Cost of living in Kuwait City (Kuwait) is 27% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates)
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| Food | + 3% | |||
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| Food in Kuwait City (Kuwait) is about the same as in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Kuwait City | Dubai | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 4.956 (Dirham 60) | Dirham 50 | + 19% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 2.541 (Dirham 31) | Dirham 29 | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 0.978 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 15 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 0.459 (Dirham 5.52) | Dirham 7 | - 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 0.938 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 16 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.716 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 5.27 | + 63% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 2.340 (Dirham 28) | Dirham 23 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 0.869 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 7 | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.596 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 4.04 | + 78% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | Dirham 14 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | Dirham 58 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 0.467 (Dirham 5.61) | Dirham 9 | - 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.264 (Dirham 3.17) | Dirham 4.02 | - 21% | |
| Housing | - 36% | |||
| Housing in Kuwait City (Kuwait) is 36% cheaper than 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 622 (Dirham 7,483) | Dirham 9,334 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 383 (Dirham 4,602) | Dirham 6,323 | - 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 46 (Dirham 554) | Dirham 730 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 354 (Dirham 4,263) | Dirham 5,583 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 238 (Dirham 2,864) | Dirham 3,165 | - 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dinar 43 (Dirham 515) | Dirham 515 | - 0% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 8 (Dirham 91) | Dirham 358 | - 75% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dinar 72 (Dirham 864) | Dirham 1,231 | - 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 32 (Dirham 380) | Dirham 339 | + 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 2.769 (Dirham 33) | Dirham 42 | - 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 3.521 (Dirham 42) | Dirham 45 | - 5% | |
| Clothes | - 22% | |||
| Clothes in Kuwait City (Kuwait) is 22% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Kuwait City | Dubai | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 14 (Dirham 166) | Dirham 231 | - 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 12 (Dirham 139) | Dirham 208 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 36 (Dirham 437) | Dirham 343 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 30 (Dirham 361) | Dirham 328 | + 10% | |
| Transportation | - 41% | |||
| Transportation in Kuwait City (Kuwait) is 41% 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 5,596 (Dirham 67,318) | Dirham 94,044 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.096 (Dirham 1.15) | Dirham 3.36 | - 66% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 11 (Dirham 138) | Dirham 295 | - 53% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Dinar 8 (Dirham 97) | Dirham 38 | + 155% | |
| Personal Care | + 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Kuwait City (Kuwait) is 12% 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 1.940 (Dirham 23) | Dirham 25 | - 7% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 7 (Dirham 87) | Dirham 41 | + 114% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 22 (Dirham 264) | Dirham 274 | - 4% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 1.839 (Dirham 22) | Dirham 20 | + 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 1.348 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 18 | - 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 1.323 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 20 | - 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.093 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 12 | + 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 0.918 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 16 | - 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 5.183 (Dirham 62) | Dirham 43 | + 46% | |
| Entertainment | - 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Kuwait City (Kuwait) is 23% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Kuwait City | Dubai | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 9 (Dirham 106) | Dirham 185 | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 8 (Dirham 91) | Dirham 99 | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 13 (Dirham 159) | Dirham 412 | - 61% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 23 (Dirham 279) | Dirham 293 | - 5% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Dirham 94 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 1.468 (Dirham 18) | Dirham 20 | - 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Dirham 46 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dinar 141 (Dirham 1,697) | Dirham 2,058 | - 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.049 (Dirham 0.59) | Dirham 0.49 | + 21% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 12 (Dirham 150) | Dirham 331 | - 55% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 1.035 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 19 | - 36% | |
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TOTAL | - 27% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,000 prices entered by 324 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 26, 2023.
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