 KWD 5.58
2.19%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$25.63 KWD 7.83
$25.49 KWD 7.79
0.55%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Sabah Al Salem
Al Wafrah
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$92.7 KWD 28.34
$93.7 KWD 28.62
-0.97%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$46.81 KWD 14.31
$42.3 KWD 12.93
10.66%
Cinema Ticket
$11.46 KWD 3.5
$11.37 KWD 3.48
0.79%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Sabah Al Salem
Al Wafrah
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$281 KWD 85.8
$285 KWD 87
-1.37%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$6,058 KWD 1,851
$6,192 KWD 1,892
-2.16%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Sabah Al Salem
Al Wafrah
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$41.91 KWD 12.81
$41.52 KWD 12.69
0.94%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$42.99 KWD 13.14
$42.91 KWD 13.11
0.19%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$89.3 KWD 27.28
$89 KWD 27.21
0.24%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$81.4 KWD 24.88
$82.7 KWD 25.26
-1.48%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Sabah Al Salem
Al Wafrah
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$785 KWD 240
$790 KWD 242
-0.70%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$619 KWD 189
$614 KWD 188
0.80%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,590 KWD 486
$1,577 KWD 482
0.78%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$1,298 KWD 397
$1,288 KWD 394
0.76%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Sabah Al Salem
Al Wafrah
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$3,704 KWD 1,132
$4,330 KWD 1,323
-14.46%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
7.14
7.14
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Last update for Sabah Al Salem: October 26, 2025

Last update for Al Wafrah: October 29, 2025

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