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Salmiya vs Mangaf

KW Kuwait KW Kuwait

Salmiya, Kuwait compared with Mangaf, Kuwait: cost of living, scores, climate and more.

At a glance

At a glance
KW Salmiya KW Mangaf
Country Kuwait Kuwait
Nomad score 5.3 / 10 5.0 / 10
Cost of living $2,498 / mo $2,660 / mo
Internet speed Data unavailable Data unavailable
Weather now 32° / 30°C 36° / 30°C
Air quality (AQI) 153 Unhealthy 121 Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups
Community votes 0 0 0 0

Climate averages

Yearly averages of monthly climate data

Climate averages
KW Salmiya KW Mangaf
Average high 30.5°C 32.4°C
Average low 23.3°C 22.1°C
Precipitation 11 mm / mo 13 mm / mo
Sunshine 315 h / mo 315 h / mo
Humidity 49% 39%
Rain days 1.7 / mo 1.8 / mo
Wind speed 24.5 km/h 23.5 km/h

KW Salmiya · average high by month

KW Mangaf · average high by month

Air quality

Air quality
KW Salmiya KW Mangaf
US AQI 153 121
PM2.5 46.6 µg/m³ 56.5 µg/m³
PM10 76.8 µg/m³ 111.5 µg/m³
Ozone 166 µg/m³ 65 µg/m³
UV index 0 3.5

Business & Economy

Scores out of 10

Business & Economy
KW Salmiya KW Mangaf
Blockchain & Crypto Adoption 2.5 2.9
Local Payment Services 7.9 7.3
Startup Scene 4.1 3.3

Climate & Environment

Scores out of 10

Climate & Environment
KW Salmiya KW Mangaf
Air Conditioning 9.4 9.3
Green Spaces 3.3 3.3
Natural Disaster Risk 7.8 7.6
Noise Pollution 4.6 4.5
Seasonal Variety 2.3 2.7
Weather 2.8 1.9

Connectivity

Scores out of 10

Connectivity
KW Salmiya KW Mangaf
Mobile Network Coverage 9.1 9.0
Power Grid Reliability 8.9 9.0
Public WiFi Availability 5.1 4.7
VPN Reliability 7.1 6.4

Cost & Affordability

Scores out of 10

Cost & Affordability
KW Salmiya KW Mangaf
Accommodation Cost 3.8 4.0
Cost of Living 4.6 5.1
Currency Stability 9.2 9.3
Entertainment Cost 4.5 4.3
Food & Groceries 5.1 4.4
Gym Membership Cost 4.2 5.1
Transportation Cost 5.6 6.6

Culture & Entertainment

Scores out of 10

Culture & Entertainment
KW Salmiya KW Mangaf
Culture 6.3 5.0
Indoors Fun 6.3 5.6
Language Learning Opportunities 4.3 4.1
Local Experiences & Tours 5.2 4.4
Nightlife 4.6 2.6
Outdoors & Nature 3.3 3.8

Digital Nomad Community

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Community
KW Salmiya KW Mangaf
Nomad Events & Meetups 1.9 1.3
Nomad Friendly 4.3 3.4
Online Community Presence 2.3 1.4

Digital Nomad Essentials

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Essentials
KW Salmiya KW Mangaf
Cafes with WiFi 6.7 5.6
Coworking Spaces Availability 3.6 3.0
Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes 4.8 3.6
Digital Nomad Popularity 1.9 1.6
Internet Speed 8.3 8.5
Local SIM Card Availability 8.3 7.9

Food & Fitness

Scores out of 10

Food & Fitness
KW Salmiya KW Mangaf
Fitness Facilities 7.5 5.6
Food Scene 7.8 6.3
Healthy Food Options 7.1 5.1
Yoga Studios 4.8 2.5

Healthcare

Scores out of 10

Healthcare
KW Salmiya KW Mangaf
Healthcare 6.4 6.4
Healthcare Affordability 5.7 5.3
Healthcare Quality 7.2 7.6

Legal & Administrative

Scores out of 10

Legal & Administrative
KW Salmiya KW Mangaf
Digital Nomad Visa Availability 0.3 0.4
Ease of Business Registration 3.4 3.4
Ease of Opening Bank Account 3.5 3.8
Freedom of Speech 3.4 2.8
Political Stability 6.8 6.9
Tax Friendliness 9.0 9.3
Visa Ease 4.2 4.3

Quality of Life

Scores out of 10

Quality of Life
KW Salmiya KW Mangaf
Air Quality 4.0 3.6
Cleanliness 5.9 5.9
Environmental Quality 4.4 3.8
Family Friendly 6.4 6.4
Language Barrier 6.6 6.3
Work-Life Balance 6.6 5.7

