Cost of living in Kuwait City, Kuwait

Summary of cost of living in Kuwait City

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: Dinar 1,113
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: Dinar 646
    • WARNING!  These estimates are currently based on just a small amount of data. They provide a decent starting assumption, but they are not yet completely reliable.

List of prices in Kuwait City
Current as of Mar 2025.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district Dinar 3.195
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) Dinar 2.371
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast Dinar 1.076
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk Dinar 0.491
12 eggs, large Dinar 0.755
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes Dinar 0.597
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese Dinar 1.511
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples Dinar 0.868
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes Dinar 0.612
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket -
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality -
2 liters of coca-cola Dinar 0.419
Bread for 2 people for 1 day Dinar 0.148
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Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area Dinar 576
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area Dinar 363
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat Dinar 23
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area Dinar 383
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area Dinar 203
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio Dinar 39
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) Dinar 6
40” flat screen tv Dinar 71
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) Dinar 27
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) Dinar 3.609
Hourly rate for cleaning help Dinar 2.485
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) Dinar 17
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) Dinar 18
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) Dinar 32
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes Dinar 45
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new Dinar 6,105
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas Dinar 0.124
Monthly ticket public transport Dinar 12
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) Dinar 6
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Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) Dinar 1.664
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) Dinar 4.408
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) Dinar 24
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) Dinar 2.153
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) Dinar 1.872
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) Dinar 1.706
4 rolls of toilet paper Dinar 1.023
Tube of toothpaste Dinar 1.225
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city Dinar 3.056
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub Dinar 10
2 tickets to the movies Dinar 7
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) Dinar 25
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert Dinar 25
1 cocktail drink in downtown club -
Cappuccino in expat area of the city Dinar 1.924
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) -
Ipad wi-fi 128gb Dinar 182
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) Dinar 0.046
1 month of gym membership in business district Dinar 33
1 package of marlboro cigarettes Dinar 1.000
These prices are lacking data. It provides a decent estimate, but they are not yet reliable. They are based on 480 prices entered by 58 different people.
Latest price update: March 23, 2025

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