Kuwait City, Kuwait

General Information

Kuwait City is the capital and largest city of Kuwait. Located at the heart of the country on the south shore of Kuwait Bay on the Persian Gulf, it is the political, cultural and economic centre of the emirate, containing Kuwait's Seif Palace, government offices, and the headquarters of most Kuwaiti corporations and banks.

• Population: 4.3 million (metro area)
• Area: 200 km²
• Coordinates: Latitude: 29.369722366333, Longitude: 47.978332519531

Living Expenses

• Rent 1 Bedroom (City Center): KWD 200 - 350
• Rent 1 Bedroom (Outside Center): KWD 120 - 250
• Rent 3 Bedroom (City Center): KWD 500 - 900
• Rent 3 Bedroom (Outside Center): KWD 300 - 600
• Monthly Groceries Per Person: KWD 60 - 120
• Dining Out (Cheap Meal): KWD 3 - 6
• Dining Out (3-course Meal): KWD 15 - 35
• Utilities: KWD 20 - 50
• Internet: KWD 15 - 25
• Fitness Club / Gym: KWD 10 - 30
• Childcare / Preschool: KWD 150 - 300
• Public Transport Monthly Pass: KWD 10 - 15
• Taxi Start Price: KWD 1 - 2

Transportation

• Metro Monthly Pass: Not available
• Bus Single Ticket: KWD 0.25 - 0.5
• Taxi Start Price: KWD 1 - 2
• Bike Friendly: Limited

Salaries

• Average Net Salary: KWD 400 - 700
• IT Junior: KWD 300 - 500
• IT Senior: KWD 600 - 1,200
• Engineer: KWD 500 - 1,000
• Nurse: KWD 250 - 600
• Doctor: KWD 900 - 2,000
• Teacher: KWD 300 - 700
• Finance Analyst: KWD 500 - 1,000
• Retail / Sales: KWD 200 - 400

Family Costs (Family of 4)

• Rent 3 Bedroom: KWD 500 - 900
• Groceries (Family of 4): KWD 250 - 400
• Utilities: KWD 40 - 80
• Internet: KWD 15 - 25
• Transportation (Family of 4): KWD 40 - 60
• Childcare: KWD 150 - 300
• Dining Out: KWD 100 - 200
• Entertainment: KWD 50 - 120

Top Attractions

• Kuwait Towers
• Grand Mosque
• Souq Al-Mubarakiya
• The Avenues Mall
• Liberation Tower
• Scientific Center

Events

• Kuwait National Day (Feb 25)
• Liberation Day (Feb 26)
• Hala February Festival
• Kuwait International Film Festival