- Cost of Living
- Kuwait
- Malaysia
- Kuwait City
- Alor Star
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kuwait City, Kuwait compared to Alor Star, Malaysia
Currency:
| Food | + 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kuwait City (Kuwait) is 25% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 1.500 (RM19) | RM15 | + 32% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Dinar 1.750 (RM23) | RM10 | + 129% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 1.220 (RM16) | RM9 | + 76% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 0.484 (RM6) | RM6 | - 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 0.530 (RM7) | RM4.75 | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.597 (RM8) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 1.342 (RM17) | RM35 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 0.928 (RM12) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.414 (RM5.38) | RM3.55 | + 52% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | RM12 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | RM78 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Dinar 0.327 (RM4.25) | RM3.00 | + 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.240 (RM3.12) | RM3.28 | - 5% | |
| Housing | + 112% | |||
| Housing in Kuwait City (Kuwait) is 112% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Dinar 664 (RM8,627) | RM1,135 | + 660% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Dinar 486 (RM6,322) | RM525 | + 1104% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 62 (RM806) | RM165 | + 389% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Dinar 388 (RM5,037) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Dinar 260 (RM3,380) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Dinar 109 (RM1,414) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Dinar 15 (RM193) | RM136 | + 42% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Dinar 82 (RM1,065) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 35 (RM459) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 2.825 (RM37) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 3.396 (RM44) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in Kuwait City (Kuwait) is 6% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 19 (RM247) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Dinar 16 (RM211) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 29 (RM377) | RM212 | + 77% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 36 (RM472) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 10% | |||
| Transportation in Kuwait City (Kuwait) is 10% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 5,500 (RM71,497) | RM109,250 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.591 (RM8) | RM1.96 | + 292% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 15 (RM195) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Dinar 5.159 (RM67) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 102% | |||
| Personal Care in Kuwait City (Kuwait) is 102% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 1.355 (RM18) | RM16 | + 10% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 5.331 (RM69) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 21 (RM278) | RM30 | + 826% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Dinar 2.253 (RM29) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 1.182 (RM15) | RM8 | + 87% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 1.168 (RM15) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 0.902 (RM12) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 0.927 (RM12) | RM8 | + 59% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 3.083 (RM40) | RM14 | + 187% | |
| Entertainment | + 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Kuwait City (Kuwait) is 12% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 15 (RM198) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 7 (RM91) | RM23 | + 299% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 11 (RM139) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 12 (RM156) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 1.210 (RM16) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Dinar 180 (RM2,340) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.040 (RM0.52) | RM0.24 | + 117% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 38 (RM491) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 0.700 (RM9) | RM13 | - 32% | |
| TOTAL | + 45% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 735 prices entered by 192 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 26, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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MYR
/
KWD
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Cost of living in Kuwait City (Kuwait) is 45% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia)
For example, you would need at least RM5,089
(Dinar 391)
in Kuwait City
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
RM3,500
in Alor Star.
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