Is the cost of living in Kuwait high?
We asked people about the cost of living in Kuwait, they wrote...
"The cost of living in Kuwait is generally high, with prices for goods and services being higher than in many other countries. The capital city of Kuwait City is the most expensive place to live in the country, with prices for goods and services being higher than in other parts of the country. The rental price for a nice 1 bedroom apartment in Kuwait City is around $1,000 USD per month, while a nice 2 bedroom apartment is around $1,500 USD per month. Eating dinner at a moderately priced restaurant in Kuwait City can cost around $20 USD per person," remarked another expat who made the move to Kuwait.
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Is the cost of living in Kuwait high?
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Joshua Wood, LPC joined Expat Exchange in 2000 and serves as one of its Co-Presidents. He is also one of the Founders of Digital Nomad Exchange. Prior to Expat Exchange, Joshua worked for NBC Cable (MSNBC and CNBC Primetime). Joshua has a BA from Syracuse and a Master's in Clinical and Counseling Psychology from Fairleigh Dickinson University. Mr. Wood is also a licensed counselor and psychotherapist.
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