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Cost of Living in Al Jahrā’

Al Jahrā’, Al Jahrā’, Kuwait · Population 393,432

▲ +0% vs Kuwait average

Single person, monthly (incl. rent)د.ك266 ($857)
Couple, monthlyد.ك483 ($1,557)
Family of four, monthlyد.ك635 ($2,048)

Estimated Prices in Al Jahrā’

ExpenseEstimated costBasis
Meal at an inexpensive restaurantد.ك2.46 ($7.95)per meal
Three-course meal for two, mid-rangeد.ك9.86 ($31.80)per meal
Cappuccinoد.ك0.74 ($2.39)each
Monthly groceries (single person)د.ك55.86 ($180)per month
Monthly public transport passد.ك9.04 ($29.15)per month
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartmentد.ك23.82 ($76.85)per month
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)د.ك6.90 ($22.26)per month
Fitness club membershipد.ك6.90 ($22.26)per month
Cinema ticketد.ك1.81 ($5.83)each
One-bedroom apartment in city centreد.ك146 ($470)per month
One-bedroom apartment outside centreد.ك101 ($327)per month
Three-bedroom apartment in city centreد.ك304 ($981)per month

Salary & Budget Planning

The estimated average net salary in Al Jahrā’ is د.ك854 ($2,756) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of د.ك266 ($857) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly د.ك345 ($1,114) per month.

Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (د.ك101 ($327)) represents about 38% of the total single-person budget.

Compare Al Jahrā’

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Nearby Cities

Kuwait City

29 km away · Al ‘Āşimah

Ar Riqqah

47 km away · Al Aḩmadī

Abū Ḩulayfah

49 km away · Al Aḩmadī

Al Aḩmadī

49 km away · Al Aḩmadī

Al Wafrah

83 km away · Al Aḩmadī

Other Major Cities in Kuwait

Kuwait City

Al ‘Āşimah · pop. 2,989,000

د.ك332 ($1,072) / mo

Abū Ḩulayfah

Al Aḩmadī · pop. 164,212

د.ك249 ($804) / mo

Al Aḩmadī

Al Aḩmadī · pop. 68,763

د.ك249 ($804) / mo

Ar Riqqah

Al Aḩmadī · pop. 56,554

د.ك249 ($804) / mo

Living in Al Jahrā’

Al Jahrā’ is one of the key cities in Kuwait. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is د.ك266 ($857), placing it above the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around د.ك101 ($327) per month.

For families, the estimated budget rises to د.ك635 ($2,048) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately د.ك483 ($1,557) monthly.

The average estimated net salary in Al Jahrā’ is د.ك854 ($2,756). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least د.ك345 ($1,114) per month.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Al Jahrā’ expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated د.ك266 ($857) per month in Al Jahrā’ including rent outside the city centre. That is 0% more than the national average for Kuwait.
What salary do you need to live comfortably in Al Jahrā’?
A net salary of around د.ك345 ($1,114) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Al Jahrā’ with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Al Jahrā’ is د.ك854 ($2,756).
How much is rent in Al Jahrā’?
A one-bedroom apartment costs an estimated د.ك146 ($470) per month in the city centre and د.ك101 ($327) outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about د.ك304 ($981).
Is Al Jahrā’ cheaper than Kuwait on average?
No — Al Jahrā’ is estimated to be about 0% more expensive than the Kuwait average, mainly due to housing demand.
What is the cost of groceries in Al Jahrā’?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at د.ك56 ($180) in Al Jahrā’. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about د.ك2 ($8) and a cappuccino runs around د.ك1 ($2).
How do transport costs in Al Jahrā’ compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Al Jahrā’ is estimated at د.ك9 ($29). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Al Jahrā’ are estimates based on Kuwait national averages adjusted for city size (population 393,432). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.