- Cost of Living
- Kuwait
- United Arab Emirates
- Kuwait City
- Al Ain
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kuwait City, Kuwait compared to Al Ain, United Arab Emirates
Currency:
| Food | - 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kuwait City (Kuwait) is 14% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 1.500 (Dirham 18) | Dirham 41 | - 55% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Dinar 1.750 (Dirham 21) | Dirham 24 | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 1.220 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 18 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 0.484 (Dirham 5.94) | Dirham 5.79 | + 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 0.530 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 8 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.597 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 4.25 | + 72% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 1.342 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 18 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 0.928 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 7 | + 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.414 (Dirham 5.08) | Dirham 4.19 | + 21% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | Dirham 8 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | Dirham 60 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Dinar 0.327 (Dirham 4.00) | Dirham 5.00 | - 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.240 (Dirham 2.95) | Dirham 3.17 | - 7% | |
| Housing | + 11% | |||
| Housing in Kuwait City (Kuwait) is 11% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Dinar 664 (Dirham 8,136) | Dirham 6,135 | + 33% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Dinar 486 (Dirham 5,962) | Dirham 5,609 | + 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 62 (Dirham 761) | Dirham 493 | + 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Dinar 388 (Dirham 4,750) | Dirham 5,375 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Dinar 260 (Dirham 3,187) | Dirham 3,222 | - 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Dinar 109 (Dirham 1,334) | Dirham 322 | + 314% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Dinar 15 (Dirham 182) | Dirham 295 | - 38% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Dinar 82 (Dirham 1,004) | Dirham 1,191 | - 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 35 (Dirham 433) | Dirham 522 | - 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 2.825 (Dirham 35) | Dirham 32 | + 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 3.396 (Dirham 42) | Dirham 25 | + 67% | |
| Clothes | + 12% | |||
| Clothes in Kuwait City (Kuwait) is 12% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 19 (Dirham 233) | Dirham 195 | + 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Dinar 16 (Dirham 199) | Dirham 186 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 29 (Dirham 356) | Dirham 289 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 36 (Dirham 445) | Dirham 351 | + 27% | |
| Transportation | + 49% | |||
| Transportation in Kuwait City (Kuwait) is 49% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 5,500 (Dirham 67,426) | Dirham 85,506 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.591 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 1.75 | + 315% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 15 (Dirham 184) | Dirham 107 | + 71% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Dinar 5.159 (Dirham 63) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 47% | |||
| Personal Care in Kuwait City (Kuwait) is 47% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 1.355 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 22 | - 25% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 5.331 (Dirham 65) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 21 (Dirham 262) | Dirham 50 | + 424% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Dinar 2.253 (Dirham 28) | Dirham 27 | + 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 1.182 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 15 | - 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 1.168 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 20 | - 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 0.902 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 8 | + 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 0.927 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 7 | + 69% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 3.083 (Dirham 38) | Dirham 44 | - 14% | |
| Entertainment | + 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Kuwait City (Kuwait) is 24% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 15 (Dirham 186) | Dirham 122 | + 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 7 (Dirham 86) | Dirham 63 | + 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 11 (Dirham 131) | Dirham 500 | - 74% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 12 (Dirham 147) | Dirham 219 | - 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Dirham 32 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 1.210 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 20 | - 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Dirham 28 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Dinar 180 (Dirham 2,207) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.040 (Dirham 0.49) | Dirham 0.35 | + 42% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 38 (Dirham 463) | Dirham 217 | + 114% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 0.700 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 9 | - 10% | |
| TOTAL | + 16% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 772 prices entered by 198 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kuwait City (Kuwait) is 16% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates)
For example, you would need at least Dirham 18,625
(Dinar 1,519)
in Kuwait City
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Dirham 16,000
in Al Ain.
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