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:

  • $ 122 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 10.5 per person
  • $ 4.2 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 2116* (658 KWD)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 163 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 24 per person
  • $ 24 per person
  • $ 13 per person

Total budget:

$ 3923* (1204 KWD)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 163 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 39 per person
  • $ 59 per person
  • $ 26 per person

Total budget:

$ 5696* (1750 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 2025

Cost of living: Kuwait VS United States

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Kuwait in 2025 is 17% 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:

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Local prices in Kuwait by expense type

Kuwait: Restaurant budget

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Kuwait costs 45% less than in the United States (USA).
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Lunch
Lunch
$ 7.3/person
($ 5.5 to $ 19)

66% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 22
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 30/person
($ 19 to $ 56)

28% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 42
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 9.2/person
($ 7.3 to $ 11)

24% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 6/cup
($ 2.9 to $ 11)

7% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.7
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 0.6/can
($ 0.4 to $ 1.1)

77% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.8
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.5/bottle
($ 0.4 to $ 0.9)

80% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.3

Kuwait: Hotel and accommodation budget

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Kuwait costs 16% less than in the United States (USA).
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1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 143/night
($ 143 to $ 799)

19% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 177
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 184/night
($ 60 to $ 636)

10% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 168
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 149/night
($ 66 to $ 475)

40% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 248
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 177/night
($ 78 to $ 360)

49% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 349
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 324/night
($ 141 to $ 578)

43% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 570
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 143/month
($ 143 to $ 800)

20% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 179
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 244/month
($ 62 to $ 1323)

8% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 266
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 235/month
($ 59 to $ 728)

5% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 226
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 131/month
($ 83 to $ 360)

49% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 257
Family room
Family room
$ 335/month
($ 77 to $ 1108)

53% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 220

Kuwait: Supermarket food budget

On average, the price of supermarket food in Kuwait costs 43% less than in the United States (USA).
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Milk
Milk
$ 1.8/litre
($ 1.1 to $ 2.9)

49% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.2
Bread
Bread
$ 2.5/500g
($ 1.4 to $ 4.3)

36% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9
Rice
Rice
$ 2.1/kg
($ 0.9 to $ 3.6)

58% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5
Eggs
Eggs
$ 2.5/12 eggs
($ 1.4 to $ 4.3)

38% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.1
Chicken
Chicken
$ 6.7/kg
($ 3.3 to $ 14)

48% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Apples
Apples
$ 2.5/kg
($ 1.3 to $ 3.6)

56% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.8
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 1.6/kg
($ 0.7 to $ 2.9)

68% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.4
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 1.4/kg
($ 0.7 to $ 1.9)

58% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.2
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.6
($ 0.4 to $ 0.9)

78% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4

Kuwait: Public and private transport budget

On average, the price of transport in Kuwait costs 16% less than in the United States (USA).
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Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 1.1/ticket
($ 0.9 to $ 1.3)

60% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 3.6/km
($ 1.9 to $ 5.5)

94% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.9
Petrol
Petrol
$ 0.4/litre
($ 0.4 to $ 0.5)

62% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 3.6
($ 2.9 to $ 5.9)

9% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4
Car hire
Car hire
$ 46/24hrs
($ 31 to $ 77)

43% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 82

Kuwait: Leisure activity budget

On average, budget for leisure activities in Kuwait is 41% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 13/ticket
($ 11 to $ 19)

16% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 16
Tennis
Tennis
$ 46/hr
($ 19 to $ 75)

98% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 24

Kuwait: Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes

On average, shopping budget in Kuwait costs 22% less than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 3.6/pack
($ 3.3 to $ 4.6)

66% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 49
($ 19 to $ 83)

17% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 58
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 56
($ 30 to $ 92)

16% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 47

Plane ticket budget

London → Kuwait City
London → Kuwait City
London → Kuwait City
$ 578
(fair price: $ 463)
Manchester → Kuwait City
Manchester → Kuwait City
Manchester → Kuwait City
$ 594
(fair price: $ 418)
New York City → Kuwait City
New York City → Kuwait City
New York City → Kuwait City
$ 1262
(fair price: $ 960)
Toronto → Kuwait City
Toronto → Kuwait City
Toronto → Kuwait City
$ 1244
(fair price: $ 1035)
Dublin → Kuwait City
Dublin → Kuwait City
Dublin → Kuwait City
$ 463
(fair price: $ 383)
Sydney → Kuwait City
Sydney → Kuwait City
Sydney → Kuwait City
$ 1421
(fair price: $ 1054)

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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 28-01-2025.

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