Cost of living in Kuwait City, Kuwait vs Dunedin, New Zealand
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| Food | - 26% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kuwait City (Kuwait) is 26% cheaper than in Dunedin (New Zealand) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 3.545 (NZ$16) | NZ$17 | - 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 2.296 (NZ$11) | NZ$13 | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 1.206 (NZ$5.60) | NZ$8 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 0.501 (NZ$2.32) | NZ$1.88 | + 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 0.856 (NZ$3.98) | NZ$7 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.495 (NZ$2.30) | NZ$5.81 | - 60% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 1.652 (NZ$8) | NZ$6 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 0.725 (NZ$3.37) | NZ$3.65 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.428 (NZ$1.99) | NZ$3.58 | - 45% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | NZ$7 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | NZ$17 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 0.345 (NZ$1.60) | NZ$3.15 | - 49% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.263 (NZ$1.22) | NZ$1.99 | - 39% | |
| Housing | - 9% | |||
| Housing in Kuwait City (Kuwait) is 9% cheaper than in Dunedin (New Zealand) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dinar 524 (NZ$2,432) | NZ$2,306 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 317 (NZ$1,474) | NZ$1,639 | - 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 32 (NZ$147) | NZ$216 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 312 (NZ$1,450) | NZ$1,572 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 196 (NZ$911) | NZ$1,045 | - 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dinar 63 (NZ$295) | NZ$144 | + 105% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 9 (NZ$40) | NZ$79 | - 50% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dinar 71 (NZ$330) | NZ$696 | - 53% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 31 (NZ$146) | NZ$245 | - 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 3.072 (NZ$14) | NZ$13 | + 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 4.825 (NZ$22) | NZ$22 | + 0% | |
| Clothes | - 26% | |||
| Clothes in Kuwait City (Kuwait) is 26% cheaper than in Dunedin (New Zealand) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 14 (NZ$65) | NZ$114 | - 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 13 (NZ$61) | NZ$80 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 31 (NZ$143) | NZ$163 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 30 (NZ$140) | NZ$174 | - 20% | |
| Transportation | - 41% | |||
| Transportation in Kuwait City (Kuwait) is 41% cheaper than in Dunedin (New Zealand) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 5,192 (NZ$24,111) | NZ$34,478 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.148 (NZ$0.69) | NZ$2.09 | - 67% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 11 (NZ$53) | NZ$94 | - 44% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Dinar 7 (NZ$33) | NZ$35 | - 4% | |
| Personal Care | + 47% | |||
| Personal Care in Kuwait City (Kuwait) is 47% more expensive than in Dunedin (New Zealand) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 1.800 (NZ$8) | NZ$17 | - 50% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 9 (NZ$41) | NZ$7 | + 508% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 16 (NZ$75) | NZ$42 | + 78% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 1.739 (NZ$8) | NZ$7 | + 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 1.079 (NZ$5.01) | NZ$4.59 | + 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 1.466 (NZ$7) | NZ$5.58 | + 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.053 (NZ$4.89) | NZ$2.87 | + 70% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 0.865 (NZ$4.02) | NZ$3.29 | + 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 3.331 (NZ$15) | NZ$24 | - 36% | |
| Entertainment | - 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Kuwait City (Kuwait) is 11% cheaper than in Dunedin (New Zealand) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 9 (NZ$41) | NZ$52 | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 6 (NZ$29) | NZ$27 | + 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 74 (NZ$341) | NZ$175 | + 95% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 22 (NZ$102) | NZ$96 | + 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | NZ$15 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 1.525 (NZ$7) | NZ$4.84 | + 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | NZ$9 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dinar 157 (NZ$728) | NZ$870 | - 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.057 (NZ$0.26) | NZ$0.43 | - 39% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 19 (NZ$86) | NZ$65 | + 32% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 1.182 (NZ$5.49) | NZ$25 | - 78% | |
| TOTAL | - 19% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 310 prices entered by 74 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 18, 2021.
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Cost of living in Kuwait City (Kuwait) is 19% cheaper than in Dunedin (New Zealand)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require NZ$6,500 in Dunedin you would need to make just about NZ$5,235 (Dinar 1,127) in Kuwait City.
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