City guide · Kuwait
Living in Hawally
A dense, affordable residential and commercial district.
Cost of living
Compare with another city| Item | KWD | USD |
|---|---|---|
| 1-bed apartment (city centre) | KWD 270 | $880 |
| 3-bed apartment (family area) | KWD 589 | $1,920 |
| Utilities (monthly) | KWD 17 | $55 |
| Groceries (single, monthly) | KWD 164 | $534 |
| Dinner for two (mid-range) | KWD 96 | $313 |
| Transport (monthly) | KWD 59 | $193 |
| International school (yearly) | KWD 270 | $880 |
| Private health insurance (monthly) | KWD 51 | $166 |
Neighbourhoods
Hawally Centre
budgetDense, central and affordable, with lots of shops.
Best for: Budget professionals
Schools: Many Indian and Arabic curriculum schools
Family friendly70Lifestyle74- Studio / mo
- $600
- 1-bed / mo
- $800
- 3-bed / mo
- $1,700
- To centre
- ~15 min
Jabriya
midResidential area near the main hospitals and schools.
Best for: Families
Schools: Kuwait English School, Indian Community School
Family friendly86Lifestyle62- Studio / mo
- $650
- 1-bed / mo
- $900
- 3-bed / mo
- $1,900
- To centre
- ~15 min
Rumaithiya
midQuiet villas close to the coast and Salmiya.
Best for: Families
Schools: American Creativity Academy nearby
Family friendly88Lifestyle60- 1-bed / mo
- $950
- 3-bed / mo
- $2,100
- To centre
- ~20 min