Cost of Living in Kuwait
Average rent, food, transport, utilities, and salary data for Kuwait, based on 1 city in our dataset.
Overall, the cost of living in Kuwait is above the global average (composite index 37 vs. a New York City baseline of 100). These are representative estimates, not live pricing — see our methodology.
Rent index (NYC=100)46
Groceries index39
Dining out index37
Transport index28
Utilities index33
Median annual salary$32,000
Minimum wageNo statutory minimum
Est. monthly childcare$500
Est. monthly healthcare premium$90
YoY inflation2.5%
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