Cost of living in Kuwait City (Kuwait) is 28% more expensive than in Georgetown (Guyana)
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| Food | + 18% | |||
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| Food in Kuwait City (Kuwait) is 18% more expensive than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
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| Kuwait City | Georgetown | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 4.826 (3,291 G$) | 1,264 G$ | + 160% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 2.484 (1,694 G$) | 1,287 G$ | + 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 1.162 (793 G$) | 579 G$ | + 37% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 0.504 (344 G$) | 538 G$ | - 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 0.886 (604 G$) | 763 G$ | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.696 (475 G$) | 414 G$ | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 2.340 (1,596 G$) | 932 G$ | + 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 0.855 (583 G$) | 960 G$ | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.596 (406 G$) | 287 G$ | + 41% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | 349 G$ | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 3,176 G$ | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 0.467 (318 G$) | 404 G$ | - 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.264 (180 G$) | 291 G$ | - 38% | |
| Housing | + 54% | |||
| Housing in Kuwait City (Kuwait) is 54% more expensive than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
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| Kuwait City | Georgetown | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dinar 558 (380,700 G$) | 194,910 G$ | + 95% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 348 (237,122 G$) | 98,608 G$ | + 140% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 46 (31,383 G$) | 17,631 G$ | + 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 345 (235,061 G$) | 104,313 G$ | + 125% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 238 (162,387 G$) | 67,996 G$ | + 139% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dinar 43 (29,124 G$) | 11,583 G$ | + 151% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 8 (5,191 G$) | 9,828 G$ | - 47% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dinar 72 (48,972 G$) | 110,045 G$ | - 55% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 28 (19,265 G$) | 28,321 G$ | - 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 2.769 (1,888 G$) | 1,778 G$ | + 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 3.521 (2,402 G$) | 1,797 G$ | + 34% | |
| Clothes | + 14% | |||
| Clothes in Kuwait City (Kuwait) is 14% more expensive than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
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| Kuwait City | Georgetown | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 14 (9,389 G$) | 7,847 G$ | + 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 12 (7,857 G$) | 8,227 G$ | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 36 (24,781 G$) | 16,227 G$ | + 53% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 30 (20,448 G$) | 14,013 G$ | + 46% | |
| Transportation | - 5% | |||
| Transportation in Kuwait City (Kuwait) is 5% cheaper than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
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| Kuwait City | Georgetown | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 5,612 (3,827,372 G$) | 3,245,510 G$ | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.100 (68 G$) | 226 G$ | - 70% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 11 (7,616 G$) | 8,329 G$ | - 9% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Dinar 8 (5,501 G$) | 4,157 G$ | + 32% | |
| Personal Care | + 52% | |||
| Personal Care in Kuwait City (Kuwait) is 52% more expensive than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
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| Kuwait City | Georgetown | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 1.940 (1,323 G$) | 2,045 G$ | - 35% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 7 (5,047 G$) | 1,841 G$ | + 174% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 22 (14,979 G$) | 4,277 G$ | + 250% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 1.839 (1,254 G$) | 1,289 G$ | - 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 1.348 (919 G$) | 921 G$ | - 0% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 1.323 (902 G$) | 985 G$ | - 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.093 (746 G$) | 534 G$ | + 40% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 0.918 (626 G$) | 513 G$ | + 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 4.221 (2,879 G$) | 1,346 G$ | + 114% | |
| Entertainment | + 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Kuwait City (Kuwait) is 50% more expensive than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Kuwait City | Georgetown | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 9 (6,034 G$) | 4,704 G$ | + 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 7 (4,773 G$) | 2,652 G$ | + 80% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 13 (9,029 G$) | 5,776 G$ | + 56% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 23 (15,800 G$) | 12,579 G$ | + 26% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 1,739 G$ | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 1.468 (1,001 G$) | 811 G$ | + 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 456 G$ | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dinar 141 (96,205 G$) | 15,000 G$ | + 541% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.049 (33 G$) | 24 G$ | + 41% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 12 (8,223 G$) | 5,781 G$ | + 42% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 1.026 (700 G$) | 619 G$ | + 13% | |
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TOTAL | + 28% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 302 prices entered by 110 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 30, 2022.
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