Kuwait vs Kuwait · 28 km apart
Kuwait
single / month
Kuwait
single / month
Cheaper overall| Expense | Kuwait City | Ar Riqqah | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $9.75 | $7.50 | Ar Riqqah |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $39.00 | $30.00 | Ar Riqqah |
| Cappuccino | $2.93 | $2.25 | Ar Riqqah |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $221 | $170 | Ar Riqqah |
| Monthly public transport pass | $35.75 | $27.50 | Ar Riqqah |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $94.25 | $72.50 | Ar Riqqah |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $27.30 | $21.00 | Ar Riqqah |
| Fitness club membership | $27.30 | $21.00 | Ar Riqqah |
| Cinema ticket | $7.15 | $5.50 | Ar Riqqah |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $607 | $437 | Ar Riqqah |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $422 | $304 | Ar Riqqah |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $1,266 | $912 | Ar Riqqah |
| Total single-person budget | $1,072 | $804 | Ar Riqqah |
| Average net salary | $3,380 | $2,600 |
Ar Riqqah is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Kuwait City runs about $1,072 versus $804 in Ar Riqqah — a difference of roughly 25%.
Salary-adjusted, Kuwait City leaves more disposable income after basic expenses. Both figures are model estimates — see each city page for local-currency detail.
Full cost of living in Kuwait City · Full cost of living in Ar Riqqah