Cost of living in Kuwait City (Kuwait) is 9% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates)
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Food | - 9% | |||
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Food in Kuwait City (Kuwait) is 9% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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Kuwait City | Dubai | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 5.036 (Dirham 60) | Dirham 50 | + 21% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 1.986 (Dirham 24) | Dirham 34 | - 31% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 1.543 (Dirham 18) | Dirham 18 | + 1% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 0.511 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 6 | - 6% | |
12 eggs, large | Dinar 0.732 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 15 | - 40% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.599 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 4.88 | + 47% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 2.239 (Dirham 27) | Dirham 31 | - 13% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 0.873 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 8 | + 30% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.459 (Dirham 5.48) | Dirham 4.16 | + 32% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | Dirham 9 | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | Dirham 78 | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 0.370 (Dirham 4.41) | Dirham 8 | - 44% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.188 (Dirham 2.25) | Dirham 5.57 | - 60% | |
Housing | - 3% | |||
Housing in Kuwait City (Kuwait) is about the same as in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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Kuwait City | Dubai | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dinar 463 (Dirham 5,525) | Dirham 10,266 | - 46% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 422 (Dirham 5,044) | Dirham 5,786 | - 13% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 279 (Dirham 3,329) | Dirham 854 | + 290% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 404 (Dirham 4,825) | Dirham 6,608 | - 27% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 343 (Dirham 4,093) | Dirham 4,550 | - 10% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dinar 237 (Dirham 2,831) | Dirham 605 | + 368% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 10 (Dirham 114) | Dirham 287 | - 60% | |
40” flat screen tv | Dinar 81 (Dirham 968) | Dirham 791 | + 22% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 25 (Dirham 300) | Dirham 328 | - 9% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 3.116 (Dirham 37) | Dirham 41 | - 10% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 4.146 (Dirham 50) | Dirham 37 | + 32% | |
Clothes | + 20% | |||
Clothes in Kuwait City (Kuwait) is 20% more expensive than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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Kuwait City | Dubai | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 19 (Dirham 232) | Dirham 221 | + 5% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 22 (Dirham 267) | Dirham 200 | + 33% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 30 (Dirham 354) | Dirham 338 | + 5% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 28 (Dirham 337) | Dirham 373 | - 10% | |
Transportation | - 30% | |||
Transportation in Kuwait City (Kuwait) is 30% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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Kuwait City | Dubai | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 12,207 (Dirham 145,787) | Dirham 121,769 | + 20% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.097 (Dirham 1.15) | Dirham 2.78 | - 58% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 14 (Dirham 167) | Dirham 324 | - 49% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Dinar 8 (Dirham 101) | Dirham 50 | + 100% | |
Personal Care | + 29% | |||
Personal Care in Kuwait City (Kuwait) is 29% more expensive than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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Kuwait City | Dubai | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 1.925 (Dirham 23) | Dirham 22 | + 5% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 4.136 (Dirham 49) | Dirham 37 | + 33% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 29 (Dirham 341) | Dirham 273 | + 25% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 1.988 (Dirham 24) | Dirham 23 | + 4% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 2.684 (Dirham 32) | Dirham 16 | + 100% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 2.478 (Dirham 30) | Dirham 21 | + 38% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 0.632 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 12 | - 35% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 0.559 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 17 | - 60% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 4.846 (Dirham 58) | Dirham 39 | + 47% | |
Entertainment | + 1% | |||
Entertainment in Kuwait City (Kuwait) is about the same as in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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Kuwait City | Dubai | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 17 (Dirham 208) | Dirham 174 | + 19% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 7 (Dirham 85) | Dirham 102 | - 17% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 21 (Dirham 250) | Dirham 275 | - 9% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 31 (Dirham 371) | Dirham 321 | + 16% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Dirham 87 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 1.873 (Dirham 22) | Dirham 25 | - 9% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Dirham 41 | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dinar 139 (Dirham 1,664) | Dirham 2,079 | - 20% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.041 (Dirham 0.50) | Dirham 0.53 | - 6% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 20 (Dirham 235) | Dirham 263 | - 11% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 2.147 (Dirham 26) | Dirham 19 | + 38% | |
TOTAL | - 9% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 942 prices entered by 254 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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