Cost of Living in Kuwait - Updated Prices & Insights

Name: Kuwait
Address: KW

Solo nomad: Estimated monthly costs are $713 (excluding rent), and $1,387 including rent.

Family of 3: Estimated monthly costs are $1,770 (excluding rent), and $3,124 including rent.

Meal at Budget Restaurant

$8.20 KWD 2.52

$4.92 KWD 1.51

$16.39 KWD 5.03

Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range

$48.72 KWD 14.96

$32.48 KWD 9.97

$97.4 KWD 29.91

Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)

$8.41 KWD 2.58

$6.73 KWD 2.07

$10.10 KWD 3.10

Local Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

$2.42 KWD 0.74

$1.29 KWD 0.40

$5.16 KWD 1.59

Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$3.19 KWD 0.98

$1.59 KWD 0.49

$6.38 KWD 1.96

Cappuccino

$5.51 KWD 1.69

$3.36 KWD 1.03

$10.09 KWD 3.10

Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)

$0.49 KWD 0.15

$0.32 KWD 0.10

$0.94 KWD 0.29

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

$0.36 KWD 0.11

$0.32 KWD 0.10

$0.79 KWD 0.24

Milk (1 liter)

$1.49 KWD 0.46

$0.96 KWD 0.29

$2.55 KWD 0.78

White Bread (500g)

$1.06 KWD 0.33

$0.63 KWD 0.19

$1.59 KWD 0.49

Rice (white) (1kg)

$1.80 KWD 0.55

$0.64 KWD 0.20

$3.24 KWD 0.99

Eggs

$2.11 KWD 0.65

$1.34 KWD 0.41

$4.02 KWD 1.23

Local Cheese (1kg)

$5.82 KWD 1.79

$2.39 KWD 0.73

$12.76 KWD 3.92

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

$6.43 KWD 1.97

$3.20 KWD 0.98

$12.79 KWD 3.93

Beef Round Steak (1kg)

$10.07 KWD 3.09

$3.30 KWD 1.01

$13.19 KWD 4.05

Apples (1kg)

$2.40 KWD 0.74

$1.34 KWD 0.41

$3.35 KWD 1.03

Banana (1kg)

$1.87 KWD 0.57

$1.15 KWD 0.35

$3.30 KWD 1.01

Oranges (1kg)

$1.79 KWD 0.55

$0.84 KWD 0.26

$3.37 KWD 1.03

Tomato (1kg)

$1.55 KWD 0.48

$0.66 KWD 0.20

$2.31 KWD 0.71

Potato (1kg)

$1.34 KWD 0.41

$0.67 KWD 0.21

$1.68 KWD 0.51

Onion (1kg)

$1.16 KWD 0.36

$0.60 KWD 0.19

$2.54 KWD 0.78

Lettuce (1 head)

$1.98 KWD 0.61

$0.96 KWD 0.30

$3.21 KWD 0.98

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

$0.46 KWD 0.14

$0.32 KWD 0.10

$0.79 KWD 0.24

Bottle of Non-Alcoholic Wine (Mid-Range)

$3.30 KWD 1.01

$0.99 KWD 0.31

$8.25 KWD 2.53

Local Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

$1.25 KWD 0.38

$0.50 KWD 0.15

$2.36 KWD 0.72

Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$1.63 KWD 0.50

$0.81 KWD 0.25

$2.42 KWD 0.74

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)

$3.03 KWD 0.93

$2.86 KWD 0.88

$4.04 KWD 1.24

One-way Ticket (Public Transport)

$1.01 KWD 0.31

$0.85 KWD 0.26

$1.18 KWD 0.36

Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

$49.41 KWD 15.17

$39.52 KWD 12.13

$65.9 KWD 20.22

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

$3.25 KWD 1.00

$2.28 KWD 0.70

$5.20 KWD 1.60

Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)

$3.23 KWD 0.99

$1.61 KWD 0.50

$4.84 KWD 1.49

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

$16.50 KWD 5.07

$9.91 KWD 3.04

$23.11 KWD 7.09

Gasoline (1 liter)

$0.34 KWD 0.10

$0.27 KWD 0.08

$0.40 KWD 0.12

Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)

$20.9K KWD 6,422

$19.3K KWD 5,928

$29.0K KWD 8,892

Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)

$18.3K KWD 5,615

$16.2K KWD 4,967

$19.4K KWD 5,960

Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)

$53.5 KWD 16.41

$32.25 KWD 9.90

$96.7 KWD 29.70

SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)

$19.99 KWD 6.14

$16.58 KWD 5.09

$23.21 KWD 7.13

Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)

$30.23 KWD 9.28

$16.43 KWD 5.04

$49.29 KWD 15.13

Gym Membership (Monthly)

$103 KWD 31.60

$49.46 KWD 15.18

$165 KWD 50.6

Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)

$39.63 KWD 12.17

$16.51 KWD 5.07

$66.1 KWD 20.28

Cinema Ticket

$11.25 KWD 3.45

$9.64 KWD 2.96

$16.06 KWD 4.93

Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)

$363 KWD 111

$165 KWD 50.6

$659 KWD 202

International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)

$6,049 KWD 1,857

$3,222 KWD 989

$9,666 KWD 2,967

Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)

$45.17 KWD 13.87

$19.36 KWD 5.94

$64.5 KWD 19.81

Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)

$48.27 KWD 14.82

$26.52 KWD 8.14

$82.9 KWD 25.44

Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)

$96.2 KWD 29.52

$65.1 KWD 19.98

$114 KWD 34.97

Men's Leather Business Shoes

$89.4 KWD 27.44

$49.47 KWD 15.19

$165 KWD 50.6

1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$833 KWD 256

$658 KWD 202

$1,481 KWD 455

1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$618 KWD 190

$482 KWD 148

$803 KWD 247

3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$1,769 KWD 543

$1,331 KWD 409

$2,496 KWD 766

3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$1,340 KWD 412

$1,056 KWD 324

$2,063 KWD 633

Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)

$5,337 KWD 1,638

$3,178 KWD 976

$12.3K KWD 3,764

Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)

$2,667 KWD 819

$1,757 KWD 539

$4,081 KWD 1,253

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

$3,067 KWD 942

20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)

5.72

2.5

CityCost data is based on AI and user input – minor inaccuracies may occur.

