Cost of living in Kuwait City, Kuwait vs Islamabad, Pakistan
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| Food | + 108% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kuwait City (Kuwait) is 108% more expensive than in Islamabad (Pakistan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 3.545 (₨1,796) | ₨710 | + 153% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 2.296 (₨1,163) | ₨712 | + 63% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 1.206 (₨611) | ₨194 | + 215% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 0.501 (₨254) | ₨118 | + 115% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 0.856 (₨434) | ₨129 | + 236% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.495 (₨251) | ₨73 | + 244% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 1.652 (₨837) | ₨578 | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 0.725 (₨368) | ₨157 | + 134% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.428 (₨217) | ₨49 | + 346% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | ₨359 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | ₨2,192 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 0.345 (₨175) | ₨128 | + 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.263 (₨133) | ₨81 | + 64% | |
| Housing | + 210% | |||
| Housing in Kuwait City (Kuwait) is 210% more expensive than in Islamabad (Pakistan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dinar 524 (₨265,386) | ₨63,387 | + 319% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 317 (₨160,790) | ₨42,985 | + 274% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 32 (₨16,069) | ₨9,768 | + 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 312 (₨158,231) | ₨50,606 | + 213% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 196 (₨99,397) | ₨34,470 | + 188% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dinar 63 (₨32,154) | ₨8,274 | + 289% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 9 (₨4,324) | ₨2,197 | + 97% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dinar 71 (₨36,038) | ₨43,388 | - 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 31 (₨15,897) | ₨10,418 | + 53% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 3.072 (₨1,556) | ₨726 | + 114% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 4.825 (₨2,445) | ₨635 | + 285% | |
| Clothes | + 88% | |||
| Clothes in Kuwait City (Kuwait) is 88% more expensive than in Islamabad (Pakistan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 14 (₨7,085) | ₨2,115 | + 235% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 13 (₨6,608) | ₨4,467 | + 48% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 31 (₨15,630) | ₨6,103 | + 156% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 30 (₨15,245) | ₨4,886 | + 212% | |
| Transportation | + 73% | |||
| Transportation in Kuwait City (Kuwait) is 73% more expensive than in Islamabad (Pakistan) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 5,192 (₨2,630,690) | ₨2,073,410 | + 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.148 (₨75) | ₨106 | - 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 11 (₨5,736) | ₨2,717 | + 111% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Dinar 7 (₨3,637) | ₨576 | + 531% | |
| Personal Care | + 238% | |||
| Personal Care in Kuwait City (Kuwait) is 238% more expensive than in Islamabad (Pakistan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 1.800 (₨912) | ₨163 | + 460% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 9 (₨4,515) | ₨471 | + 858% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 16 (₨8,158) | ₨1,764 | + 362% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 1.739 (₨881) | ₨343 | + 157% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 1.079 (₨547) | ₨281 | + 95% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 1.466 (₨743) | ₨315 | + 136% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.053 (₨533) | ₨266 | + 100% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 0.865 (₨438) | ₨100 | + 338% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 3.331 (₨1,688) | ₨439 | + 284% | |
| Entertainment | + 171% | |||
| Entertainment in Kuwait City (Kuwait) is 171% more expensive than in Islamabad (Pakistan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 9 (₨4,427) | ₨1,488 | + 197% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 6 (₨3,200) | ₨1,067 | + 200% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 74 (₨37,247) | ₨3,623 | + 928% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 22 (₨11,148) | ₨2,552 | + 337% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | ₨603 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 1.525 (₨773) | ₨414 | + 87% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ₨441 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dinar 157 (₨79,388) | ₨52,905 | + 50% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.057 (₨29) | ₨4.61 | + 523% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 19 (₨9,706) | ₨4,053 | + 139% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 1.182 (₨599) | ₨181 | + 231% | |
| TOTAL | + 141% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 427 prices entered by 102 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 14, 2021.
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Cost of living in Kuwait City (Kuwait) is 141% more expensive than in Islamabad (Pakistan)
For example, you would need at least ₨433,277 (Dinar 855) in Kuwait City to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with ₨180,000 in Islamabad.
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