Travel budget and cost of living in Kuwait how much does a trip cost?
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Travel budget in Kuwait
Kuwait: calculate your travel budget
Kuwait: sample budgets by traveller type
These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Kuwait for 2 people.
Low budget
(backpacker)
Daily budget:
- $ 98 for 2 ppl.
- $ 9.1 per person
- $ 3.9 per person
- Free activities
Total budget:
$ 1737* (546 KWD)
Average budget
(traveller)
Daily budget:
- $ 119 for 2 ppl.
- $ 20 per person
- $ 21 per person
- $ 12 per person
Total budget:
$ 3105* (966 KWD)
High budget
(tourist)
Daily budget:
- $ 139 for 2 ppl.
- $ 35 per person
- $ 53 per person
- $ 23 per person
Total budget:
$ 5016* (1554 KWD)
* Estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks. This represents an average across the country (budget may vary depending on the city or region visited).
Cost of living in Kuwait in 2023
Cost of living: Kuwait VS United States
On average, the cost of living in Kuwait in 2023 is 13% less than in the United States (USA).
The graphic below shows the percentage of variation between prices United States in in the United States (USA) and United States by types of expenses:
Explore each type of expense in detail:
Cost of living in Kuwait by city
See the table below for the variation in the cost of living in different cities in Kuwait compared to the national average.
| Cities | /Kuwait | View Details |
|---|---|---|
| Hawalli | 13% more | Travel budget and cost of living in Hawalli |
| Kuwait City | 3% more | Travel budget and cost of living in Kuwait City |
Local prices in Kuwait by expense type
Kuwait: Restaurant budget
On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Kuwait costs 47% less than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
$ 6.6/person
($ 4 to $ 17)
($ 4 to $ 17)
67% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 213 course dinner
$ 27/person
($ 17 to $ 50)
($ 17 to $ 50)
32% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 39McDonald's meal
$ 7.1/person
($ 6.6 to $ 9.7)
($ 6.6 to $ 9.7)
29% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11Cappuccino
$ 5/cup
($ 2 to $ 6.6)
($ 2 to $ 6.6)
4% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9Fizzy drink
$ 0.5/can
($ 0.3 to $ 0.8)
($ 0.3 to $ 0.8)
77% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4Water bottle
$ 0.4/bottle
($ 0.3 to $ 0.8)
($ 0.3 to $ 0.8)
79% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1Kuwait: Hotel and accommodation budget
On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Kuwait costs 6% less than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
$ 140/night
($ 140 to $ 883)
($ 140 to $ 883)
20% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1182-star hotel
$ 121/night
($ 76 to $ 259)
($ 76 to $ 259)
14% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1403-star hotel
$ 116/night
($ 72 to $ 232)
($ 72 to $ 232)
42% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2034-star hotel
$ 162/night
($ 104 to $ 237)
($ 104 to $ 237)
46% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3015-star hotel
$ 290/night
($ 180 to $ 429)
($ 180 to $ 429)
52% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 607Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 139/month
($ 139 to $ 883)
($ 139 to $ 883)
5% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 133Room with kitchen
$ 162/month
($ 89 to $ 397)
($ 89 to $ 397)
20% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 203Hotel with swimming pool
$ 219/month
($ 136 to $ 399)
($ 136 to $ 399)
19% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 185Cottage or guest house
$ 118/month
($ 103 to $ 194)
($ 103 to $ 194)
53% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 252Family room
$ 416/month
($ 237 to $ 759)
($ 237 to $ 759)
121% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 189Kuwait: Supermarket food budget
On average, the price of supermarket food in Kuwait costs 50% less than in the United States (USA).
Milk
$ 1.5/litre
($ 0.9 to $ 3.3)
($ 0.9 to $ 3.3)
48% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1Bread
$ 1/500g
($ 0.4 to $ 3.3)
($ 0.4 to $ 3.3)
74% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6Rice
$ 2.1/kg
($ 1.1 to $ 3.3)
($ 1.1 to $ 3.3)
56% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6Eggs
$ 2.4/12 eggs
($ 1.3 to $ 3.9)
($ 1.3 to $ 3.9)
45% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.3Chicken
$ 5.4/kg
($ 2.6 to $ 9.7)
($ 2.6 to $ 9.7)
56% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13Apples
$ 2.2/kg
($ 1.3 to $ 3.3)
($ 1.3 to $ 3.3)
58% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.4Tomatoes
$ 1.4/kg
($ 0.7 to $ 2.3)
($ 0.7 to $ 2.3)
68% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.7Potatoes
$ 1.2/kg
($ 0.5 to $ 1.6)
($ 0.5 to $ 1.6)
62% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.1Water bottle
$ 0.4
($ 0.3 to $ 0.8)
($ 0.3 to $ 0.8)
78% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2Kuwait: Public and private transport budget
On average, the price of transport in Kuwait costs 23% less than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
$ 1/ticket
($ 0.8 to $ 1.1)
($ 0.8 to $ 1.1)
61% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5Taxi (per km)
$ 3.3/km
($ 2.4 to $ 4.9)
($ 2.4 to $ 4.9)
90% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7Petrol
$ 0.3/litre
($ 0.2 to $ 0.7)
($ 0.2 to $ 0.7)
66% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 3.3
($ 2.6 to $ 5.2)
($ 2.6 to $ 5.2)
8% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5Car hire
$ 8.7/24hrs
($ 5.5 to $ 20)
($ 5.5 to $ 20)
71% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 31Kuwait: Leisure activity budget
On average, budget for leisure activities in Kuwait is 71% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
$ 12/ticket
($ 9.7 to $ 17)
($ 9.7 to $ 17)
12% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14Tennis
$ 54/hr
($ 33 to $ 66)
($ 33 to $ 66)
153% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21Kuwait: Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes
On average, shopping budget in Kuwait costs 20% less than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
$ 3.1/pack
($ 2.7 to $ 4)
($ 2.7 to $ 4)
65% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 9Levi's jeans
$ 45
($ 20 to $ 99)
($ 20 to $ 99)
15% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 53Summer dress
$ 52
($ 27 to $ 83)
($ 27 to $ 83)
19% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 43Plane ticket budget
London → Kuwait City
$ 451
(fair price: $ 384)
(fair price: $ 384)
Manchester → Kuwait City
$ 575
(fair price: $ 436)
(fair price: $ 436)
New York City → Kuwait City
$ 1225
(fair price: $ 927)
(fair price: $ 927)
Toronto → Kuwait City
$ 1170
(fair price: $ 969)
(fair price: $ 969)
Los Angeles → Kuwait City
$ 1135
(fair price: $ 973)
(fair price: $ 973)
Sydney → Kuwait City
$ 1480
(fair price: $ 1127)
(fair price: $ 1127)
About the information on the cost of living in Kuwait
The information about the cost of living in Kuwait shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including : Numbeo, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.
Information about cost of living in Kuwait updated on 25-11-2023.
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