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What a month costs, how prices compare with other countries
Monthly cost in Kuwait
Spending runs from KWD 114 a month in the poorest fifth to KWD 685 in the richest
Per person, whole country
KWD 268
what a typical person spends in a month
Spending across the population
KWD 114richest 20%
KWD 685
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How living costs in Kuwait compare
Neighbours, region and the world on the same monthly figure
What things cost here
How much the same goods and services cost in Kuwait against other countries
More expensive than 61% of countries
Where Kuwait sits when every country is lined up from cheapest to most expensive
Pakistanmost expensive
Bermuda
middle
A basket of goods and services that costs KWD 308 at world-middle prices costs KWD 350 here.
Data source: household consumption 2023 (World Bank, regional estimate), International Comparison Program 2021 (World Bank), adjusted to 2026 using IMF GDP-per-capita growth
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Frequently asked questions
What is the cost of living in Kuwait?
A typical person in Kuwait spends about KWD 268 a month — around KWD 3,210 a year — on housing, groceries, transport and other everyday costs. It's a nationwide average across different regions, cities and types of housing.
What is the standard of living in Kuwait?
By spending, Kuwait ranks #58 of 185 countries. A typical person spends about KWD 268 a month, the poorest 20% about KWD 114 and the richest 20% about KWD 685. The gap between them shows how unevenly people live.
What is the cost of living in Kuwait in US dollars?
The cost of living in Kuwait is about $868 a month, or roughly $10,416 a year per person.
How much money do you need to live comfortably in Kuwait?
It all depends on your standard of living. A modest budget runs about KWD 114 a month per person, a typical one around KWD 268, and a comfortable life around KWD 377. In big cities and for a family, costs are usually higher.
Is the average salary in Kuwait enough to live on?
Yes, with room to spare. Average spending is about KWD 268 a month, while the average take-home pay in Kuwait is about KWD 621. For more on incomes, see salaries in Kuwait.
Is Kuwait an expensive country to live in?
Yes. Kuwait is more expensive than 69% of countries worldwide and ranks 6th of 17 in the Middle East by cost of living.
What currency is used in Kuwait?
Kuwait uses the Kuwaiti Dinar (KWD). Amounts on this page are shown in it; the currency switcher converts them.
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