Kuwait City
Kuwait Above global median · +23.2% (3-bed)
Kuwait City is one of the pricier markets here. A 3-bedroom home runs about +23.2% versus the global median of $276k.
Median purchase price
1-bedroom $180,000 +28.6%
vs global median $140k
2-bedroom $260,000 +32.0%
vs global median $197k
3-bedroom $340,000 +23.2%
vs global median $276k
Cost of living & rent
Cost of living 46.0 NYC = 100, excl. rent Numbeo Updated Jul 2026 medium confidence
Rent · 1-bed (centre) $917/mo Numbeo Updated Jun 2026 medium confidence
Rent · 3-bed (centre) $1,342/mo Numbeo Updated Jun 2026 medium confidence
Price-to-rent ratio 21.1× years of rent to equal purchase Model estimate Updated Jun 2026 medium confidence
Earnings & affordability
Local purchasing power 107.7 NYC = 100 Numbeo Updated Jul 2026 medium confidence
Income tax (effective)
Income tax · low earner 0.0% effective, on ~$30k gross Public web research Updated Jun 2026 medium confidence
Income tax · mid earner 0.0% effective, on ~$75k gross Public web research Updated Jun 2026 medium confidence
Income tax · high earner 0.0% effective, on ~$150k gross Public web research Updated Jun 2026 medium confidence
Quality of life
Air quality (PM2.5) 30.2 µg/m³ annual mean · WHO guideline 5 Public web research Updated Jun 2026 medium confidence
Source & date. Median home-purchase prices in USD, starter dataset v2026.1 (2026-05). Other metrics carry their own source & date on each card above. Directional figures for comparing markets — not a valuation of any specific property. Methodology →