Ar Riqqah, Al Aḩmadī, Kuwait · Population 56,554
▼ -6% vs Kuwait average
| Expense | Estimated cost | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | د.ك2.33 ($7.50) | per meal |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | د.ك9.30 ($30.00) | per meal |
| Cappuccino | د.ك0.70 ($2.25) | each |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | د.ك52.70 ($170) | per month |
| Monthly public transport pass | د.ك8.53 ($27.50) | per month |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | د.ك22.48 ($72.50) | per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | د.ك6.51 ($21.00) | per month |
| Fitness club membership | د.ك6.51 ($21.00) | per month |
| Cinema ticket | د.ك1.71 ($5.50) | each |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | د.ك135 ($437) | per month |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | د.ك94.24 ($304) | per month |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | د.ك283 ($912) | per month |
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.
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د.ك249 ($804) / moAr 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.