Cost of living in Kuwait City, Kuwait vs Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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Food | - 8% | |||
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Food in Kuwait City (Kuwait) is 8% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 3.545 (Dirham 43) | Dirham 32 | + 34% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 2.296 (Dirham 28) | Dirham 31 | - 10% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 1.206 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 20 | - 25% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 0.501 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 6 | - 0% | |
12 eggs, large | Dinar 0.856 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 14 | - 27% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.495 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 5.53 | + 9% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 1.652 (Dirham 20) | Dirham 25 | - 19% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 0.725 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 8 | + 15% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.428 (Dirham 5.21) | Dirham 3.59 | + 45% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | Dirham 14 | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | Dirham 64 | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 0.345 (Dirham 4.20) | Dirham 8 | - 49% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.263 (Dirham 3.20) | Dirham 5.10 | - 37% | |
Housing | - 32% | |||
Housing in Kuwait City (Kuwait) is 32% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dinar 524 (Dirham 6,378) | Dirham 9,284 | - 31% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 317 (Dirham 3,864) | Dirham 6,902 | - 44% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 32 (Dirham 386) | Dirham 615 | - 37% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 312 (Dirham 3,803) | Dirham 4,750 | - 20% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 196 (Dirham 2,389) | Dirham 3,737 | - 36% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dinar 63 (Dirham 773) | Dirham 334 | + 131% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 9 (Dirham 104) | Dirham 325 | - 68% | |
40” flat screen tv | Dinar 71 (Dirham 866) | Dirham 1,616 | - 46% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 31 (Dirham 382) | Dirham 408 | - 6% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 3.072 (Dirham 37) | Dirham 46 | - 19% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 4.825 (Dirham 59) | Dirham 38 | + 54% | |
Clothes | - 17% | |||
Clothes in Kuwait City (Kuwait) is 17% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 14 (Dirham 170) | Dirham 269 | - 37% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 13 (Dirham 159) | Dirham 191 | - 17% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 31 (Dirham 376) | Dirham 363 | + 3% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 30 (Dirham 366) | Dirham 347 | + 6% | |
Transportation | + 32% | |||
Transportation in Kuwait City (Kuwait) is 32% more expensive than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 5,192 (Dirham 63,219) | Dirham 80,560 | - 22% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.148 (Dirham 1.80) | Dirham 2.07 | - 13% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 11 (Dirham 138) | Dirham 81 | + 71% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Dinar 7 (Dirham 87) | Dirham 28 | + 213% | |
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 1.800 (Dirham 22) | Dirham 17 | + 32% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 9 (Dirham 109) | Dirham 61 | + 78% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 16 (Dirham 196) | Dirham 380 | - 48% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 1.739 (Dirham 21) | Dirham 25 | - 14% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 1.079 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 15 | - 11% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 1.466 (Dirham 18) | Dirham 24 | - 26% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.053 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 10 | + 26% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 0.865 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 14 | - 24% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 3.331 (Dirham 41) | Dirham 79 | - 49% | |
Entertainment | - 12% | |||
Entertainment in Kuwait City (Kuwait) is 12% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 9 (Dirham 106) | Dirham 193 | - 45% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 6 (Dirham 77) | Dirham 83 | - 8% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 74 (Dirham 895) | Dirham 548 | + 63% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 22 (Dirham 268) | Dirham 202 | + 33% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Dirham 62 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 1.525 (Dirham 19) | Dirham 29 | - 35% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Dirham 40 | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dinar 157 (Dirham 1,908) | Dirham 2,536 | - 25% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.057 (Dirham 0.69) | Dirham 0.62 | + 12% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 19 (Dirham 233) | Dirham 282 | - 17% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 1.182 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 22 | - 35% | |
TOTAL | - 15% |

These prices were last updated on April 14, 2021.
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Cost of living in Kuwait City (Kuwait) is 15% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require Dirham 25,000 in Abu Dhabi you would need to make just about Dirham 21,307 (Dinar 1,750) in Kuwait City.
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