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

😐 Solo nomad: Sabah Al Salem is 3.7% more expensive than Jeleeb Al-Shuyoukh without rent, and 1% more expensive with rent.
🙂 Family of 3: Sabah Al Salem is 1.7% cheaper than Jeleeb Al-Shuyoukh without rent, and 1.9% cheaper with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Sabah Al Salem
Jeleeb Al-Shuyoukh
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$7.9 KWD 2.41
$3.32 KWD 1.01
137.95%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$60 KWD 18.32
$82.2 KWD 25.13
-27.09%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$8.78 KWD 2.68
$9.2 KWD 2.81
-4.57%
Local Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$2.39 KWD 0.73
$2.48 KWD 0.76
-3.63%
Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.43 KWD 1.05
$3.64 KWD 1.11
-5.77%
Cappuccino
$5.3 KWD 1.62
$5.88 KWD 1.8
-9.86%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.63 KWD 0.19
$0.39 KWD 0.12
61.54%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.33 KWD 0.1
$0.14 KWD 0.04
135.71%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Sabah Al Salem
Jeleeb Al-Shuyoukh
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.47 KWD 0.45
$1.62 KWD 0.49
-9.26%
White Bread (500g)
$1.05 KWD 0.32
$1.28 KWD 0.39
-17.97%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.72 KWD 0.53
$1.78 KWD 0.54
-3.37%
Eggs
$1.98 KWD 0.6
$2.08 KWD 0.64
-4.81%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$4.58 KWD 1.4
$5.27 KWD 1.61
-13.09%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$6.68 KWD 2.04
$6.38 KWD 1.95
4.70%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$9.84 KWD 3.01
$10.29 KWD 3.15
-4.37%
Apples (1kg)
$2.33 KWD 0.71
$2.34 KWD 0.72
-0.43%
Banana (1kg)
$1.67 KWD 0.51
$1.89 KWD 0.58
-11.64%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.56 KWD 0.48
$1.82 KWD 0.56
-14.29%
Tomato (1kg)
$1.41 KWD 0.43
$1.33 KWD 0.41
6.02%
Potato (1kg)
$1.23 KWD 0.38
$1.16 KWD 0.36
6.03%
Onion (1kg)
$1.09 KWD 0.33
$1.27 KWD 0.39
-14.17%
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)
$3.23 KWD 0.99
$3.3 KWD 1.01
-2.12%
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)
$1.37 KWD 0.42
$1.4 KWD 0.43
-2.14%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$2.9 KWD 0.89
$2.98 KWD 0.91
-2.68%
🚌 Getting Around
Sabah Al Salem
Jeleeb Al-Shuyoukh
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.84 KWD 0.26
$0.88 KWD 0.27
-4.55%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$43.34 KWD 13.25
$43.59 KWD 13.32
-0.57%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$3.25 KWD 0.99
$3.2 KWD 0.98
1.56%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$3.32 KWD 1.02
$3.15 KWD 0.96
5.40%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$16.24 KWD 4.96
$16.51 KWD 5.04
-1.64%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.37 KWD 0.11
$0.36 KWD 0.11
2.78%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$20.6K KWD 6,287
$21.1K KWD 6,456
-2.62%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$19.3K KWD 5,898
$20K KWD 6,109
-3.45%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Sabah Al Salem
Jeleeb Al-Shuyoukh
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$63.4 KWD 19.37
$63.6 KWD 19.43
-0.35%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$18.18 KWD 5.56
$18.46 KWD 5.64
-1.52%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$25.49 KWD 7.79
$25.35 KWD 7.75
0.55%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Sabah Al Salem
Jeleeb Al-Shuyoukh
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$93 KWD 28.42
$93.9 KWD 28.7
-0.99%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$46.48 KWD 14.2
$46.36 KWD 14.17
0.26%
Cinema Ticket
$11.62 KWD 3.55
$8.34 KWD 2.55
39.33%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Sabah Al Salem
Jeleeb Al-Shuyoukh
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$281 KWD 85.7
$400 KWD 122
-29.83%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$6,013 KWD 1,838
$3,863 KWD 1,181
55.64%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Sabah Al Salem
Jeleeb Al-Shuyoukh
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$41.57 KWD 12.7
$42.8 KWD 13.08
-2.87%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$42.79 KWD 13.08
$42.72 KWD 13.06
0.16%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$86.7 KWD 26.48
$86.9 KWD 26.56
-0.31%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$83.3 KWD 25.46
$83.3 KWD 25.45
0.05%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Sabah Al Salem
Jeleeb Al-Shuyoukh
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$783 KWD 239
$807 KWD 247
-3.00%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$613 KWD 187
$616 KWD 188
-0.49%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,596 KWD 488
$1,546 KWD 472
3.25%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$1,271 KWD 388
$1,305 KWD 399
-2.64%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Sabah Al Salem
Jeleeb Al-Shuyoukh
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$3,723 KWD 1,138
-
-
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 Sabah Al Salem: November 4, 2025

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

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