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As-salimiyah, Kuwait

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Est. Monthly Cost (1 Person)
$1,618
Retiree Score
90.0
Safety Index
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Healthcare
208 facilities

As-salimiyah is a sleepy suburb, not the glamorous Kuwaiti capital you may have envisioned. With just 8,000 residents, it lacks the vibrancy and attractions of Kuwait City. The tax burden is heavy, and as the birthplace of an obscure 9th-century Sufi scholar, bureaucracy is a persistent headache. This is no place for the faint of heart - As-salimiyah is best suited for ascetics and religious scholars seeking solitude, not thrill-seeking expats.

Can I afford As-salimiyah?

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As-salimiyah

You could save

1,382/mo

Savings Rate46%

Monthly Costs

Rent $838
Living (Country Average Adjusted)$780

Attractiveness Scores

FIRE Score
(i)
46/100
Retiree Score
(i)
90/100
Lifestyle Score
(i)
60/100
💻Nomad Score
(i)
50/100
Meets Kuwait Digital Nomad Visa Income Rule.
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Safety
208
Healthcare
100
Walkability
100
Nomad

Grocery Basket

Milk (1L) $2
Bread (loaf) *$1
Eggs (12) $2
Rice (1kg) *$2
Chicken (1kg) *$7

* Estimated based on regional averages.

Eating Out

Meal (Inexpensive) *$10
Meal (Mid-range) $99
Cappuccino $5
Water (0.33L) *$0

* Estimated based on regional averages.

Utilities & Lifestyle

Utilities (mo) $49
Mobile Plan (mo) $22
Gym (mo) *$158
Cinema Ticket $11

* Estimated based on regional averages.

Housing

1BR Center (mo) $670
1BR Outside (mo) *$491
3BR Center (mo) $1,070
3BR Outside (mo) *$1,055

* Estimated based on regional averages.

🧳 Expat Life

English Proficiency
medium
Expat Community
large
Top Neighborhoods
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🌐 Infrastructure & Lifestyle

Avg Internet
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Temperature
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Annual Rainfall
183 mm
Coworking Spaces
—
Best Months to Visit
May, Jun, Jul, Aug

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Frequently Asked Questions

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As-salimiyah has a population of approximately 200,000 people.

A single person can expect to spend around $2,094 per month in As-salimiyah, including rent. A 1-bedroom apartment in the city center costs approximately $838/month.

The nearest airport to As-salimiyah is DAM, approximately 24km away.

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