- 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 | - 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kuwait City (Kuwait) is 21% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 1.500 (Dirham 18) | Dirham 51 | - 65% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Dinar 1.750 (Dirham 21) | Dirham 26 | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 1.471 (Dirham 18) | Dirham 17 | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 0.519 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 6 | + 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 0.530 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 9 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.690 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 5.00 | + 67% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 1.512 (Dirham 18) | Dirham 19 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 0.800 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 8 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.469 (Dirham 5.69) | Dirham 4.35 | + 31% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | Dirham 11 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | Dirham 60 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Dinar 0.367 (Dirham 4.45) | Dirham 5.00 | - 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.235 (Dirham 2.85) | Dirham 3.95 | - 28% | |
| Housing | + 12% | |||
| Housing in Kuwait City (Kuwait) is 12% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Dinar 664 (Dirham 8,048) | Dirham 6,248 | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Dinar 486 (Dirham 5,898) | Dirham 5,609 | + 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 112 (Dirham 1,353) | Dirham 537 | + 152% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Dinar 388 (Dirham 4,699) | Dirham 5,146 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Dinar 260 (Dirham 3,153) | Dirham 3,222 | - 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Dinar 97 (Dirham 1,179) | Dirham 302 | + 290% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Dinar 15 (Dirham 180) | Dirham 282 | - 36% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Dinar 94 (Dirham 1,143) | Dirham 1,167 | - 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 31 (Dirham 373) | Dirham 517 | - 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 2.830 (Dirham 34) | Dirham 32 | + 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 2.639 (Dirham 32) | Dirham 28 | + 13% | |
| Clothes | + 10% | |||
| Clothes in Kuwait City (Kuwait) is 10% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 19 (Dirham 230) | Dirham 203 | + 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Dinar 16 (Dirham 196) | Dirham 191 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 29 (Dirham 352) | Dirham 284 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 36 (Dirham 441) | Dirham 290 | + 52% | |
| Transportation | + 54% | |||
| Transportation in Kuwait City (Kuwait) is 54% 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 66,699) | Dirham 81,667 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.608 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 1.78 | + 314% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 15 (Dirham 182) | Dirham 104 | + 75% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Dinar 5.636 (Dirham 68) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Kuwait City (Kuwait) is 14% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 1.355 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 19 | - 12% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 5.461 (Dirham 66) | Dirham 50 | + 32% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 22 (Dirham 271) | Dirham 149 | + 82% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Dinar 2.253 (Dirham 27) | Dirham 37 | - 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 1.182 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 19 | - 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 1.315 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 24 | - 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 0.902 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 9 | + 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 0.927 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 10 | + 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 3.342 (Dirham 41) | Dirham 43 | - 6% | |
| Entertainment | + 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Kuwait City (Kuwait) is 19% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 17 (Dirham 202) | Dirham 152 | + 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 7 (Dirham 85) | Dirham 67 | + 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 30 (Dirham 368) | Dirham 500 | - 26% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 12 (Dirham 146) | Dirham 200 | - 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Dirham 31 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 1.210 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 21 | - 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Dirham 26 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Dinar 173 (Dirham 2,098) | - | - | |
| 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 458) | Dirham 250 | + 83% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 0.700 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 9 | - 11% | |
| TOTAL | + 14% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 878 prices entered by 206 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kuwait City (Kuwait) is 14% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates)
For example, you would need at least Dirham 22,743
(Dinar 1,875)
in Kuwait City
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Dirham 20,000
in Al Ain.
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