Everyday prices
Typical prices in Kuwaiti dinar (KWD), averaged across the country by Numbeo and read on 19 August 2026. Tick Convert prices above the table to see every amount in your own currency.
| Item | Typical price |
|---|---|
| Inexpensive restaurant meal | 2.38 KWD |
| Dinner for two, mid-range, three courses | 17 KWD |
| Cappuccino | 1.59 KWD |
| Bottled water, 0.33 l | 0.11 KWD |
| Public transport, one-way ticket | 0.28 KWD |
| Taxi, starting fare | 1.00 KWD |
| Petrol, 1 litre | 0.11 KWD |
| Cigarettes, pack of 20 (Marlboro) | 0.90 KWD |
| Average net monthly salary | 964 KWD |
These are country-wide averages, not a price list: tourist districts, airports and islands sit well above them, and small towns below. The salary line is there for proportion - it is what people living here actually earn.
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