Cost of Living in
Salmiya
Comprehensive urban intelligence for Salmiya, Kuwait. Analyzing market prices, safety metrics, and quality of life indices in real-time.
72Global Quality Score
QoL Index
Safety & Security
74
Healthcare System
65
Purchasing Power
85
Climate & Air
78
General
International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child$7,582.92
Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child$301.96
Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar)$37.91
Men's Leather Business Shoes$89.37
Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M)$39.81
Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range)$98.51
Oranges (1 kg)$1.83
Tomatoes (1 kg)$1.53
Lettuce (1 Head)$2.34
Potatoes (1 kg)$1.35
Bananas (1 kg)$1.91
Onions (1 kg)$1.47
Bottle of Non-Alcoholic Wine (Mid-Range)$2.92
Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro)$2.76
Local Cheese (1 kg)$4.40
Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 0.33 Liter Bottle)$0.43
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)$1,459.98
Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %)$6.53
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car)$20,473.89
Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car)$19,498.94
Restaurants
Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 Liter Bottle)$1.42
Domestic Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 Liter Bottle)$1.04
Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal)$8.12
Domestic Draft Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 Liter)$2.44
Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks)$48.75
Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant$9.75
Cappuccino (Regular Size)$5.17
Markets
Apples (1 kg)$2.48
Milk (Regular, 1 Liter)$1.62
Eggs (12, Large Size)$2.12
White Rice (1 kg)$1.95
Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 kg)$10.31
Fresh White Bread (500 g Loaf)$0.70
Bottled Water (1.5 Liter)$0.57
Chicken Fillets (1 kg)$6.72
Bottled Water (0.33 Liter)$0.32
Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price)$48.75
Rent Per Month
3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre$1,332.43
1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre$834.12
1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre$1,061.61
3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre$2,437.37
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend)$40.62
Basic Utilities for 85 m2 Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage)$48.93
Sports And Leisure
Monthly Fitness Club Membership$157.07
Cinema Ticket (International Release)$11.37
Transportation
One-Way Ticket (Local Transport)$1.14
Taxi Start (Standard Tariff)$3.25
Taxi 1 km (Standard Tariff)$3.25
Gasoline (1 Liter)$0.34
Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff)$11.37
Utilities (Monthly)
Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher)$30.18
Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data)$22.10