Safety & Tolerance

Scores out of 10

Safety & Tolerance
KW Salmiya KW Mangaf
Female Friendly 6.9 6.2
Racial Tolerance 6.2 5.2
Safety 8.3 8.5

Transportation

Scores out of 10

Transportation
KW Salmiya KW Mangaf
Airport Connectivity 7.2 7.1
Cycling 2.5 2.0
Intercity Travel Options 4.7 4.6
Public Transit 3.5 3.3
Ride-sharing Services 7.6 6.4
Scooter/Bike Rental Availability 1.9 1.7
Walkability 4.5 3.5

Work Environment

Scores out of 10

Work Environment
KW Salmiya KW Mangaf
Coworking Quality 4.6 3.4
Freelance Ecosystem 3.4 2.6
Networking Opportunities 4.0 3.2
Remote Job Opportunities 3.5 3.4
Time Zone Favorability 6.8 6.6

Clothing

Local prices in US dollars

Clothing
KW Salmiya KW Mangaf
Jeans $65 per pair $65 per pair
Summer Dress $65 per dress $71 per dress
Running Shoes $130 per pair $130 per pair

Dining Out

Local prices in US dollars

Dining Out
KW Salmiya KW Mangaf
Dining Out $130 per month $130 per month

Entertainment

Local prices in US dollars

Entertainment
KW Salmiya KW Mangaf
Cinema Ticket $16 per ticket $13 per ticket

Food & Dining

Local prices in US dollars

Food & Dining
KW Salmiya KW Mangaf
Coffee $6.49 per cup $6.49 per cup
Beer $13 per pint $13 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $9.73 per meal $4.87 per meal
Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) $65 per meal $81 per meal
Fast Food Combo $9.73 per meal $8.11 per meal
Apples $4.87 per kg $5.84 per kg
Bread $2.43 per loaf $2.43 per loaf
Water (1.5L bottle) $0.97 per bottle $0.97 per bottle
Milk $2.43 per liter $1.95 per liter
Rice $4.87 per kg $3.24 per kg
Chicken Fillets $9.73 per kg $8.11 per kg
Beef $19 per kg $16 per kg
Wine (Mid-range) $39 per bottle $39 per bottle

Groceries

Local prices in US dollars

Groceries
KW Salmiya KW Mangaf
Groceries $389 per month $260 per month

Health Insurance

Local prices in US dollars

Health Insurance
KW Salmiya KW Mangaf
Health Insurance $0.00 per month $32 per month

Healthcare

Local prices in US dollars

Healthcare
KW Salmiya KW Mangaf
Doctor Visit (GP) $65 per visit $49 per visit
Pharmacy (basic meds) $6.49 per purchase $9.73 per purchase

Housing

Local prices in US dollars

Housing
KW Salmiya KW Mangaf
Housing $811 per month $487 per month
Apartment (1 bedroom) $1,136 per month $1,135 per month
Airbnb (1 month) $2,920 per month $2,109 per month
Coworking Space $324 per month $389 per month
Coliving Space $1,622 per month $1,298 per month

Internet & Mobile

Local prices in US dollars

Internet & Mobile
KW Salmiya KW Mangaf
Internet & Mobile $49 per month $49 per month

Leisure Activities

Local prices in US dollars

Leisure Activities
KW Salmiya KW Mangaf
Leisure Activities $32 per month $65 per month

Personal Care

Local prices in US dollars

Personal Care
KW Salmiya KW Mangaf
Haircut $13 per visit $26 per visit
Laundry $9.73 per kg $13 per kg

Services

Local prices in US dollars

Services
KW Salmiya KW Mangaf
Mobile Plan $49 per month $39 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $81 per month $58 per month
SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) $26 one-time $23 one-time
Gym Membership $130 per month $97 per month
Tennis Court (Weekend) $39 per hour $39 per hour

Transportation

Local prices in US dollars

Transportation
KW Salmiya KW Mangaf
Transportation $65 per month $49 per month
Taxi Start $4.87 per trip $4.87 per trip
Taxi per km $2.43 per km $2.43 per km
Monthly Transport Pass $81 per month $65 per month
Ride-hailing (5km) $13 per trip $8.11 per trip
Gasoline $0.49 per liter $0.49 per liter
Scooter Rental $49 per month $49 per month

Utilities

Local prices in US dollars

Utilities
KW Salmiya KW Mangaf
Utilities $130 per month $97 per month