Cost of Living
Restaurants
Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant
KWD 4
Meal for Two at a Mid-range Restaurant
(3 courses)
(3 courses)
KWD 22
McMeal at McDonald's
KWD 3
Cappuccino (regular)
KWD 2
Coca-Cola/Pepsi
(0.33L bottle)
(0.33L bottle)
KWD 0
Water (0.33L bottle)
KWD 0
Market Prices
Milk (1L)
KWD 1
Loaf of Fresh Bread (500g)
KWD 0
Rice (1kg)
KWD 1
Eggs (12 pieces)
KWD 1
Cheese (1kg)
KWD 1
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
KWD 2
Beef (1kg)
KWD 3
Apples (1kg)
KWD 1
Bananas (1kg)
KWD 1
Oranges (1kg)
KWD 1
Tomatoes (1kg)
KWD 0
Potatoes (1kg)
KWD 0
Onion (1kg)
KWD 0
Lettuce (1 head)
KWD 1
Water (1.5L)
KWD 0
Cigarettes (20 pieces)
KWD 1
Transportation
One-way Ticket
(Local Transport)
(Local Transport)
KWD 0
Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
KWD 15
Taxi Start (Initial Fare)
KWD 2
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
KWD 1
Taxi 1-hour Waiting
(Normal Tariff)
(Normal Tariff)
KWD 5
Gasoline (1 liter)
KWD 0
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline
(or equivalent new car)
(or equivalent new car)
KWD 7K
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6L 97kW Comfort
(or equivalent new car)
(or equivalent new car)
KWD 6K
Sports and Recreation
Fitness Club
(Monthly Membership)
(Monthly Membership)
KWD 38
Tennis Court Rent
(1 Hour on Weekend)
(1 Hour on Weekend)
KWD 10
Cinema
(International Release)
(International Release)
KWD 4
Utilities
Basic Utilities
(85m² Apartment)
(85m² Apartment)
KWD 20
Mobile Internet (10 GB+ Data)
KWD 7
Internet
(60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/DSL)
(60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/DSL)
KWD 9
Childcare
Preschool (1 month)
KWD 93
International Primary School
(1 year)
(1 year)
KWD 3K
Clothing and Footwear
1 Pair of Jeans
(Levi's 501 or Similar)
(Levi's 501 or Similar)
KWD 12
1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store
(Zara, H&M, etc.)
(Zara, H&M, etc.)
KWD 12
1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes
(Mid-range)
(Mid-range)
KWD 30
1 Pair of Men's Leather Business Shoes
KWD 28