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

😐 Solo nomad: Sabah Al Salem is 1.1% more expensive than Shaab without rent, and 2.9% cheaper with rent.
🙂 Family of 3: Sabah Al Salem is 13.4% cheaper than Shaab without rent, and 5.3% cheaper with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Sabah Al Salem
Shaab
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
$82.4 KWD 25.18
-27.96%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$8.67 KWD 2.65
$8.79 KWD 2.69
-1.37%
Local Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$2.42 KWD 0.74
$2.52 KWD 0.77
-3.97%
Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.55 KWD 1.09
$3.6 KWD 1.1
-1.39%
Cappuccino
$5.47 KWD 1.67
$5.85 KWD 1.79
-6.50%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.58 KWD 0.18
$0.7 KWD 0.21
-17.14%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.37 KWD 0.11
$0.37 KWD 0.11
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🛒 Groceries & Markets
Sabah Al Salem
Shaab
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.41 KWD 0.43
$1.61 KWD 0.49
-12.42%
White Bread (500g)
$1.04 KWD 0.32
$1.24 KWD 0.38
-16.13%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.74 KWD 0.53
$1.72 KWD 0.52
1.16%
Eggs
$1.99 KWD 0.61
$2.03 KWD 0.62
-1.97%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$4.46 KWD 1.36
$5.22 KWD 1.6
-14.56%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$6.32 KWD 1.93
$6.43 KWD 1.97
-1.71%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$9.7 KWD 2.96
$10.41 KWD 3.18
-6.82%
Apples (1kg)
$2.26 KWD 0.69
$2.46 KWD 0.75
-8.13%
Banana (1kg)
$1.6 KWD 0.49
$1.98 KWD 0.61
-19.19%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.57 KWD 0.48
$1.81 KWD 0.55
-13.26%
Tomato (1kg)
$1.41 KWD 0.43
$1.49 KWD 0.46
-5.37%
Potato (1kg)
$1.26 KWD 0.39
$1.26 KWD 0.39
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Onion (1kg)
$1.13 KWD 0.35
$1.26 KWD 0.39
-10.32%
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.61 KWD 0.49
$1.6 KWD 0.49
0.63%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.45 KWD 0.14
$0.48 KWD 0.15
-6.25%
Bottle of Non-Alcoholic Wine (Mid-Range)
$2.87 KWD 0.88
$3.2 KWD 0.98
-10.31%
Local Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.01 KWD 0.31
$1.05 KWD 0.32
-3.81%
Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.39 KWD 0.43
$1.39 KWD 0.43
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Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$3.01 KWD 0.92
$2.98 KWD 0.91
1.01%
🚌 Getting Around
Sabah Al Salem
Shaab
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.84 KWD 0.26
$0.9 KWD 0.27
-6.67%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$44.18 KWD 13.5
$43.6 KWD 13.32
1.33%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$3.24 KWD 0.99
$3.3 KWD 1.01
-1.82%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$3.33 KWD 1.02
$3.19 KWD 0.97
4.39%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$16.6 KWD 5.07
$16.37 KWD 5
1.41%
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
$21.5K KWD 6,562
-5.70%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$19.4K KWD 5,933
$19.6K KWD 5,998
-1.09%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Sabah Al Salem
Shaab
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$61.5 KWD 18.78
$61.5 KWD 18.78
-0.03%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$18.64 KWD 5.7
$18.49 KWD 5.65
0.81%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$25.63 KWD 7.83
$26.22 KWD 8.01
-2.25%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Sabah Al Salem
Shaab
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$92.7 KWD 28.34
$94.1 KWD 28.74
-1.39%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$46.81 KWD 14.31
$47.51 KWD 14.52
-1.47%
Cinema Ticket
$11.46 KWD 3.5
$11.56 KWD 3.53
-0.87%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Sabah Al Salem
Shaab
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$281 KWD 85.8
$397 KWD 121
-29.26%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$6,058 KWD 1,851
$6,497 KWD 1,986
-6.76%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Sabah Al Salem
Shaab
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$41.91 KWD 12.81
$42.78 KWD 13.07
-2.03%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$42.99 KWD 13.14
$42.11 KWD 12.87
2.09%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$89.3 KWD 27.28
$88.7 KWD 27.12
0.57%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$81.4 KWD 24.88
$80.7 KWD 24.65
0.94%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Sabah Al Salem
Shaab
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$785 KWD 240
$790 KWD 242
-0.68%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$619 KWD 189
$612 KWD 187
1.19%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,590 KWD 486
$1,561 KWD 477
1.82%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$1,298 KWD 397
$1,275 KWD 390
1.80%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Sabah Al Salem
Shaab
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$3,704 KWD 1,132
$3,209 KWD 981
15.40%
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 Shaab: October 28, 2025

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