How Kuwait compares across key indices
Cost of Living
60 vs NYC
100 = NYC
Safety Index
55/100
Healthcare
79/100
Quality of Life
120/200
How far your money goes in Kuwait
Cost of Living
60
100 = NYC baseline
Rent Index
45
100 = NYC rent
Groceries
60
100 = NYC groceries
Restaurant Prices
63
100 = NYC dining
How safe residents feel in Kuwait - based on surveys of people living there
Safety Index
55/100
Crime Index
55/100
Lower is better
0 point drop from day to night
Kuwait has 18 cities with Freedom Abroad estimates. Monthly costs for a single person range from $1,187 in Salwá to $1,357 in Kuwait City. Kuwait City leads on safety, scoring 55/100. Al Aḩmadī ranks highest for quality of life at 123/200.
Salwá
$1,187/mo
Kuwait City
55/100
Al Aḩmadī
123/200
Al Aḩmadī
84/100
| City | Monthly Cost | Safety | Quality of Life | Healthcare | Pollution |
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| Kuwait City | $1,357 | 55/100 | 122/200 | 81/100 | 95 |
| Al Aḩmadī | $1,347 | 54/100 | 123/200 | 84/100 | 95 |
| Ḩawallī | $1,262 | 55/100 | 122/200 | 79/100 | 95 |
| As Sālimīyah | $1,255 | 55/100 | 122/200 | 79/100 | 95 |
| Şabāḩ as Sālim | $1,251 | 55/100 | 122/200 | 79/100 | 95 |
| Al Farwānīyah | $1,221 | 55/100 | 122/200 | 77/100 | 94 |
| Al Faḩāḩīl | $1,206 | 55/100 | 122/200 | 76/100 | 93 |
| Ar Rumaythīyah | $1,196 | 55/100 | 122/200 | 76/100 | 93 |
| Ar Riqqah | $1,189 | 55/100 | 122/200 | 75/100 | 92 |
| Salwá | $1,187 | 55/100 | 122/200 | 75/100 | 92 |
| Al Manqaf | $1,187 | 55/100 | 122/200 | 75/100 | 92 |
| Ar Rābiyah | $1,187 | 55/100 | 122/200 | 75/100 | 92 |
| Bayān | $1,187 | 55/100 | 122/200 | 75/100 | 92 |
| Al Jahrā’ | $1,187 | 55/100 | 122/200 | 75/100 | 92 |
| Al Finţās | $1,187 | 55/100 | 122/200 | 75/100 | 92 |
| Janūb as Surrah | $1,187 | 55/100 | 122/200 | 75/100 | 92 |
| Al Mahbūlah | $1,187 | 55/100 | 122/200 | 75/100 | 92 |
| Ad Dasmah | $1,187 | 55/100 | 122/200 | 75/100 | 92 |
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Air quality, water, and environmental conditions in Kuwait
Pollution Index
100/100
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PM2.5
53.7ug/m3
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Common questions about living in Kuwait, answered with data
Kuwait has a cost of living index of 60 relative to New York City (100). It is moderately affordable compared to the US. Monthly costs for a single person start around $1,251 in Şabāḩ as Sālim and reach $1,357 in Kuwait City.
Şabāḩ as Sālim is the most affordable city in Kuwait in Freedom Abroad estimates, with estimated monthly costs of $1,251 for a single person including rent. As Sālimīyah is the next most affordable at $1,255/mo.
Kuwait has a safety index of 55/100, making it generally safe for expats and travellers. Among cities with data, Kuwait City scores highest on safety at 55/100.
Al Aḩmadī ranks highest for quality of life in Kuwait, scoring 123/200 in Freedom Abroad's modeled quality-of-life estimate. Monthly costs there run around $1,347/mo for a single person. For budget-conscious expats, Şabāḩ as Sālim offers the lowest monthly costs at $1,251/mo.
Kuwait scores 79/100 in Freedom Abroad's modeled healthcare estimate, making it excellent by global standards. This estimate reflects open public indicators for health outcomes and system capacity.
Yes. Kuwait's cost of living is roughly 40% lower than New York City and generally cheaper than most major US cities. Rent specifically is around 55% cheaper. This makes it a popular destination for remote workers looking to stretch their dollar.
Kuwait has a pollution index of 100/100 (lower = cleaner). Pollution can be a concern in urban areas. Research specific cities before committing, as rural and coastal areas typically fare better.
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