Cost of living in Kuwait - 2017

This is my perspective and my perspective alone. You can it brilliant or gibberish coming from a guy living under a rock, but here it is,

> How much does it cost to rent an apartment/house in Kuwait? 

250KWD

> How much do you pay for your public transport tickets (bus, subway, train, tram)?

Never had to worry abut it as I own a vehicle.

> Staple food: what do people eat and how much do they pay for basic food like bread, rice or pasta?

Kubus, Rice and some kind of veg/non-veg gravy.

>What is your monthly grocery budget?

50-60 KWD

> How much does it cost to see a physician/doctor/specialist in Kuwait ? 

All my check-ups have been in Adan and it ran me never more that 10 KWD.

> What is your children's schooling monthly budget?

I am Single.

> How much does it cost to fill up your car’s fuel tank?
In a Month 30 KWD
> How much do you pay for electricity/gas/water etc.?
I never have.
> How much do you pay for your Internet/phone subscription?
In a month, 10.5 KWD. Do not own a Landline.
> How much do you pay for your lunch pack on weekdays?
2 KWD
> How much do you pay for an espresso coffee?
1.250 KWd
> How much do you pay for a cinema ticket?
Never see movies in a theater
> How much does a gym membership cost in Kuwait? 
Cheapest revolves around 15 to 20 KWD.

Well it depends on what kind of job you are having in Kuwait
If you are having management or high level job then Kuwait Kuwait have good places to live or if your having lower level job also Kuwait have good places to live in control expenses such as sharing accommodations but food is very normal prices which you can consider not expensive at all public transportation  is cheap private transportation is little bit expensive but less than other GCC countries
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Hello Satellite technician,

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Perhaps could you help provide some answers to the above questions ? Your contribution will be much appreciated.

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Christopher
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Hello Priscilla

I live in Fintas in very nice flat sea front with rent, all inclusive, of 630 kd / month
I spend in Market for my food and cleaning products 80 kd / month. I like cook in my home.
The company where I work gave me car, petrol and mobile.
Cheers

> How much does it cost to rent an apartment/house in Kuwait?
300 KD (2 BHK)

> How much do you pay for your public transport tickets (bus, subway, train, tram)?
Public transport only buses on select routes.  That is the reason for too much taxies and personal cars in kuwait.

> Staple food: what do people eat and how much do they pay for basic food like bread, rice or pasta?
Depends on nationalities .  You get all foods and almost at the same or little higher rates than in their home countries

>What is your monthly grocery budget?
100 KD (For family of four)

> How much does it cost to see a physician/doctor/specialist in Kuwait ?
1 KD each and everytime you go to a Govt hospital / clinic  5 KD each time you go to a private hospital

> What is your children's schooling monthly budget?
For indian school in Ahmadi governerate i pay 750 +650 KD per year + 15+15 KD school transport every month for my 2 kids as tuition fees (Of course had no option as all other schools admissions were full other wise it is max 450 KD per kid per year)

> How much does it cost to fill up your car’s fuel tank?
First try to get a driving licence in kuwait ( you will fail all the time you go for the test without recommendation or agent --Unofficial figures for getting driving licence is 250 KD and every year you have to renew your driving licence .  Kuwait has stopped issuing LMV driving licence with more than 1 year validity)

> How much do you pay for electricity/gas/water etc.?
Depends on your Building care taker (Harris) and building owners terms for electricity and water.  For gas i paid 20 KD to get 2 cylinders and everytime for refilling 1.5 KD (Cylinder capacity is 8 Kg only not like india where we get 14 KG LPG cylinders for 3 or 4 KD equivalent)

> How much do you pay for your Internet/phone subscription?
Phone Calling - Min 5 KD with all mobile operators in kuwait.  Internet 4G only one provider gives 200 GB for 2.5 KD per month .  Rest all more than 5 KD for 400 GB and speeds are horrible with no connectivity during week ends starting from Thursday evening to saturday night.

> How much do you pay for your lunch pack on weekdays?
1-2 KD per day should be ok.

> How much do you pay for an espresso coffee?
Never tried one

> How much do you pay for a cinema ticket?
Mostly we can go as bachelor only as cinemas are strictly censored in kuwait and age group mentioned in the ticket itself.  So if your kids are below 15 years mostly you will never watch a hollywood or Indian movies in cinema halls as a family.

> How much does a gym membership cost in Kuwait?
No Idea

>>>>>>>>>Additional inputs

>Kuwait residency charges.
500 KD for first year for my wife and 2 kids . (Includes 100 KD each as residency fees + medical insurance).  Subsequent years (10 KD each as residency fees +  whatever medical insurance charges at present it is 40 KD for adults and 30 KD for kids)

This is my personal experience, so, in many cases, it might be not applicable

> How much does it cost to rent an apartment/house in Kuwait? 
600 KD/month, seaside apartment in Mangaf.
> How much do you pay for your public transport tickets (bus, subway, train, tram)?
0, I don't use any. Also, is there any subway, train or tram?
> Staple food: what do people eat and how much do they pay for basic food like bread, rice or pasta?
I have no idea what other people eat. I don't eat bread, rice or pasta.
>What is your monthly grocery budget?
Probably around 70KD
> How much does it cost to see a physician/doctor/specialist in Kuwait ? 
Covered by insurance.
> What is your children's schooling monthly budget?
No children.
> How much does it cost to fill up your cars fuel tank?
0, I use a company card. However, I fill up ~3 times/month, Ultra, so the value would probably be around 40KD.
> How much do you pay for electricity/gas/water etc.?
Nothing, included in the rent.
> How much do you pay for your Internet/phone subscription?
No special internet subscription. Free Internet @home, work and most of the places I go.
I use prepay for my mobile, ~25KD/year. I have a workphone and a free landline @home,
> How much do you pay for your lunch pack on weekdays?
I don't have a lunch pack on weekdays.
> How much do you pay for an espresso coffee?
I only drink coffee in the morning, at work. It's free.
> How much do you pay for a cinema ticket?
I don't go to the cinema, I would never pay for movies that are censored or cut.
> How much does a gym membership cost in Kuwait? 
I don't have a gym membership, I use the gym in my building. It has all I need and it's free.