Cost of living in Kuwait City (Kuwait) is 24% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark)
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Food | - 33% | |||
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Food in Kuwait City (Kuwait) is 33% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
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Kuwait City | Aalborg | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 3.376 (kr70) | kr125 | - 44% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 2.385 (kr49) | kr72 | - 31% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 1.076 (kr22) | kr37 | - 40% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 0.491 (kr10) | kr11 | - 4% | |
12 eggs, large | Dinar 0.755 (kr16) | kr31 | - 49% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.597 (kr12) | kr25 | - 50% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 1.511 (kr31) | kr52 | - 40% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 0.868 (kr18) | kr18 | + 0% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.612 (kr13) | kr11 | + 11% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | kr13 | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | kr81 | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 0.419 (kr9) | kr19 | - 54% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.148 (kr3.06) | - | - | |
Housing | + 6% | |||
Housing in Kuwait City (Kuwait) is 6% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
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Kuwait City | Aalborg | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dinar 576 (kr11,944) | kr10,293 | + 16% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 363 (kr7,521) | kr7,078 | + 6% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 23 (kr467) | kr1,303 | - 64% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 357 (kr7,402) | kr6,025 | + 23% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 211 (kr4,375) | kr4,137 | + 6% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dinar 39 (kr816) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 6 (kr131) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | Dinar 71 (kr1,464) | kr3,019 | - 51% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 27 (kr560) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 3.609 (kr75) | kr52 | + 45% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 2.485 (kr52) | - | - | |
Clothes | - 9% | |||
Clothes in Kuwait City (Kuwait) is 9% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
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Kuwait City | Aalborg | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 17 (kr344) | kr781 | - 56% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 18 (kr382) | kr237 | + 61% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 32 (kr671) | kr597 | + 13% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 45 (kr938) | kr1,050 | - 11% | |
Transportation | - 51% | |||
Transportation in Kuwait City (Kuwait) is 51% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
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Kuwait City | Aalborg | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 6,105 (kr126,588) | kr313,684 | - 60% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.124 (kr2.56) | kr12 | - 79% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 12 (kr244) | kr388 | - 37% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Dinar 6 (kr126) | kr266 | - 53% | |
Personal Care | - 12% | |||
Personal Care in Kuwait City (Kuwait) is 12% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
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Kuwait City | Aalborg | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 1.664 (kr34) | kr58 | - 41% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 4.408 (kr91) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 24 (kr503) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 2.153 (kr45) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 1.872 (kr39) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 1.706 (kr35) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.023 (kr21) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 1.225 (kr25) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 3.056 (kr63) | kr181 | - 65% | |
Entertainment | - 7% | |||
Entertainment in Kuwait City (Kuwait) is 7% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
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Kuwait City | Aalborg | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 10 (kr209) | kr380 | - 45% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 7 (kr136) | kr219 | - 38% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 25 (kr529) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 25 (kr527) | kr622 | - 15% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | kr73 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 1.924 (kr40) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | kr33 | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dinar 182 (kr3,776) | kr2,962 | + 27% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.046 (kr0.96) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 33 (kr682) | kr255 | + 167% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 1.000 (kr21) | kr47 | - 56% | |
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TOTAL | - 24% |

These prices were last updated on July 09, 2025.
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