Cost of living
Kuwait City compared to Al Jahra
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Overview comparison
Kuwait CityAl Jahra
Consumer prices in Kuwait City are roughly 53% higher than in Al Jahra.
Cost of living
| Item | Kuwait City | Al Jahra |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,490 | 591 |
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| Total with rent family | 3,082 | 1,657 |
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| Without rent one person | 831 | 320 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,582 | 939 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 677 | 319.28 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,348.76 | 451.51 |
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| Food person | 316 | 202 |
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| Food family | 1,014 | 626 |
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| Transport person | 255.1 | 27.7 |
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| Transport family | 578.61 | 108.85 |
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| Life expectancy | 73.09 years | 69.97 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Kuwait City | Al Jahra |
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| Lunch Menu | 9.2 | 5.45 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 69.04 | 23.92 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 9.31 | 5.07 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.44 | 2.05 |
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| Cappuccino | 6.87 | 1.26 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.58 | 1.24 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Kuwait City | Al Jahra |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 629.75 | 327.03 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 708.91 | 239.94 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,888.91 | 709.68 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,154.7 | 407.59 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 28.56 | 46.47 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 45.03 | 73.16 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 29.68 | 20 |
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Transportation
| Item | Kuwait City | Al Jahra |
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| Local transport ticket | 6.18 | 4.74 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 6,412 | 2,231 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 2,295 | 1,318 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.17 | 0.62 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 43.55% | 15.86% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 29.88 | 10.39 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.39 | 1.56 |
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Groceries
| Item | Kuwait City | Al Jahra |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.81 | 1.26 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.24 | 0.62 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.99 | 1.82 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.12 | 6.56 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.34 | 5.38 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 11.36 | 8.74 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.05 | 1.54 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.38 | 0.28 |
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Other
| Item | Kuwait City | Al Jahra |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 117.75 | 24.99 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 10.47 | 5.32 |
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| Doctors visit | 89.55 | 20.78 |
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| Haircut, simple | 7.6 | 3.18 |
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| Brand Jeans | 47.99 | 46.22 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 93.57 | 96.87 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 568 | 177.46 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 5,841 | 4,036 |
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