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

😐 Solo nomad: Sabah Al Salem is 5.6% more expensive than Bayan without rent, and 4.9% cheaper with rent.
🙂 Family of 3: Sabah Al Salem is 13.8% cheaper than Bayan without rent, and 7.8% cheaper with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Sabah Al Salem
Bayan
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$7.69 KWD 2.35
$9.76 KWD 2.98
-21.21%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$59.4 KWD 18.14
$80.8 KWD 24.7
-26.57%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$8.67 KWD 2.65
$8.98 KWD 2.74
-3.45%
Local Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$2.42 KWD 0.74
$2.42 KWD 0.74
-
Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.55 KWD 1.09
$3.61 KWD 1.1
-1.66%
Cappuccino
$5.47 KWD 1.67
$5.84 KWD 1.79
-6.34%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.58 KWD 0.18
$0.65 KWD 0.2
-10.77%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.37 KWD 0.11
$0.37 KWD 0.11
-
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Sabah Al Salem
Bayan
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.41 KWD 0.43
$1.64 KWD 0.5
-14.02%
White Bread (500g)
$1.04 KWD 0.32
$1.31 KWD 0.4
-20.61%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.74 KWD 0.53
$1.8 KWD 0.55
-3.33%
Eggs
$1.99 KWD 0.61
$2.03 KWD 0.62
-1.97%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$4.46 KWD 1.36
$5.29 KWD 1.62
-15.69%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$6.32 KWD 1.93
$6.69 KWD 2.04
-5.53%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$9.7 KWD 2.96
$10.18 KWD 3.11
-4.72%
Apples (1kg)
$2.26 KWD 0.69
$2.42 KWD 0.74
-6.61%
Banana (1kg)
$1.6 KWD 0.49
$1.96 KWD 0.6
-18.37%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.57 KWD 0.48
$1.8 KWD 0.55
-12.78%
Tomato (1kg)
$1.41 KWD 0.43
$1.49 KWD 0.45
-5.37%
Potato (1kg)
$1.26 KWD 0.39
$1.26 KWD 0.39
-
Onion (1kg)
$1.13 KWD 0.35
$1.3 KWD 0.4
-13.08%
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.61 KWD 0.49
$1.66 KWD 0.51
-3.01%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.45 KWD 0.14
$0.49 KWD 0.15
-8.16%
Bottle of Non-Alcoholic Wine (Mid-Range)
$2.87 KWD 0.88
$3.28 KWD 1
-12.50%
Local Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.01 KWD 0.31
$1 KWD 0.31
1.00%
Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.39 KWD 0.43
$1.38 KWD 0.42
0.72%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$3.01 KWD 0.92
$3.01 KWD 0.92
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🚌 Getting Around
Sabah Al Salem
Bayan
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.84 KWD 0.26
$0.83 KWD 0.25
1.20%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$44.18 KWD 13.5
$43.62 KWD 13.33
1.28%
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
$3.22 KWD 0.98
3.42%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$16.6 KWD 5.07
$16.33 KWD 4.99
1.65%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.37 KWD 0.11
$0.34 KWD 0.1
8.82%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$20.2K KWD 6,187
$21.3K KWD 6,508
-4.92%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$19.4K KWD 5,933
$20K KWD 6,122
-3.10%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Sabah Al Salem
Bayan
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$61.5 KWD 18.78
$61.7 KWD 18.85
-0.37%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$18.64 KWD 5.7
$18.86 KWD 5.76
-1.17%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$25.63 KWD 7.83
$25.48 KWD 7.79
0.59%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Sabah Al Salem
Bayan
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$92.7 KWD 28.34
$94.3 KWD 28.83
-1.69%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$46.81 KWD 14.31
$51.2 KWD 15.65
-8.57%
Cinema Ticket
$11.46 KWD 3.5
$11.5 KWD 3.51
-0.35%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Sabah Al Salem
Bayan
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$281 KWD 85.8
$358 KWD 109
-21.65%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$6,058 KWD 1,851
$6,495 KWD 1,985
-6.72%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Sabah Al Salem
Bayan
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$41.91 KWD 12.81
$42.41 KWD 12.96
-1.18%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$42.99 KWD 13.14
$41.89 KWD 12.8
2.63%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$89.3 KWD 27.28
$89.2 KWD 27.27
0.02%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$81.4 KWD 24.88
$82.9 KWD 25.34
-1.80%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Sabah Al Salem
Bayan
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$785 KWD 240
$799 KWD 244
-1.72%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$619 KWD 189
$599 KWD 183
3.44%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,590 KWD 486
$1,578 KWD 482
0.78%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$1,298 KWD 397
$1,303 KWD 398
-0.42%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Sabah Al Salem
Bayan
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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Last update for Sabah Al Salem: October 26, 2025

Last update for Bayan: October 29, 2025

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