Mishref, Kuwait
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It's a sleepy residential area with only six blocks, home to a handful of embassies and a UN center. Bureaucracy is a persistent headache, with multiple embassy compounds clustered in the adjacent West Mishref area. The climate can be brutally hot, with temperatures routinely exceeding 40°C. This small, insular suburb is a quiet refuge for diplomats and international organizations, but offers little in the way of excitement or amenities for most expats.
Can I afford Mishref?
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Mishref
You could save
1,395/mo
Savings Rate46%
Monthly Costs
Rent (Kuwait Average Adjusted)$825
Living (Country Average Adjusted)$780
Attractiveness Scores
FIRE Score
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46/100Retiree Score
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50/100Lifestyle Score
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50/100💻Nomad Score
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50/100Meets Kuwait Digital Nomad Visa Income Rule.
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Safety—
Healthcare50
Walkability50
NomadGrocery 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) *$11
Meal (Mid-range) $99
Cappuccino $6
Water (0.33L) *$0
* Estimated based on regional averages.
Utilities & Lifestyle
Utilities (mo) $67
Mobile Plan (mo) $22
Gym (mo) *$20
Cinema Ticket $11
* Estimated based on regional averages.
Housing
1BR Center (mo) *$330
1BR Outside (mo) *$246
3BR Center (mo) *$731
3BR Outside (mo) *$527
* Estimated based on regional averages.
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