Cost of living in Kuwait City (Kuwait) is 128% more expensive than in Akola (India)
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| Food | + 119% | |||
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| Food in Kuwait City (Kuwait) is 119% more expensive than in Akola (India) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Kuwait City | Akola | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 5.036 (₨1,355) | ₨500 | + 171% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 1.986 (₨534) | ₨375 | + 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 1.780 (₨479) | ₨133 | + 259% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 0.742 (₨200) | ₨44 | + 356% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.012 (₨272) | ₨50 | + 445% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.599 (₨161) | ₨33 | + 384% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 2.239 (₨602) | ₨90 | + 569% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 1.104 (₨297) | ₨99 | + 202% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.463 (₨124) | ₨43 | + 187% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | ₨165 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | ₨319 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 0.400 (₨108) | ₨143 | - 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.164 (₨44) | ₨38 | + 17% | |
| Housing | + 445% | |||
| Housing in Kuwait City (Kuwait) is 445% more expensive than in Akola (India) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Kuwait City | Akola | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dinar 686 (₨184,582) | ₨32,976 | + 460% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 422 (₨113,641) | ₨17,667 | + 543% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 279 (₨74,997) | ₨6,525 | + 1049% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 404 (₨108,717) | ₨15,137 | + 618% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 343 (₨92,220) | ₨10,000 | + 822% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dinar 237 (₨63,791) | ₨10,000 | + 538% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 10 (₨2,574) | ₨1,000 | + 157% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dinar 81 (₨21,819) | ₨25,500 | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 25 (₨6,766) | ₨6,000 | + 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 3.527 (₨949) | ₨150 | + 533% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 4.146 (₨1,116) | ₨900 | + 24% | |
| Clothes | + 32% | |||
| Clothes in Kuwait City (Kuwait) is 32% more expensive than in Akola (India) | ||||
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| Kuwait City | Akola | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 19 (₨5,231) | ₨2,000 | + 162% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 22 (₨6,008) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 30 (₨7,987) | ₨4,000 | + 100% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 28 (₨7,598) | ₨4,000 | + 90% | |
| Transportation | + 13% | |||
| Transportation in Kuwait City (Kuwait) is 13% more expensive than in Akola (India) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Kuwait City | Akola | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 12,207 (₨3,284,731) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.142 (₨38) | ₨83 | - 54% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 15 (₨3,977) | ₨2,750 | + 45% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Dinar 4.094 (₨1,102) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 292% | |||
| Personal Care in Kuwait City (Kuwait) is 292% more expensive than in Akola (India) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Kuwait City | Akola | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 1.925 (₨518) | ₨400 | + 29% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 4.136 (₨1,113) | ₨200 | + 456% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 29 (₨7,687) | ₨500 | + 1437% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 1.988 (₨535) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 2.684 (₨722) | ₨80 | + 803% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 2.478 (₨667) | ₨160 | + 317% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 0.632 (₨170) | ₨60 | + 183% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 0.559 (₨150) | ₨20 | + 652% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 4.865 (₨1,309) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 130% | |||
| Entertainment in Kuwait City (Kuwait) is 130% more expensive than in Akola (India) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Kuwait City | Akola | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 17 (₨4,677) | ₨600 | + 679% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 7 (₨1,882) | ₨300 | + 527% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 21 (₨5,628) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 31 (₨8,358) | ₨500 | + 1572% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | ₨250 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 1.873 (₨504) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ₨1,000 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dinar 139 (₨37,502) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.041 (₨11) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 27 (₨7,185) | ₨1,000 | + 619% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 0.992 (₨267) | ₨120 | + 122% | |
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TOTAL | + 128% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 345 prices entered by 83 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 28, 2023.
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