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.

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 109 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 11 per person
  • $ 3.4 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 1902* (588 KWD)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 146 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 24 per person
  • $ 21 per person
  • $ 8.4 per person

Total budget:

$ 3512* (1092 KWD)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 146 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 43 per person
  • $ 53 per person
  • $ 17 per person

Total budget:

$ 5166* (1596 KWD)

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).



Cost of living in Hawalli compared to United States in 2024

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Hawalli in 2024 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 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):




Local prices in Hawalli by expense type

Restaurant budget in Hawalli

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Hawalli is 40% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 8.9/person
($ 4.8 to $ 20)

54% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 33/person
($ 15 to $ 50)

11% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 37
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 8.1/person
($ 6.5 to $ 10)

24% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 4.9/cup
($ 3.3 to $ 10)

2% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 0.7/can
($ 0.3 to $ 3.3)

72% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.4/bottle
($ 0.3 to $ 1.6)

79% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Hawalli

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Hawalli is 16% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 126/night
($ 126 to $ 715)

23% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 164
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 165/night
($ 53 to $ 605)

10% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 152
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 136/night
($ 60 to $ 451)

38% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 222
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 157/night
($ 68 to $ 321)

48% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 305
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 287/night
($ 121 to $ 514)

37% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 457
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 126/month
($ 126 to $ 715)

22% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 162
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 218/month
($ 54 to $ 1201)

7% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 236
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 210/month
($ 52 to $ 672)

5% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 202
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 109/month
($ 109 to $ 109)

51% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 222
Family room
Family room
$ 297/month
($ 67 to $ 983)

49% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 200

Supermarket food budget in Hawalli

On average, the price of supermarket food in Hawalli is 50% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 1.6/litre
($ 0.8 to $ 3.3)

53% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Bread
Bread
$ 1/500g
($ 0.5 to $ 3.3)

70% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Rice
Rice
$ 1.8/kg
($ 0.6 to $ 3.3)

60% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.5
Eggs
Eggs
$ 2.3/12 eggs
($ 1.3 to $ 3.9)

36% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Chicken
Chicken
$ 3.3/kg
($ 2.6 to $ 10)

72% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12
Apples
Apples
$ 2.3/kg
($ 0.9 to $ 3.3)

55% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.2
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 1.5/kg
($ 0.6 to $ 3.3)

68% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.8
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 1.2/kg
($ 0.6 to $ 3.3)

61% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.3
($ 0.3 to $ 0.6)

84% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Hawalli

On average, the price of transport in Hawalli is 12% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 0.8/ticket
( $ 0.8)

66% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 3.3/km
($ 1.6 to $ 4.1)

92% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 0.3/litre
($ 0.3 to $ 0.5)

64% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 3.3
($ 3.3 to $ 4.8)

10% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Leisure activity budget in Hawalli

On average, budget for leisure activities in Hawalli is 55% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 8.4/ticket
($ 7.1 to $ 17)

38% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Tennis
Tennis
$ 52/hr
( $ 52)

148% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Hawalli

On average, shopping budget in Hawalli is 31% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 3/pack
($ 2.6 to $ 4.1)

68% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 33
($ 20 to $ 74)

37% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 52
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 48
($ 24 to $ 82)

11% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 42

Plane ticket budget

London → Kuwait City
London → Kuwait City
London → Kuwait City
$ 492
(fair price: $ 408)
Manchester → Kuwait City
Manchester → Kuwait City
Manchester → Kuwait City
$ 543
(fair price: $ 389)
New York City → Kuwait City
New York City → Kuwait City
New York City → Kuwait City
$ 1130
(fair price: $ 849)
Toronto → Kuwait City
Toronto → Kuwait City
Toronto → Kuwait City
$ 1102
(fair price: $ 923)
Dublin → Kuwait City
Dublin → Kuwait City
Dublin → Kuwait City
$ 428
(fair price: $ 363)
Los Angeles → Kuwait City
Los Angeles  → Kuwait City
Los Angeles  → Kuwait City
$ 1104
(fair price: $ 919)



About this information on the cost of living in Hawalli

The information about the cost of living in Hawalli shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including: Numbeo, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.

The information about the cost of living in Hawalli was updated on 07-11-2024.

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