- Cost of Living
- Kuwait
- United Arab Emirates
- Kuwait City
- Dubai
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kuwait City, Kuwait compared to Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Currency:
| Food | - 27% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kuwait City (Kuwait) is 27% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 1.500 (Dirham 18) | Dirham 58 | - 69% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Dinar 1.750 (Dirham 21) | Dirham 19 | + 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 1.471 (Dirham 18) | Dirham 20 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 0.519 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 5.07 | + 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 0.530 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 13 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.690 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 6 | + 30% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 1.512 (Dirham 18) | Dirham 7 | + 153% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 0.800 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 9 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.469 (Dirham 5.69) | Dirham 4.51 | + 26% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | Dirham 5.02 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | Dirham 107 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Dinar 0.367 (Dirham 4.45) | Dirham 7 | - 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.235 (Dirham 2.85) | Dirham 3.78 | - 24% | |
| Housing | - 11% | |||
| Housing in Kuwait City (Kuwait) is 11% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Dinar 664 (Dirham 8,053) | Dirham 8,333 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Dinar 486 (Dirham 5,902) | Dirham 6,259 | - 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 112 (Dirham 1,353) | Dirham 755 | + 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Dinar 388 (Dirham 4,702) | Dirham 6,365 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Dinar 260 (Dirham 3,155) | Dirham 4,253 | - 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Dinar 97 (Dirham 1,179) | Dirham 503 | + 134% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Dinar 15 (Dirham 181) | Dirham 343 | - 47% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Dinar 94 (Dirham 1,144) | Dirham 1,422 | - 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 31 (Dirham 373) | Dirham 385 | - 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 2.830 (Dirham 34) | Dirham 39 | - 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 2.639 (Dirham 32) | Dirham 38 | - 17% | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in Kuwait City (Kuwait) is 7% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 19 (Dirham 231) | Dirham 262 | - 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Dinar 16 (Dirham 197) | Dirham 216 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 29 (Dirham 352) | Dirham 378 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 36 (Dirham 441) | Dirham 398 | + 11% | |
| Transportation | + 67% | |||
| Transportation in Kuwait City (Kuwait) is 67% more expensive than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 5,500 (Dirham 66,738) | Dirham 77,629 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.608 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 1.54 | + 379% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 15 (Dirham 182) | Dirham 108 | + 68% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Dinar 5.636 (Dirham 68) | Dirham 28 | + 144% | |
| Personal Care | - 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Kuwait City (Kuwait) is 13% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 1.355 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 26 | - 37% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 5.461 (Dirham 66) | Dirham 75 | - 11% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 22 (Dirham 271) | Dirham 289 | - 6% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Dinar 2.253 (Dirham 27) | Dirham 29 | - 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 1.182 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 18 | - 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 1.315 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 19 | - 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 0.902 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 12 | - 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 0.927 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 11 | + 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 3.342 (Dirham 41) | Dirham 68 | - 41% | |
| Entertainment | - 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Kuwait City (Kuwait) is 7% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 17 (Dirham 202) | Dirham 188 | + 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 7 (Dirham 85) | Dirham 76 | + 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 30 (Dirham 368) | Dirham 304 | + 21% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 12 (Dirham 146) | Dirham 313 | - 53% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Dirham 67 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 1.210 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 20 | - 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Dirham 30 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Dinar 173 (Dirham 2,099) | Dirham 1,651 | + 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.040 (Dirham 0.49) | Dirham 0.70 | - 30% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 38 (Dirham 458) | Dirham 438 | + 5% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 0.700 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 5.86 | + 45% | |
| TOTAL | - 3% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 21, 2018.
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