- Cost of Living
- Kuwait
- United Arab Emirates
- Kuwait City
- Abu Dhabi
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kuwait City, Kuwait compared to Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Currency:
| Food | - 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kuwait City (Kuwait) is 15% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 1.500 (Dirham 18) | Dirham 25 | - 27% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Dinar 1.750 (Dirham 21) | Dirham 26 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 1.337 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 11 | + 42% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 0.569 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 8 | - 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 0.530 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 11 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.642 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 6 | + 25% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 1.290 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 15 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 0.950 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 8 | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.482 (Dirham 5.85) | Dirham 9 | - 35% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | Dirham 9 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | Dirham 48 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Dinar 0.327 (Dirham 3.96) | Dirham 7 | - 45% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.238 (Dirham 2.89) | Dirham 4.56 | - 37% | |
| Housing | - 27% | |||
| Housing in Kuwait City (Kuwait) is 27% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Dinar 664 (Dirham 8,057) | Dirham 13,583 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Dinar 486 (Dirham 5,904) | Dirham 11,205 | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 102 (Dirham 1,234) | Dirham 260 | + 375% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Dinar 388 (Dirham 4,704) | Dirham 7,278 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Dinar 260 (Dirham 3,156) | Dirham 5,409 | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Dinar 109 (Dirham 1,321) | Dirham 130 | + 916% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Dinar 15 (Dirham 181) | Dirham 294 | - 39% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Dinar 82 (Dirham 994) | Dirham 1,644 | - 40% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 35 (Dirham 428) | Dirham 486 | - 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 2.825 (Dirham 34) | Dirham 31 | + 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 2.457 (Dirham 30) | Dirham 41 | - 26% | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in Kuwait City (Kuwait) is 3% more expensive than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 19 (Dirham 231) | Dirham 231 | - 0% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Dinar 16 (Dirham 197) | Dirham 196 | + 0% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 29 (Dirham 352) | Dirham 329 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 36 (Dirham 441) | Dirham 355 | + 24% | |
| Transportation | + 79% | |||
| Transportation in Kuwait City (Kuwait) is 79% more expensive than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 5,500 (Dirham 66,770) | Dirham 76,866 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.597 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 1.81 | + 301% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 15 (Dirham 182) | Dirham 80 | + 128% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Dinar 4.798 (Dirham 58) | Dirham 39 | + 48% | |
| Personal Care | - 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Kuwait City (Kuwait) is 8% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 1.355 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 21 | - 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 5.331 (Dirham 65) | Dirham 67 | - 4% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 21 (Dirham 250) | Dirham 276 | - 9% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Dinar 2.253 (Dirham 27) | Dirham 25 | + 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 1.182 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 14 | - 0% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 1.168 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 20 | - 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 0.902 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 9 | + 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 0.927 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 17 | - 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 3.073 (Dirham 37) | Dirham 51 | - 27% | |
| Entertainment | + 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Kuwait City (Kuwait) is 3% more expensive than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 15 (Dirham 184) | Dirham 223 | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 7 (Dirham 85) | Dirham 70 | + 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 30 (Dirham 369) | Dirham 348 | + 6% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 12 (Dirham 146) | Dirham 150 | - 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Dirham 70 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 1.210 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 15 | - 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Dirham 30 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Dinar 173 (Dirham 2,100) | Dirham 2,228 | - 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.040 (Dirham 0.49) | Dirham 0.38 | + 28% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 38 (Dirham 459) | Dirham 371 | + 23% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 0.700 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 10 | - 15% | |
| TOTAL | - 6% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kuwait City (Kuwait) is 6% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
Dirham 44,000
in Abu Dhabi
you would need to make just about Dirham 41,219
(Dinar 3,395)
in Kuwait City.
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