Capital city in Capital Governorate, Kuwait
Cost of living in Kuwait City
How much a month costs in Kuwait City
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $2,910–4,860 (KD900–1,500).
Prices in Kuwait City
Typical 2026 ranges in KWD, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | KWD | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, center (month) | KD300–600 | $972–1,940 |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside center (month) | KD220–400 | $712–1,300 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | KD35–90 | $113–291 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | KD1–2.5 | $3.2–8.1 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | KD6–15 | $19–49 |
| Cappuccino | KD1.2–2.5 | $3.9–8.1 |
| Getting around | ||
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | KD2–4 | $6.5–13.0 |
| Work and life | ||
| Gym membership (month) | KD15–40 | $49–130 |
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | KD3–8 | $10–26 |
Value for money: 3/100
A value score of 3/100 means Kuwait City gives more quality of life per dollar than 2% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 55/100.
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Cheaper alternatives to Kuwait City
Similar safety, lower cost, in Middle East.
Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in Kuwait City?
About $1,460–2,270 on a lean budget, $2,910–4,860 for a comfortable month and $6,480–11,340 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much is rent in Kuwait City?
A furnished 1-bedroom apartment costs KD300–600 ($972–1,940) a month in the center and KD220–400 ($712–1,300) outside it.
How much does food cost in Kuwait City?
A local meal is KD1–2.5 ($3.2–8.1); a mid-range restaurant is KD6–15 ($19–49) per person.
Is Kuwait expensive?
Prices in Kuwait are about 57% of US price levels (World Bank PPP).
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Sources
- ExchangeRate-API open rates
- World Bank: PPP conversion factor
- Kuwait Visa (Ministry of Interior)
- Kuwait International Airport
- Kuwait Public Transport Company
Prices are SoloSquare estimates for 2026, reviewed against official and operator prices where available. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.