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Cost of Living in Ar Riqqah

Ar Riqqah, Al Aḩmadī, Kuwait · Population 56,554

▼ -6% vs Kuwait average

Single person, monthly (incl. rent)د.ك249 ($804)
Couple, monthlyد.ك452 ($1,460)
Family of four, monthlyد.ك595 ($1,919)

Estimated Prices in Ar Riqqah

ExpenseEstimated costBasis
Meal at an inexpensive restaurantد.ك2.33 ($7.50)per meal
Three-course meal for two, mid-rangeد.ك9.30 ($30.00)per meal
Cappuccinoد.ك0.70 ($2.25)each
Monthly groceries (single person)د.ك52.70 ($170)per month
Monthly public transport passد.ك8.53 ($27.50)per month
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartmentد.ك22.48 ($72.50)per month
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)د.ك6.51 ($21.00)per month
Fitness club membershipد.ك6.51 ($21.00)per month
Cinema ticketد.ك1.71 ($5.50)each
One-bedroom apartment in city centreد.ك135 ($437)per month
One-bedroom apartment outside centreد.ك94.24 ($304)per month
Three-bedroom apartment in city centreد.ك283 ($912)per month

Salary & Budget Planning

The estimated average net salary in Ar Riqqah is د.ك806 ($2,600) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of د.ك249 ($804) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly د.ك324 ($1,045) per month.

Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (د.ك94 ($304)) represents about 38% of the total single-person budget.

Compare Ar Riqqah

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Nearby Cities

Abū Ḩulayfah

3 km away · Al Aḩmadī

Al Aḩmadī

8 km away · Al Aḩmadī

Kuwait City

28 km away · Al ‘Āşimah

Al Jahrā’

47 km away · Al Jahrā’

Al Wafrah

59 km away · Al Aḩmadī

Other Major Cities in Kuwait

Kuwait City

Al ‘Āşimah · pop. 2,989,000

د.ك332 ($1,072) / mo

Al Jahrā’

Al Jahrā’ · pop. 393,432

د.ك266 ($857) / mo

Abū Ḩulayfah

Al Aḩmadī · pop. 164,212

د.ك249 ($804) / mo

Al Aḩmadī

Al Aḩmadī · pop. 68,763

د.ك249 ($804) / mo

Living in Ar Riqqah

Ar Riqqah is one of the key cities in Kuwait. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is د.ك249 ($804), placing it below the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around د.ك94 ($304) per month.

For families, the estimated budget rises to د.ك595 ($1,919) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately د.ك452 ($1,460) monthly.

The average estimated net salary in Ar Riqqah is د.ك806 ($2,600). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least د.ك324 ($1,045) per month.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ar Riqqah expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated د.ك249 ($804) per month in Ar Riqqah including rent outside the city centre. That is 6% less than the national average for Kuwait.
What salary do you need to live comfortably in Ar Riqqah?
A net salary of around د.ك324 ($1,045) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Ar Riqqah with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Ar Riqqah is د.ك806 ($2,600).
How much is rent in Ar Riqqah?
A one-bedroom apartment costs an estimated د.ك135 ($437) per month in the city centre and د.ك94 ($304) outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about د.ك283 ($912).
Is Ar Riqqah cheaper than Kuwait on average?
Yes — Ar Riqqah is estimated to be about 6% cheaper than the Kuwait average, making it a relatively affordable option in the country.
What is the cost of groceries in Ar Riqqah?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at د.ك53 ($170) in Ar Riqqah. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about د.ك2 ($8) and a cappuccino runs around د.ك1 ($2).
How do transport costs in Ar Riqqah compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Ar Riqqah is estimated at د.ك9 ($28). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Ar Riqqah are estimates based on Kuwait national averages adjusted for city size (population 56,554). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.