Cost of Living Guide
Complete pricing for housing, food, transportation, and everyday expenses in Kuwait
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Economic & Living Costs in Kuwait
Food & Dining Costs
Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant
1-5 KWD
Avg: 3 KWD
Meal for 2, Mid-range Restaurant (3-course)
10-30 KWD
Avg: 20 KWD
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)
2-3 KWD
Avg: 2.5 KWD
Domestic Beer (0.5L draught)
0.5-1.6 KWD
Avg: 1.05 KWD
Housing & Real Estate Costs
Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre
200-450 KWD
Avg: 325 KWD
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside Centre
150-260 KWD
Avg: 205 KWD
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre
400-800 KWD
Avg: 600 KWD
Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside Centre
350-625 KWD
Avg: 487.5 KWD
Transportation Costs
One-way Ticket (Local Transport)
0.25-0.35 KWD
Avg: 0.3 KWD
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
1-4 KWD
Avg: 2.5 KWD
Monthly Transport Pass
11-30 KWD
Avg: 20.5 KWD
Gasoline (1L)
0.09-0.14 KWD
Avg: 0.11 KWD
Utilities & Communications Costs
Utilities for 85m² Apartment
12-30 KWD
Avg: 21 KWD
Internet (60 Mbps+, Unlimited)
5-15 KWD
Avg: 10 KWD
Mobile Plan (10GB+ Data)
5-10 KWD
Avg: 7.5 KWD
Grocery Costs
Milk (1L)
0.3-0.8 KWD
Avg: 0.55 KWD
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)
0.2-0.7 KWD
Avg: 0.45 KWD
Eggs (12)
0.38-1.2 KWD
Avg: 0.79 KWD
Local Cheese (1kg)
0.75-4 KWD
Avg: 2.38 KWD
Entertainment & Sports Costs
Fitness Club, Monthly Fee
15-60 KWD
Avg: 37.5 KWD
Tennis Court (1 hour, weekend)
5-20 KWD
Avg: 12.5 KWD
Cinema Ticket
3-5 KWD
Avg: 4 KWD
Preschool / Kindergarten (monthly, private)
50-150 KWD
Avg: 100 KWD
Last updated: 2026-04-03
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