Cost of living in Kuwait City, Kuwait vs Kelowna, Canada
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| Food | - 24% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kuwait City (Kuwait) is 24% cheaper than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 3.545 (C$15) | C$17 | - 12% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 2.296 (C$10) | C$12 | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 1.206 (C$5.01) | C$7 | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 0.501 (C$2.08) | C$2.43 | - 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 0.856 (C$3.56) | C$3.97 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.495 (C$2.06) | C$2.82 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 1.652 (C$7) | C$13 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 0.725 (C$3.01) | C$3.21 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.428 (C$1.78) | C$1.89 | - 6% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | C$3.29 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | C$19 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 0.345 (C$1.43) | C$2.64 | - 46% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.263 (C$1.09) | C$2.63 | - 58% | |
| Housing | - 11% | |||
| Housing in Kuwait City (Kuwait) is 11% cheaper than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dinar 524 (C$2,175) | C$1,961 | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 317 (C$1,318) | C$1,723 | - 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 32 (C$132) | C$209 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 312 (C$1,297) | C$1,579 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 196 (C$815) | C$1,147 | - 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dinar 63 (C$264) | C$78 | + 237% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 9 (C$35) | C$64 | - 45% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dinar 71 (C$295) | C$464 | - 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 31 (C$130) | C$152 | - 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 3.072 (C$13) | C$13 | + 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 4.825 (C$20) | C$25 | - 21% | |
| Clothes | - 26% | |||
| Clothes in Kuwait City (Kuwait) is 26% cheaper than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 14 (C$58) | C$72 | - 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 13 (C$54) | C$83 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 31 (C$128) | C$122 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 30 (C$125) | C$129 | - 3% | |
| Transportation | - 21% | |||
| Transportation in Kuwait City (Kuwait) is 21% cheaper than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 5,192 (C$21,564) | C$21,915 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.148 (C$0.62) | C$1.24 | - 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 11 (C$47) | C$67 | - 29% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Dinar 7 (C$30) | C$23 | + 30% | |
| Personal Care | - 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Kuwait City (Kuwait) is 8% cheaper than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 1.800 (C$7) | C$11 | - 31% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 9 (C$37) | C$21 | + 77% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 16 (C$67) | C$103 | - 35% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 1.739 (C$7) | C$8 | - 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 1.079 (C$4.48) | C$5.11 | - 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 1.466 (C$6) | C$7 | - 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.053 (C$4.37) | C$5.33 | - 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 0.865 (C$3.59) | C$2.48 | + 45% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 3.331 (C$14) | C$25 | - 45% | |
| Entertainment | - 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Kuwait City (Kuwait) is about the same as in Kelowna (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 9 (C$36) | C$52 | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 6 (C$26) | C$26 | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 74 (C$305) | C$124 | + 145% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 22 (C$91) | C$87 | + 5% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | C$9 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 1.525 (C$6) | C$5.39 | + 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | C$7 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dinar 157 (C$651) | C$610 | + 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.057 (C$0.24) | C$0.40 | - 41% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 19 (C$80) | C$54 | + 47% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 1.182 (C$4.91) | C$12 | - 57% | |
| TOTAL | - 15% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 381 prices entered by 79 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 12, 2021.
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Cost of living in Kuwait City (Kuwait) is 15% cheaper than in Kelowna (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$5,600 in Kelowna you would need to make just about C$4,746 (Dinar 1,143) in Kuwait City.
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