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:
- $ 94 for 2 ppl.
- $ 9.1 per person
- $ 3.3 per person
- Free activities
Total budget:
$ 1653* (504 KWD)
Average budget
(traveller)
Daily budget:
- $ 111 for 2 ppl.
- $ 18 per person
- $ 21 per person
- $ 12 per person
Total budget:
$ 2952* (896 KWD)
High budget
(tourist)
Daily budget:
- $ 144 for 2 ppl.
- $ 29 per person
- $ 54 per person
- $ 24 per person
Total budget:
$ 4952* (1484 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 2020
Cost of living: Kuwait VS United States
On average, the cost of living in Kuwait in 2020 is essentially the same as 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Kuwait City | 8% more | Travel budget and cost of living in Kuwait City |
| Hawalli | 0% less | Travel budget and cost of living in Hawalli |
Local prices in Kuwait by expense type
Kuwait: Restaurant budget
On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Kuwait costs 38% less than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
$ 6.6/person
($ 3.3 to $ 14)
($ 3.3 to $ 14)
56% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 163 course dinner
$ 21/person
($ 14 to $ 42)
($ 14 to $ 42)
30% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 29McDonald's meal
$ 6.6/person
($ 6 to $ 8.2)
($ 6 to $ 8.2)
19% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 8.2Cappuccino
$ 5/cup
($ 2.3 to $ 8.2)
($ 2.3 to $ 8.2)
16% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.3Fizzy drink
$ 0.6/can
($ 0.4 to $ 1.6)
($ 0.4 to $ 1.6)
70% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.9Water bottle
$ 0.5/bottle
($ 0.4 to $ 1.7)
($ 0.4 to $ 1.7)
67% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.6Kuwait: Hotel and accommodation budget
On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Kuwait is essentially the same as in the United States (USA).
2-star hotel
$ 101/night
($ 87 to $ 125)
($ 87 to $ 125)
20% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1263-star hotel
$ 121/night
($ 78 to $ 188)
($ 78 to $ 188)
32% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1804-star hotel
$ 167/night
($ 121 to $ 223)
($ 121 to $ 223)
36% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2625-star hotel
$ 288/night
($ 212 to $ 364)
($ 212 to $ 364)
43% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 510Room with kitchen
$ 152/month
($ 109 to $ 212)
($ 109 to $ 212)
9% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 169Hotel with swimming pool
$ 208/month
($ 161 to $ 257)
($ 161 to $ 257)
27% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 165Cottage or guest house
$ 125/month
($ 125 to $ 125)
($ 125 to $ 125)
44% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 223Family room
$ 440/month
($ 302 to $ 600)
($ 302 to $ 600)
153% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 175Kuwait: Supermarket food budget
On average, the price of supermarket food in Kuwait costs 40% less than in the United States (USA).
Milk
$ 1.4/litre
($ 1 to $ 2)
($ 1 to $ 2)
70% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9Bread
$ 1/500g
($ 0.5 to $ 1.8)
($ 0.5 to $ 1.8)
65% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.8Rice
$ 2/kg
($ 0.8 to $ 3.3)
($ 0.8 to $ 3.3)
51% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.1Eggs
$ 1.9/12 eggs
($ 1.3 to $ 2.9)
($ 1.3 to $ 2.9)
20% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4Cheese
$ 4.9/kg
($ 2.5 to $ 14)
($ 2.5 to $ 14)
56% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12Chicken
$ 4.2/kg
($ 3 to $ 5.4)
($ 3 to $ 5.4)
53% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 9.1Apples
$ 2/kg
($ 1.3 to $ 2.7)
($ 1.3 to $ 2.7)
56% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.7Oranges
$ 1.6/kg
($ 1 to $ 3.3)
($ 1 to $ 3.3)
61% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.1Tomatoes
$ 1.3/kg
($ 0.7 to $ 2.6)
($ 0.7 to $ 2.6)
69% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.4Potatoes
$ 1/kg
($ 0.5 to $ 1.7)
($ 0.5 to $ 1.7)
64% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7Salad
$ 1.8/salad
($ 0.8 to $ 3.3)
($ 0.8 to $ 3.3)
8% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7Water bottle
$ 0.6
($ 0.4 to $ 1.2)
($ 0.4 to $ 1.2)
70% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.9Joint of beef
$ 8.8/kg
($ 6.1 to $ 15)
($ 6.1 to $ 15)
30% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13Kuwait: Public and private transport budget
On average, the price of transport in Kuwait costs 19% less than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
$ 0.8/ticket
($ 0.8 to $ 1.2)
($ 0.8 to $ 1.2)
66% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4Bus pass
$ 42/month
($ 34 to $ 51)
($ 34 to $ 51)
44% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 75Taxi (per km)
$ 3.3/km
($ 1.7 to $ 5)
($ 1.7 to $ 5)
94% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7Petrol
$ 0.4/litre
($ 0.2 to $ 0.4)
($ 0.2 to $ 0.4)
54% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.7Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 3.3
($ 1.7 to $ 6.6)
($ 1.7 to $ 6.6)
0% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.3Car hire
$ 22/24hrs
($ 17 to $ 38)
($ 17 to $ 38)
45% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 40Kuwait: Budget for living and housing
On average, the cost of housing in Kuwait costs 13% less than in the United States (USA).
Electricity, water...
$ 44/month
($ 21 to $ 67)
($ 21 to $ 67)
74% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 165Mobile phone
$ 0.1/min.
($ 0.1 to $ 0.1)
($ 0.1 to $ 0.1)
9% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.1Broadband internet
$ 29/month
($ 17 to $ 51)
($ 17 to $ 51)
58% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 67Studio flat (city centre)
$ 898/month
($ 662 to $ 1323)
($ 662 to $ 1323)
35% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1391Studio flat (suburbs)
$ 711/month
($ 596 to $ 927)
($ 596 to $ 927)
36% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1112Flat (centre)
$ 1832/month
($ 1323 to $ 2645)
($ 1323 to $ 2645)
17% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2230Flat (suburbs)
$ 1402/month
($ 992 to $ 1984)
($ 992 to $ 1984)
20% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1762Gym
$ 126/month
($ 51 to $ 298)
($ 51 to $ 298)
228% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 39Private nursery
$ 285/month
($ 167 to $ 662)
($ 167 to $ 662)
70% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 964Private primary school
$ 6891/yr
($ 2645 to $ 11567)
($ 2645 to $ 11567)
58% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 16769Kuwait: Leisure activity budget
On average, budget for leisure activities in Kuwait is 49% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
$ 12/ticket
($ 9.9 to $ 17)
($ 9.9 to $ 17)
5% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13Tennis
$ 34/hr
($ 17 to $ 51)
($ 17 to $ 51)
103% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 17Kuwait: Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes
On average, shopping budget in Kuwait is essentially the same as in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
$ 3.1/pack
($ 2.5 to $ 3.3)
($ 2.5 to $ 3.3)
61% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 8.2Levi's jeans
$ 52
($ 24 to $ 73)
($ 24 to $ 73)
13% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 46Summer dress
$ 48
($ 21 to $ 67)
($ 21 to $ 67)
26% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38Trainers
$ 96
($ 41 to $ 150)
($ 41 to $ 150)
22% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 78Leather shoes
$ 96
($ 51 to $ 167)
($ 51 to $ 167)
4% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 100Recommended for you:
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, Easyvoyage and Hotels.com.
Information about cost of living in Kuwait updated on 21-09-2020.