Cost of living in Kuwait City (Kuwait) is 67% more expensive than in Ankara (Turkey)
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| Food | + 50% | |||
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| Food in Kuwait City (Kuwait) is 50% more expensive than in Ankara (Turkey) | ||||
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| Kuwait City | Ankara | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 2.839 (216TL) | 163TL | + 32% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 2.251 (171TL) | 101TL | + 70% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 0.833 (63TL) | 46TL | + 37% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 0.504 (38TL) | 28TL | + 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.199 (91TL) | 38TL | + 137% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.475 (36TL) | 29TL | + 24% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 1.080 (82TL) | 94TL | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 0.726 (55TL) | 19TL | + 189% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.508 (39TL) | 14TL | + 183% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | 47TL | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 244TL | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 0.489 (37TL) | 28TL | + 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.247 (19TL) | 7TL | + 182% | |
| Housing | + 173% | |||
| Housing in Kuwait City (Kuwait) is 173% more expensive than in Ankara (Turkey) | ||||
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| Kuwait City | Ankara | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dinar 623 (47,398TL) | 15,874TL | + 199% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 416 (31,660TL) | 10,903TL | + 190% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 28 (2,108TL) | 1,337TL | + 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 341 (25,894TL) | 11,776TL | + 120% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 312 (23,719TL) | 8,424TL | + 182% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dinar 43 (3,252TL) | 857TL | + 279% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 9 (699TL) | 133TL | + 425% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dinar 72 (5,460TL) | 3,802TL | + 44% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 32 (2,404TL) | 2,863TL | - 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 2.769 (211TL) | 95TL | + 121% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 3.541 (269TL) | 70TL | + 285% | |
| Clothes | + 13% | |||
| Clothes in Kuwait City (Kuwait) is 13% more expensive than in Ankara (Turkey) | ||||
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| Kuwait City | Ankara | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 16 (1,210TL) | 1,155TL | + 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 17 (1,271TL) | 1,054TL | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 32 (2,421TL) | 2,205TL | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 36 (2,724TL) | 2,863TL | - 5% | |
| Transportation | + 19% | |||
| Transportation in Kuwait City (Kuwait) is 19% more expensive than in Ankara (Turkey) | ||||
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| Kuwait City | Ankara | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 5,958 (453,059TL) | 994,776TL | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.108 (8TL) | 22TL | - 62% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 14 (1,081TL) | 499TL | + 117% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Dinar 9 (691TL) | 82TL | + 741% | |
| Personal Care | + 151% | |||
| Personal Care in Kuwait City (Kuwait) is 151% more expensive than in Ankara (Turkey) | ||||
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| Kuwait City | Ankara | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 1.549 (118TL) | 26TL | + 358% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 8 (619TL) | 68TL | + 809% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 22 (1,640TL) | 1,043TL | + 57% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 1.839 (140TL) | 49TL | + 184% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 1.203 (91TL) | 55TL | + 67% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 1.323 (101TL) | 57TL | + 77% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 0.774 (59TL) | 21TL | + 174% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 1.328 (101TL) | 46TL | + 120% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 4.720 (359TL) | 103TL | + 247% | |
| Entertainment | + 65% | |||
| Entertainment in Kuwait City (Kuwait) is 65% more expensive than in Ankara (Turkey) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Kuwait City | Ankara | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 12 (913TL) | 731TL | + 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 8 (591TL) | 103TL | + 474% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 22 (1,681TL) | 1,201TL | + 40% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 22 (1,641TL) | 1,025TL | + 60% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 124TL | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 1.711 (130TL) | 43TL | + 204% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 78TL | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dinar 133 (10,129TL) | 14,162TL | - 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.041 (3.15TL) | 0.73TL | + 332% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 21 (1,629TL) | 592TL | + 175% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 0.992 (75TL) | 36TL | + 112% | |
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TOTAL | + 67% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 771 prices entered by 153 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 10, 2023.
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