Cost of Living in Kuwait City
Country: Kuwait · Currency: KWD
Overall
45.0
Rent
27.9
Groceries
53.4
Dining out
45.7
Index base: New York = 100
Monthly rent
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $1,274 | 9 data points |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $735 | 49 data points |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $2,344 | 19 data points |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $1,302 | 47 data points |
Average prices in Kuwait City
Rent
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $1,274 | 9 data points |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $735 | 49 data points |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $2,344 | 19 data points |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $1,302 | 47 data points |
Groceries
| Milk (1L) | $0.74 | 9 data points |
| White bread (500g) | $2.27 | 5 data points |
| Rice (1kg) | $3.28 | 41 data points |
| Eggs (12) | $2.52 | 45 data points |
| Local cheese (1kg) | $8.94 | 38 data points |
| Chicken fillets (1kg) | $8.02 | 56 data points |
| Beef round (1kg) | $11.5 | 11 data points |
| Apples (1kg) | $3.09 | 45 data points |
| Bananas (1kg) | $1.15 | 58 data points |
| Oranges (1kg) | $2.52 | 53 data points |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | $3.27 | 38 data points |
| Potatoes (1kg) | $1.94 | 23 data points |
| Onions (1kg) | $1.76 | 60 data points |
| Lettuce (1 head) | $1.5 | 11 data points |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $1.57 | 54 data points |
| Bottle of wine (mid-range) | $9.1 | 10 data points |
Transport
| Public transport, one-way ticket | $1.25 | 31 data points |
| Public transport, monthly pass | $67.8 | 10 data points |
| Taxi, base fare | $1.99 | 36 data points |
| Taxi, per km | $1.01 | 10 data points |
| Gasoline (1L) | $0.49 | 57 data points |
| New compact car (e.g., VW Golf) | $14,657 | 42 data points |
Dining out
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $10.8 | 42 data points |
| Meal for 2, mid-range restaurant (3 courses) | $62.5 | 52 data points |
| Fast food combo meal | $5.75 | 22 data points |
| Cappuccino | $2.88 | 46 data points |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.49 | 54 data points |
| Domestic beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $3.48 | 31 data points |
| Imported beer (0.33L, restaurant) | $4.28 | 37 data points |
| Water (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.03 | 34 data points |
Telecom
| Mobile plan, calls + 10GB+ data (monthly) | $44.5 | 30 data points |
| Broadband internet 60Mbps+ (monthly) | $38.7 | 43 data points |
| Prepaid mobile tariff (1 min) | $0.22 | 44 data points |
| Video streaming subscription (monthly) | $9.3 | 8 data points |
Utilities & household
| Basic utilities, 85m² apartment (monthly) | $101 | 49 data points |
| Electricity (1 kWh) | $0.13 | 36 data points |
| Tap water (1m³) | $3.08 | 50 data points |
| Natural gas (1m³) | $0.76 | 38 data points |
| Waste collection (monthly) | $12.8 | 16 data points |
| Fitness club (monthly) | $49 | 43 data points |
| Cinema ticket (1 seat) | $9.61 | 17 data points |
| Men's haircut | $17.2 | 9 data points |
| Domestic cleaning (1 hour) | $16.7 | 20 data points |
| Private kindergarten (monthly) | $1,157 | 42 data points |
Price data as of 2026-07-01 · Exchange rates as of 2026-07-15