Last update: January 19, 2026

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Rank	City	Population	Living Index	Solo costs (no rent) / month	Solo costs (with rent) / month	Family of 3 costs (no rent) / month	Family of 3 costs (with rent) / month	Mobile download speed (Mbps)	Internet download speed (Mbps)
1	Abraq Khaitan	-	65	$617	$1,295	$1,623	$2,878	-	-
2	Abu Halifa	-	66	$661	$1,295	$1,534	$2,915	335.85	218.67
3	Ahmadi	31422	67	$712	$1,354	$1,653	$2,781	133.61	227.9
4	Al Wafrah	-	67	$724	$1,324	$1,988	$3,080	287.18	182.51
5	Al-'udayliyah	-	67	$745	$1,362	$1,684	$3,044	-	-
6	Al-Qurain	-	69	$641	$1,352	$2,176	$3,248	18.3	224.63
7	Al-farwaniyah	-	54	$549	$1,089	$1,386	$2,522	-	-
8	Al-jahra'	393432	72	$724	$1,420	$2,436	$3,515	8.73	220.98
9	Ar-rawdah	-	69	$642	$1,402	$2,194	$3,310	-	-
10	Ardiya	-	69	$612	$1,400	$2,154	$3,246	39.21	338.26
11	As-salimiyah	-	72	$753	$1,418	$1,788	$3,076	-	-
12	Bayan	47734	69	$772	$1,354	$1,841	$3,319	102.92	213.48
13	Fahaheel	-	66	$643	$1,313	$1,772	$3,105	53.05	196.48
14	Hadiya	-	67	$762	$1,340	$1,813	$3,165	100	266.78
15	Hawalli	-	56	$525	$1,103	$1,517	$4,846	38.59	224.95
16	Janub-as-surrah	-	67	$644	$1,317	$1,501	$3,107	-	-
17	Jeleeb Al-Shuyoukh	-	66	$715	$1,305	$1,736	$3,112	-	-
18	Kayfan	-	69	$631	$1,375	$1,801	$3,323	-	-
19	Kuwait City	637411	72	$705	$1,458	$1,961	$3,376	173.59	228.76
20	Mahboula	-	62	$727	$1,223	$1,789	$2,748	18.03	232.76
21	Mangaf	-	60	$679	$1,192	$1,626	$3,052	126.52	215.22
22	Mishref	-	69	$744	$1,374	$1,834	$3,296	35.98	196.6
23	Qairawan	-	67	$588	$1,334	$1,768	$3,164	285.25	214.97
24	Sabah Al Salem	92818	67	$658	$1,357	$1,581	$3,093	27.55	166.7
25	Salmiya	309960	71	$731	$1,443	$1,995	$3,105	162.02	154.03
26	Salwa	-	67	$700	$1,364	$1,681	$3,192	89.69	269.37
27	Shaab	-	69	$605	$1,373	$2,057	$3,258	177.07	435.11
28	Shuwaikh	3000	69	$621	$1,385	$1,733	$3,287	65.71	21.06

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Cost of Living in Kuwait - Frequently Asked Questions

Kuwait offers a mix of options, and for many, Cost of Living in Kuwait is reasonable when housing, utilities, and commuting are scoped carefully. If you anchor in a well-connected, moderately sized base, you can enjoy modern amenities, safety, and clean services without unnecessary expense. Expat-friendly neighborhoods around Kuwait City and coastal towns often balance space, convenience, and access to groceries or coworking spaces. Seasonal energy use and visa setup can influence upfront costs, but long stays tend to reduce per-day expenses. Tip: Choose a neighborhood with bundled services or included utilities, and keep a flexible lease plan to adapt as your schedule evolves.

When searching for housing, you’ll find a range from towers near the coast to quieter blocks inland, with options that suit different budgets and schedules. Food choices span local markets and international stores, with plenty of casual dining and coffee spots for work breaks. Transport leans on car use and rideshares, while public transit remains limited; plan for flexible travel between neighborhoods and coworking hubs. Errands are straightforward in well-serviced districts, with malls and hypermarkets offering one-stop options. Kuwait living cost varies by area, so compare commute time and amenities before committing. Tip: Map a few core neighborhoods first, then test a weekday and weekend routine.

A practical approach starts with a simple budgeting framework: separate fixed costs from flexible spending, then add a buffer for dining and leisure. Neighborhood fit matters: coastal zones offer walkable waterfronts and a lively cafe scene, while inland districts can feel calmer and cheaper. Climate drives daily routines in summer; plan for indoor work, cooling, and energy use, while winter offers more outdoor options. In terms of lifestyle, explore coworking spaces, weekend desert trips, malls, and beachfront options to vary your week. Build a quick search plan using long-term leases, short stays, and visa logistics to keep options open. Tip: Set a monthly cap for discretionary spending and track it for a few weeks.