- 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 | + 100% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kuwait City (Kuwait) is 100% more expensive 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 25 | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 0.940 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 11 | - 0% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 0.461 (Dirham 5.61) | Dirham 7 | - 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 0.530 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 11 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.403 (Dirham 4.90) | Dirham 6 | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 0.910 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 15 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 0.735 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 8 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.420 (Dirham 5.10) | Dirham 9 | - 43% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dinar 1.000 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 9 | + 43% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dinar 75 (Dirham 911) | Dirham 48 | + 1819% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Dinar 0.384 (Dirham 4.66) | Dirham 4.71 | - 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.196 (Dirham 2.38) | Dirham 4.56 | - 48% | |
| Housing | - 36% | |||
| Housing in Kuwait City (Kuwait) is 36% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Dinar 664 (Dirham 8,065) | Dirham 13,583 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Dinar 486 (Dirham 5,911) | Dirham 11,205 | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 33 (Dirham 397) | Dirham 260 | + 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Dinar 388 (Dirham 4,709) | Dirham 7,278 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Dinar 260 (Dirham 3,160) | Dirham 5,409 | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Dinar 66 (Dirham 799) | Dirham 130 | + 514% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Dinar 15 (Dirham 181) | Dirham 294 | - 39% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Dinar 96 (Dirham 1,171) | Dirham 1,587 | - 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 28 (Dirham 336) | Dirham 490 | - 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 2.652 (Dirham 32) | Dirham 33 | - 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 1.232 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 39 | - 61% | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in Kuwait City (Kuwait) is 4% 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 | + 1% | |
| 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 442) | Dirham 355 | + 24% | |
| Transportation | + 50% | |||
| Transportation in Kuwait City (Kuwait) is 50% 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 66,841) | Dirham 76,866 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.128 (Dirham 1.56) | Dirham 1.81 | - 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 15 (Dirham 182) | Dirham 80 | + 128% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Dinar 4.063 (Dirham 49) | Dirham 23 | + 112% | |
| Personal Care | - 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Kuwait City (Kuwait) is 7% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 1.209 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 22 | - 32% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 4.976 (Dirham 60) | Dirham 65 | - 6% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 15 (Dirham 177) | Dirham 166 | + 7% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Dinar 2.223 (Dirham 27) | Dirham 33 | - 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 1.550 (Dirham 19) | Dirham 18 | + 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 1.173 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 18 | - 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.089 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 13 | + 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 0.890 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 14 | - 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 2.667 (Dirham 32) | Dirham 61 | - 47% | |
| Entertainment | - 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Kuwait City (Kuwait) is 13% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 8 (Dirham 98) | Dirham 207 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 7 (Dirham 85) | Dirham 70 | + 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 16 (Dirham 191) | Dirham 534 | - 64% | |
| 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 | Dinar 2.976 (Dirham 36) | Dirham 57 | - 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 1.210 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 15 | - 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dinar 1.620 (Dirham 20) | Dirham 30 | - 34% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | Dinar 61 (Dirham 746) | Dirham 715 | + 4% | |
| 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 | + 24% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 0.700 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 10 | - 15% | |
| TOTAL | - 1% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 22, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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