Kuwait
A wealthy Gulf capital blending modern towers with traditional souks, known for its seafront promenade, generous hospitality, and tax-free lifestyle.
#195 of 250
71% below average
Monthly cost, one adult
$ 415
Based on NYC = 100 index
Total does not include Housing & Entertainment — no scraped prices there (N/A)
Kuwait City is the 195. most expensive of the 250 cities we track — a month here comes to $ 415 for one adult.
Cheaper here than almost anywhere else is transportation, 87% below the median: taxi start $ 2, taxi 1km $ 0.48. You also get off lightly on healthcare, clothing.
Percentages compare this city against the median of all tracked cities, category by category.
31 prices on this page come from live scrapers (1 sources, observed October 7, 2026 to October 13, 2026). They are free to reuse under CC BY 4.0: credit CostCompass and link this page.
CostCompass (2026). Cost of living in Kuwait City, Kuwait. Data as of 2026-10-14. https://costcompass.net/living/cities/kuwait-city. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
| Item | Price (USD) | Observations | Last observed | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken Breast (1kg) | 14.91 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Talabat Grocery |
| Beef (1kg) | 18.59 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Talabat Grocery |
| Fish Fillet (1kg) | 20.19 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Talabat Grocery |
| Deli Meat / Ham (1kg) | 13.93 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Talabat Grocery |
| Milk (1 liter) | 1.61 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Talabat Grocery |
| Yogurt (150g) | 0.41 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Talabat Grocery |
| Cheese (1kg) | 7.42 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Talabat Grocery |
| Butter (200g) | 2.03 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Talabat Grocery |
| Eggs (12) | 3.23 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Talabat Grocery |
| Bread (500g) | 0.96 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Talabat Grocery |
| Bread Roll (1pc) | 0.80 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Talabat Grocery |
| Pasta (500g) | 1.00 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Talabat Grocery |
| Rice (1kg) | 7.22 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Talabat Grocery |
| Oats (500g) | 3.18 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Talabat Grocery |
| Potatoes (1kg) | 1.13 / item | 1 | 2026-10-07 | Talabat Grocery |
| Bell Peppers (1kg) | 3.76 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Talabat Grocery |
| Carrots (1kg) | 3.84 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Talabat Grocery |
| Onions (1kg) | 0.48 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Talabat Grocery |
| Garlic (1kg) | 4.16 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Talabat Grocery |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 2.89 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Talabat Grocery |
| Apples (1kg) | 3.53 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Talabat Grocery |
| Banana (1kg) | 2.74 / item | 1 | 2026-10-07 | Talabat Grocery |
| Oranges (1kg) | 2.55 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Talabat Grocery |
| Lentils (1kg) | 3.45 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Talabat Grocery |
| Canned Tomatoes (400g) | 1.82 / item | 1 | 2026-10-07 | Talabat Grocery |
| Sunflower Oil (1L) | 2.57 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Talabat Grocery |
| Flour (1kg) | 0.47 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Talabat Grocery |
| Sugar (1kg) | 1.49 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Talabat Grocery |
| Coffee (250g) | 4.46 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Talabat Grocery |
| Water (1.5 liter) | 0.93 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Talabat Grocery |
| Orange Juice (1L) | 1.37 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Talabat Grocery |
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