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:
- $ 132 for 2 ppl.
- $ 9.2 per person
- $ 3.9 per person
- Free activities
Total budget:
$ 2212* (686 KWD)
Average budget
(traveller)
Daily budget:
- $ 154 for 2 ppl.
- $ 21 per person
- $ 21 per person
- $ 12 per person
Total budget:
$ 3617* (1106 KWD)
High budget
(tourist)
Daily budget:
- $ 154 for 2 ppl.
- $ 36 per person
- $ 53 per person
- $ 23 per person
Total budget:
$ 5244* (1610 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 2024
Cost of living: Kuwait VS United States
On average, the cost of living in Kuwait in 2024 is 15% 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 |
---|---|---|
Kuwait City | 1% more | Travel budget and cost of living in Kuwait City |
Hawalli | 6% less | Travel budget and cost of living in Hawalli |
Local prices in Kuwait by expense type
Kuwait: Restaurant budget
![Lunch](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/restaurant.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 3.3 to $ 18)
67% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![3 course dinner](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/restaurant-menu.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 18 to $ 47)
31% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![McDonald's meal](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/mcdo.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 6.5 to $ 10)
31% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Cappuccino](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/cappuccino.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 2.5 to $ 10)
4% more than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Fizzy drink](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/soda.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 0.3 to $ 0.9)
78% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Water bottle](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/eau.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 0.3 to $ 0.9)
80% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
Kuwait: Hotel and accommodation budget
![1-star hotel](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/hotel1.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 132 to $ 741)
24% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![2-star hotel](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/hotel2.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 63 to $ 754)
28% more than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![3-star hotel](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/hotel3.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 65 to $ 459)
38% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![4-star hotel](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/hotel4.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 70 to $ 308)
46% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![5-star hotel](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/hotel5.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 114 to $ 556)
35% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Hostel/Youth Hostel](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/hostel.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 132 to $ 742)
20% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Room with kitchen](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/hotel_cuisine.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 64 to $ 1232)
2% more than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Hotel with swimming pool](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/hotel_piscine.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 61 to $ 815)
9% more than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Cottage or guest house](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/hotel_gite.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 77 to $ 334)
46% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Family room](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/hotel_famille.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 70 to $ 1039)
51% more than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
Kuwait: Supermarket food budget
![Milk](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/lait.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 0.9 to $ 3.3)
48% more than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Bread](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/pain.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 0.5 to $ 3.3)
70% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Rice](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/riz.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 0.9 to $ 3.3)
57% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Eggs](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/oeufs.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 1.3 to $ 3.9)
36% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Chicken](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/poulet.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 2.9 to $ 10)
50% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Apples](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/pommes.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 1.2 to $ 3.3)
57% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Tomatoes](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/tomates.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 0.7 to $ 2.6)
68% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Potatoes](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/pdt.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 0.7 to $ 1.6)
59% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Water bottle](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/bouteille-eau.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 0.3 to $ 0.7)
79% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
Kuwait: Public and private transport budget
![Bus ticket](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/ticket-bus.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 0.9 to $ 1.2)
60% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Taxi (per km)](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/taxi.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 1.6 to $ 4.9)
90% more than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Petrol](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/essence.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 0.2 to $ 0.5)
64% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Taxi (initial pick-up charge)](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/taxi_priseencharge.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 3.3 to $ 4.9)
5% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Car hire](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/voiture-location.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 24 to $ 103)
29% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
Kuwait: Leisure activity budget
![Cinema](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/cinema.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 10 to $ 18)
17% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Tennis](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/tennis.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 18 to $ 67)
126% more than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
Kuwait: Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes
![Cigarettes](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/cigarette.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 2.8 to $ 4.1)
67% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Levi's jeans](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/levis.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 21 to $ 75)
15% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Summer dress](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/robe.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 28 to $ 83)
18% more than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
Plane ticket budget
![London → Kuwait City](https://www.whereandwhen.net/images/illustration/thumb/80/80/ville-de-koweit_523.jpg)
(fair price: $ 407)
![Manchester → Kuwait City](https://www.whereandwhen.net/images/illustration/thumb/80/80/ville-de-koweit_523.jpg)
(fair price: $ 408)
![New York City → Kuwait City](https://www.whereandwhen.net/images/illustration/thumb/80/80/ville-de-koweit_523.jpg)
(fair price: $ 901)
![Toronto → Kuwait City](https://www.whereandwhen.net/images/illustration/thumb/80/80/ville-de-koweit_523.jpg)
(fair price: $ 962)
![Dublin → Kuwait City](https://www.whereandwhen.net/images/illustration/thumb/80/80/ville-de-koweit_523.jpg)
(fair price: $ 389)
![Los Angeles → Kuwait City](https://www.whereandwhen.net/images/illustration/thumb/80/80/ville-de-koweit_523.jpg)
(fair price: $ 961)
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 22-07-2024.
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