Travel budget and cost of living in Hawalli (Kuwait) how much does a trip cost?

Hawalli travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to Hawalli

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Hawalli for 2 people.

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).

Cost of living in Hawalli compared to United States in 2024

On average, the cost of living in Hawalli in 2024 is 17% less than the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Hawalli in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in Hawalli by expense type

Restaurant budget in Hawalli

Lunch

$ 8.3/person
($ 4.1 to $ 18)

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59% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21

3 course dinner

$ 28/person
($ 18 to $ 50)

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30% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 39

McDonald's meal

$ 7.3/person
($ 6.6 to $ 10)

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34% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12

Cappuccino

$ 4.9/cup
($ 2.5 to $ 6.6)

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4% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1

Fizzy drink

$ 0.5/can
($ 0.3 to $ 3.3)

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78% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Water bottle

$ 0.3/bottle
($ 0.3 to $ 1.6)

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83% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Hotel and accommodation budget in Hawalli

1-star hotel

$ 131/night
($ 131 to $ 740)

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23% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 170

2-star hotel

$ 205/night
($ 64 to $ 747)

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29% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 159

3-star hotel

$ 140/night
($ 64 to $ 436)

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39% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 232

4-star hotel

$ 165/night
($ 70 to $ 300)

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47% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 310

5-star hotel

$ 312/night
($ 117 to $ 569)

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36% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 488

Hostel/Youth Hostel

$ 131/month
($ 131 to $ 740)

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21% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 167

Room with kitchen

$ 250/month
($ 64 to $ 1225)

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3% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 244

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 234/month
($ 62 to $ 817)

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10% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 214

Cottage or guest house

$ 112/month
($ 112 to $ 112)

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50% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 226

Family room

$ 327/month
($ 72 to $ 1043)

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51% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 218

Supermarket food budget in Hawalli

Milk

$ 1.6/litre
($ 0.9 to $ 3.3)

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48% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1

Bread

$ 1/500g
($ 0.4 to $ 3.3)

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73% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Rice

$ 1.8/kg
($ 0.7 to $ 3.3)

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60% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6

Eggs

$ 2.4/12 eggs
($ 1.3 to $ 3.9)

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36% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7

Chicken

$ 3.3/kg
($ 2.9 to $ 13)

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73% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Apples

$ 2.4/kg
($ 1.2 to $ 3.3)

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55% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3

Tomatoes

$ 1.5/kg
($ 0.7 to $ 3.3)

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68% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9

Potatoes

$ 1.2/kg
($ 0.7 to $ 3.3)

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61% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3

Water bottle

$ 0.3
($ 0.3 to $ 0.7)

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85% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Hawalli

Bus ticket

$ 0.9/ticket
( $ 0.9)

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67% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Taxi (per km)

$ 3.3/km
($ 2 to $ 4.9)

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92% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7

Petrol

$ 0.3/litre
($ 0.2 to $ 0.5)

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64% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 3.3
($ 3.3 to $ 4.9)

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12% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.8

Leisure activity budget in Hawalli

Cinema

$ 8.6/ticket
($ 7.3 to $ 18)

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39% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 15

Tennis

$ 54/hr
( $ 54)

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131% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 23

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Hawalli

Cigarettes

$ 3.2/pack
($ 2.6 to $ 4.1)

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68% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11

Levi's jeans

$ 34
($ 21 to $ 99)

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38% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 54

Summer dress

$ 58
($ 34 to $ 83)

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31% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 44

Plane ticket budget

London → Kuwait City

$ 484
(fair price: $ 396)

Manchester → Kuwait City

$ 584
(fair price: $ 420)

New York City → Kuwait City

$ 1217
(fair price: $ 926)

Toronto → Kuwait City

$ 1156
(fair price: $ 973)

Dublin → Kuwait City

$ 478
(fair price: $ 411)

Los Angeles → Kuwait City

$ 1143
(fair price: $ 967)