Cost of living comparison between Sydney (Australia) and Kuwait (Kuwait)
| Food | 15% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sydney (Australia) is 15% cheaper than in Kuwait (Kuwait) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | AU$16.09 (Dinar 4.458) | Dinar 4.035 | 10% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | AU$7.78 (Dinar 2.156) | Dinar 1.717 | 26% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | AU$6.10 (Dinar 1.689) | Dinar 1.220 | 38% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.98 (Dinar 0.548) | Dinar 1.320 | 58% |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$4.62 (Dinar 1.279) | Dinar 0.713 | 79% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$4.63 (Dinar 1.284) | Dinar 2 | 36% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$6.31 (Dinar 1.748) | Dinar 3.556 | 51% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.30 (Dinar 1.191) | Dinar 2.833 | 58% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | AU$4.10 (Dinar 1.135) | Dinar 1.614 | 30% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | AU$3.79 (Dinar 1.049) | Dinar 1.250 | 16% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$18.32 (Dinar 5.076) | Dinar 3 | 69% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | AU$3.33 (Dinar 0.924) | Dinar 2 | 54% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.93 (Dinar 0.811) | Dinar 1.250 | 35% |
| Housing | 82% | ||
| Housing in Sydney (Australia) is 82% more expensive than in Kuwait (Kuwait) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | AU$2,536 (Dinar 703) | Dinar 406 | 73% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$154 (Dinar 43) | Dinar 13.143 | 224% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | AU$47 (Dinar 13.024) | Dinar 6.069 | 115% |
| 40” flat screen TV | AU$833 (Dinar 231) | Dinar 194 | 19% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | AU$168 (Dinar 47) | Dinar 27 | 73% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$8.29 (Dinar 2.297) | Dinar 2.425 | 5% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$33 (Dinar 9.002) | Dinar 4.400 | 105% |
| Clothes | 436% | ||
| Clothes in Sydney (Australia) is 436% more expensive than in Kuwait (Kuwait) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | AU$118 (Dinar 33) | Dinar 7.083 | 360% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | AU$72 (Dinar 19.953) | Dinar 3.411 | 485% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | AU$144 (Dinar 40) | Dinar 7.278 | 446% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | AU$129 (Dinar 36) | Dinar 7.429 | 382% |
| Transportation | 148% | ||
| Transportation in Sydney (Australia) is 148% more expensive than in Kuwait (Kuwait) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$30,444 (Dinar 8,432) | Dinar 4,363 | 93% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.46 (Dinar 0.403) | Dinar 0.431 | 7% |
| monthly ticket public transport | AU$115 (Dinar 32) | Dinar 8.800 | 263% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | AU$25 (Dinar 6.833) | - | - |
| Personal Care | 32% | ||
| Personal Care in Sydney (Australia) is 32% more expensive than in Kuwait (Kuwait) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | AU$15.24 (Dinar 4.221) | Dinar 2.469 | 71% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | AU$7.50 (Dinar 2.076) | Dinar 3.050 | 32% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$4.04 (Dinar 1.118) | Dinar 0.800 | 40% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$5.97 (Dinar 1.654) | Dinar 0.900 | 84% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$3.79 (Dinar 1.050) | Dinar 1.467 | 28% |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.84 (Dinar 1.063) | Dinar 1.200 | 11% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$24 (Dinar 6.732) | Dinar 2 | 237% |
| Entertainment | 38% | ||
| Entertainment in Sydney (Australia) is 38% more expensive than in Kuwait (Kuwait) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$42 (Dinar 11.604) | Dinar 7 | 66% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$33 (Dinar 9.261) | Dinar 5.667 | 63% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$180 (Dinar 50) | Dinar 5 | 899% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | AU$113 (Dinar 31) | Dinar 4.444 | 602% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$15.48 (Dinar 4.288) | Dinar 2.775 | 55% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | AU$3.81 (Dinar 1.055) | Dinar 1.250 | 16% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | AU$5.64 (Dinar 1.562) | Dinar 2.667 | 41% |
| iPod nano 8GB (6th generation) | AU$174 (Dinar 48) | Dinar 56 | 14% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.77 (Dinar 0.214) | Dinar 0.305 | 30% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | AU$86 (Dinar 24) | Dinar 6.611 | 262% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | AU$16.46 (Dinar 4.558) | Dinar 3.733 | 22% |
| TOTAL | 50% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 4,585 prices entered by 428 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 15, 2012.
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For example, you would need at least Dinar 4,505
(AU$16,265)
in Sydney
to maintain the same standard of life that you can have with
Dinar 3,000
in Kuwait.