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Salwa, Kuwait

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Est. Monthly Cost (1 Person)
$1,435
Retiree Score
75.0
Safety Index
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Healthcare
33 facilities

Living in Salwa means accepting the tradeoffs of being on the Persian Gulf. The area had Kuwait's first zoo, established in 1954 before relocating in 1968. The South African embassy is located here, but bureaucracy is a persistent headache for residents. Overall, Salwa is best suited for those who can tolerate the harsh climate and occasional inconveniences of living on the coast.

Can I afford Salwa?

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Salwa

You could save

1,565/mo

Savings Rate52%

Monthly Costs

Rent $654
Living (Country Average Adjusted)$780

Attractiveness Scores

FIRE Score
(i)
52/100
Retiree Score
(i)
75/100
Lifestyle Score
(i)
48/100
💻Nomad Score
(i)
50/100
Meets Kuwait Digital Nomad Visa Income Rule.
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Safety
33
Healthcare
100
Walkability
20
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) *$11
Meal (Mid-range) $82
Cappuccino $6
Water (0.33L) *$1

* Estimated based on regional averages.

Utilities & Lifestyle

Utilities (mo) $67
Mobile Plan (mo) $22
Gym (mo) *$98
Cinema Ticket $11

* Estimated based on regional averages.

Housing

1BR Center (mo) $393
1BR Outside (mo) *$368
3BR Center (mo) $687
3BR Outside (mo) *$791

* Estimated based on regional averages.

🧳 Expat Life

English Proficiency
medium
Expat Community
large
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🌐 Infrastructure & Lifestyle

Avg Internet
—
Temperature
—
Annual Rainfall
212 mm
Coworking Spaces
—
Best Months to Visit
Mar, Nov, Dec

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Salwa has a population of approximately 80,000 people.

A single person can expect to spend around $1,636 per month in Salwa, including rent. A 1-bedroom apartment in the city center costs approximately $654/month.

The nearest airport to Salwa is KWI, approximately 14km away.

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