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Discussion in 'Kuwait' started by EasyExpat, Mar 17, 2010.

  1. EasyExpat

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    Hi,

    We are interested by your feedback on the cost of living in Kuwait. With Easy Expat we have already a useful tool to compare the cost of living in some major cities in the world.

    However we do not cover all the countries, nor all the destination where you can eventually decide to expatriate.

    If you live in Kuwait, you can help the community and give information about the cost of living in Kuwait. You might be able to give indication and comments on the needs:
    :arrow: Food (what to expect, what to find).
    :arrow: Accommodation price in Kuwait. Rent?
    :arrow: Transport (public transport but also the necessity and cost of using a car)
    :arrow: Services (gaz, electricity, telephone, internet...)
    :arrow: Tax
    :arrow: Health, Education
    :arrow: Entertainment (restaurant, cinema, theatre...)
    :arrow: ... etc.

    Thanks in advance for sharing your experience with the community :cool:
     
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    These are some basic costs for things in Kuwait in US dollars.

    Food varies quite a lot, a meal out costs anywhere between $5 and $30. Buying food from supermarkets is about the same as in the west but certain things can be more. Cheese can cost around $10 with branded soft drinks such as Coca Cola and Pepsi $10 a bottle.

    Rent In Kuwait (see http://www.masahati.com/) cost around $400 a month for a one bedroom apartment, for a 3-bedroom apartment you're looking at more like $650.

    Transport is fairly resonable. The average jouney is around $5 one way, or you can get a weekly travel pass for about $24.
     
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    Hello Everyone,

    I am working here in Kuwait, so I have a glimpse about the country- hope whatever I can share could help you.

    arrow: Food (what to expect, what to find).
    KUWAIT has varieties of food as it has lots of restaurants, Indian, Arabic, chinese, japanese, Italian, American and Filipino cuisine
    :arrow: Accommodation price in Kuwait. Rent?
    Some companies , they offer free accommodations, otherwise you will have to rent a flat la. Flats ranging from ** shared rooms: KWD 80 (USD 300) to KWD 150 (USD 550) UNFURNISHED FLATS KWD 300 (usd 1,100) TO FULLY FURNISHED FLATS KWD 650 (USD2,400) WITH FACILITIES LIKE GYM, SWIMMING POOL & ETC) SAME AS VILLA WITH 2 TO 3 ROOMS

    :arrow: Transport (public transport but also the necessity and cost of using a car)
    BUS TRANSPORT IS AVAILABLE THROUGH OUT KUWAIT WITH ONLY .250 FILS (ALMOST USD 1)

    TAXI FARE IS FROM KWD 1 (USD 3.5) TO KWD 3 OR KWD 4 (USD14)
    COST OF CARS concerning Petrol is not expensive at all

    :arrow: Services (gaz, electricity, telephone, internet...)
    gas,water, electricity not that expensive as mostly it is included in the house rent, telephone/ pre-paid are affordable - internet monthly could be around KWD 14 (usd 50)
    :arrow: Tax
    no tax in Kuwait :) :D
    :arrow: Health, Education
    health- you can have medical attention if you are on work visa ** KWD 1 OR 2.
    EDUCATION : EXPENSIVE. THEY HAVE AMERICAN SCHOOL, ENGLISH SCHOOL, INDIAN, PAKISTAN, FILIPINO SCHOOL.

    :arrow: Entertainment (restaurant, cinema, theatre...) they have golf course, you can also enjoy Jetski, shooting range and ETC. THEY HAVE CINEMAS IN THE SHOPPING MALLS, RESTAURANTS EVERYWHERE..

    :arrow: ... etc.
    fruits, sea foods, chicken all affordable here..too..if you come here to earn money- you really could EARN MONEY>.
     
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    Great, thanks for all the information.
    What do you do in Koweit? How do you find your expat life?
     
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    Based on our guide for expatriation to Kuwait and information from our expat author G Chambless:

    Depending on how frugal you are with you with money, Kuwait can be a very expensive place to live. About the only commodity that's inexpensive is gasoline. Kuwait's currency, the Dinar, has more buying power than the US Dollar (1KD=$3.50), the Euro (1KD=2.60 Euros) or the British Pound (1KD=£2.30).

    Below are some examples of what one might expect to pay for basic necessities in Kuwait.

    Rent - 1 or 2 bedroom flats/apartments between 200-350KD. More spacious, 3-4 bedroom homes between 600-950 + KD per month. Many owners request six months advance rent.
    Utilities - Electricity, water and garbage are included in monthly rent. Some apartments come with Internet access and a landline telephone. It's not uncommon for many high-rise apartment buildings to have on site/in house handyman living in the building.
    Mobile telephone service - Kuwaitis love their iPhones and Blackberry devices! Mobile plans start as low as a 5KD per month. Zain, Wataniya and Viva are the main providers in Kuwait.
    Gasoline - super cheap and sold by the litre for @0.063 files (1000 files =1KD). Fill up your car or SUV for @ 2-5 KD ($12-$15/£8-£10/11-14Euros).
    Movie tickets - 1-2KD per ticket. Movies are heavily edited.
    Dry cleaning services - depends on the article of clothing being cleaned. 500files for most shirts, jackets @1KD, Suit @1.5KD
    Laundromat - 500files for dryers, 1KD for washing.
    Haircuts - Men @2KD (cut and massage) Ladies 8-10KD basic cut and blow dry.
    Groceries - Weekly grocery shopping @15KD.
    Bus Pass - Monthly bus passes cost 12KD.

    Do you have any other detail? Any comment? :cool:
     
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