Compare Gulf cities
Side-by-side typical costs in USD and quality-of-life scores. The lowest cost and highest score in each row are highlighted.
Compare up to four cities side by side.
| Metric | Kuwait CityKuwait | SalmiyaKuwait |
|---|---|---|
| Typical costs (USD) | ||
| 1-bed apartment (city centre) | $1,100 | $1,012 |
| 3-bed apartment (family area) | $2,400 | $2,208 |
| Utilities (monthly) | $60 | $58 |
| Groceries (single, monthly) | $580 | $563 |
| Dinner for two (mid-range) | $340 | $330 |
| Transport (monthly) | $210 | $204 |
| International school (yearly) | $1,100 | $1,012 |
| Private health insurance (monthly) | $180 | $175 |
| Quality of life (0–100) | ||
| Safety | 80 | — |
| Healthcare | 72 | — |
| Education | 71 | — |
| Infrastructure | 74 | — |
| Lifestyle | 62 | — |
| Climate comfort | 40 | — |
| Housing affordability | 64 | — |
| Purchasing power | 78 | — |
Figures are editorial estimates for planning purposes and vary by neighbourhood, lifestyle and season.