Cost of living in Kuwait City, Kuwait vs Istanbul, Turkey
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| Food | + 106% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kuwait City (Kuwait) is 106% more expensive than in Istanbul (Turkey) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 3.545 (95TL) | 38TL | + 147% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 2.296 (61TL) | 28TL | + 121% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 1.206 (32TL) | 15TL | + 117% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 0.501 (13TL) | 5.86TL | + 129% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 0.856 (23TL) | 14TL | + 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.495 (13TL) | 5.64TL | + 135% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 1.652 (44TL) | 26TL | + 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 0.725 (19TL) | 6TL | + 218% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.428 (11TL) | 3.37TL | + 241% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | 13TL | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 89TL | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 0.345 (9TL) | 7TL | + 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.263 (7TL) | 2.59TL | + 172% | |
| Housing | + 184% | |||
| Housing in Kuwait City (Kuwait) is 184% more expensive than in Istanbul (Turkey) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dinar 524 (14,031TL) | 4,326TL | + 224% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 317 (8,501TL) | 2,749TL | + 209% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 32 (850TL) | 544TL | + 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 312 (8,366TL) | 3,655TL | + 129% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 196 (5,255TL) | 1,990TL | + 164% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dinar 63 (1,700TL) | 401TL | + 324% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 9 (229TL) | 72TL | + 218% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dinar 71 (1,905TL) | 2,525TL | - 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 31 (840TL) | 736TL | + 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 3.072 (82TL) | 35TL | + 132% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 4.825 (129TL) | 29TL | + 342% | |
| Clothes | + 73% | |||
| Clothes in Kuwait City (Kuwait) is 73% more expensive than in Istanbul (Turkey) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 14 (375TL) | 252TL | + 49% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 13 (349TL) | 203TL | + 72% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 31 (826TL) | 461TL | + 79% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 30 (806TL) | 351TL | + 129% | |
| Transportation | + 4% | |||
| Transportation in Kuwait City (Kuwait) is about the same as in Istanbul (Turkey) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 5,192 (139,087TL) | 219,546TL | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.148 (3.97TL) | 6TL | - 39% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 11 (303TL) | 243TL | + 25% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Dinar 7 (192TL) | 38TL | + 403% | |
| Personal Care | + 147% | |||
| Personal Care in Kuwait City (Kuwait) is 147% more expensive than in Istanbul (Turkey) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 1.800 (48TL) | 18TL | + 164% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 9 (239TL) | 27TL | + 773% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 16 (431TL) | 206TL | + 109% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 1.739 (47TL) | 28TL | + 67% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 1.079 (29TL) | 21TL | + 40% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 1.466 (39TL) | 20TL | + 97% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.053 (28TL) | 9TL | + 227% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 0.865 (23TL) | 20TL | + 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 3.331 (89TL) | 46TL | + 92% | |
| Entertainment | + 89% | |||
| Entertainment in Kuwait City (Kuwait) is 89% more expensive than in Istanbul (Turkey) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 9 (234TL) | 133TL | + 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 6 (169TL) | 56TL | + 202% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 74 (1,969TL) | 199TL | + 890% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 22 (589TL) | 342TL | + 72% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 60TL | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 1.525 (41TL) | 17TL | + 140% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 24TL | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dinar 157 (4,197TL) | 3,950TL | + 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.057 (1.52TL) | 0.70TL | + 116% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 19 (513TL) | 212TL | + 142% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 1.182 (32TL) | 19TL | + 66% | |
| TOTAL | + 87% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 2,487 prices entered by 392 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 15, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kuwait City (Kuwait) is 87% more expensive than in Istanbul (Turkey)
For example, you would need at least 22,451TL (Dinar 838) in Kuwait City to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 12,000TL in Istanbul.
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