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

Hawalli travel budget

Hawalli: calculate your travel budget

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 2026

On average, the cost of living in Hawalli in 2026 is 16% 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 2026 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in Hawalli by expense type

Restaurant budget in Hawalli

Lunch

$ 4.9/person
($ 4.9 to $ 25)

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75% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20

3 course dinner

$ 42/person
($ 21 to $ 50)

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8% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38

McDonald's meal

$ 9.4/person
($ 8.2 to $ 9.8)

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21% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12

Cappuccino

$ 5/cup
($ 3.3 to $ 9.8)

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5% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3

Fizzy drink

$ 0.5/can
($ 0.4 to $ 1.7)

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83% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.6

Water bottle

$ 0.4/bottle
($ 0.4 to $ 0.5)

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84% 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

$ 143/night
($ 143 to $ 808)

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16% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 171

2-star hotel

$ 175/night
($ 60 to $ 620)

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4% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 169

3-star hotel

$ 147/night
($ 67 to $ 463)

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40% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 247

4-star hotel

$ 176/night
($ 78 to $ 386)

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50% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 353

5-star hotel

$ 319/night
($ 145 to $ 575)

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45% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 591

Hostel/Youth Hostel

$ 143/month
($ 143 to $ 808)

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20% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 178

Room with kitchen

$ 236/month
($ 60 to $ 1361)

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12% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 270

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 234/month
($ 59 to $ 713)

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4% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 226

Cottage or guest house

$ 123/month
($ 123 to $ 123)

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52% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 260

Family room

$ 331/month
($ 78 to $ 1118)

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51% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 220

Supermarket food budget in Hawalli

Milk

$ 1.5/litre
($ 1.2 to $ 3.3)

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49% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1

Bread

$ 1.4/500g
($ 0.8 to $ 3.3)

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79% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 7.2

Rice

$ 1.9/kg
($ 0.8 to $ 3.3)

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58% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6

Eggs

$ 2/12 eggs
($ 1.3 to $ 3.9)

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54% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.4

Chicken

$ 3.3/kg
($ 3 to $ 14)

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

Apples

$ 2.4/kg
($ 0.9 to $ 3.3)

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55% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.2

Tomatoes

$ 1.7/kg
($ 0.7 to $ 3.3)

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66% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.8

Potatoes

$ 1.3/kg
($ 0.8 to $ 3.3)

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53% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9

Water bottle

$ 0.5
($ 0.4 to $ 0.9)

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

Public and private transport budget in Hawalli

Bus ticket

$ 0.8/ticket
( $ 0.8)

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66% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Taxi (per km)

$ 2.8/km
($ 1.3 to $ 3.3)

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66% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7

Petrol

$ 0.4/litre
($ 0.2 to $ 0.5)

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59% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 4.9
($ 3.3 to $ 6.5)

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42% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5

Leisure activity budget in Hawalli

Cinema

$ 9.8/ticket
($ 9.8 to $ 24)

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33% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 15

Tennis

$ 59/hr
( $ 59)

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151% 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

$ 2.8/pack
($ 2.5 to $ 3.3)

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72% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10.3

Levi's jeans

$ 34
($ 21 to $ 54)

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

Summer dress

$ 41
($ 21 to $ 54)

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6% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 43

Plane ticket budget

Manchester → Kuwait City

$ 587
(fair price: $ 412)

London → Kuwait City

$ 617
(fair price: $ 505)

New York City → Kuwait City

$ 1285
(fair price: $ 960)

Toronto → Kuwait City

$ 1248
(fair price: $ 1031)

Dublin → Kuwait City

$ 450
(fair price: $ 377)

Sydney → Kuwait City

$ 1384
(fair price: $ 1014)