- 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 | - 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kuwait City (Kuwait) is 9% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 4.310 (Dirham 52) | Dirham 56 | - 7% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Dinar 2.142 (Dirham 26) | Dirham 28 | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 1.250 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 22 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 0.580 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 7 | + 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.415 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 13 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.690 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 7 | + 26% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 1.512 (Dirham 18) | Dirham 26 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 0.800 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 9 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.469 (Dirham 5.66) | Dirham 4.79 | + 18% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | Dirham 21 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | Dirham 116 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Dinar 0.323 (Dirham 3.90) | Dirham 7 | - 44% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.235 (Dirham 2.84) | Dirham 4.60 | - 38% | |
| Housing | - 21% | |||
| Housing in Kuwait City (Kuwait) is 21% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Dinar 533 (Dirham 6,436) | Dirham 7,997 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Dinar 410 (Dirham 4,942) | Dirham 6,343 | - 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 100 (Dirham 1,205) | Dirham 780 | + 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Dinar 313 (Dirham 3,777) | Dirham 6,260 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Dinar 238 (Dirham 2,871) | Dirham 4,312 | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Dinar 123 (Dirham 1,485) | Dirham 519 | + 186% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Dinar 9 (Dirham 109) | Dirham 307 | - 64% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Dinar 91 (Dirham 1,093) | Dirham 1,453 | - 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 32 (Dirham 382) | Dirham 411 | - 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 2.593 (Dirham 31) | Dirham 39 | - 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 3.710 (Dirham 45) | Dirham 40 | + 13% | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Kuwait City (Kuwait) is 2% more expensive than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 18 (Dirham 221) | Dirham 281 | - 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Dinar 19 (Dirham 234) | Dirham 216 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 37 (Dirham 452) | Dirham 401 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 33 (Dirham 399) | Dirham 422 | - 5% | |
| Transportation | - 5% | |||
| Transportation in Kuwait City (Kuwait) is 5% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 4,929 (Dirham 59,485) | Dirham 76,245 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.557 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 2.26 | + 197% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 18 (Dirham 215) | Dirham 288 | - 25% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Dinar 5.636 (Dirham 68) | Dirham 29 | + 137% | |
| Personal Care | - 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Kuwait City (Kuwait) is 14% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 1.446 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 26 | - 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 5.243 (Dirham 63) | Dirham 75 | - 15% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 21 (Dirham 256) | Dirham 290 | - 12% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Dinar 1.903 (Dirham 23) | Dirham 29 | - 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 1.182 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 17 | - 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 1.315 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 19 | - 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 0.950 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 11 | + 0% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 0.927 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 11 | - 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 3.269 (Dirham 39) | Dirham 69 | - 43% | |
| Entertainment | - 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Kuwait City (Kuwait) is 4% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 14 (Dirham 173) | Dirham 187 | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 7 (Dirham 81) | Dirham 77 | + 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 30 (Dirham 366) | Dirham 325 | + 13% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 22 (Dirham 269) | Dirham 375 | - 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Dirham 69 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 1.714 (Dirham 21) | Dirham 21 | - 0% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Dirham 44 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Dinar 167 (Dirham 2,021) | Dirham 1,809 | + 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.070 (Dirham 0.85) | Dirham 0.87 | - 3% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 42 (Dirham 507) | Dirham 462 | + 10% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 0.923 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 21 | - 47% | |
| TOTAL | - 11% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 12, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kuwait City (Kuwait) is 11% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
Dirham 22,000
in Dubai
you would need to make just about Dirham 19,489
(Dinar 1,615)
in Kuwait City.
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