Kuwait City travel budget

Kuwait City: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Kuwait City

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Kuwait City for 2 people.

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 112 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 11 per person
  • $ 3.8 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 1968* (616 KWD)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 150 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 25 per person
  • $ 21 per person
  • $ 12 per person

Total budget:

$ 3654* (1134 KWD)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 150 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 44 per person
  • $ 51 per person
  • $ 23 per person

Total budget:

$ 5371* (1666 KWD)

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



Cost of living in Kuwait City compared to United States in 2024

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Kuwait City in 2024 is 20% 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 Kuwait City in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):




Local prices in Kuwait City by expense type

Restaurant budget in Kuwait City

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Kuwait City is 39% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 10/person
($ 4.7 to $ 17)

51% 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
($ 18 to $ 46)

13% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 37
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 7.9/person
($ 6.3 to $ 10)

26% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 5.7/cup
($ 3.2 to $ 10)

13% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 0.5/can
($ 0.3 to $ 1.6)

77% 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 $ 0.8)

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

Hotel and accommodation budget in Kuwait City

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Kuwait City is 13% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 129/night
($ 129 to $ 744)

23% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 168
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 170/night
($ 54 to $ 629)

12% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 152
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 141/night
($ 62 to $ 467)

37% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 224
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 160/night
($ 68 to $ 313)

47% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 305
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 296/night
($ 120 to $ 529)

32% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 437
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 129/month
($ 129 to $ 746)

20% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 163
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 225/month
($ 55 to $ 1167)

4% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 237
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 215/month
($ 53 to $ 697)

6% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 204
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 129/month
($ 129 to $ 746)

41% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 221
Family room
Family room
$ 309/month
($ 66 to $ 992)

53% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 202

Supermarket food budget in Kuwait City

On average, the price of supermarket food in Kuwait City is 48% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 1.5/litre
($ 0.8 to $ 2.5)

47% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Bread
Bread
$ 0.9/500g
($ 0.5 to $ 1.6)

72% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Rice
Rice
$ 1.8/kg
($ 0.8 to $ 3.2)

59% 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 $ 3.8)

35% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7
Chicken
Chicken
$ 6.2/kg
($ 2.5 to $ 11)

47% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12
Apples
Apples
$ 2.2/kg
($ 0.9 to $ 3.2)

56% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.2
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 1.6/kg
($ 0.6 to $ 2.2)

67% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.8
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 1.1/kg
($ 0.6 to $ 1.6)

62% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.4
($ 0.3 to $ 0.6)

78% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Kuwait City

On average, the price of transport in Kuwait City is 18% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 0.9/ticket
($ 0.8 to $ 1.2)

60% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 3.2/km
($ 1.6 to $ 4.1)

88% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 0.3/litre
($ 0.2 to $ 0.5)

65% 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)
$ 3.2
($ 3.2 to $ 4.7)

11% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Car hire
Car hire
$ 43/24hrs
($ 28 to $ 69)

40% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 71

Leisure activity budget in Kuwait City

On average, budget for leisure activities in Kuwait City is 23% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 12/ticket
($ 10 to $ 17)

19% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Tennis
Tennis
$ 35/hr
($ 17 to $ 49)

65% 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 Kuwait City

On average, shopping budget in Kuwait City is 24% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 2.8/pack
($ 2.5 to $ 4)

70% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 42
($ 21 to $ 81)

21% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 52
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 51
($ 27 to $ 81)

20% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 43

Plane ticket budget

London → Kuwait City
London → Kuwait City
London → Kuwait City
$ 490
(fair price: $ 409)
Manchester → Kuwait City
Manchester → Kuwait City
Manchester → Kuwait City
$ 547
(fair price: $ 391)
New York City → Kuwait City
New York City → Kuwait City
New York City → Kuwait City
$ 1138
(fair price: $ 858)
Toronto → Kuwait City
Toronto → Kuwait City
Toronto → Kuwait City
$ 1105
(fair price: $ 928)
Dublin → Kuwait City
Dublin → Kuwait City
Dublin → Kuwait City
$ 430
(fair price: $ 364)
Los Angeles → Kuwait City
Los Angeles  → Kuwait City
Los Angeles  → Kuwait City
$ 1107
(fair price: $ 925)

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About this information on the cost of living in Kuwait City

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

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

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