Travel Costs in Kuwait
All figures are approximate estimates in USD for comparison.
- Budget / day
- $60
- Mid-range / day
- $150
- Luxury / day
- $400
- Budget meal
- $5
- Coffee
- $4
- Local transport
- $0.5
- Budget hotel
- $35
- Mid-range hotel
- $100
Overview
Kuwait is a moderately expensive destination in the Gulf region, with accommodation and dining at international restaurants being the primary cost drivers. Alcohol is completely banned in Kuwait, which eliminates bar and alcohol spending but limits nightlife options for travelers. Budget travelers can manage reasonably well by eating at local Filipino, Indian, or Lebanese restaurants and using inexpensive public transport or taxis.
Notes
Eat at the many affordable South Asian and Middle Eastern canteens popular with expats for meals under $5, and use the relatively cheap taxi network via apps like Careem rather than hotel-arranged transport to keep daily costs down.